Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reverentially receives the wooden sandal/Padhuka of Rama

 

Chapter – 310– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reverentially receives the wooden sandal/Padhuka of Rama

 

Sage Tulasidas says the mouth is the important part of the body, which supplies food for the nourishment of the whole body. Lord Rama pacified Bharatha with his sweet nectar-like words “Oh! Thatha, the duty, and responsibilities of the King are sincerely following the Shashthra” in this way Prabhu Sriram comforted Bharatha in many ways, but Bharatha could not find a solace unless and until receive something to remember Prabhu Sriram in his absence. Lord Rama felt embarrassed watching the crowd of assembly, and his love for Bharatha on the other side, finally Lord of Raghu removed his wooden sandals and offered to Bharatha was reverentially received and placed on his head. The wooden sandals of the all-merciful Lord resembled the guardian of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, it was the precious jewel of Bharatha’s love at the lotus feet of Rama, it represents the two sacred syllables ‘Ra Ma’ which removes the grief and miseries of worldly existence and provide liberation from the repeated births, it resembled the two giant doors to protect the clan of Raghu’s, it was the two hands that abundantly grace the performance of the righteous deeds and guide the Jeeva through the noble path. Bharatha was transported to a state of bliss after receiving the wooden sandals from Rama, he considered it is Lord Rama and Devi Sita, agreed to return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya for the welfare of all.

Mukhia Mukhu  So chahiye Khan Pan Kaha Yek | Palayi Poshayi Sakala Anga Tulasi Sahitha Bibeka ||

Rajadharama Sarabasu Yethanoyi | Jimi Mana Maha Manoratha Goyi || Bandhu Prabodhu Keenha Bahu Bhanthi | Binu Aadhara Mana Thoshu Na Santhi || Bharatha Seela Guru Sachiva Samaju | Sakucha Saneha Bibasa Raghuraju || Prabhu Kari Kripa  Pavari Dheenhi | Sadhara Bharatha Seesa Dhari Leenhi || Charanapeeda Karunanidhana Ke | Janu Juga  Jamika Prajaprana Ke || Samputa  Bharatha Saneha Rathana Ke | Aakhara Juga Janu Jeeva  Jathana Ke || Kula Kapata Kara Kusala Karama Ke | Bimala Nayana Seva  Sudharama Ke || Bharatha Mudhitha Avalamba Lahe The | Asa Sukha Jasa Siya Ramu Rahe The ||