Chapter - 1– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara
Kanda – The initial Prayers – Bharatha impatiently waiting for the return of
Rama, absorbed in various thoughts
I shall contemplate upon supreme Lord Sri
Ramachandra, along with Devi Sita, Lakshman, and the host of Vanaras and bears
mounted on the magnificent Pushpakavimanam. I shall repeatedly prostrate before
Lord Sri Ramachandra who has the dark cloud complexion that resembles the
greenish dark color on the neck of a peacock, whose chest bears the footprints of
Sage Brighu, he is worshiped by deities, he has great effulgence, attired in majestic
yellow silk garment, beautiful eyes resemble blue lotus flower petals, he is
benevolent, wielded in bow and arrow.
I shall contemplate upon the lotus feet of
Lord Sri Ramachandra, whose feet are charming and delicate, worshiped by Lord
Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and deities, its caressed by the lotus hands of Goddess
Janaki, and sought after by the bee-like the mind of Mahatmas and noble souls.
I
shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shankara who has the marvelous appearance and
has the luster of flowers of Kundha, and the moon. He is the Lord of Goddess
Ambika, and he is kind and compassionate, fulfills all the desires of his
worshiper, he has beautiful eyes that have the resemblance of lotus flower, he
is unblemished, and liberates the souls from repeated births.
It was the day before the completion of the
term of the exile of Rama, the people of Ayodhya emaciated with the constant vows
and austerities undertaken for the welfare of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, and
grief of separation from their beloved Lord, they anxiously waited for the
return of their beloved Lord, and absorbed in various thoughts. At that very
moment, they have experienced several auspicious omens, it elevated their enthusiasm,
soon the city of Ayodhya was engulfed in brightness and joy. The arrival of Lord
Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita and Lakshman was declared in the city,
all three mothers rejoiced at heart.
Bharatha’s right eye and arm quivered as a mark of auspicious omen, he
felt immensely happy, soon he became thoughtful.
Bharatha who was solemnly waiting for the
completion of the term of the exile of Rama absorbed in various thoughts, “Why Lord
Rama did not come? Has he forgotten me already, knowing that I was the reason behind
the troubles mounted in his life? Lakshman is fortunate to be with Rama all
these years, he had intense devotion at the feet of the Lord, hence he had the opportunity
to serve the Lord and Devi Sita relentlessly. Lord Sri Ramachandra must have
known that I am not devoted to him like Lakshman does, that’s why he has
refused to take me to the woods. I have committed unpardonable mistakes, those
are not to be overlooked in several Yugas, but the most compassionate Lord Rama
is forgiving and kind-hearted, he never notices the faults of his devotees, he
always counts the good deeds of them. I am certain that Lord Sri Ramachandra
will meet me very soon, there are several auspicious omens are visible before
my eyes. If I outlive the completion of the term of the exile of Rama, I would be the
most despicable in the whole world.”
Keki Kandabhaleenam Suravara Vilasadhvipra Padhabjachinham |
Shobhadyam Peethavasthram Sarasijanayanam Sarvadha Suprasannam | Panau
Narachachapam Kapinikarayutham Bandhuna Sevyamanam Naumeedyam Janakeesham Raghuvaramanisham Pushpakaroodaramam
||
Kosalendhrapadhakacchamajjulai Komalavajamahesha
Vandhithau | Janaki Karasaroja Lalithau Chinthakasya Manabhringasanginau ||
Kundha Indhudhara Gaurasundharam Ambikapathim
Abheeshta Sidhdhidham | Karunika Kalakanjjalochanam Naumi Shankaramanangamochanam ||
Raha
Yek Dhin Avadhi Kara Athi Aaratha Pura Loga | Jaha Thaha Sochahi Nari
Nara Krisa Thana Rama Biyoga || Saguna Hohi
Sundhara Sakala Manaprasanna Sab Kera |
Prabhu Aagavana Janava Janu Nagara Ramya Chahau Phera || Kausalyadhi
Mathu Sab Mana Anandha Asa Hoyi | Aayau Prabhu Sri Anuja Jutha Kahana Chahatha
Ab Koyi || Bharatha Nayana Bhuja Dhacchina Pharakatha Barahi Bar | Jani
Saguna Mana Harasha Athi Lage Karana Vichara ||
Raheau Yek Dhin Avadhi Aadhara | Samujjatha Manadhukha Bhayau
Apara || Karana Kavana Natha Nahi Aayau | Jani Kutila Kidhau Mohi Bisarayau || Ahaha Dhanya Lachimana Badabhagi
| Rama Padhabindhu Anuragi || Kapati Kutila Mohi Prabhu Cheenha | Thathe Natha
Sanga Nahi Leenha || Jau Karani Samujjai Prabu Mori | Nahi Nisthara
Kalapa Satha Kori || Jana Avaguna
Prabhu Mana Na Kau | Dheenbandhu Athi Mridhula Subhau || More Jiya Bharosa Dhrida Soyi | Milihi Rama Saguna
Subha Hoyi || Beethe Avadhi Rahahi Jau Prana| Adhama Kavana Jaga Mohi Samana ||
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