Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama describes the autumn season in the Prashravana hills

Chapter – 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama describes the autumn season in the Prashravana hills

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, the strong wind disperses the clouds into different directions, as if the birth of an unworthy offspring in the noble family makes the family customs and traditions disappear forever. The day has become too dark in the rainy season, unlike the hot climate, just as the wisdom-like bright sunlight removes the darkness of ignorance and the association of the wicked and deceitful people. Oh! Lakshman, the rainy season got over, the beautiful autumn has arrived, the Earth has been covered with Kasha grass packed with white flowers as if the rainy season has exposed its old age. The constellation known as Agasthya dried up the water on the pathways like the contentment swallowed up the greed in the Jeeva. The serene water in the ponds and lakes resemble the heart of the ascetics, Rishis, and Sages free from impurities of the minds. Oh! Lakshman, the waters in the wells, rivers, and ponds are beginning to dry as if the wise and noble souls abandon their interest in worldly matters and material things. The autumn season has brought the rarest species of Kanjjana birds to appear on the scene as if the pieties of meritorious deeds appear in the life of Jeeva. The Earth is spectacular without mud and dirt as if the country flourishes with the ruling of a wise leader who is well-versed in political science. The fishes are getting anxious about the diminishing water level like the rich people get anxious about the scarcity of the fund. The cloudless sky is bright like the devotees of Lord Hari who have abandoned the interest in worldly matters and material things. There are light showers in the autumn season that resemble the Jeeva develops the practice of devotion in me.”

 

Kabahu Prabala Baha Marutha Jaha Thaha Megha Bilahi | Jimi Kapooth Ke Upaje Kula Sadhdharma Nasahi || Kahahu Dhivasa  Maha Nibida Thama Kabahuka Pragata Pathanga | Binasayi Upajayi Gyana Jimi Payi Kusanga Susanga ||

Barasha Bigatha Saradha Rithu Aayi | Lacchimana Dhekheahu Parama Suhayi || Phoole Kama Sakala Mahi Cchayi | Janu Barasha Kritha Pragata Budayi || Udhitha Agasthi Pantha Jala Sosha | Jimi Lobhahi Soshayi Santhosha || Saritha Sara Nirmala Jala soha | Santh Hridhaya Jasa Gatha Madha Moha || Rasa Rasa  Sukha Saritha Sara Pani | Mamatha Thyaga Karahi Jimi Gyani || Jani Saradha Rithu Khanjana Aaye | Payi Samaya Jimi Sukritha Suhaye || Panka Na  Renu Soha Asi Dharani | Neethi Nipuna Nripa Kai Jasi Karani || Jala Sankocha Bikala Bhayi Meena | Abudha Kudumbi Jimi Dhanaheena || Binu Ghana Nirmala Soha Akasa | Harijana Iva  Parihari Sab Aasa || Kahau Kahau Brishti Saradhi Thori | Koau Yek Pava Bhagathi Jimi Mori ||