Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama describes the beauty of Prashravana Hills

Chapter – 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama describes the beauty of Prashravana Hills

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Lakshman, there are four stages of Ashrama Dharma such as Bhramacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa, like there are four sets of people, the Jeeva acquire devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari like the King prepares to extend his domain of the Kingdom, ascetics leave the crowded places in search for a serene and beautiful woods to conduct austerities and penances, the merchants/Vaishya visit foreign land in search for the prospective buyers for his products, and the mendicants leaves the village in search for alms. Oh! Lakshman, the fishes are happy in the deep waters, like the Jeeva who have taken shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, whoever taken shelter in me won’t face any trouble or sufferings in their lives. The charming fully blossomed lotus flowers resemble the absolute Bhramam, which is surrounded by the humming honey bees and beautiful birds producing diverse sounds of the concert giving out stunning appearance in the hills. The Chakravah bird is extremely sad in the night like the wicked people get jealous of others’ fortune. The  Chathaka birds cry loud to quench their thirst, like the disbeliever in Lord Shankara who lacks peace of mind. The cool moon rays in the night relieve the heat of the day, as the sight of the holy men, ascetics, preceptors drives away the sins of the Jeeva. The flocks of Chakora birds gazing at the moon, like the Yogis and Thapasvis yearning to perceive that supreme Lord Sri Hari. The insects and bugs have perished due to fear of cold, just as the hostility towards Bhramins brings the destruction of the entire clan.”

 

Chale Harashi Thaji Nagara Nripa Thapasa Banika Bhikhari | Jimi Hari Bhagathi Payi Shrama Thajahi Ashrami Chari ||

Sukhi Meena Je Neera  Agadha | Jimi Hari Sarana Na Yekau Badha || Phoole Kamala Soha Sara Kaisa | Nirguna Bhrama Suguna Bhaya Jaisa || Gunjjath Madhukara Mukhara Anoopa | Sundhara Khaga Rava Nana Roopa || Chakrabaka Mana Dhukha Nisi Pekhi | Jimi Dhurjjana Para Sampathi Dhekhi || Chathaka Ratath Thrisha Athi Auhi | Jimi Sukha Lahayi Na Sankaradhrohi || Saradhathapa Nisi Sasi Apaharyi | Santha Dharasa Jimi Pathaka Darayi||Dhekhi Indhu Chakora Samudhayi | Chithavahi Jimi Harijana Hari Payi || Masaka Dhamsa Beethe HimaThrasa | Jimi Dhvija Dhroha Kiya Kula Nasa ||