Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The presiding deity of the ocean singing in praise of the valor and virtues of Rama

 

Chapter – 61– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The presiding deity of the ocean singing in praise of the valor and virtues of Rama

 

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! King of Birds, Oh! Garuda, after nurturing a plantain tree if it was not given fruits, it is meaningless to protect the same, better to cut it down. In the same manner, if a wicked and arrogant person did not heed to the prayers, it is advisable to be reprimanded.” The presiding deity of the ocean prostrated before Lord Sri Ramachandra, and clasped his feet in guilt “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, kindly forgive my sins. Oh! Prabho, the essential five elements Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Ether are initiated at your will. The scriptures eulogize that it was initiated at your will from the inseparable Maya of you, which were brought for the smooth functioning of the creation of the Universe, the happiness lies in the will of the supreme Lord. Oh! Prabho, you have taught me a good lesson, all the creations of the Universe function at your will, if not they cannot achieve happiness. Oh! Prabho, Dhol/drum, Gavara/ ignorant, Shudra/lowly clan, Pasu/animal, and Nari/woman are deserved to be taught lessons from time to time. Oh! Prabho, I shall keep the ocean waters at a bay with your grace, so that you can construct a mighty bridge across the ocean. The Veda emphasizes that you are unconquerable, you are Almighty Lord I shall sincerely follow your command and act whichever pleases you.”

Katehi Payi  Kadhari Pharayi Koti Jathana  Koau Seench | Binaya Na Mana Khagosa Sunu Tatehi Payi Nava Neech ||

Sabhaya Sindhu Gahi Padha Prabhu Kere | Cchamahu Natha Sab Avaguna Mere || Gagana Sameera Anala Jala Dharani | Inha Kayi Natha Sahaja Jada Karani || Thava Preritha Maya Upajaye | Srishti Hethu Sab  Granthani Gaye || Prabhu Aayasu Jehi kaha Jasa Ahayi | So Thehi Bhanthi Rahe Sukha Lahayi || Prabhu Bhala Keenha Mohi Sikha Dheenhi | Marajadha Puni Thumhari Keenhi || Dola Gavara Soodhra Pasu Nari | Sakala Thadana Ke Adhikari || Prabhu Prathapa Mei Jab Sukhayi | Utharihi Kataku Na Mori Badayi || Prabhu Agya Apela Shruthi Gayi | Karau So Begi Jo  Thumhahi Sohayi ||