Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna visiting the sacred lands in the Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 306– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha and Shathrughna visiting the sacred lands in the Chitrakoot

There was nothing to surprise that everything turned out auspicious to Bharatha who is dear as life to Rama, and Mother Earth showed great hospitality to the beloved brothers of Rama, even the ordinary Jeeva who utters the name ‘Rama’ while yawning would achieve all the supernatural powers with the grace of that benevolent Lord. In this way, Bharatha visited the entire land of Chitrakoot, while the hermits and Sages got abashed watching the love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama. The beautiful forest, ponds, rivers, streams, and inhabitants, birds and animals of the woods, cluster of auspicious trees thriving with flowers and succulent fruits, creepers and plants in an abundance of alluring flowers of rich fragrances, multiplied the beauty of the Chitrakoot. Bharatha was fascinated by watching the incomparable beauty of the forest, curiously enquired Sage Athri about the details of the plants, their origin, name and attributes, and their purifying effect. They have taken a holy dip in a sacred pond, worshiped the sacred shrines, after some time, with the permission of Sage Athri, they have taken seats under the shade of the peepal tree contemplating upon Lord Sri Ramachandra, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. The deities were highly pleased observing the amiability, virtue, and devotion of Bharatha and showered their blessings. In this way, Bharatha and Shathrughna spent three fourth of the day in the forest and returned to the hermitage of Rama, and prostrated before the Lord.

 

Sulabha Sidhdhi Sab Prakrithahu Rama Kahatha Jamuhath | Rama Prana Priya Bharatha Kaha Yaha Na Hoyi Badi Bath ||

Yehi Bidhi Bharathu Phiratha Ban Mahi | Nemu Premu Lakhi Muni Sakuchahi || Punya Jalashraya Bhoomi Bibhaga | Khaga Mriga Tharu Thrina Giri Bana Baga || Charu Bichithra Pabithra Biseshi | Boojjath Bharathu Dhibya Sab  Dhekhi || Suni Mana Mudhitha Kahatha Rishirau | Hethu  Nama Guna Punya  Prabhau || Kathahu Nimajjana Kathahu Pranama | Kathahu Bilokatha Mana Abirama || Kahathu Baiti Muni Aayasu Payi | Sumiratha Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi || Dhekhi Subhau Sanehu Suseva | Dhehi Aseesa Mudhitha Banadeva || Phirahi Gaya Dhinu Pahar Udayi | Prabhupadha Kamala Bilokahi Aayi ||