Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Thrijata’s nectar-like advice to Devi Sita

 

Chapter - 100– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Thrijata’s nectar-like advice to Devi Sita

 

Thrija speaks “Oh! Devi Janaki, Lord Sri Ramachandra resides in the heart of the worshiper who constantly remembers you, Ravana is fully absorbed in your thought, hence you are residing in his heart, and your consort Lord Sri Ramachandra is inseparable from you. If Rama struck an arrow on the heart of Ravana, it would hurt both of you, because you both dwell in Ravana’s heart. That’s why Lord Sri Ramachandra not striking his powerful arrows on the chest of Ravana, if he struck his chest that would destroy the infinite spheres on the stomach of Lord Sri Ramachandra as well.” Devi Janaki’s mind filled with great enthusiasm as well as grief listening to the marvelous explanations of Thrijata, and she continues after watching Devi Sita in utter distress “Oh! Beautiful one, listen to me, leave all your misconceptions, and anxiousness, your enemy will meet his death very soon. Each time Rama struck Ravana’s head, he would get freed from your thought, at the right moment, the Lord will pierce his heart with his powerful arrow.” Thus, Thrijata comforted Devi Sita with sweet nectar-like words and returned to her home. Devi Sita thought of the kindness and compassion of Lord Sri Ramachandra, once again it aggravated the pain of separation from him, she became inconsolable and felt the night as years, shed tears of grief, at that very moment, her left part of limbs and eyes began to throb as a sign of auspiciousness, she thought “The gracious Lord of Raghu will find a way to meet me very soon.” Ravana spend a sleepless night in the palace, he roared at his charioteer, “Oh! Fool, he has severed my heads several times, shame on you!” The charioteer clasped the feet of Ravana and comforted him in many ways. It was the early hours of dawn, Ravana mounted on his grand chariot and sallied forth to the battlefield, soon a huge army of Vanaras and bears arrived to battle against the demon, carrying huge rocks and trees on their hands, and crunching their teeth.

 

Yehi Ke Hridhaya Basa Janaki  Janaki Ura Mama Basa Hai | Mama Udhara Bhuvana Aneka  Lagatha Bana Sab Kar Nasa Hai || Suni Bachana Harasha Bishadha Mana Athi Dhekhi Puni Thrijata Kaha | Ab  Marihi Ripu Yehi Bidhi Sunihi Sundhari Thajahi Samsaya Maha ||

 Katatha Sira Hoyihi Bikala Chooti Jayihi Thava Dhyana | Thab Ravanahi Hridhaya Mahu Marihahi Ramu Sujana ||

Asa Kahi  Bahuth Bhanthi Samujjayi | Puni Thrijata Nija Bhavana Sidhayi || Rama Subhau Sumiri Baidhehi | Upaji Biraha Bitha Athi Thehi || Nisihi Sasihi Nindhathi  Bahu Bhanthi | Juga Sama Bhayi  Sirathi Na Rathi || Karathi Bilapa Manahi Man Bhari | Rama Biraha Janaki Dhukhari || Jab Athi Bhayau Biraha Ura Dhahu | Pharakeau Bama  Nayana Aru Bahu || Saguna Bichari Dhari Mana Dheera | Ab Milihahi Kripala Raghubeera || Iha  ARdhanis  Ravanu Jaga | Nija Sarathi San Kheejjana Laga || Sad  Ranabhooomi  Cchadaisi Mohi | Dhig Dhig Adhama Mandhamathi Thohi ||  Thohi Padha Gahi Bahu Bidhi Samujjava | Bhoru Bhaya RAtha Chadi Puni Dhava || Suni  Agavanu Dhasanana Kera | Kapidhala Kharabhara Bhayau Ghanera || Jaha

Thaha Bhoodhara Bitapa Upari | Dhaye Katkatayi Bhata Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Devi Sita and Trijata

Chapter - 99– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Devi Sita and Trijata

 

That very night Thrijata met Devi  Vaidhehi and informed all that was happening on the battlefield, Devi Sita felt alarmed listening to the might Ravana, and the news of Rama’s arrows sieved off the heads and arms of Ravana several times,  but the demon stood unconquerable on the battlefield, Sita’s mind filled with extreme anxiousness, she spoke in utter dismay “Oh! Mother, what is that going to happen? How could these demons get eliminated from the Universe? The several powerful arrows of Rama sieved off his heads and arms, unfortunately, they were growing relentlessly, was that because of the ill-fate of mine or the destiny, which brought me in the grief of separation from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. The bad luck brought the illusionary golden deer before me, and it forced me to speak harsh words to Lakshman, all those visuals are piercing my heart again and again and multiplies the grief of separation from Lord Raghu who keeps me alive in these terrible situations, and he only can put an end to the wretched demon Ravana.” Devi Janaki lamented over her bad luck and contemplated upon Lord Raghu, who is kind and compassionate to his devotees. Trijata spoke “Oh! Rajakumari, princess of Vidheha, the end result will be, the enemy of deities will die, definitely, if an arrow struck on the chest of Ravana he would die, but Lord Raghu is careful, because Ravana keeps you in his heart, so the Lord Raghu does not want to hurt you, that’s the reason he is not piercing the heart of Ravana with his powerful arrows.”

Ura Latha Ghatha Prachanda Lagatha Bikala  Ratha The Mahi Para | Gahi Bhalu Bisahu Kara Manahu Kamalanhi Base Nisi Madhukara || Mooruchitha Biloki Bahori  Padha Hathi Bhalupathi Parbhu Pahi Gayo | Nisi Jani Syandhana Ghali Thehi Thab Suth Jathanu Karatha Bhayo ||

 Moorucha  Bigatha Bhalu Kapi Sab Aye Prabhu Pas | Nisichara Sakala Ravanahi Gheri Rahe Athi Thrasa ||

Thehi Nisi Seetha Pahi Jayi | Thrijata Kahi Sab Katha Sunayi || Sira bhuja Badi Sunatha Ripu Keri | Seetha Ura Bhayi Thrasa Ghaneri || Mukha Maleena Upaji Man Chintha | Thrijata San Boli Thab Seetha || Hoyihi Kaha Kahasi  Kin Matha | Kehi Bidhi Marihi Biswa  Dhukhadhatha || Raghupathi Sara Sira Katehu Na Marayi | Bidhi Bipareetha Charitha Sab Karayi || Mora Abhagya Jiavath Auhi | Jehi Hau Haripadha Kamala Bichohi || Jehi Kritha Kapata Kanakamriga Joota |Ajahu Sau Deva Mohi Para Roota || Jehi Bidhi Mohi Dukha Dhussaha Sahaye | Lacchiman Kahu Katu Bachana Kahaye || Raghupathi Biraha Sabisha Sara Bari | Thaki Thaki Mar Bar Bahu  Mari || Yesehu Dhukha Jo Rakh Mama Prana | Soyi Bidhi Thahi Jiava Na  Aana || Bahu Bidhi Kara Bilapa Janaki | Kari Kari  Surathi Kripanidhana Ki || Kaha Thrijata Sunu Rajakumari | Ura Sara Lagatha Marayi Surari || Prabhu Thathe Ura  Ithayi Na Thehi | Yehi Ke Hridhaya Basathi Baidhehi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The battle between Ravana and Vanaras

 

Chapter - 98– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The battle between Ravana and Vanaras

 

Angadha seized on the leg of Ravana who sprang on the air, and thrashed him on the ground and gave him a hard kick on his chest, and immediately joined with Lord Raghu. Ravana raised on his feet, and produced a loud shriek, he stretched the bows on the ten hands and showered arrows on Vanaras and bears who cried out for help, watching his own might Ravana rejoiced at heart. Lord Raghu shot arrows that severed Ravana’s heads and arms, alas! it started to grow in no time, like the sins committed on the sacred lands multiplied in no time. The bears and Varans grew furious watching the growth of heads and arms of Ravana, they darted towards him in a rage, Dhvidha, Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, Neela, Sugrivah, plucked huge trees and hurled on Ravana was caught on hand and hurled back on the Vanaras. Some of the Vanars tore off his limbs, and others kicked him hard and darted away, Nala and Neela took seats on his ten heads and punctured with their sharp nails. The blood was oozing out of Ravana’s ten heads, he stretched his hand to get hold of the Vanaras, but they tactfully moved from one hand to another, like the honey bees swarm over the lotus flowers. Finally, Ravana got hold of Nala and Neela and began to thrash them on the ground was slipped out tactfully, twisted his arms, and ran away. Ravana wielded in ten bows, shot several arrows on the Vanaras, that wounded them brutally, he rejoiced at heart watching the approach of night. Jambavan noticed the Vanaras getting exhausted, soon rushed to the battlefield with several mighty bears holding trees and rocks, and hurled on Ravana, it annoyed Ravana who seized the giant bears on their leg and thrashed them on the ground. Jambavan could not control his rage watching his fellow warriors in trouble, he pounced upon Ravana and gave him a hard punch on his chest.

Gahi Bhumi Paryo  Lath Maryo Balisutha Prabhu Pahi Gayo | Sambari Udi Dhasakanda Ghora Kadora Rava Garjjatha Bhayo  || Kari Dhapa Chapa Chadayi Dasa Sandhani Sara Bahu  Barshayi | Kiye Sakala Bata Ghayal Bayakula  Dhekhi Nijabala Harshayi ||

Thab Raghupathi Ravana Ke Seesa Bhuja  Sara Chapa | Kate Bahutha Bade Puni Jimi Theeratha Kara  Papa ||

 Sira Bhuja Badi  Dhekhi Ripu Keri | Balu Kapinha  Risa Bhayi Ghaneri || Bharatha Na Mooda  Katehu Bhuja Seesa | Dhaye Kopi Balu Bhata Keesa || Balithanaya Maruthi  Nala Neela | Banararaj Dhubidha Balaseela ||    Bitapa Maheedhara  Karahi PRahara | Soyi Giri Tharu Gahi Kapinha So Mara || Yek Nakhaniha Ripu Bapusha Bidhari | Bhagi Chalahi Yek Lathanha Mari|| Thab Nala Neela  Siranhi Chadi  Gayau || Nakhanhi Leelar Bidharath Bhayau || Rudhira Dhekhi Bishadha Uri  Bari | Thinhahi Dharana Kahu Bhuja Pasari || Gahe Na Jahi Karaniha  Par Phirahi | Janu Juga Madhupa  Kamalabana Charahi ||  Kopi Koodhi Dhau  Dharesi Bahori  Mahi PatakathaBhaje Bhuja Marori || Puni Sakopa Dhasa Dhanu Kara Leenhe | Saranhi Mari Ghayal Kapi Keenhe || Hanumadhadhi Moorachitha Kari Bandhar | Payi Pradosha  Harasha Dasakandhara || Mooruchith Dhekhi   Sakala Kapi Beera | Jamabanth Dhayau Ranadheera || Sanga Bhalu Bhoodhara Tharu Dhari | Marana Lage pachari Pachari || Bhayau Krudhdha Ravana Balavana | Gahi Padha Mahi Patakayi  Bhata Nana || Dhekhi Bhalupathi Nijadhala Dhatha | Kopi Majja Ura Maresi Latha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama obliterates the illusive Ravanas on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 97– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama obliterates the illusive Ravanas on the battlefield

 

Lord Braham and Lord Shambhu who knows the might of Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, stood firm, while Rama was performing various amusements on the battlefield, they stood smiling watching the vicious battle between Rama and Ravana, rest of the deities took shelter in the caves. The mighty Vanaras Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, and Neela, and the bears fought fearlessly on the battlefield against the demons created with the illusionary powers of Ravana, while the others cried for help “Oh! Kripasagara kindly protect us!”. The Lord of Kosala watched the malicious battle with the Vanaras and demons of illusive Ravana, smiled and stretched his bow Sharnga and shot an arrow that obliterated the host of illusive Ravana from the battlefield, like the sun remove the darkness, thus Prabhu Sri Ramachandra removed the illusive Ravanas, the deities rejoiced and showered flowers on Rama. The compassionate Lord raised his hands to the Vanaras and bears and brought back them in order, soon they darted to the battlefield with great enthusiasm. Ravana saw the deities singing in praise of Rama, he thought “Oh! Fools, do not misjudge my might, you have been my prey for long.” Ravana sprang into the air with great might, the deities began to flee to different directions with pitiful cries, soon Angadha flew to air and seized Ravana on his leg and thrashed him on the ground.

Jana Prathapa The Rahe Nirbhaya Kapinha Ripu Mane Phure | Chale Bichali Markata                       Bhalu Sakala Kripala Pahi Bhayathure ||Hanumantha Angadha Neela  Nala Athibala Laratha Rana Bankure | Mardhahi Dhasanana Koti Kotinha Kapata Bhu Bhata Ankure ||

 Sura Banra Dhekhe  Bikala  Hasyo Kosaladheesa | Saji Saranga Yek Sara Hathe Sakala Dhasaseesa ||

 Prabhu Cchana Mahu Maya Sab Kati | Jimi Rabi Uya Jahi Thama Phati || Ravanu Yeku Dhekhi Sura Harashe | Phire Sumana Bahu Prabhu Par Barshe || Bhuja Udayi Raghupathi Kapi Phere | Phire Yek  Yekanha Thab Dere || Prabhu Balu Payi  Kapi Dhaye | Tharala Thamaki Sanjuga Mahi Aye || Asthuthi Karath Devathanhi Dhekhe | Bhayau Yek Mei Inha  Ke Lekhe || Sadahu Sadha Thumha Mora Marayala | Asa Kahi Kopi Gagana Par Gayal || Hahakar Karatha Sura Bhage | Khalahu Jahu  Kaha More Aage || Dhekhi Bikala Sura Angadha Dhayo | Koodhi Charana Gahi Bhumi Girayo ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana utilizing illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 96– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana utilizing illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

Hanuman invoked Lord of Raghu and struck Ravana, immediately both of them fell on the ground with a loud noise, they began to fight each other in extreme fury. The deities cheered “Victory! Victory! Victory!” and the mighty warriors of Vanaras and bears rushed to the battlefield, and collectively fought against Ravana was crushed under his limbs. The Lord of Raghu followed by multitudes of Vanaras and bears rushed to the field, soon Ravana adopted illusionary powers, he disappeared from the battlefield and re-entered on the field accompanied by a multitude of Ravanas, and the huge army of Vanaras and bears fled in different directions seeing several Ravana all over the field, they cried out “Oh! Raghuveera! Oh, Lakshman! kindly protect us” The several Ravanas created with the illusionary powers of the demon started producing deafening voices, the deities were alarmed “We have lost against the demon Ravana, a single demon put the whole Universe into terror, he has assumed several forms, let us take shelter in the caves.” Thus, all the deities hid inside the caves except Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu who knows the amusement of Lord Sri Ramachandra stood firm witnessing the battle between Rama and Ravana.

 

Sambari Raghubeera Dhari Pachari Kapi Ravanu Hanyo | Mahi Paratha Puni Udi Laratha Devanha Jugala Kahu  Jaya Jaya Bhanyo || Hanumantha Sankata Dhekhi Markata Balu Krodhathura Chale | Rana Math Ravana Sakala Subhata Prachanda Bujabale Dalamale ||HaH H

Thab Raghubeera Pachare Dhaye Keesa Prachanda | Kapibala Prabala Dhekhi Thehi  Keenha PRagata Pashanda ||

 Antharadhana Bhayau Cchana Yeka | Puni PRagate  Khalroopa Aneka || Raghupathi Kataka Bhalu Kapi Jethe | Jaha Thaha PRagata Dhasanan Thethe || Dhekhe Kapinha Amitha Dhasaseesa | Jaha Thaha Bhaje Balu Aru Keesa || Bhage Banara Dharahi Na Dheera | Thrahi Thrahi Lachimana Raghubeera || Dhaha Dhisi Dhavahi Kotinha Ravana |  Garjjahi Ghora   Kadora Bhayavana || Dare Sakala Sura  Chale Parayi | Jaya Kai Asa  Thajahu Ab Bhayi || Sab Sura Jithe Yek Dhasakandhara | Ab Bahu Bhaye Thakahu Giri Kandhara || Rahe Biranchi Sambhu Muni Gyani | Jinha Jinha Prabhu Mahima Kacchu Jani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The fight between Hanuman and Ravana

 

Chapter - 95– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The fight between Hanuman and Ravana

 

Vibheeshana hit the spear on the chest of Ravana, and it caused him to fall on the ground with a large thud, and blood gushed out from the ten mouths. Soon, he regained the balance and darted to Vibheeshana in extreme fury, the two mighty warriors wrestled for a while, crushing each others in extreme rage. Vibheeshana who has achieved the grace of Rama pushed Ravana into extreme anxiousness, Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, Vibheeshana who is the younger brother to Ravana had never the courage to look at the face of Ravana, crumpled his elder brother with immense might at the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, resembled death to Ravana.” Hanuman realized Vibheeshana getting exhausted, soon rushed to the spot with a huge rock and crumpled the horses, and chariots of Ravana and gave a hard kick on his chest. Ravana lost his balance, experienced a terrible quake, in the meantime Vibheeshana retired to Lord Sri Ramachandra. Ravana turned against Hanuman who began to fly in the air, he caught on the tail of Hanuman and the Vayuputhra flew high in the air with Ravana on his tail, further he tightened the grip of Ravana with the force of his tail, soon a fierce fight broke out between the two, resembled the two mountains fighting each other in fury. Hanuman realized that the might of Ravana is unbeatable, soon he invoked his beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Ura Majja Gadha Prahara Ghora Kadora Lagatha Mahi Paryo | Dhasa Badhana Sonitha Sravatha PUni Sambhari Dhayo Risa Maryo || Dhau Bhire Athibala Mallajudhdha Yeku Yekahi Hanai | Raghubeera Bala Dharpitha Bibeeshanu Dhali Nahi Tha Kahu  Ganai ||

Uma Bibeeshanu Ravanahi Sanmukha Chithava Ki Kau | So Ab Bhiratha  Kala Jyo Raghubeera Prabhau ||

Dhekha Shramitha Bibeeshanu Bhari | Dhayau Hanumana Giridhari || Ratha Thuranga Sarathi Nipatha | Hridhaya Majja Thehi Maresi Latha || Dada Raha Athi Kampitha Gatha | Gayau Bibeeshanu Jaha Janathratha || PUni Ravana Kapi Hatheau Pachari | Chaleau Gagana Kapi Poocha Pasari || Gahisi Poocha Kapi Sahitha Udana | Puni Phiri Bhireau Prabala Hanumana || Laratha Akasa Jugala sama Jodha | Yekahi Yeku Hanatha Kari Krodha || Sohahi Nabha Cchala Bala Bahu Karahi | Kajjala Giri Sumeru Janu Larahi || Budhibala Nisichara Parayi Na  Paryo | Thab Marutha Sutha Prabhu Sambharyo ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana’s fight against Ravana

 

Chapter - 94– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana’s fight against Ravana

 

While the Vanaras and bears watching the severed heads of Ravana were flying on the air shrieking “Where is Rama?” the Jewel of Raghu’s clan shot several arrows on the severed heads, the Kalikas, female attendants of Devi Durga holding skulls on their hands, bathed on the pool of blood, and proceed to the battlefield, like the pious take dip in holy water and proceed to worship the Banyan tree. The ten-headed demon hurled a powerful spear aiming on the chest of Vibheeshana, as the spear was approaching Vibheeshana like Lord of death, the compassionate Lord thought, “I have promised to protect the Jeeva who have taken shelter in me. I can’t leave Vibheeshana to die.” Soon the Lord pushed Vibheeshana behind him, the spear struck hard on Rama and lost his consciousness for a while, although it was a part of the amusement, the deities were alarmed at this sight.  Vibheeshana saw the compassionate Lord was severely injured with the spear, he took the spear and rushed to Ravana, and shrieked at him contemptuously “Oh! Fool, you pathetic creature, you have earned hostility against the deities, Nagas, humans, and sages, you have pleased Lord Shambhu and achieved several boons in return, you have offered your heads on the fire sacrifice and received immense boons that made you stay long, now your death is impending, are you seeking happiness after keeping hostility towards Lord Sri Ramachandra?” saying so Vibheeshan hit the spear on the chest of Ravana.

 

Kaha Ramu Kahi Sira Nikara Dhaye Dhekhi Markata Bhaji Chale | Sandhani Dhanu Raghubamsamani Hasi Sarniha Sira  Bedhe Bhale || Sira Malika Kara Kalika Gahi Brindha Brindhahi Bahu Mili | Kari RudhiraSari Majjanu Manahu Sangrama Bata Poojana Chali ||

Puni Dasakanda Krudhda Hoyi Cchadi Saththi Prachanda | Chali Bibeeshana Sanmukha Manahu Kala Kara Dhanda ||

 Avatha Dhekhi Saththi Athi Ghora | Pranatharathi Bhanjjana Pana Mora || Thuratha Bibheeshana Pacche Mela | Sanmukha Rama Saheau Soyi Sela || Lagi Saththi Mooruccha Kacchu Bhayi | Prabhu Kritha Khela Suranha Bikalayi || Dhekhi Bibheeshana Prabhu Shrama Payo | Gahi Kara Gadha Krudhdha Hoyi Dhayo || Re Kubhagya Sada Mandha Kubudhdhe | Thai Sura Nara Muni Naga Birudhdhe || Sadhara Siva Kahu Seesa Chadaye | Yek Yek Ke Kotinha Paye || Thehi Karana Khala Ab  Lagi  Bacchyo | Ab Thava Kalu Seesa Para Nachyo ||Rama Bimukha Sada Chahasi Sampadha| Asa Kahi Hanesi Majja Ura Gadha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama severed the heads of haughty demon Ravana

 

Chapter - 93– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama severed the heads of haughty demon Ravana

 

The heads and arms crammed on the atmosphere resembled several Rahu and Kethus, rushing through the air, blood oozing out of it, the terrible arrows of Rama shot the heads but it continued to pop on the air. The arrows released from the shaft of Lord Raghu resembled the sunrays on Rahu. The heads and arms severed from the body of Ravana with the powerful arrows of Rama regained the normal state in no time, resembled the desire of humans and interest in sensual pleasure and material well-being. Dhashanan perceived several heads and arms on the air, became haughty, and believed that he can’t meet his death on the battlefield. The ignorant demon rushed to Rama with the bows on each pair of hands and aimed at the chariot of Lord of Raghu that was disappeared from the site for more than half an hour, like the sun covered in mist. The deities raised fearful cries, Lord Rama stretched his bow in extreme fury, shot arrows on ten heads of Ravana, and it severed from the neck and flew in eight directions, the Vanaras were horror-struck, watching the severed heads of Ravana shrieked “Victory! Victory! Victory! Where is Lakshman? Sugrivah, Lord of Kapeeshwara,? Where is Lord of Raghu, King of Kosala?”

 

Janu Rahu Kethu Aneka Nabha Patha Sravatha Sonitha Dhavahi | Raghubeera Theera Prachanda Lagahi Bhoomi Giran  Na  Pavahi || Yek Yek Sara Sira Nikara Cchedhe Nabha Udatha Imi Sohahi | Janu Kopi Dhinakar Kara Nikara Jaha Thaha Bindhuthudha Pohahi ||

Jimi Jimi Prabhu Hara Thasu Sira Thimi Thimi Hohi Apara | Sevath Bishaya Bibardha Jimi Nitha Nitha Noothana  Mara ||

Dhasamukha Dhekhi Siranha Kai Badi | Bisara Marana Bhayi Risa Gadi || Garjau Mooda Maha Abhimani | Dhayau Dhasahu Sarasana Thani || Samarabhoomi Dhasakandhara Kopyo | Barashi Bana Raghupathi Ratha Thopyo || Dhanda Yek Ratha Dhekhi Na  Pareau | Janu Nihara Mahu Dhinakara Dhureau || Hahakara Suranha Jab Keenha | Thab Prabhu Kopi Karmuka Leenha || Sara Nivari Ripu Ke  Sira Kate | The Dhisi Bidhisi Gagana Mahi Pate || Kate Sira Nabha Marga Dhavahi | Jaya Jaya Dhuni Kari Baya Upajavahi || Kaha Lacchimana Sugreevah Kapeesa | Kaha Raghubeera Kosaladheesa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the war between Ram and Ravana

 

Chapter - 92– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the war between Ram and Ravana

 

The army of demon horrified listening to the deafening resonance of Kodhanda/the powerful bow of Rama, the battle between Rama and Ravana pushed the carnivores in extreme terror, Mandodhari’s heart trembled in fear and anxiousness, the Earth quivered, the ocean became unrest, the elephants guarding the eight quarters trumpeted in terror, and the deities rejoiced to watch the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana. Rama stretched the bow up to ears and shot several arrows that resembled serpents darted on the air. These powerful arrows killed the charioteer and the horses of Ravana, and crumpled his chariot, Ravan realized that his strength is diminishing, did not give up, he roared loudly and took a flight to another chariot, crunched his teeth, released several arrows and fierce weapons aiming at Rama and the Vanaras. All those weapons of Ravana failed like the Jeeva whose mind intent to hurt the pious. Ravana hurled ten spears aiming at the horses of Rama, which was overthrown, the compassionate Lord pulled up horses with the reins and showered arrows aiming at the head of Ravana, it darted like bees and struck the head of Ravana resembled the honey bees settled on the lotus flower. The ten heads were struck with an arrow, the blood oozed out of the wound, the mighty demon did not stop chasing Rama. Soon, Lord of Raghu released thirty arrows that pierced his heads and arms and severed from the body, surprisingly the heads and arms shot down were grown immediately. In this way, each time Rama shot arrows on the heads and arms of Ravana were severed and got back to normal, it was continued for a while as an amusement of Lord. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra took great pleasure in the battle with the demon, soon the entire battlefield crowded with the several heads and arms of Ravana.

 

Bhaye Krudhdha Judhdha Birudhdha Raghupathi Throna Sayaka Kasamase | Kodhanda Dhuni Athi Chanda Suni Manujadha Sab Marutha Grase || Mandhodhari Ura Kampa Kampathi Kamada Bhoo Bhoodhara Thrase | Chikkarahi Dhiggaja Dhasana Gahi Mahi Dekhi Kauthuka Sura Hase ||

Thaneau Chapa Shravana Lagi Cchade Bisikha Karala | Rama Maragana Gana Chale Lahalahath Janu Byala ||

Chale Bana Sapaccha Janu Uraga | Prathamahi Hatheau Sarathi  Thuraga || Ratha Bimbaji Hathi Kethu Pathaka | Garja Athi Anthara Bala Thaka || Thuratha Ana Ratha Chadi Khisiana | Asthra Sasthra Chadeasi Bidhi Nana || Biphala Hohi Sab Udhdhyama Thake | Jimi Paradhroha Niratha Manasa Ke || Thab Ravana Dhasasoola Chalava | Baji Chari Mahimari Girava || Thuraga Udayi Kopi Raghunayaka | Khaichi Sarasana Cchade Sayaka || Ravana Sira Saroja Banachari | Chali Raghubeera Silimukha Dhari || Dhasa Dhasa Bana Bhala Dhasa Mare | Nisari Gaye Chale Rudhira Panare || Sravatha Rudhira Ghayau Balavana | Prabu Puni Kritha  Dhanusara Sandhana || Theesa Theera Raghubeera Pabare | Bhujanhi Sametha Seesamahi Pare || Katathahi Puni Bhaye Nabeene | Rama Bahori Bhuja Sira Ccheene || Prabhu Bahu Bara Bahu Sira Haye | Katatha Jatithi Puni Noothana Bhaye || Puni Puni Prabhu Katatha Bhuja Seesa | Athi Kauthuki Kosaladheesa || Rahe Cchayi Nabha Sira Aru Bahu | Manahu Amitha Kethu Aru Rahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Ravana

 

Chapter - 91– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Ravana

 

Rama spoke “ Oh! Dhashanan do not praise your might and ruin it, Oh! Ravana, there are three kinds of people resembles 1)  the rose flower 2) Mango and 3) berries, the first one yield only flowers, and the second one bear fruits and flowers, and the third one yield fruit, the first two were spoken highly, and the third one does not. Ravana gave out a boisterous laugh and spoke “Oh! Hermit, are you teaching me wisdom on the battlefield, are you not afraid of my might? It seems you are scared of death.”  Ravana spoke sarcastically and started showering arrows in extreme rage, resembled thunderbolt, there were several weapons that flew out of the shaft and filled the entire atmosphere, was dispersed by the powerful arrow of Rama. Ravana crunched his teeth in anger and throw the spear at Rama was crushed by his powerful arrow, Ravana hurled several discs, and the tridents were dispersed with the arrow of the Lord. Ravana’s Asthras and Shastras proved futile, he shot several arrows against the charioteer Mathali who fell on the ground uttering “Rama Oh! Rama! Victory to Rama!” The compassionate Lord lifted Mathali from the ground and made him sit on the chariot, Ravana could not control his rage.

Jani Jalpana Kari Sujasu Nasahi Neethi Sunahi  Karahi Cchama | Samsara Maha Purusha Thribidha Patala Rasala Panasa Sama|| Yek Sumanapradha Yek Sumana Phala Yek Phalayi Kevala Lagahi | Yek Kahahi Kahahi Karahi Apara Yek Karahi Kahatha Na  Bagahi ||

Ramabachana Suni Bihasa Mohi Sikhavath Gyana | Bayaru Kahatha Nahi Thab Dare Ab Lage Priyaprana ||

Kahi Dhurbachana Krudhdha Dhasakandhara | Kulisa Samana Laga  Cchade Sara || Nanakara Silimukha Dhaye | Dhisi Aru Bidhisi Gagana Mahi Cchaye || Pavaka Sara  Cchadeau Raghubeera | Cchana Mahu Jare Nisachara Theera || Cchadisi Theebra Saththi Khisiayi | Banasanga Prabhu Pheri Chalayi || Kotinha Chakra Thrisoola Pabarai | Binu Prayasa Prabhu Kati Nivarai || Niphala Hohi Ravana Sara Kaise | Khala Ke  Sakala Manoratha Jaise || Thab Sath Bana Sarathi Maresi | Pareau Bhoomi Jayarama Pukaresi || Ramakripa Kari Sutha Udava | Thab Prabhu Parama Krodha Kahu Pava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Ravana

 

Chapter - 90– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Ravana

The Vanaras and bears got terrified to watch several Rama and Lakshman in place of demons, and they stood without blinking eyes, like portraits. Lord Sri Hari smiled watching the host of Rama and Lakshman on the battlefield, he shot an arrow and dispersed the illusions on the battlefield. Rama smiled at the Vanaras and bears and spoke pleasantly “Oh! Comrades, you all are tired and exhausted, take a rest for a while, and watch the battle between me and Ravana.” Thus, Rama contemplating upon the Bhramins/twice-born, and hurried on the chariot to battle against Ravana, who was already annoyed watching Rama’s might, spoke words in extreme fury “Oh! Hermit, do not misjudge my might, I am not the one like you have met on the battlefield and destroyed, I am Ravana whose might is known in the fourteen spheres, and my prison holds the deities and demi-gods of fourteen spheres, you have killed Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and the poor Vali who got killed from a hunter like you. You have wiped out the entire demon clan, and killed the mighty Kumbhakarnna and Meghnatha, and today it's my turn to retaliate with you for all your mischievousness. I will make you flee from the battlefield, or you will face death in my hands, you haven’t heard the might of Ravana yet.” Lord Rama looked at the ten-headed demon compassionately, and spoke with a smile “Oh~ Dhashanan, you are right you have great prowess, do not praise your might, show me your valor.”

 

Bahu Rama Lacchimana Dhekhi Markata Bhalu Mana Athi Apadare | Janu Chithra Likhitha Sametha Lacchimana Jaha So Thaha Chithavahi Khare || Nija Sena Chakitha Biloki Hasi Sarachapa Saji Kosaladhani | Maya Hari Hari Nimisha Mahu Harashi Sakala Markata Ani ||

Bahuri Rama Sab Than Chithayi Bole Bachana Gambheera | Dhvandhajudhdha Dekhahu Sakala Shramitha Bhaye Athi Beera ||

Asa Kahi Ratha Raghunatha Chalava | Bipracharana Pankanja Siru Nava || Thab Lankesa Krodha Ura  Cchava | Garjjatha Tharjjatha Sanmukha Dhava || Jeethehu Je Bhata Sanjuga Mahi | Sunu Thapasa Mei Thinha Sama Nahi || Ravananama Jagasa Jasa Jana | Lokapa Jake  Bandhikhana || Kharadhooshana Biradha Thumha Mara | Badhehu Byadha Iva Bali Bichara || Nisichara Nikara Subhata Sandharehu | Kumbhakarana Ghananadhahi Marehu || Aaju Bayaru Sabu Leau Nibahi | Jau Rana Bhoopa Bhaji Nahi Jahi || Aaju Karau Khalu Kala Havale| Parehu Kadina Ravana Ke Pale|| Suni Dhurbachana Kalabasa Jana | Bihasi Bachana Kaha Kripanidhana || Sathya Sathya Sab Thava Prabhuthayi | Jalpasi Jani Dhekhiau Manusayi||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana adopted illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 89– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana adopted illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

The warriors of Vanaras and bears crushed the huge army of demons with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, several demons were put to sleep permanently with the arrows of the Lord, the battlefield crammed with the lifeless bodies, and river of blood, headless bodies running all over the field, and the body less heads screaming “Victory! Victory!”. Ravana thought “most of my army got destroyed, I have left alone on the battlefield, but the Vanaras and bears are numerous, I have no other way to survive other than adopt the illusionary powers to keep me alive.” The deities saw the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra stood gigantically on the battlefield, they felt troubled at heart, soon Indra delivered his grand chariot driven by the charioteer Mathali, thus the King of Kosala gladly mounted on the magnificent chariot of Lord Indra. The chariot of Indra was drawn by four highly enthusiastic horses that are youthful, stunning, imperishable and it has the speed of mind. The Vanaras and bears got extremely thrilled to watch Lord of Raghu on the magnificent chariot, they were fully charged, Ravana found the Vanaras are too annoying, began to adopt illusionary tricks on them. None of the illusionary powers struck Rama, but the Vanaras and Lakshman got influenced by it, the Varanas perceived several Ramas and Lakshmans on the battlefield and got frightened.

Bollahi Jo Jaya Jaya Munda Runda Prachanda Sira Bin Dhavahi | Khapparinha Khagga Alujji Jujjahi Subhata Bhatanha Dahavahi || Banara Nisachara Nikara Mardhahi Ramabala Dharpitha Bhaye | Sangrama Angana Subhata Sovahi Rama sara Nikaranihi Haye ||

Ravana Hridhaya Bichara Bha Nisichara Sandhara | Mei Akela Kapi Bhalu Bahu Maya Karau Apara ||

 Devanha Prabhuhi Payadhe Dhekha | Upaja Ura Athi Cchobha Bisesha || Surapathi Nija Ratha Thuratha Padava | Harasha Sahitha Mathali Lai Aava || Thejapunja Ratha Dhibya Anupa | Harashi Chade Kosalapura Bhoopa || Chanchala Thuraga Manohara Chari | Ajara Amara Man Sama Gathikari || Ratharooda Raghunathahi Dhekhi | Dhaye Kapi Balu payi Biseshi || Sahi Na  Jayi Kapinha Kai  Mari | Thab Ravana Maya  Bisthari || So Maya Raghubeerahi Banchi | Lacchiman Kapinha So Mani Sanchi || Dhekhi Kapinha Nisachara Aani | Anuja Sahitha Bahu  Kosaladhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the Rudhira Saritha/ river of blood on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 88– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the Rudhira Saritha/ river of blood on the battlefield

 

The most unholy river of blood / Rudhira Saritha, streamed all over on the battlefield, some of them flee from the war field, the two armies resembled bank of the stream of blood, the chariots resembled the sandbank and their wheels as the water current, it was a frightful scene indeed. The stream of the river of blood crammed with the bodies of warriors, and animals, represent the aquatic animals, the arrows, spears on the stream of blood resembled the serpents and alligators, and the bows resembled the waves, and the shields floated on the blood represented the tortoise. The lifeless bodies of the warriors resembled huge trees on the Rudhirasaritha, and the flesh and bones represented the wastage, the courageous cheered at the sight, and the cowards felt uneasy. The Bhootha, Pretha, Pishacha, Pramathaganas took the plunge into the stream of blood, the crows and crane plucked the human limbs and flew away, and shared the meat with other creatures, some said “What a pathetic sight, the fools continues to suffer even after the abundance of meat” the severely wounded warriors lay half of the body on the sand and remaining half on the pool of blood, like the practice of giving holy dip to the lifeless body in the sacred waters, the vultures took pleasure in the meat resembled the fisherman who patiently waits for the prey to get hooked on the net. The birds perched on the dead bodies floated on the Rudhriasaritha resembled the latter enjoying the ferry ride.  Yogins, the female Ganas of Devi Durga hurried to the stream of blood with the skull on their hands, to devour the blood, the Bootha Vethala and Pishacha danced all over the battlefield, the female Ganas Chamunda sang in loud voice, with the sounds of cymbals. The herd of Jackals took great pleasure in tearing off the fleshes of the dead warriors, the headless bodies ran all over the battlefield, and the body less head screamed “Victory! Victory!”.

Kadhara Bhayankara Rudhira Saritha Chali Parama Apavani | Dhoau Koola Dhala Ratha Retha Chakra Arbatha Bahathi Bhayavani || Jalajanthu Gaja Padhachara Thuraga Khara Bibidha Bahana Ko Ghane | Sara Saththi Thomara Sarpa Chapa Tharanga Charma Kamada Ghane||

 

Beera Parahi Janu Theera Tharu Majja Bahu Baha Phena | Kadhara Dhekhi Darahi Thaha Subhatanha Ke Man Chena ||

Majjahi Bhootha Pisacha Bethala | Prathama Maha Jottinga Karala|| Kaka Kanka Lai Bhuja Udahi | Yek The  Ccheene Yek Lai Khahi || Yek Kahahi Yesiau Saudhayi | Sadahu Thumhara Dharidhra Na  Jayi || Kaharatha Bhat Ghayal Thata Gire | Jaha Thaha Manahu Ardhajala Pare || Khaichahi Geedha Aath Thata Bhaye| Janu Bamsi Khelath Chitha Dhaye || Bahu Bhata Bahahi Chade Khaga Jahi | Janu Navari Khelahi Sari Mahi || Jogini Bhari Bhari Khapara Sanchahi | Bhootha Pisacha Badhoo Nabha Nanchahi || Bhata Kapala Karathala Bajavahi | Chamunda Nana Bidihi Gavahi || Jambuka Nikara  Katkkat Kattahi | Khahi Huahi Adhahi Dhapttahi || Kotinha Runda Munda Binu Dollahi | Seesa Pare Mahi  Jaya Jaya  Bollahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battlefield

 

Chapter - 87– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battlefield

 

Sage Tulasidas describes the marvelous appearance of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow Sharnga, and arrows, has powerful arms and shoulders, broad chest holds the mark of feet of Sage Bhrigu, watching the incomparable beauty of Lord who has assumed a giant tortoise while churning the ocean, the protector of the Universe, the elephants of eight quarters, Adhishesha, Earth, mountains, and ocean astonished. The deities rejoiced and showered flowers and cheered “Victory to Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the ocean of mercy, the storehouse of virtues, and valor! Victory to Lord of Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra! Victory to Rama and Lakshman!” In the meantime, the battlefield crammed with dreadful demons of dark-complexioned resembled the clouds of mass destruction, the Vanaras and bears darted to the crowd of enemies, several thousands of vicious weapons gleaming from all the directions on the battlefield, the shrill cries of elephants, horses, rattling sounds of weapons, crash sounds of chariots resembled deafening thunder. The dust hovered over the whole battlefield resembled streams, and the endless shower of arrows resembled raindrops on it, the mountains and huge rocks hurled between the demons and Vanaras crashed in the air resembled stroke of lightning, the Lord of Raghu released showers of arrows that struck the demons, caused them to swirl around the battlefield and fell on the ground.  Soon the battlefield was crammed with lifeless bodies of demons, the pool of blood streaming all over the war field, the lifeless bodies of demons on the ground piled up resembled huge mountains, the bloodshed created a large pool gave out ghastly appearance.

 

Saranga Kara Sundhara Nishanga  Silimukhakara Kati Kasyo | Bhujadhanda Peena  Manoharayatha Ura Dharasura Padha Lasyo || Kaha Dasa Tulasi Jabahi Prabhu Sara Chapa Kara Pherana Lage | Bhramanda Dhigajja Kamada Ahi Mahi Sindhu Bhoodhara Dagmage ||

Sobha Dhekhi Harashi Sura Barashahi Sumana  Apara | Jaya Jaya  Jaya Karunanidhi Cchabi Bala Guna Aagara ||

Yehi Beech Nisachara Aani | Kasamasath Aayi Athi Ghani || Dhekhi Chale Sanmukha Kapi Bhatta | Pralayakala Ke Janu Ghana Ghatta || Bahu Kripana Tharavari Chamkahi| Janu Dhaha Dhisi Dhamini Dhamkahi || Gaja Ratha Thuraga Chikara Kadora | Garjahi Manahu Balahaka Ghora || Kapi Langoora Bipula Nabha Cchaye | Manahu  Indhradhanu Uye Suhaye|| Udayi Dhoori Manahu Jaladhara | Bana Brindha Bhai Brishti Apara || Dhuha Dhisi Parbatha Karahi Prahara | Bajrapatha Janu Barahi Bara || Raghupathi Kopi Bana Jjari Layi | Ghayal Bhai Nisichara Samudhayi || Lagatha Bana Beera Chikkarahi | Dhoormi Dhoormi Jaha Thaha Mahi Parahi || Sravahi Saila Janu Nirjjara Bhari | Sonitha Sari Kadhara Bhayakari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The deities appeal to Rama to kill Ravana

 

Chapter - 86– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The deities appeal to Rama to kill Ravana

 

Ravana did not move an inch from where he was seated, the Vanaras were agitated bit him, slapped him, and they began to attack Devi Mandodhari who was standing beside him, they pulled hair curly hair locks and dragged her out of the palace, Devi Mandodhari cried out bitterly for help, Ravana rushed to save her, he seized the Vanaras on leg and thrashed them on the ground, when he looked back the Vanaras were destroyed the entire Yagashala, he felt deeply dejected. The Vanaras and bears safely returned to Lord Rama after ruining the fire sacrifice of Ravana who stood in extreme rage and disappointment. There were several evil omens that appeared before Ravana, vultures parched above his head, he ignored all the inauspicious omens, and ordered his men to beat the drums as a part of the declaration of war against enemies, he did not pay attention to the advice of his preceptors, and noble souls, alas! he was rushing to the mouth of death. Thus, a huge Chathurangasena/men, chariot, horses, and elephants of Ravana hurried to the battlefield, resembled the moth rushing to the fire. The deities appealed to Lord Raghu “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Karunanidhi, do not play with the wretched Ravana anymore, he has caused a lot of trouble to us, and Devi Sita is becoming helpless, hence kindly put an end to the wicked demon.” Rama smiled to hear the request of the deities, the Lord of Raghu rose from the seat, tied the matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head, fastened the quiver on the waist, hold the powerful Sharnga on the hand, his beautiful eyes resembled lotus flower petals, and attractive masculine limb of dark-complexioned partially covered in saffron robes, prepared to set out from the mount Suvela.

Nahi Chithava Jab Kari Kapi Gahi Dhasana Lathanha Marahi | Dhari Kesa Nari Nikari Bahora Theathidheena Pukarahi || Tha Udeau Krudhdha Krithantha Sama Gahi Charana Banara Darayi | Yehi Beech Kapinha Bidhamsa  Kritha Makha Dhekhi Mana Mahu Harayi ||

Jagya Bidhamsi Kusala Kapi Aaye Raghupathi Pas | Chaleau Nisachara Krudhdha Hoyi Thyagi Jeevan Kai Aasa ||

Chalatha Hohi Athi Asubha Bhayankara | Baitahi Geedh Udayi Siranha Par || Bhayau Kalabasa Kahu Na Mana | Kahesi Bajavahu Judhdha Nisana || Chali Thameechara Aani Apara | Bahu Gaja Ratha Padhathi Asavara || Prabhu Sanmukha Dhaye Khala Kaise | Salabha Samooha Anala Kaha Jaise || Iha Dhevathanha Asthuthi Keenhi | Dharuna Bipathi Hamahi Yehi Dheenhi || Ab Jani Rama Khelavahu Yehi | Athisamaya Dhukhitha Hothi Baidhehi || Deva Bachana Suni Prabhu Musukana | Udi Raghubeera Sudhare Bana || Jatajoota Dhrida Bandhe Mathe | Sohahi Sumana Beech Bicha Gathe || Arunanayana Baridhi Thanu Syama | Akhilaloka Lochanabirama || Katithata Parikara  Kasyo Nishanga | Kara Kodhanda Kadina  Saranga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana performs the fire sacrifice to become immortal was disrupted by the Vanaras

 

Chapter - 85– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana performs the fire sacrifice to become immortal was disrupted by the Vanaras

 

Lakshman hurried to the battlefield, struck the charioteer and the chariot of Ravana with the shot of an arrow, the charioteer withered in pain, Ravana whose chest is pierced by hundreds of arrows, fell down on the ground. Soon another charioteer rushed to Ravana and carried him on his chariot, and dropped in the palace of Lanka, Lakshman returned to Rama and prostrated at his feet. Ravana regained the consciousness and began to prepare for a fire sacrifice to achieve victory on Rama, it shows the height of dullness and ignorance of Ravana to achieve glory after keeping hostility towards the Jagadhrakshaka. Vibheeshana came to know about the wicked plan of his elder brother and duly informed Rama about his fire sacrifice “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, my elder brother has begun to perform a fire sacrifice that would keep him immortal, if he completes the fire sacrifice, he would remain unconquerable, hence kindly send the army of Vanaras to disrupt the fire sacrifice, and bring him to the battlefield.” At the daybreak, Hanuman, Angadha, and mighty Vanaras returned to Lanka, they effortlessly sprang all over the palace of Lanka and arrived at the spot where Ravana was performing the fire sacrifice. The Vanaras were extremely infuriated darted at him shrieking “You wicked, ran out of the battlefield in fear and performing fire sacrifice and meditation for the victory against Lord Sri Ramachandra. What an irony?” saying so Angadha gave a hard punch on Ravana, but he did not move an inch from his seat, he was fully absorbed to achieve the goal of fire sacrifice.

 

Athura Bahori Bibhamji Syandhana Sutha Hathi Byakula Kiyo | Giryo Dharani Dhasakandhara Bikalathara Bana Satha Bedhyo Hiyo || Sarathi Dhoosara Ghali Ratha Thehi Thuratha Lanka Lai Gayo | Raghubeerabandhu Prathapapunjja Bahori Prabhu Charananhi Nayo ||

 

Uha Dhasanana Jagi Kari Karai Laga Kacchu Jagya | Rama Birodha Bijaya Chaha Sad Had Bas Athi Agya ||

Iha Vibheeshana Sab Sudhi Payi | Sapadhi Jayi Raghupathihi Sunayi || Natha Karayi Ravana Yek Jaga | Sidhdha Bhaya Nahi Marihi Abhaga || Padavahu Natha Begi Bhata Bandhara | Karahi Bidhamsa Aava Dhasakandhara || Pratha Hotha Prabhu Subhata Padaye | Hanumadhadhi Angadha Sab Dhaye || Kauthuka Koodhi Chade Kapi Lanka | Paite Ravana Bhavana Asanka || Jagya Karatha Jabahi So Dhekha | Sakala Kapinha Bha Krodha Bisesha || Rana The Nilaja Bhaji Griha Aava | Iha Aayi  Baka Dhyana Lagava || Asa Kahi Angadha Mara Latha | Chithava Na Sad Swaratha Man Ratha||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman was struck with the weapon of Bhrama by Ravana

 

Chapter - 84– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman was struck with the weapon of Bhrama by Ravana

 

The Bhramasthra aimed at Lord Anantha, Lakshman was hit on his chest and toppled on the ground in extreme pain, Ravana made an effort to carry Lakshman was become futile, how foolish to make an effort to lift the Lord Adhishesha who carries the weight of the entire Universe on his hood, like a particle of sand. Ravana was known very little about the might of Lakshman, soon Vayuputhra rushed to Lakshman was hit by the strong fist of Ravana, he did not fall on the ground, managed to stand on knees, rushed to Ravana and gave a hard punch resembled the mountain struck by lightning, pushed him unconscious, after a while, Ravana regained consciousness and praised the might of Vayuputhra who shrieked at Ravana “Shame on my warriors, shame on my might, you are still alive.”, while Ravana was watching in amazement, Hanuman carried Lakshman safely on his shoulder and rushed to Rama. Lord of Raghu showered compassionate grace on Lakshman and spoke “Oh! Dear brother, remember that you are the savior of deities, capable to devour death.” Immediately Lakshman rose from the seat and the arrows on the chest vanished in the air, soon Lakshman wielded on bow and arrow hurried to the battlefield.

 

So Bhrama Dhaththa Prachanda Saththi Anantha Ura Lagi Sahi | Paryo Beera Bikala Udava Dhasamukha Athulabala Mahima Rahi || Bhramanda Bhavana Biraja Jake Yek Sira Jimi Raja Kani | Thehi Chaha Udavana Mooda Ravana Jana Nahi Thribhuana Dhani ||

 

Dhekhi Pavanasutha Dhayau Bolatha Bachana Kadora | Aavatha Kapihi Hanyo Thehi Mushti Prahara  Pragohra||

Janu Teki Kapi Bhoomi Na Gira | Uda Sambhari Bahuth Risa Bhara || Moodika Yek Thahi Kapi Mara | Pareau Saila Janu Bajra Prahara || Muruccha Gai Bhahori So Jaga | Kapibala Bipula Sarahana Laga || Dhig Dhig Mama Paurusha Dhig Mohi | Jau Thai Jiatha Rahesi Suradhrohi || Asa Kahi Lacchiman Kahu Kapi Lyayo | Dhekhi Dhasanana Bismaya Payo || Kaha Raghubeera Samujju Jiya Bhratha | Thumha Krithantha Bhacchaka Surathratha || Sunatha Bachana Udi Baita Kripala | Gayi Gagana So Sakathi Karala || Puni Kodhanda Bana Gahi Dhaye | Ripu Sanmukha Athi Aathura Aaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lakshmana’s battle against Ravana

 

Chapter - 83– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lakshmana’s battle against Ravana

 

Ravana wielded on ten bows on each pair of hands, showered arrows that flew like serpents on the air, soon the arrows crammed on the Earth, and the eight quarters leaving no space to run for the Vanaras and bears who were cried in panic “Oh ! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Karunasindhu, Oh! Raghuveera, Oh! Arththabandhu, Oh! Janarakshaka, Oh! Hare,” listening to the pathetic cries of Vanaras and bears, Lakshman wielded on bow and arrow bowed his head to Lord Rama, and hurried in extreme fury to the battlefield. Lakshman shrieked at Ravana “Oh! Wicked demon, you are aiming at the Vanaras and bears, look at me I am your death standing before your eyes.” Ravana yelled back “Oh! Hermit, I was looking for you all days, slayer of my son, today I will pacify my heart by killing you.” Thus, Ravana showered arrows on Lakshman was cut into several pieces with the powerful arrows. Soon Ravana hurled several thousands of vicious weapons on Lakshman was torn into pieces exactly the size of sesame seeds. Lakshman aimed at the Ravana’s charioteer and the chariot and crushed them into pieces, and each of the ten heads of Ravana was transfixed with hundreds of arrows, resembled the serpents darting to their way back to mountains. Lakshman shot hundreds of arrows on the chest of Ravana, which toppled him on the ground with a large thud and lost consciousness. Soon, Ravana regained consciousness and hurled the Asthra bestowed by Lord Bhrama.

Sandhani Dhanu Sara Nikara Cchadesi Uraga Jimi Udi Lagahi | Rahe Poori Sara Dharani Gagana Dhisi Bidhisi Kaha Kapi Bhagahi || Bhayo Athi Kolahala Bikala Kapidhala Bhalu Bolahi Aathure | Raghubeera Karuna Sindhu Aaratha Bandhu Jana Racchaka Hare ||

 Nijadhala Bikala Dhekhi Kati Kasi Nishanga Dhanu Hath | Lacchimana Chale Krudhdha Hoyi Nayi Ramapadha Matha ||

Re Khala Ka Marasi Kapi Bhalu| Mohi Biloku Thora Mei Kalu || Khojatha Raheau Thohi Suthaghathi | Aaju Nipathi Judavau Cchathi|| Asa Kahi Cchadesi Bana Prachanda | Lacchimana  Kiye Sakala Sath Khanda || Kotinha Aayudha Ravana Dare | Thila Pravana Kari Kati Nivare || Puni Nija Bananha Keenha Prahara | Syandhanu Bhanji Sarathi Mara || Satha Satha Sara Mare Dhasa Bhala | Giri Sringanha Janu Prabisahi Byala || Puni Satha Sara Mara Ura Mahi | Pareau DharaniThala Sudhi Kacchu Nahi || Uda Prabala Puni Mooruccha  Jagi | Cchadisi Bhrama Dheenhi Jo Sagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana’s battle against the mighty Vanaras

 

Chapter - 82– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana’s battle against the mighty Vanaras

 

The Vanaras resembled death on the battlefield, covered their huge bodies in the blood, roared like thunder clouds, crushed the demons under their feet and limbs, slapped and tore off their bodies with their sharp nails and teeth, adopted all the techniques to eliminate the enemies. The Vanaras and bears produced shrill cries seized the demons, ripped off their bellies, and hung their intestine as a garland around their neck, resembled several Nrisimha, Lord of Prahladha on the battlefield, the whole atmosphere reverberated with the cries of “Seize him! Kill him! Cut him into pieces! Knockdown!”, added glories to Lord Sri Ramachandra who transforms the blade of grass into Asthra and vice versa.

 

Ravana witnessed the sharp decline of the army of demons, he mounted on the chariot in extreme rage and wielded bow on the pair of ten hands and instructed the demons on the battlefield to keep themselves away, his twenty eyes were reddened in fury, his chariot darted to the troop of Vanaras and bears. At that moment, the Vanaras hurled huge trees and rocks upon Ravana whose mighty stature stood firm on the chariot, the rocks hurled on him turned into pieces. He drove the chariot amidst the Vanaras and bears aimlessly, crushing them under the chariot, the Vanaras and bears shrieked for help “Oh! Angadha, Oh! Vayuputhra, help us, Oh! Lord of Raghu, Kosaladheesha, Oh! Raghuveera kindly protects us from the mouth of death.” Ravana saw the Vanaras and bears started to flee from the battlefield, immediately he fitted arrows on the ten bows.

 

Krudhdhe Krithantha  Samana Kapi Than Sravatha Sonitha Rajahi | Mardhahi Nisachara Kataka Bhata Balavantha Ghana Jimi Gajahi || Marahi  Chapetanhi Dati Dhathanha Kati Lathanha Mijahi | Chikkarahi Markata Bhalu  Chal Bala Karahi Jehi Khala  Cchijahi || Dhari Gala Pharahi Ura Bidharahi Gala Athavari Melahi | Prahladhapathi Janu Bibidha Thanu Dhari Samara Angana Khelahi || Dharu Maru Katu Paccharu Gora Gira Gagana Mahi Bhari Rahi | Jayarama Jo Thrina The Kulisa Kara Kulisa The Kara Thrina Sahi ||

 

Nija Dhala  Bichalatha Dhekhesi Beesa Bhuja Dhasa Chapa | Ratha Chadi Chaleau Dhasanana Phirahu Phirahu Kari Dhapa ||

Dhayau Paramakrudhdha Dhasakandhara | Sanmukha Chale Hooha Dhau Bandhara || Gahikara Padhapa Upala Pahara | Dareanhi Tha Para Yekahi Bara || Lagahi Saila Bhraja Thana Thasu | Khnda Khanda Hoyi Phootahi Aasu || Chala Na  Achala Raha Ratha Ropi | Rana Dhurmadha Ravana Athi Kopi || Itha Utha Jjapati Dhapati Kapi Jodha | Mardhai Laga Bhayau Athi Krodha || Chale Parayi Bhalu Kapi Nana | Thrahi Thrahi Angadha Hanumana || Pahi Pahi Raghubeera Gosayi | Yaha Khala Khayi Kala Ki Nayi || Thehi Dhekhe Kapi Sakala Parane | Dhasahu Chapa Sayaka Sandhane ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Vanaras and demons

 

Chapter - 81– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Vanaras and demons

 

Rama spoke pleasantly “Oh! Dear friend, Vibheeshana, whoever possesses the chariot of vows, pieties, and austerities can conquer the mighty and invisible foe known as an attachment to worldly matters and bondage.” Vibheeshana clasped the feet of Raghunandhan in extreme joy “Oh! Prabho, you have utilized this opportunity to impart the highest of wisdom, Oh! Prabho, you are an embodiment of bliss and knowledge.” On the battlefield, Ravana shrieked at Vanaras to meet their fate in the hands of dreadful demons, while Angadha, Hanuman like mighty warriors were all prepared to battle against them, soon a fierce battle broke out between Vanaras and demons. The deities, Siddhas, Lord Bhrama, celestials arrived to witness the battle between Rama and Ravana. Lord Mahadeva spoke “Oh! Devi Uma, I was also among the deities to witness the glorious war between Rama and Ravana.” The deities eulogized the valor and virtues of Rama, both the demons and Vanaras were maddened with the passion to battle against each other, the Vanaras and bears led the war field with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra. They tore each other in vengeance, caught the enemies on leg and thrashed on the ground, showered rocks and trees on each other, they caught the enemies and ripped off their limbs, the bears and Vanaras killed several demons and buried under the sand. The Vanaras and bears resembled the death who desperately fought against the demons.

 

Maha Ajaya Samsara Ripu Jeethi Sakayi So Beera | Jake Asa Ratha Hoyi Dhrida Sunahu Sakha Mathidheera || Suni Prabhu Bachana Bibeeshana Harashi Gahe Padhakanjja | Yehi Misa Mohi Upadhesahu Ramakripa Sukha Punjja | Utha Pachara Dhasakandhara Itha Angadha Hanumana | Laratha Nisachara Bhalu Kapi Kari Nija Nija Prabhu Aana ||

Sura Bhramadhi Sidhdha Muni Nana | Dhekhatha Rana Nabha Chade Bimana || Hamahu Uma Rahe Thehi Sanga | Dhekhatha Ramacharitha Ranaranga || Subhata Samara Rasa Dhuhu Dhisi Mathe | Kapi Jayaseela Ramabala  Thathe || Yek Yek San Bhirahi Pacharahi | Yekanha Yek Mardhi Mahi Parahi || Marahi Katahi Dharahi Paccharahi | Seesa Thori Seesanha san Marahi || Udhara Bidharahi Bhuja  Uparahi | Gahi Padha Avani Pataki Bhata Darahi || Nisichara Bhata Mahi Gadahi Bhalu | Oopara Dari Dhehi Bahu Balu || Beera Balimukha Judhdha Birudhdhe | Dhekhiatha Bipula Kala Janu  Krudhdhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Vibheeshana and Rama

 

Chapter - 80– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Vibheeshana and Rama

 

The mighty Vanaras and bears in multitudes who resembled mountains without wings rushed to the demons, carrying huge trees and rocks on their hands, with the sharp nails and teeth as a weapon, fearless by nature cheered in excitement “Hail Rama! Hail Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra who resemble lion to the untamed elephant-like Ravana!” and they sang in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra. The demons praising the might of the demon king Ravana, and the Vanaras and bears praising the glories of Sri Ramachandra, engaged in a fierce battle, the war field echoed the sounds of ‘Victory!  Victory!”. Vibheeshana who has grown too fond of Rama noticed his elder brother Ravan mounted on the magnificent chariot and Rama, the Lord of Raghu, without a chariot on the battlefield, it pushed him in utter dismay, he prostrated at the feet of Lord Rama, and spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, you have no chariot or shield to protect your body, or you have no pair of feet cover, how could you fight against that mighty demon?” The merciful Lord Sri Ramachandra spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, Oh! Dear Friend, listen to me carefully, I shall explain the real nature of a chariot, its four wheels represent valor and fortitude, the banner and standard of the chariot represent truthfulness and good conduct, the four horses of the chariot represent, strength, self-control, discretion, and benevolence, the reins on the horses represent forgiveness, compassion, and steadfastness. The faith and devotion are the charioteers, the dispassion is the shield, and the contentment is the sword, charity is the axe, the spear represents wisdom/supreme knowledge, the bow represents determination, the quiver represents pure and firm mind, and the Yama and Niyamas/austerities, penance, vows, are the powerful arrows. The selfless service to Bhramin and preceptors are the supreme Kavacha/shield, that brings fruitfulness to the task. Oh! Dear friend, whoever owns the chariot of piety, austerities, vows, shall have no enemies.”

 

Dhaye Bisala Karala Markata Bhalu Kala Samana The | Manahu Sapaccha Udahi Bhoodharabrindha Nana Bana The ||

Nakha Dhasana Saila Mahadhrumayudha  Sabala Sanka Na  Manahi | Jaya Rama Ravana Maththagaja Mrigaraja Sujasu Bakhanahi ||

Dhuhu Dhisi Jaya Jayakara Kari Nija Nija Jori Jani | Bhire Beera Itha Ramahi Utha Ravanahi Bakhani ||

Ravanu Rathi Biratha Raghubeera | Dhekhi Bibheeshana Bhayau Adheeera || Adhika Preethi Mana Bha  Sandheha | Bandhi Charana Kaha Sahitha Saneha || Natha Na Ratha Nahi Thana Padhathrana | KehiBidhi Jithab Beera Balavana || Sunahu Sakha Kaha Kripanidhana | Jehi Jaya Hoyi So Syandhana Aana || Sauraja Dheeraj Thehi Ratha Chaka | Sathya Seela Dhrida Dhvaja Pathaka || Bala Bibeka Dhama Parahitha Ghore | Cchama Kripa Samatha Raju Jore || Esa  Bhajanu Sarathi Sujana | Birathi Charma Santhosha Kripana || Dhana Parasu Budhi Saththi Prachanda | Bara Bigyana Kadina Kodhanda || Amala Achala Mana Throna Samana | Sama Jama Niyama Silimukha Nana || Kavacha Abhedha  Bipra  Gurupuja | Yehi Sama Bijaya Upaya Na  Dhooja || Sakha Dharmamaya Asa Ratha Jake | Jithana Kaha Na  Kathahu Ripu Thake ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the army of Ravana

 

Chapter - 79– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the army of Ravana

 

Ravana and his army of demons witnessed various inauspicious omens, the weapons slipped out of his hands, the warriors were thrown out of the chariot, horses and elephants were produced loud cries and unwilling to move on the pathways, jackals, vultures, dogs, and donkeys gave out a shrill cry, the owls uttered alarming sounds like the messengers of death. The Jeeva who is sinful, soaked in impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, and completely drenched in illusion, physical and sensual pleasures, afar from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, could ever dream of happiness? The huge army of demons overlooked all the ill omens and sallied forth to the battlefield followed by Chathurangasena/chariot, elephants, horses, and men, mounted on various vehicles, decorated with the banners of different colors, dutifully marched to the battlefield. The disorderly elephants and horses marched to the battlefield were resembled the rainy clouds scattered by the heavy wind. The multitudes of demons attired in magnificent clothes, wielded in several vicious weapons, skilled in war tactics and illusionary powers moved to the battleground. The army of demons was beyond description, the elephants that were guarding the eight directions staggered, the earth quivered, the ocean became agitated, the mountains trembled, the dust-covered the atmosphere concealed the sunlight, and the air stood standstill. The sounds of kettledrums resembled the deafening noise of thunder at the time of deluge, the pipe instruments gladdened the heart of the warriors, the heroes roared like lions and revealed their might. Ravana cheered “Oh! Warriors, eliminate the mass of  Vanaras and bears from the battlefield, while I slay the two hermits.” He ordered his men to proceed to the battlefield, the Vanaras who perceived the mighty demons on the war field, rushed towards them in millions and millions contemplating upon the supreme Lord Rama.

 

Athi Garba Ganayi Na Saguna Asaguna Sravahi Aayudha Hath The | Bhata  Giratha Ratha The  Baji Gaja Chikkaratha Bhajahi Sath The || Gomaya Geedha Karala Khara Rava Swavana Bolahi Athi Ghane | Janu Kaladhootha Ulooka Bolahi Bachana Parama Bhayavane ||

Thahi Ki Sampathi Saguna Subha Sapanehu Mana Bishrama | Bhootha Dhroha Ratha Mohabasa Rama Bimukha Rathi Kama ||

Chaleau Nisachara Kataku Apara | Charangini Ani Bahudhara || Bibidha Bhanthi Bahana Ratha Jana | Bipula Barana Pathaka Dhwaja Nana|| Chale Maththagaja  Jootha Ghanere | Prabita Jaladha Marutha Janu Prere || Barana Barana Biradhaitha Nikaya | Samara Soora Janahi Bahu Maya || Athi Bichithra Bahini Biraji | Beera Basantha Sena Janu Saji || Chalatha Kataka Dhigasindhura Dagahi | Chumbitha Payodhi Koodhara Dagmagahi || Udi Renu Rabi Gayau Cchapayi | Marutha Thakitha Basudha Akulayi || Pavana Nisana Ghora Rava Bajahi | Pralayasamaya Ke Ghana Janu Gajahi || Bheri Napheeri Baja  Sahanayi | Maru Raga Subhata Sukhadhayi || Kehari Nadha Beera Sab Karahi | Nija Nija Bala Paurusha Uccharahi || Kahayi  Dhasanana Sunahu Subhatta | Mardhahu Bhalu Kapinha Ke Datta || Hau Marihau Bhoopa Dhau Bhayi | Asa Kahi Sanmukha Phauja Regayi || Yaha Sudhi Sakala Kapinha Jab Payi |  Dhaye Kari Raghubeera Dhohayi ||