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 ||