Chapter – 7– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha
Kanda– The noble qualities of a companion as described
by the Veda– Sugrivah invites Vali for a battle with him was intervened by Devi
Thara
Rama spoke “Oh! Sugrivah, listen to me
carefully, I can kill Vali with the single shot of my arrow, and his life can’t
be saved even if he takes shelter in Lord Bhrama or Lord Rudra. Oh! Dear Friend,
the Veda emphasizes the virtues of a noble friend, it is a grave sin to leave a
friend in distress, a virtuous will consider his mountain-sized troubles as
mere particles of sand, and consider his companion’s trouble as the size of
Mount Meru. The fools and ignorant make friendship with anybody, a true
companion should not mislead his friend and protect from the evil path, he
would lead his friend to the righteous path, he abundantly praises the virtues
in his friend, and ignore his flaws. The noble friend would be willing to give
and take, and serve his companion to the best of his ability, and love him
abundantly knowing that the other person is in distress. The person who speaks
harsh words on the face, backstabbing natured, harbors evil plans in heart,
and whose mind is malicious as the venomous snake, is unworthy to be called as
a companion, it is better to keep a safe distance with that kind of people. Oh!
Friend, 1) a dull-servant 2) selfish Master 3) dishonest wife, and 4) the wrong
companion are like spears, causes immense sufferings. Oh! Friend, believe in my
strength, do not grieve, I shall make every effort to eradicate your agonies.”
Sugreevah spoke “Oh! Prabho, Lord of Raghu, Vali is extremely fearless and a
great warrior in the battlefields.” Sugreevah showed the heap of bones of demon
Dhundhubi and seven palm trees to Lord Rama, which was effortlessly flattened with
a single shot of arrow by Lord. Sugrivah was highly pleased to witness the
valor of Rama, and his love and belief in Rama grew manifolds, he was satisfied
that Rama is enough to put an end to the atrocities of Vali, he repeatedly
prostrated before the Lord and was delighted to recognize the valor of the Lord.
The light of wisdom removed Sugrivah’s ignorance, he began to speak “Oh!
Prabho, I shall render service at Your lotus feet, leaving the country,
pleasure, prosperity, possessions, glory, etc. I have understood the sayings of Rishis
and Sages that the interest in worldly matters and material things are the obstacles
to practice devotion at your lotus feet. The dualities of pain and pleasure,
sorrow and happiness, grief and joy, good and evil, friend and enemy are mere
illusion/Maya, the whole Universe and the infinite Nama/names, Roopa/appearance,
Sabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch Rasa/taste and Gandha/smell, are fleeting natured like
the dreams that disappear as soon as the person wakes up. Oh! Prabho, now I
have understood, Vali is my greatest companion, his grace made me live in
this Rishyamukha Parvatha which provided me the fortune to witness you. Oh!
Prabho, kindly provide me the boon of Bairagya/renunciation, and the fortune to
worship you day and night.” Rama smiled at heart listening to the dispassionate
words of Sugreevah, “Oh! Friend, whatever you have realized were absolute
truth.” Sage Kakabusundi spoke “Oh! Garuda, the Vedas declare that the supreme
Lord makes the Jeeva juggle and dance like a monkey to his tune.” Rama took
Sugrivah with him to the woods, and inspired him to fight against Vali, he encouraged
Sugrivah not to be anxious, thus Sugrivah approached the Kishkindha and stood
before the palace of Vali, gave out a thunderous roar inviting him for a
battle. Vali rushed out of the palace frantically in fury was stopped by his
wife Thara, she has fallen at the feet of Vali and clasped his feet “Oh! Lord,
kindly listen to my words, the two brothers who made allies with Sugrivah have possessed
immense courage and valor, they are unconquerable. They are Rama and Lakshman, the
sons of illustrious King of Kosala, who conquer the Lord of death on the battlefields.”
Sunu Sugreeva Marihau Balihi Yekahi Bana |
Bhrama Rudra Saranagatha Gaya Na Ubarihi Prana ||
Je Na Mithra Dhukha Hohi Dhukhari |
Thinhahi Bilokath Pathakabhari || Nija
Dhukha Giri Sama Raja Kari Jana | Mithraka Dhukha Raja Meru Samana || Jinha
Ke Asi Mathi Sahaja Na Aayi | The Sada Katha Hadi Karatha Mithayi || Kupatha
Nivari Supantha Chalava | Guna Pragatai Avagunanhi Dhurava || Dhetha Letha Mana
Sanka Na Dharayi| Bala Anumana Sadhahitha Karayi || Bipathi Kala Kara Sathaguna
Neha | Shruthi Kaha Santha Mithra Guna Yeha || Aage Kaha Mridhu Bachana Banayi | Pacche Anahitha
Mana Kutilayi || Ja Kara Chitha Aahi Gathi Sama Bhayi | Asa Kumithra Pariharehi
Bhalayi || Sevaka Sada Nripa Kripana Kunari | Kapati Mithra Soola Sama Chari ||
Sakha Socha Thyagahu Bala More| Sab Bidhi Ghatab Kaj Mei Thore || Kaha Sugreevah
Sunahu Raghubeera | Bali Mahabala Athi Ranadheera|| Dhundubi Asthi Thala
Dhekharaye | Binu Prayasa Raghunatha Dahaye|| Dhekhi Amitha Bala Badi Preethi |
Bali Badhaba Inha Bhayi Paratheethi || Bar Bar Navayi Padha Seesa | Prabhuhi
Jani Mana Harasha Kapeesa || Upaja Gyana Bachana Thab Bola | Natha Kripa Mana Bhayau Alola ||
Sukha Sampathi Parivara Badayi | Sab Parihari Karihau Sevakayi || Ye Sab
Ramabhagathi Ke Badhaka | Kahahi Santh Thava Padha Avaradhaka || Sathru Mithra Sukha Dhukha
Jagamahi | Maya Kritha Paramaratha Nahi || Bali Parama Hitha Jasu Prasadha |
Milehu Rama Thumha Samana Bishadha || Sapane Jehi Sana Hoyi Larayi | Jage
Samujjath Mana Sakuchayi || Ab Prabhu Kripa Karahu Yehi Bhanthi | Sab Thaji
Bhajanu Karau Dhina Rathi || Suni Biraga Sanjutha Kapi Bani | Bole Bihasi Ramu
Dhanupani || Jo Kacchu Kahehu Sathya Sab Soyi | Sakha Bachana Mama
Mrisha Na Hoyi || Nata Marakat Iva
Sabahi Nachavath | Ramu Khagosa Bedha Asa Gavatha|| Lai Sugreeva Sanga
Raghunatha | Chale Chapa Sayaka Gahi Hatha || Thab Raghupathi Sugreeva Padava |
Garjjasi Jayi Nikata Balapava || Sunatha Bali Krodhathura Dhava | Gahi Kara
Charana Nari Samujjava || Sunu Pathi Jinhahi Mileau Sugreeva | The Dhvau Bandhu
Thejabala Seeva || Kosalesa Sutha Lacchimana Rama | Kalahu Jeethi Sakahi
Sangrama ||
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