Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Mareecha attains liberation at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 27– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Mareecha attains liberation at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Mareecha immersed in various thoughts,” my eyes would achieve the fruitfulness if I behold the marvelous appearance of my beloved Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and his younger brother Lakshman. The compassionate Lord Hari is the ocean of bliss, whose wrathful arrows provide the liberation to me from repeated births, he is the Lord of distressed Jeeva, he is Sukhasagara, and Kripanidhi, I shall achieve the liberation with the Ramabana. I shall persuade my beloved Lord wielded in powerful bow and arrow to run after me so that I can behold the beauty of him, no one is fortunate as me.” Ravana and Mareecha arrived in the vicinity of Rama’s hermitage, soon Mareecha assumed the form of a golden deer which is beyond description, it has golden limbs with diamonds spot on the body. Devi Sita caught the attention of the deer, exclaimed in joy “Oh! Lord Raghu, this deer has exceptionally beautiful limbs, Oh! Prabho, I would like to have it, kindly get it for me. You are true to your word, kindly get that beautiful golden deer for me.” Lord Rama who is the knower of all, understood the foul play of the demon Mareecha disguised as golden deer, rose from the seat with a great delight to accomplish the task of the deities. He gazed at the animal, wielded on his bow and arrow holding in one hand, aimed at the beautiful animal.  Lord Rama cautioned Lakshman “Oh! Thatha, there are several demons roaming in the woods, therefore take good care of Devi Sita, with all your valor and wisdom.” The deer took a flight watching the bow and arrow of Lord and disappeared into the woods, Rama chased the deer all the way into the woods. It’s a strange phenomenon, Lord Rama who is absolute Bhramam which is described as Na: Ithi Na; Ithi, by the Vedas, and whose marvelous appearance is unable to seize in the heart like Manasarovar of Lord Shambhu with the intense meditation and contemplation, running in pursuit of a golden deer. Thus, Rama continued to chase the deer so long, that was skillfully getting closer and the very next moment taking a long flight into the woods disappearing from his sight. In this way, the deer took Rama to a far-off place from the hermitage, in a moment Rama took a pause from the chase and aimed his powerful arrows on the deer, that hit the object and the deer fell down on the ground with a fearful cry. It shrieked in pain, called out for Lakshman, meditating at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, while leaving the mortal coil, the deer assumed its real form as Mareecha and contemplated upon the marvelous form of Lord Rama. The compassionate Lord who is the knower of all could perceive the devotion and love of Mareecha, provided him the superior state, which cannot be gained for the Rishis and Sages even after undertaking extreme austerities and penance for several thousands of years.

 

Nija Parama Preethama Dhekhi Lochana Suphala Kari Sukha Payihau | Sree Sahitha Anuja Sametha Kripaniketha Padha Man Layihau || Nirban Dhayaka Krodha Ja Kar Bhagathi Abasahi Basakari | Nija Pani Sara Sandhani So Mohi Badhihi Sukhasagar Hari ||

Mama Pacche Dhara  Dhavath Dhare Sarasana Bana | Phiri Phiri Prabhuhi Bilokihau Dhanya Na Mo Sama Aana ||

Thehi Bana Nikata Dhasanana Gayau | Thab Mareecha Kapatamriga Bhayau || Athi Bichithra Kacchu Barani Na Jayi | Kanaka Dheha  Mani  Racitha  Banayi || Seetha Parama Ruchira Mriga Dhekha | Anga Anga  Sumanohara Besha || Sunahu Deva Raghubeera Kripala | Yehi Mriga  Kara Athi Sundhara Cchala || Sathyasandha Prabhu Badhi Kari Yehi | Aanahu Charma Kahathi Baidhehi || Thab Raghupathi Janatha Sab Karana | Ude Harashi Sura Kaju Savarana || Mriga Biloki Kati Parikari Bandha | Karathala Chapa Ruchira Sara Sandha || Prabhu Lacchimanahi Kaha Samujjayi | Phiratha Bipina Nisichara Bahu Bhayi || Seetha Keri Karehu Rakhavari | Budhi Bibeka Bala Samaya Bichari || Prabhuhi Biloki Chala  Mriga Bhaji | Dhaye Ramu Sarasana Saji || Nigama Nethi Siva Dhyana Na Pava | Mayamriga  Pacche So Dhava || Kabahu Nikata Puni Dhoori Parayi | Kabahuka Pragatayi Kabahu Cchapayi | Pragatath Dhooratha Karatha Cchala Bhoori | Yehi Bidhi Prabhuhi Gayau Lai Dhoori || Thab Thaki Rama Kadina Sara Mara | Dharani Pareau Kari Ghora Pukara || Lacchimana Kara Prathamahi Lai Nama | Pacche Sumiresi Mana Mahau Rama || Prana  Thajath Pragatesi Nija Dheha | Sumiresi Ramu Sametha Saneha || AntharPrema Thasu Pahichana | Muni Dhurllabha Gathi Dheenihi Sujana ||