Sunday, November 21, 2021

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman meets the demon Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit

 


Chapter - 57– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman meets the demon Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit

 

Ravana could not control his anger shrieked at Kalanemi that made him realize the situation very well, Kalanemi made up his mind “I would prefer to die in the hands of the servant of Lord Sri Ramachandra, definitely not in the hands of Ravana who is the mountain of sins.” Kalanemi returned to the forest where he has settled, constructed a beautiful hermitage surrounded by lake, an attractive pond, a lovely garden and shrine in no time with his illusionary powers. Hanuman arrived in the forest and found a stunning hermitage thought he could get the guidance of the hermit to locate the mountain easily, and get rid of thirst to continue journey at a good pace. Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit met Hanuman in the hermitage, for a moment Hanuman was attracted to the marvelous appearance of the hermit, even the servant of Mayapathi could not resist the Maya of the Lord. Hanuman prostrated before the hermit, and the hermit began to sing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Soon, Kalanemi in the attire of hermit began to speak “Oh! Friend, I could perceive the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana, at the end Rama will win over the battle, I have a strong belief in it.” Hanuman requested for water to quench his thirst was handed the vessel of the hermit was refused gracefully “Oh! Mahathma, your small water vessel can’t quench my thirst.” Kalanemi advised “Oh! Friend, kindly proceed to the nearby lake and get yourself freshened up, and come back to me, I shall initiate to the spiritual knowledge.”

 

Suni Dhasakanda Risana Athi Thehi Man Keenha Bichara | Ramadhootha Kara Marau Baru Yaha Khala Ratha Bhalabhara ||

Asa Kahi Chala Rachisi Magamaya | Sara Mandhira Bara Baga Banaya || Maruthasutha Dhekha Subha Aashrama | Munihi Boojji Jala Piyau Jayi Shrama || Racchasa Kapatabesha Thaha Soha | Mayapathi Dhoothahi Chaha Moha || Jayi Pavanasutha Nayau Matha | Laga So Kahai Ramagunagatha || Hotha Maha Rana Ravana Ramahi | Jithihahi Rama Na  Samsaya Tha Mahi|| Iha Bhaya Mei Dhekhau Bhayi | Gyana Dhrishti Balamohi Adhikayi || Maga Jala Thehi Dheenha Kamandala| Kaha Kapi Nahi Adhau Thore Jala|| Sara Bhanjjana Kari Aathura Aavahu | Dhiccha Dheau Gyana Jehi Pavahu ||

 

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