Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama arrives in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama arrives in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya

 

Sage Sutheekshana spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Rama, kindly reside in my heart with Goddess Janaki, and Lakshman, wielded in bow and arrow, followed by your young brother Lakshman and Devi Sita, like a moon in my heart free from passion.” Lord Rama replied courteously “So be it !/Yevamasthu!” further they have conducted a visit to the hermitage of Sage Kumbhaja/Agasthya, Sage Sutheekshna spoke “Oh! Prabho, it has been so long that I did not make a visit to my preceptor Sage Agasthya, Oh! Prabho, if you do not mind, I would like to accompany you to the hermitage of Sage Agasthya.” The Supreme Lord who is the ocean of mercy understood the yearning of the Sage to be with him, he looked at Lakshman and smiled at each other thinking of the cleverness of the Sage, finally, Sage Sutheekshna delightfully followed them to the hermitage of Sage Agasthya. Thus, they have arrived in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya, immediately after seeing his preceptor Sage Sutheekshna prostrated before him and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, the two sons of Kosaladheesha King Dhasharatha, the sustainer of the Universe has come to visit you, Oh! Prabho, Lord Sri Ramachandra, accompanied by his younger brother Lakshman and Devi Vaidhehi whose names you pronounce day and night has arrived in your hermitage.” As soon as the Sage heard the name of Rama, he abruptly rose from the seat and rushed to meet them, Sage’s eyes welled up in tears at the very sight of Lord Hari. The two brothers reverentially prostrated at the lotus feet of Sage Agasthya was raised from the ground and embraced in utmost affection. Sage Agasthya enquired their welfare, and led them inside the hermitage, offered a seat and worshiped them in many ways, and began to speak “There is no one in the Universe fortunate than me.” The Sages assembled gazed at the loveliness and modesty of Rama who is the ocean of mercy.

 

Anuja Janaki Sahitha Prabhu Chapa Banadhara Rama | Mama Hiya Gagana Indhu Iva Basahu Sadha Nihakama ||

Yevamasthu Kari  Ramanivasa | Harashi Chale Kumbhaja Rishi Pasa || Bahuth Dhivasa Guru Dharasanu Paya | Bhaye Mohi Yehi  Ashrama Aaya || Ab Prabhu Sanga Jau Guru Pahi | Thumha Kaha Natha Nihora Nahi || Dhekhi Kripanidhi Muni Chathurayi| Liye Sanga Bihase Dhau Bhayi || Pantha Kahatha Nija Bhagathi Anoopa | Muni Ashrama Pahuche Surabhoopa || Thuratha Suthicchana Guru Pahi Gayau | Kari Dhandavath Kahatha Asa Bhayau || Natha Kosaladheesa Kumara | Aaye Milana Jagatha Adhara || Rama Anuja Sametha Baidhehi | Nisi Dhinu Deva Japatha Hahu Jehi || Sunatha  Agasthii Thuratha Udi Dhaye | Hari Biloki Lochana Jala Cchaye || Munipadha Kamala Pare Dhau Bhayi | Rishi Athi Preethi Liye Ura Layi || Sadhara Kusala Poochi Muni Gyani | Aasana Bara Baitare Aani || Puni Kari  Bahu Prakara Prabu Pooja | Mohi Sama Bhagyavanth Nahi Dhooja || Jaha Lagi Rahe Apara Munibrindha | Harashe Sab Biloki Sukhakandha ||