Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The significance of ‘Bhramins’ considered as deities on the Earth/Boodevatha – Rama’s arrival at the hermitage of Sabari

 

Chapter – 33– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The significance of ‘Bhramins’ considered as deities on the Earth/Boodevatha– Rama’s arrival at the hermitage of Sabari

 

Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Gandharva, whoever serves the Bhramins considered as Lord on the Earth, with the mind, deed, and words would win over the trinities Lord Bhrama, Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. Oh! Gandharva, the Rishis, and Sages highly speak even if the Bhramana behave impolitely, and unpleasingly he is worthy to adore, hence every single Bhramin is worthy of adoration, even though he lacks modesty and virtues. Likewise, a Sudra does not worthy of adoration, even if he has possessed virtues and rich knowledge.” Rama was pleased with the devotion of Kabandha, soon the demon regained the original form of Gandharva, he bowed at the lotus feet of Rama, and ascended to heaven. Thus, the compassionate Lord Rama liberated the curse on Gandharva and proceeded to the hermitage of Sabari. As soon as Sabari noticed the arrival of the Lord Sri Ramachandra, she remembered the promise of her preceptor Sage Mathanga, shrieked in delight “Oh! Sarasija Lochana/lotus-eyed, Oh! Bahuvishala/powerful arms, Oh! Jatamakutadhari/adorned in matted hair locks, Oh! Banamaladhari/adorned in Vanamala, Oh! Shyamagauravarnna/Rama and Lakshman who has the complexion of dark clouds and golden complexion respectively.” Sabari fell at the lotus feet of Rama and clasped his feet. She was in a state of ecstasy, she could not utter a word that stuck in her throat, she repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama. Sabari searched for water in her hermitage, and washed the feet of Rama and Lakshman, and offered them a seat.

 

Mana Krama Bachana Kapata Thaji Jo Kara Bhoosura Seva | Mohi Sametha Biranchi Siva Basa Thake Sab Deva ||

Sapatha  Thadath Parusha Kahantha| Bipra Poojya Asa Gavahi Santha || Poojia Bipra Seela Gunaheena | Soodhra Na Guna Gana Gyana Prabeena || Kahi Nija Dharma Thahi Samujjava | Nijapadha Preethi Dhekhi Mana Bhava || Raghupathi Charana Kamala Siru Nayi | Gayau Gagana Aapani Gathi Payi || Thehi Dheyi Gathi Rama Udhara| Sabari Ke  Ashrama Paghu Dhara || Sabari Dhekhi Rama Griha Aaye | Muni Ke  Bachana Samucchi Jiya Bhaye || Sarasija Lochana Bahu Bisala | Jata Mukuta Sira Ura Banamala || Syama  Gaura Sundhara Dhoau Bhayi | Sabari Pari Charana Lapatayi || Premamagana Mukha Bachana Na Aava | Puni Puni PadhaSaroja Sira Nava || Sadhar Jala Lai Charana Pakhare | Puni Sundhara Aasana Baitare ||