Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the splendor of Avadhapuri and the sacred river Sarayu

 

Chapter - 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the splendor of Avadhapuri and the sacred river Sarayu

 

Bharatha and his younger brother Shathrughna, along with preceptors, Sage Vashishta, and Vamadeva, illustrious Bhramins, followed by kinsmen, joyfully set forth to receive the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, Devi Sita, Lakshman, and the host of Vanaras Sugreevah, Vibeeshana, and the mighty Hanuman, Angadha, Nala, Neela, Jambavanth and the Vanaras and bears. The people of Avadhapuri settled on the terrace of their homes to get a glimpse of the Lord. The women and men dressed in marvelous attires beautifully sang to welcome their beloved Lord. The city of Ayodhya is engulfed in delight like the full moon brings a thrill to the ocean waves. The entire city reverberated with the sounds of music and the people were delightfully moving around like the ocean waves.

Rama who is the delight of the distressed soul, sun to the clan of Raghu’s of the solar race, showed the beautiful city of Lanka to the Vanaras and bears, he introduced the splendor of the city to Sugrivah “Oh! Friends, Sugrivah, Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, Neela, Jambavan, Vibheeshana, this is one of the sacred lands on the Earth, although the scriptures and Veda highly praise the abode of Vaikuntha, I have always considered the Avadhapuri as one of my favorites, only a few souls know the truth of it. This is my birthplace, and the sacred river Sarayu flows north of the glorious Avadhapuri. Whoever takes a dip on the sacred Sarayu would attain my abode easily without much Tapasya, and vows, after leaving their mortal coil. The people of Avadhapuri are dear to my heart, whoever leaves mortal coil on this land would attain my abode their life after death.”

 

Harashitha Guru Parijana Anuja  Bhoosura  Brindha Sametha | Chale Bharatha Manaprema Athi Sanmukh Kripaniketha || Bahuthaka Chadi Atarinha Nirakhahi Gagana Bimana | Dhekhi Madhura Sura Harashitha Karahi Sumangala Gana || Raka Sasi Raghupathi Pura Sindhu Dhekhi Harashan | Badyo Kolahala Karatha Janu Nari Tharanga Samana ||

Iha Bhanukula  Kamala Dhikara | Kapinha Dhekhavath Nagara Manohara || Sunu Kapeesa  Angadha Lankesa | Pavana Puri Ruchira Yaha Desa || Jadhdhyapi Sab Baikunda Bakhana | Bedha Purana Bidhitha Jagujana || Avadhapuri Sama Priya  Nahi Soau| Yaha Prasanga  Janayi Koau Koau || Janmabhoomi Mama Puri Suhavani | Uththara Dhisi Baha Saraju Pavani || Ja Majjana The  Binahi Prayasa | Mama Sameepa Nara Pavahi Basa || Athi Priya Mohi Iha Ke Basi | Mama Dhama Puri Sukharasi || Harashe Sab Kapi Suni Prabhu Bani | Dhanya Avadha Jo Rama Bakhani ||