Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The arrival of mighty Vanaras and bears in the city of Lanka

 

Chapter - 39– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The arrival of mighty Vanaras and bears in the city of Lanka

 

Angadha speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kosaladheesa, the ten-headed demon Ravana has lost his piety and has been drenched in ignorance, that is why he has grown afar from your lotus feet, which resulted in falling under the clutches of death. The aforesaid four virtues of the King 1) Sama 2) Dhana 3) Dhanda and 4) Bedha abandoned him, these four virtues represent the four pieces of his crown that have already taken shelter at your lotus feet.” Rama smiled at the ingenious response of Angadha, further he described the fortress of Lanka, the army of Ravana, etc. Rama summoned his counselors after obtaining clear-cut information about the Kingdom of Lanka, and instructed them “Oh! Dear comrades, Lanka has four massive gates, think over how can we invade them.” Soon, the chief of Vanara Sugrivah, elderly Jambavan, and Vibhishana the younger brother of Ravana meditated upon Lord Sri Ramachandra and came out with a brilliant plan, they mutually discussed and came into conclusion to divide the huge army of Vanaras and bears into four sections led by strong warriors. Further, they have called upon the leaders and discussed their plan in detail, and finally conceived a clear-cut idea of who should lead the army, how to attack the opponent, etc. everyone bowed before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. The mighty Vanaras and bears holding mountain-sized rocks and peaks proceeded to Lanka, cheering in great enthusiasm “Hail Lord Seethapathi! Hail Lord of Raghu! Hail Lord of Kosala!” these Vanaras and bears produced deafening roar that kindled fear among the people of Lanka. Although the Vanaras and bears have thoroughly known the fortress of Lanka is impenetrable, they have moved at the will and might of Lord Sri Ramachandra, soon the four huge gates of the fortress were encompassed by the mighty Vanaras, and bear-like the clouds disperse all over the sky, they have produced deafening sound of kettle drums revealing their arrival in the city.

Dharmaheena Prabhupadha Bimukha Kala Bibasa Dhasaseesa | Thehi Parihari Guna Aaye Sunahu Kosaladheesa || Parama Chathuratha Shravana Suni Bihase Ramu Udhara | Samachara Puni Sab Kahe Gada Ke  Balikumara ||

Ripu Ke  Samachara Jab Paye | Rama Sachiva Sab Nikata Bolaye || Lanka Banke Chari Dhuara | Kehi Bidhi Lagia Karahu Bichara || Thab Kapeesa Ricchesa Bibheeshana | Sumiri Hridhaya Dhinakarakula Bhooshana || Kari Bichari Thinha Manthra Dhridava | Chari Ani Kapi Kataku Banava || Jathajoga Senapathi Keenhe | Joothapa Sakala Boli Thab Leenhe || Prabhu Prathapa Kahi Sab Samujjaye | Suni Kapi Sidhanadha Kari Dhaye || Harashitha Ramacharana Sira Navahi | Gahi Giri Sikhara Beera Sab Ghavahi || Garjahi Tharjahi Bhalu Kapeesa | Jaya Raghubeera Kosaladheesa || Janatha Parama Dhurga Athi Lanka | Prabhu Prathapa Kapi Chale Asamka || Ghatatopa Kari Chahu Dhisi Gheri | Mukhahi Nisana  Bajavahi Bheri ||