Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama witnesses the heap of skeletons in the dense wood

 

Chapter – 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama witnesses the heap of skeletons in the dense wood

 

Sage Sharabhanga contemplated upon Rama “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sagunaroopa Srirama, kindly reside in my heart along with Devi Sita and Lakshman.” Thus, the Sage left his mortal coil in the fire of Yoga, with the grace of Lord attained Sri Vaikuntha, there were several Rishis and Sages assembled to witness the boon of devotion achieved by Sage Sharabhanga, they highly praised his devotion, austerities, and penance. The Rishis and Sages assembled were extremely delighted, praised “Glory to the sincere attendant to Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the ocean of mercy!’ Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and Lakshman proceeded to the dense wood, accompanied by several Rishis and Sages. On their way, Lord Raghu saw a heap of skeletons, and felt anxious, enquired about it to the Sages, was replied “Oh! Prabho, you are the knower of all, you are all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, these are the and skeletons of the sages devoured by the dreadful demons in the forest.” Rama’s eyes filled with tears listening to the Sages.

Seetha Anuja  Sametha Prabhu Neela Jaladha Thanu Shyama | Mama Hiya Basahu Niranthara Sagunaroopa Sreerama||

Asa Kahi Joga Aagni Thanu Jara | Rama Kripa Baikunda Sidhara ||Thathe Muni Hari Leena  Na Bhayau| Prathamahi Bhedha Bhagathi Bara Layau || Rishi Nikaya Munibara Gathi Dhekhi | Sukhi Bhaye Nija Hridhaya Biseshi || Asthuthi Karahi Sakala Muni Brindha | Jayathi Pranatha Hitha Karuna Kandha || Puni  Raghunatha Chale Bana Aage | Munibara Brindha Bipula  Sanga Lage || Asthi Samooha Dhekhi Raghuraya | Poochi Muninhi Lagi Athi Dhaya || Janathahu Poochia Kasa  Swami | Sabadharasi Thumi Antharjami || Nisichara Nikara Sakala Muni Khaye | Suni Raghubeera Nayana Jala Cchaye ||