Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The meritorious rewards of reading or recitation of the legend of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 319– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The meritorious rewards of reading or recitation of the legend of Bharatha

 

Bharatha worshiped the wooden sandals of Lord Sri Ramachandra on a regular basis, with a heart full of love and devotion, in between he was constantly referred to the affairs of the King of Ayodhya. He continuously engaged in contemplation of Lord Rama and Devi Sita, with the tears overflowing uttering the sacred name ‘Rama’. In the meantime, Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita dwelt in the forest, Bharatha undertaken extreme penance and austerities in the hermitage of Nandgrama which resulted in his body shrunk into a skeleton, everyone praised the devotion of Bharatha. The illustrious Sages felt abashed watching the extreme penance, austerities, religious fervor, and devotion of Bharatha that made him into emaciated his body. The legend of Bharatha describes the purity, and devotion, is the source of joy and fountain of perpetual bliss, it would destroy the mountain-sized sins and evilness of Kali era, it removes the darkness of ignorance of Jeeva like the bright sunlight, it would eliminate the illusion/Maya/ignorance and the Thapathrya/ Adhideivika, Adhibhauthika, and Adhyathmika, which push the Jeeva to get snarled with the material matters of impermanent nature, causes grief and agony of worldly existence. The legend of Bharatha resembles the lion that crushes the herd of elephants like sins and sufferings of worldly existence. The legend of Bharatha is the source of eternal bliss and pure devotion like an unblemished moon, ultimately it would relieve the Jeeva from the repeated births as well.

If Bharatha was not born who is the essence of pure love and devotion to Lord Rama and Devi Sita, who would teach the highest of the austerities, vows, religious rites, penances, observance of celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, the practice of perfect control of mind and senses, etc. that was beyond the imagination of Sages and Rishis? Who would dispel the agonies, pain, sufferings of worldly existence? Who would persuade the sinful Tulsidas to practice devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra in this Kali era?

 

Whoever sings in praise of the glory of Bharatha, or listens to the splendor of Bharatha would achieve pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama and Devi Sita and get rid of grief and sufferings of worldly existence and interest in material matters of fleeting nature.

Nitha Poojatha Prabhu Pavari Preethi Na Hridhaya Samathi | Magi Magi Aayasu Karatha Raja Kaja Bahu Bhanthi ||

Pulaka Gatha Hiya Siya Raghubeeru| Jiha Namu Japa Lochana Neeru || Lakhana Rama Siya Kanana Basahi | Bharathu Bhavana Basi Thapa Thanu Kasahi || Dhoau Dhisi Samujji Kahatha Sabu Logu | Sab Bidhi Bharatha Sarahana Jogu || Suni Bratha Nema Sadhu Sakuchahi | Dhekhi Dhasa Muniraja Lajahi || Parama Puneetha Bharatha Aacharanu | Madhura Manjju Mudhamangala Karanu|| Harana Kadina Kalikalusha Kalesu | Mahamoha Nisi Dhalana Dhinesu || Papa Punja Kunjjara Mrigaraju | Samana Sakala Santhapa Samaju || Jana Ranjjana Bhanjjana Bhava Bharu | Rama Saneha Sudhakara Saru ||

 

Siyarama Prema Peeyusha Poorana Hotha Janamu Na  Bharath Ko | Munimana Aagama Jama Niyama Sama Dhama Bishama Bratha  Aacharath Ko || Dhukha Dhaha Dharidha  Dhambha Dhooshana Sujasa Misa Apaharatha Ko | Kalikala Tulasi Se Sadanihi Hadi Rama Sanmukha Karatha Ko ||

Bharatha Charitha Kari Nemu Tulasi Jo Sadhara Sunahi | Siyarama Padha Pemu Avasi Hoyi Bhava Rasa Birathi ||

||Ithi Shrimath Ramacharithamanase Sakala Kalikalusha Vidhwamsane  Dhwitheeya: Sopana: Samaptha: ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lord Adishesha, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Saraswathi fails to describe the austerities and penance of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 318– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lord Adishesha, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Saraswathi fails to describe the austerities and penance of Bharatha

Bharatha who is dear as the life of Rama did not take the appreciation of his achievements, like the Chathaka bird earnestly wait for the droplets from Swathi Nakshathra and the Swan that are famous for its power of discrimination, skillfully separates the milk from the water. Bharatha undertook severe austerities and penances living in the hermitage of Nandigram, his body grew thinner day by day, the strength of the limbs and pleasing appearance and effulgence of face remained the same, his love and devotion for Rama was dazzling as ever. His virtues were steadily advanced, he was not at all distressed, he was self-restrained, had perfect control over mind and senses, his religious practices and austerities shone stars on the cloudless sky like in his heart. His faith at the lotus feet of Rama stood as the pole star, the prospect of Rama’s return after the exile period represented the full moon, the pain of separation from Lord Rama glistened like the milky way, his affection for Rama was pure, like the spotless moon that shone in the middle of the galaxy of stars. The illustrious poets were incompetent to describe the life of Bharatha in the Nandigram, his austerities, vows, penance, religious practices, dispassion, virtues, etc. were impossible to describe even the thousand tongued Adhishesha, Lord Ganesha who is the Lord of wisdom, and Goddess Saraswathi who is the Goddess of speech.

Rama Pema Bhajana Bharathu Bade Na Yehi Karathoothi | Chathaka Hamsa Sarahiath Tek Bibeka Bibhoothi ||

Dheha Dhinahu Dhina Dhoobari Hoyi | Ghatayi Theju Balu Mukha Cchabi Soyi ||Nitha Nava Ramaprema Panu Peena | Badatha Dharma Dhalu Manu Na Maleena || Jimi Jalu Nighatath Saradha Prakase | Bilasath Bethasa Banaja Bikase || Sama Dhama Sanjama Niyama Upasa | Nakhatha Bharatha Hiya Bimala Akasa || Dhruva  Biswavasu Avadhi Raka Si | Swami Surathi Surabeethi Bikasi || Rama Pema Bidhu Achala Adhosha | Sahitha Samaja Soha Nitha Chokha || Bharatha Rahani Samujjani Karathoothi | Bhagathi Birathi Guna Bimala Bibhoothi ||Baranatha Sakala Sukabi Sakuchahi | Sesa Ganesa Gira Gamu Nahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha conducted practicing austerities and penance in Nandigram

 

Chapter – 317– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha conducted practicing austerities and penance in Nandigram

 

Bharatha after obtaining permission from preceptors, called out for astrologers and found an auspicious day, and installed the Ramapadhuka/ on the throne of Ayodhya. Further, he received permission from Devi Kausalya and preceptors, prostrated before the RamaPadhuka.  Bharatha who is the essence of love and devotion, took a leave to Nandhigrama where he wanted to conduct strict austerities and penances. Bharatha erected a Parnnashala/hermitage/hut made of leaves and bark of trees in Nandhigrama, abandoned the royal costume, attired in a saffron robe, adorned in prayer beads, and matted hair locks, the Kushagrass spread as a bed on the pit down from the ground level, abandoned all the ornaments, and wooden sandal, practiced extreme austerities and vows. Lord Indra envied the wealth and richness of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, King Dhasharatha has possessed immense wealth that excelled Lord Kubera. In that glorious city of Ayodhya  Bharatha has dwelt as an indifferent bee in the garden of Champaka flowers. Whoever devoted at the lotus feet of Rama would discard the worldly enjoyments, sensual pleasures, and interest in material matters of trivial and impermanent nature as a vomit.

 

Suni Sikha Payi Aseesa Badi  Ganaka Boli Dhinu Sadhi | Sindhasana Prabhu Padhuka Baitare Nirpuadhi ||

Rama Mathu Gurupadha Siru Nayi | Prabhu Padha Peeda Rajayasu Payi || Nandhigav Kari Parana Kuteera | Keenha Nivasu Dharama Dhuradheera || Jatajoota Sira Munipata Dhari | Mahi Khani Kusa Sathari Savari || Asana Basana Basana Bratha Nema | Karatha Kadina Rishi Dharma Saprema|| Bhooshana Basana Bhoga Sukha Bhoori | Man Than Bachana Thaje ThinaThoori || Avadha Raju Sura Raju Sihayi | Dhasaratha Dhanu Suni Dhanadhu Lajayi || Thehi Pura Basatha Bharatha Binu Raga | Chancharika Jimi Champaka Baga ||Rama Bilasu Rama Anuragi | Thajatha Bamana Jimi Jana Badabhagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha seeking permission of preceptors to leave to Nandigram and undertake austerities

 

Chapter – 316– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha seeking permission of preceptors to leave to Nandigram and undertake austerities

 

The people of Ayodhya performed various austerities, rites, undertaken strict vows, for the safe return of Rama after fourteen years of exile from the Kingdom. They refused to take pleasure in the material matters, or bodily pleasures followed strict celibacy, and eagerly waited for the return of Rama from the woods. Bharatha instructed the ministers, attendants, and loyal servants to take good care of the Kingdom and its subject, he called out for young brother Shathrughna and entrusted the duty and service of the welfare of all the mothers. Bharatha summoned the twice-born/Bhramins, reverentially prostrated before them, and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Mahathma, kindly entrust me with the duties low or high status, good or indifferent without any hesitation.” He called out for ministers, prominent members in the Kingdom, the two brothers went to invite the preceptors Vashishta and Vamadeva, soon everyone assembled in the Hall, Bharatha prostrated before them and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Noble souls, Oh! Prabho, kindly allow me to proceed to Nandigram, and live as a hermit with your permission.” The preceptors overcame with the rush of love watching the devotion of Bharatha, replied “Oh! Thatha, whatever you speak, think, and do are the essence of religious merits for the welfare of the world.”

Rama Dharasa Lagi Loga Sab Karatha Nema  Upabasa | Thaji Thaji Bhooshana Bhoga Sukha Jiatha Avadhi Ki Aas ||

Sachiva  Susevaka Bharatha Prabhodhe | Nija Nija Kaj Payi Sikha Aaudhe || Puni Sikhi Dheenhi Boli Laghubhayi | Saupi Sakala Mathu Sevakayi || Bhoosura Boli Bharatha Kara Jore | Kari Pranama Baya Binaya Nihore || OOnch Neech Karaju Bhala Pochu | Aayasu Deba Na Karaba Sankochu || Parijana Purajana Praja Bolaye | Samadhanu Kari Subasa Basaye || Sanuja Go Guru Goha Bahori | Kari Dhandavath Kahath Kara Jori || Aayasu Hoyi  Tha Rahau Sanema | Bole Muni Than Pulaki Sapema || Samujjab Kahab Karab Thumha Joyi | Dharama Saru Jaga Hoyihi Soyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Janaka supervise the state of affairs of the Kingdom of Ayodhya for few days and returns to Mithila

 

Chapter – 315– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Janaka supervise the state of affairs of the Kingdom of Ayodhya for few days and returns to Mithila

 

Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita shone as Bhakti/Devotion, Vairagya/dispassion, and Gnana/wisdom respectively. On the other hand, the Sages, Rishis, twice-born, preceptors, Bharatha, King Janaka, and the families were heartbroken at the separation from Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. Their mind was fully occupied by the virtues, amiability, love of Rama, they moved in utter silence. They have crossed the river Yamuna, and spend that day without any meal. The next halt of the journey was in the village Shrungaberipura, on the riverbank of Ganga where Guha made all the arrangements for the comfortable stay of his guests. They have traveled in ferries to cross the river Sai, took a holy dip in the river Gomathi, and reached Ayodhya on the fourth day. King Janaka stayed in Ayodhya for four days to supervise the administration of the Kingdom, entrusting the duties and responsibilities to the respective ministers of the assembly, preceptors, and Bharatha, and he left to the Kingdom of Mithila. The people of Ayodhya sincerely followed the instructions of the preceptors and lived in happiness in the Ramarajadhani.

Sanuja Siya Sametha Prabhu Rajath Parana Kuteer | Bhagathi Gyanu Bairagya Janu Sohath Ghare Sareera ||

Muni Mahisura Guru Bharatha Bhualu | Rama Biraha Sabu Saju Bihalu || Prabhu Guna Grama Ganatha Manamahi | Sab Chupachap Chale Maga  Jahi || Jamuna Uthari Par Sabu Bhayau | So Basaru Binu Bhojana Gayau || Uthari Devasari Dhoosara Basu | Ramasakha Sab Keenha Supasu || Sayi Uthari Gomathi Nahaye | Chauthe Dhivasa Avadhapura  Aaye || Janaku Rahe Pura Basarachari | Raj Kaja Sab Saj Sambhari || Saupi Sachiva  Guru Bharathahi Raju | Therahuthi Chale Saji Sabu Saju || Nagara  Nari Nara Guru Sikha Mani | Base  Sukhena Rama Rajadhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama describes the virtues, pure love, and devotion of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 314– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama describes the virtues, pure love, and devotion of Bharatha

 

Rama and Devi Sita along with Lakshman prostrated before Sage Vashishta and Devi Arundhathi, and received their blessings, returned to their hermitage with a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow. The Nishadharaja Guha was send off with great affection, but it was a heart-wrenching moment for Guha to leave the Lord. The Kolas, Kirathas, Bhillas, and foresters were returned to their respective villages unwillingly at the request of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. The villagers repeatedly prostrated before Lord Rama and dejectedly left the scene. Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman took a seat under the shade of a Banyan tree and grieved over the separation from the families, parents, preceptors, and dearest ones. Rama described the virtues, pleasant disposition, love, and devotion of Bharatha, and recollected the conversation with him was described to Devi Sita and Lakshman. Rama was overpowered by the pure love and affection of Bharatha by words, mind, and deed while describing the virtues of Bharatha, all those animate and inanimate creatures in the forest of Chitrakoot felt inconsolable. The deities showered flowers on Rama, and informed the state of mind of people who departed to their own villages and Kingdom, are safe and blissful, have left without fear or anxiousness.

Guru Guruthiya Padhabandhi Prabhu Seetha Lakhana Sametha | Phire Harasha  Bisamaya Sahitha Aaye Parana Niketha ||

Bidha Keenha Sanmani Nishadhu | Chaleau Hridhaya Bada Biraha Bishadhu || Kola Kiratha Billa Banachari | Phere Phire Johari Johari || Prabhu siya Lakhana Baiti Bata Cchahi | Priya Parijana Biyoga  Bilakhahi || Bharatha Saneha Subhau Subani | Priya  Anuja Sana Kahatha Bakhani || Preethi Pratheethi Bachana Mana Karani | Sreemukha Ramaprema Basa Barani || Thehi Avasara Khaga Mriga Jalameena | Chithrakoota Chara Achara Maleena|| Bibudha Biloki Dhasa Raghubara Ki | Barashi Sumana Kahi Gathi Ghar Ghar Ki || Prabhu Pranamu Kari Dheenha Bharoso | Chale Mudhitha Mana Dara Na Kharo So ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people of Ayodhya and Mithila led by Bharatha and King Janaka has left Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 313– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people of Ayodhya and Mithila led by Bharatha and King Janaka has left Chitrakoot

 

Rama approached Devi Kaikeyi, mother of Bharatha, and prostrated before her, and embraced her affectionately, thus he removed all her embarrassments and grief and made her seated in a comfortable palanquin to return to Ayodhya. In the meantime, Devi Sita bade farewell to her father Janaka, and mother Devi Sunayana, relatives and companions, she hurried back to her mothers-in-law and embraced them with great affection, it was beyond description. Devi Sita received an abundance of blessings and advice from both families; she was drenched in the love of her parents and mothers-in-law. Lord of Raghu helped his mother’s board on the beautiful palanquin, consoled them with pleasant words, Rama and Lakshman embraced the mothers again and again, finally bade farewell to them. Thus, the two large groups led by King Janaka and Bharatha, followed by several elephants, horses, chariots, carts, etc. set out their journey to their respective Kingdom. All of their heart was brimming with love for Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, they were in a state of bliss, the animals such as elephant, horses, bullocks were reluctant to leave the forest and nearness of Rama moved through the woods with less enthusiasm.

Bharatha Mathu Padha Bandhi Prabhu Suchi Saneha Mili  Bheti | Bidha Keenha Saji Palaki Sakucha Soch Sab Meti ||

Parijana Mathu Pithahi Mili Seetha | Phiri Pranapriya Prema Puneetha || Kari  Pranamu  Bheti Sab Sasu | Preethi Kahatha Kahi Hiya Na Hulasu || Suni sikha Abhimatha Aasisha Payi | Rahi Siya Dhuhu Preethi Samayi || Raghupathi Patu Palaki Magayi | Kari Prabodhu Sab Mathu Chadayi || Bar Bar Hili Mili Dhuhu Bhayi | Sama Saneha Janani Pahuchayi || Saji Baji Gaja Bahana Nana | Bharatha Bhoopa Dhala Keenha Payana || Hridhaya Ramusiya Lakhana Sametha | Chale Jahi Sab Loga  Achetha || Basaha Baji Gaja Pasu Hiya  Hare | Chale Jahi Parabasa Mana Mare ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama and Lakshman bade farewell to King Janaka, families, preceptors, and people of Ayodhya and Mithila

 

Chapter – 312– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama and Lakshman bade farewell to King Janaka, families, preceptors, and people of Ayodhya and Mithila

 

Bharatha and Shathrughna prepared to leave the woods, Bharatha embraced Lakshman, meanwhile Shthrughna prostrated before Lakshman, then they both prostrated before Devi Sita and adorned the dust particles from her feet on their forehead and eyes, received an abundance of blessings from Devi Sita which is the source of all kinds of auspiciousness, finally they bade farewell to Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. Rama and Lakshman prostrated before King Janaka and pacified in many ways “ Oh! Prabho, you have taken all the troubles to visit the woods with your family and people, you have showered an abundance of love on us, you have been in the forest to comfort us and survived in the limited comforts of the woods, now kindly bestow your blessings on us and return to the Kingdom of Mithila.” King Janaka regained courage and returned with his people to Mithila. Rama honored the Sages, Rishis, and twice-born accompanied the King, considered them as Lord Hari and Hara, and bade farewell to them. Rama and Lakshman visited their mothers-in-law, and prostrated before them, received their blessings. Rama and Lakshman approached Sage Kaushika, Vamadeva, Jabali, the prominent people of Ayodhya, ministers, twice-born, and prostrated before them, honored them with wise words, in this way he met all those people assembled from rich and poor class, was treated with great respect.

Lakhanahi Bheti Pranamu Kari Sira Dhari Siya Padha Dhoori | Chale Saprema Aseesa Suni Sakala Sumangala Moori ||

Sanuja Rama Nripahi Sira Nayi | Keenhi Bahuth Bidhi Binaya Badayi || Deva Daya Basa Bada  Dhukhu Payau | Sahitha Samaja Kananhi Aayau || Pura Pagu Dharia Dheyi Aseesa | Keenha Dheera Dhari Gavanu Maheesa || Muni Mahideva Sadhu Sanmane| Bidha Kiye Hari Hara Sama Jane || Sasu Sameepa Gaye  Dhoau Bhayi | Phire Bandhi Paga Aasisha Payi || Kausika Bamadeva Jabali | Purajana Parijana Sachiva Suchali || Jaya Jogu Kari Binaya Pranama | Bidha Kiye Sab Sanuja Rama || Nari Purusha Laghu Madhya Badere | Sab Sanmani Kripanidhi Phere||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna leaving the Chithrakoot after obtaining permission from Rama

 

Chapter – 312– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna leaving the Chithrakoot after obtaining permission from Rama

The Rishis, Sages, and hermits assembled were overwhelmed with various emotions couldn’t speak, or act lost all their reasoning ability and dispassion watching the boundless love and affection of Rama and Bharatha. Sage Vashishta and King Janaka lost their words, can’t be called it as a mundane, even the excellent poets would find it difficult to describe that occasion, it was the love embodied as Rama and Bharatha which would shrink the articulateness. Rama embraced Bharatha and pacified him, then he moved to Shathrughna and embraced him, immediately the ministers, attendants, and people assembled were dispersed their ways in order to leave Bharatha alone for a while to regain his courage. The people of Ayodhya and Mithila began preparation for their journey back to the Kingdom, they were disappointed to leave the forest. Bharatha and Shathrughna hold the wooden sandals on their head, bowed before Rama and Devi Sita, after seeking permission from Rama, they set out for the journey to Ayodhya, the Sages and Rishis blessed them and deities honored them again and again.

Theau Biloki Raghubara Bharatha Preethi Anoopa Apara | Bhaye Magana Mana Thana Bachana Sahitha Biraga Bichara ||

Jaha Janaka Guru Gathi Mathi Bhori | Pakritha Preethi Kahatha Badi Khori || Baranatha Raghubara Bharatha Biyogu | Suni Kadora Kabi Janihi Logu || So Sakocha Rasu Akatha Subani | Samau Sanehu Sumiri Sakuchani || Bheti Bharathu Raghubara Samujjaye | Puni Ripudhavanu Harashi Hiya  Laye || Sevaka Sachiva  Bharatha Rukha Payi | Nija  Nija  Kaja Lage Sab Jayi || Suni Dharuna Dhukhu Dhuhu Samaja | Lage  Chalana Ke Sajana Saja || Prabhupadha Padhuma Bandhi Dhoau Bhayi | Chale Seesa Dhari Rama Rajayi || Muni Thapasa Banadeva Nihori | Sab Sanmani Bahori Bahori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha bade-farewell to Rama

 

Chapter – 311– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha bade-farewell to Rama

 

Bharatha was reverentially prostrated before Rama clasped his feet, and sought permission to leave the woods, the deities have taken advantage of this situation and made the people wearier of forest life. Even the adverse situation has proved to be a boon in the presence of the Supreme Lord, they all have made up their mind to survive until the return of their Lord after fourteen years of life in the woods, otherwise, they would have been afflicted with the grief of separation from Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. Thus, Lord Rama removed the trepidations of the deities, and the deities turned favorable to the people of Ayodhya, Rama embraced Bharatha, thus the two brothers remained in the embrace for a while, the love and affection shared by the two brothers were beyond words. Rama’s body, mind, and speeches were arrested with love for his brother, tears overflowing through the lotus-like eyes, even the deities were heartbroken watching the love of two brothers. The host of Sages, Sages Vasishta, Vamadeva, King Janaka who are renounced souls, free from attachment and dispassionate nature could not control their tears.

Mageau Bidha Pranamu Kari Rama Liye Ura Layi | Loga  Uchate Amarapathi Kutila Kuavasaru Payi ||

So Kuchali Sab Kaha Bhayi Neeki | Avadhi Aasa Sama Jeevani Ji Ki|| Natharu Lakhana Siyarama Biyoga | Hahari Maratha Sab Loga  Kuroga || Ramakripa Avareba Sudhari | Bibudha Dhari Bhayi Gunadha Gohari || Bhetath Bhuja Bhari Bhayi Bharatha So | Ramaprema Rasu Kahi Na Paratha So || Than Man Bachana Umaga Anuraga | Dheera Dhurandhara Dheeraju Thyaga || Barija Lochana Mochatha Bari | Dhekhi Dhasa Sura Sabha  Dhukhari || Munigana Guru Dhura Dheera Janaka Se | Gyana Anala Mana Kase Kanaka Se || Je Biranchi Niralepa Upaye | Padhuma  Pathra Jimi Jaga Jala Jaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reverentially receives the wooden sandal/Padhuka of Rama

 

Chapter – 310– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reverentially receives the wooden sandal/Padhuka of Rama

 

Sage Tulasidas says the mouth is the important part of the body, which supplies food for the nourishment of the whole body. Lord Rama pacified Bharatha with his sweet nectar-like words “Oh! Thatha, the duty, and responsibilities of the King are sincerely following the Shashthra” in this way Prabhu Sriram comforted Bharatha in many ways, but Bharatha could not find a solace unless and until receive something to remember Prabhu Sriram in his absence. Lord Rama felt embarrassed watching the crowd of assembly, and his love for Bharatha on the other side, finally Lord of Raghu removed his wooden sandals and offered to Bharatha was reverentially received and placed on his head. The wooden sandals of the all-merciful Lord resembled the guardian of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, it was the precious jewel of Bharatha’s love at the lotus feet of Rama, it represents the two sacred syllables ‘Ra Ma’ which removes the grief and miseries of worldly existence and provide liberation from the repeated births, it resembled the two giant doors to protect the clan of Raghu’s, it was the two hands that abundantly grace the performance of the righteous deeds and guide the Jeeva through the noble path. Bharatha was transported to a state of bliss after receiving the wooden sandals from Rama, he considered it is Lord Rama and Devi Sita, agreed to return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya for the welfare of all.

Mukhia Mukhu  So chahiye Khan Pan Kaha Yek | Palayi Poshayi Sakala Anga Tulasi Sahitha Bibeka ||

Rajadharama Sarabasu Yethanoyi | Jimi Mana Maha Manoratha Goyi || Bandhu Prabodhu Keenha Bahu Bhanthi | Binu Aadhara Mana Thoshu Na Santhi || Bharatha Seela Guru Sachiva Samaju | Sakucha Saneha Bibasa Raghuraju || Prabhu Kari Kripa  Pavari Dheenhi | Sadhara Bharatha Seesa Dhari Leenhi || Charanapeeda Karunanidhana Ke | Janu Juga  Jamika Prajaprana Ke || Samputa  Bharatha Saneha Rathana Ke | Aakhara Juga Janu Jeeva  Jathana Ke || Kula Kapata Kara Kusala Karama Ke | Bimala Nayana Seva  Sudharama Ke || Bharatha Mudhitha Avalamba Lahe The | Asa Sukha Jasa Siya Ramu Rahe The ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama advises Bharatha to return to Ayodhya and rule the Kingdom under the guidance of the preceptors

 

Chapter – 309– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama advises Bharatha to return to Ayodhya and rule the Kingdom under the guidance of the preceptors

 

The Supreme Lord Rama who is the companion of the distressed, was pleased to listen to the guileless and soft speeches of Bharatha, began to speak words appropriate for the time, zone and situation “Oh! Dear brother, it was our preceptor Sage Vashishta and the King of Mithila who has taken a decision for the welfare of you and me, as well as the people of Ayodhya. Sage Vishwamithra, Sage Vashishta, Vamadeva, and King of Mithila are our guardians, they have decided who should live in the forest and who should be in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, hence leave all your apprehensions, you can’t even dream of troubles in their guidance. We, two brothers, have achieved highest of the piousness, our achievement in the material life, spiritual life, virtues, and fame lies in following the command of our father. The fruitfulness of our life lies in following the command of our father who keeps up his promise always and proves this world to follow the perceptions of the Veda. Whoever follows the instructions of the Preceptor, parents, Veda, and Master/Lord, never face mishaps even if they ride along the troubled path. Therefore, leave all your fear and anxiousness, and return to Ayodhya, rule the Kingdom wisely for the designated period of time. The responsibility of the protection of treasury, lands, fortresses, wealth, richness of the Kingdom and its subjects lies on the lotus feet of our preceptors. You have to protect the Earth, and the people of Ayodhya, sincerely following the instruction of our preceptors, Sage Vashishta, Sage Vamadeva, the chief of Minister Sumanthra, and our mothers Devi Kausalya, Devi Sumithra, and Devi Kaikeyi.”

Dheenabandhu Suni Bandhu Ke Bachana Dheena  Chalaheena | Desa Kala Avasara Sarisa Bole Ramu Prabeena ||

Thatha Thumhari Mori  Parijana Ki | Chintha Gurahi Nripahi Ghar Bana Ki || Mathe Para Guru Muni Mithilesu | Hamahi Thumhahi Sapanehu Na Kalesu || Mora Thumhara Parama Purusharththu | Swarathu Sujasu Dharamu Paramarathu || Pithu Ayasu Palihi Dhuyi Bhayi | Loka Bedha Bhala Bhoopa Bhalayi || Guru PIthu Mathu Swami Sikha Pale | Chalehu Kumaga Paga Parahi Na Khale || Asa  Bichari Sab Socha Bihayi | Palahu Avadha Avadhi Bhari Jayi || Desu Kosu Parijana Parivaru | Gurupadha Rajahi Laga Ccharubharu || Thumha Muni Mathu Sachiva Sikha Mani | Palehu Puhumi Praja Rajadhani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha seeking the advice of Rama on how to conduct the worship of Lord of Raghu

 

Chapter – 308– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha seeking the advice of Rama on how to conduct the worship of Lord of Raghu

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Deenadhayala, Oh! Kripala, Oh! Kosalapala, kindly advise me how shall I practice worship of my Master, Lord of Raghu at your lotus feet in the absence of you during your life in the woods. Oh! Prabho, the subjects of your kingdom, your companions and relatives were extremely happy in your presence, because of your kindness and compassion, they have considered the grief of worldly existence, death and birth are trivial in your presence, but in your absence, it is not possible for them to achieve the state of serenity and peace. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of Jeeva, you are the source of welfare and auspiciousness, you are inseparable from the Jeevathma, you are that supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, hence kindly take into consideration of the people of Ayodhya, families, and companions, Oh! Prabho, I am not least disturbed, I am certain that My Master will take consideration of all these matters and I still remember the kindness of my Master that removed my fear, grief, and anxiousness, and wiped off the flaws in me, Oh! Prabho, kindly advise me, and instruct this servant to follow your orders blamelessly.” The whole assembly of Brahmins, Rishis, Sages, preceptors, people of Ayodhya, and Mithila cheered “Bharatha is righteous like the swan that separates the milk from the water.”

Jehi Upaya Puni Paya Janu Dhekhai Dheenadhayala | So  Sikha Dheyia Avadhi Lagi Kosalapala Kripala ||

Purajana Parijana Praja Gosayi | Sab Suchi Sarasa Saneha Sagayi || Raura Badhi Bhala Bhavadhukha Dhahu | Prabhu Binu Badhi Paramapadha Lahu || Swami Sujanu Jani Sab Hi Ki | Ruchi Lalasa Rahani Jana Ji Ki || Pranathapalu Palihi Sab Kahu | Dheau Dhuhu Dhisi Aur Nibahu || Asa Mohi Sab Bidhi Bhoori Bharoso | Kiya Bicharu Na Sochu Kharo  So || Aarathi Mor Natha Kara Cchohu | Dhuhu Mili Keenha Deedu Hadi Mohu || Yaha Bada Dhoshu Dhoori Kari Swami | Thaji Sakocha Sikhayia Anugamai || Bharatha Binaya Suni Sabahi Prasamsi | Kheera Neera Bibarana Gathi Hamsi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha requests Rama's permission to return to Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 307– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha requests Rama's  permission to return to Ayodhya

 

Bharatha visited the entire Chithrakoot and the sacred places in five days, on the last day the hermits and people along with Bharatha and Shathrughna spend their day discussing the glorious myths of Lord Hari and Lord Hara till the arrival of the dusk.  On the next morning, after performing ablutions, all the people, hermits, Sages, and Rishis, illustrious twice-born in large number, King of Mithila and Bharatha assembled before the Lord of Raghu. Rama perceived that the day was highly auspicious to return for all those people who have conducted journey to wood, but the compassionate Lord Rama did not utter a word or hurt the people assembled before him. Rama looked at preceptor Sage Vashishta and King of Mithila, at the very next moment, he withdrew his eyes in nervousness and stared at the ground. The whole assembly praised the kindness of Rama, realized that they could not find an ideal Master considerate as Rama in the whole Universe. Bharatha who is clever and thoughtful perceived the wish of Rama, he rose from the seat and prostrated before the assembly and Lord Rama, and spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, you have fulfilled all my wishes and you have suffered a lot of hardships in the woods, in addition to that we have put you in a lot of inconveniences. Oh! Prabho, Lord Sri Ramachandra, kindly give us permission to leave, so that I may go back to Ayodhya and patiently wait for your safe return.”

Dhekhe Thala Theeratha Sakala Bharatha Panch Dhin Majj | Kahatha Sunatha Harihara Sujasu Gayau Dhivasu Bhayi Sanjja ||

Bhora Nyahayi Sabu  Jura Samaju | Bharatha Bhoomisura Therahuthi Raju || Bhala Dhina Aaju Jani Man Mahi | Ramu Kripala Kahatha Sakuchahi || Guru Nripa Bharatha Sabha Avaloki | Sakuchi Rama Phiri Avani Biloki || Seela Sarahi Sabha Sab Sochi | Kaha Na Rama Sama  Swami Sakochi || Bharatha Sujana Rama Rukha Dhekhi | Udi Saprema Dhari Dheera Bisheshi || Kari  Dhandavath Kahatha Kara Jori | Rakhi Natha Sakala Ruchi Mori || Mohi Lagi Saheau Sabahi Santhapu | Bahutha Bhanthi Dhukhu Pava Aapu || Ab Gosayi Mohi Dheau Rajayi | Sevau Avadha Avadhi Bhari Jayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna visiting the sacred lands in the Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 306– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha and Shathrughna visiting the sacred lands in the Chitrakoot

There was nothing to surprise that everything turned out auspicious to Bharatha who is dear as life to Rama, and Mother Earth showed great hospitality to the beloved brothers of Rama, even the ordinary Jeeva who utters the name ‘Rama’ while yawning would achieve all the supernatural powers with the grace of that benevolent Lord. In this way, Bharatha visited the entire land of Chitrakoot, while the hermits and Sages got abashed watching the love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama. The beautiful forest, ponds, rivers, streams, and inhabitants, birds and animals of the woods, cluster of auspicious trees thriving with flowers and succulent fruits, creepers and plants in an abundance of alluring flowers of rich fragrances, multiplied the beauty of the Chitrakoot. Bharatha was fascinated by watching the incomparable beauty of the forest, curiously enquired Sage Athri about the details of the plants, their origin, name and attributes, and their purifying effect. They have taken a holy dip in a sacred pond, worshiped the sacred shrines, after some time, with the permission of Sage Athri, they have taken seats under the shade of the peepal tree contemplating upon Lord Sri Ramachandra, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. The deities were highly pleased observing the amiability, virtue, and devotion of Bharatha and showered their blessings. In this way, Bharatha and Shathrughna spent three fourth of the day in the forest and returned to the hermitage of Rama, and prostrated before the Lord.

 

Sulabha Sidhdhi Sab Prakrithahu Rama Kahatha Jamuhath | Rama Prana Priya Bharatha Kaha Yaha Na Hoyi Badi Bath ||

Yehi Bidhi Bharathu Phiratha Ban Mahi | Nemu Premu Lakhi Muni Sakuchahi || Punya Jalashraya Bhoomi Bibhaga | Khaga Mriga Tharu Thrina Giri Bana Baga || Charu Bichithra Pabithra Biseshi | Boojjath Bharathu Dhibya Sab  Dhekhi || Suni Mana Mudhitha Kahatha Rishirau | Hethu  Nama Guna Punya  Prabhau || Kathahu Nimajjana Kathahu Pranama | Kathahu Bilokatha Mana Abirama || Kahathu Baiti Muni Aayasu Payi | Sumiratha Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi || Dhekhi Subhau Sanehu Suseva | Dhehi Aseesa Mudhitha Banadeva || Phirahi Gaya Dhinu Pahar Udayi | Prabhupadha Kamala Bilokahi Aayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The hospitality of mother Earth towards Bharatha and Shathurghna

 

Chapter – 305– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The hospitality of mother Earth towards Bharatha and Shathurghna

 

Sage Athri, Bharatha, hermits, and ministers returned to the hermitage of Lord of Raghu after visiting the well ‘Bharathakoopa’, all the way they had nothing to talk about other than the glory of the ‘Bharathakoopa’. Everyone who arrived in the hermitage of Rama was assembled before Rama and began to describe the glories of the Bharathakoopa and the purifying nature of the holy land of Chitrakoot. That night, all the hermits and the four brothers, people of Mithila and Ayodhya spent listening to the various glorious myths from the scriptures, in this way they continued till the daybreak. They have finished the morning ablutions and rite, after receiving permission from Rama, a group of hermits Sage Vashishta, Sage Athri, Bharatha, Shathrughna, conducted a trip to the forest contemplating upon Lord Rama. Bharatha and Shathrughna attired in simple clothes, walked around without foot cover all over the forests and hill, the Mother Earth has made the land soft and smooth in order to make their walks pleasant and tireless, she smoothened the surface of the rock, thorns, and Kushagrass, there was refreshing cool breeze carrying rich fragrance to take away the exhaustion of the travelers. The deities showered flowers in delight, the rain clouds offered cool shade, the trees were loaded with succulent fruits and flowers, the lush green land smoothened with soft and tiny grass, beautiful wild animals roaming all around the forest was a pleasant sight to their eyes, birds of various species produced sounds pleasing to ears, in this way the Mother Earth received the two brothers Bharatha and Shathrughna with a kind heart, knowing them as the beloved brothers of Rama.

 

Kahatha Koopa Mahima Sakalagaye Jaha Raghurau | Athri Sunayau Raghubarahi Theeratha Punya Prabhau ||

Kahatha Dharama Ithihasa Sapreethi | Bhayau Bhoru Nisi So Sukha Beethi || Nithya  Nibahi Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi | Rama Athri Guru Aayasu Payi || Sahitha Samaja Saja Sab Sadhe | Chale Rama Bana Atana Payadhe || Komala Charana Chalatha Binu Panahi | Bhayi Mridhu Bhoomi Sakuchi Manamahi || Kusa Kandaka Kamkari Kurayi | Katuka Kadora Kubasthu Dhurayi || Mahi Manjjuala Mridu Maraga Keenhe | Bahatha Sameera Thribidha Sukha Leenhe || Sumana Barisha Sura Dhana Kari Cchahi | Bitapa Phooli  Phali Thrina Mridhuthahi || Mriga Biloki Khaga Boli Subani | Sevahi Sakala Ramapriya Jani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The significance of ‘Bharathakoopa’ in the Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 304– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The significance of ‘Bharathakoopa’ in the Chitrakoot

 

Sage Athri spoke to Bharatha “Oh! Thatha/son, there is a beautiful well adjoining to the hill of Chitrakoot, the water is crystal clear and sweet like nectar, you can deposit the sacred waters brought from various Theerthas in that well.” Bharatha after receiving the command of Sage Athri, followed by his younger brother shathrughna and several illustrious Rishis and Sages proceeded to the well close to the hill of Chitrakoot, which was huge and bottomless, Bharatha deposited the waters of various Theertha in it. Sage Athri was transported to a state of bliss, began to speak “This is one of the holiest lands on the Earth, which accomplish the austerities and penances undertaken by the people of spiritual interest from an ancient period of time. My disciples found the soil of the land has rich in mineral wealth, it has the source of underground spring, hence they dug this huge well of limitless depth in order to collect the spring water for the purpose of the people living in and around Chitrakoot. You have deposited the sacred waters collected from all the Theertha and elevated the status of it too far more inexplicable, which provides commendable religious merit to the people who consume the water from this well. Oh! Bharatha, this marvelous well would be named as ‘Bharathakoopa’, which could provide all the religious merits in abundance, the sanctity of the well has been enhanced due to the presence of waters from several sacred Theerthas. Oh! Son, whoever takes a dip in this water with faith and devotion would achieve purity of thoughts, words, and deeds.”

Athri Kaheau Thab Bharatha Sana Saila Sameepa Sukoopa | Rakhia Theeratha Thoya Thaha Pavana Amia Anoopa ||

Bharatha Athri Anusasana Payi | Jala Bhajana Sab Dhiye Chalayi || Sanuja Aapu Athri Muni Sadhu | Sahitha Gaye Jaha Koopa Agadhu || Pavana Patha Punyathala  Rakha | Pramuditha Prema Athri Asa Bhasha || Thatha Anadhi Sidhdha Thala Yehu | Lopeau Kala Bidhitha Nahi Kehu || Thab Sevakanha Sarasa Thalu Dhekha | Keenha Sujala Hitha Koopa Bisesha || Bidhibasa Bhayau Biswa Upakaru | Sugama Agama Athi Dharama Bicharu || Bharathakoopa Ab Kahihahi Loga | Athi Pavana Theerthajala Joga || Prema Sanema Nimajjana Prani | Hoyihahi Bimala Karama Mana Bani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people of Ayodhya and Mithila transport to the state of bliss watching the faith and truthfulness of Rama and Bharatha

 

Chapter – 303– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people of Ayodhya and Mithila transport to the state of bliss watching the faith and truthfulness of Rama and Bharatha

 

The deities who always seek opportunity for their welfare heard the conversation between Bharatha and Lord Rama, which is the source of auspicious and welfare, they praised the commendable virtues of Raghu’s clan and showered flowers on them. They cheered in great enthusiasm “Hail Bharatha! Hail Bharatha’s supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra!” The Lord of Mithila King Janaka and Sage Vashishta and the prominent members of the assembly rejoiced over the kind and compassionate words of Bharatha. The King of Vidheha experienced a sudden rush of thrill through the limbs, watching the virtues, pure love, and affection of the two brothers. The ministers assembled were overwhelmed with love praised the disposition of Rama and Bharatha in their own words to the best of their abilities, they eulogized the ideal relationship of Master and servant, the utmost faith and truthfulness of the two brothers. The people of Mithila and Ayodhya were besieged with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, after listening to the conversation between Rama and Bharatha. Devi Kausalya who has grown beyond sorrow and grief, pacified the other queens in sweet nectar-like words, praising the virtues of Rama. In this way, some of them were praised the commendable virtues of Rama and others praised the devotion of Bharatha.

Bharatha Rama Sambadhu Suni Sakala Sumangala Moola | Sura Swarathi Sarahi Kula Barashath Suratharu Phoola ||

Dhanya Bharatha Jayarama Gosayi | Kahatha Deva Harashatha Bariayi || Muni Mithilesu Sabha Sab Kahu | Bharatha Bachana  Suni Bhayau Ucchahu || Bharatha Rama Gunagrama Sanehu | Pulaki Prasamsatha Rau Bidhehu || Sevaka Swami Subhau Suhavana | Nemu Pemu Athi Pavana Pavana || Mathi Anusara Sarahana Lage | Sachiva Sabhasadha Sab Anurage || Suni Suni  Rama Bhratha Sambadhu | Dhuhu Samaja Hiya Harashu Bishadhu || Rama Mathu Dhukhu Sukhu Sama Jani | Kahi Gunarama Prabodhi Rani || Yek Kahahi Raghubeera Badayi | Yek Sarahath Bharatha Bhalayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha receives permission from Rama to visit all those holy places which carry the footprints of Rama in the Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 302– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha receives permission from Rama to visit all those holy places which carry the footprints of Rama in the Chitrakoot

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Deva Deva,  Oh! Prabho, after discussing with our preceptors, I have brought all the ingredients, waters from the sacred rivers, for the coronation ceremony of you as the King of Ayodhya, kindly fulfill our desire to witness the same. Oh! Prabho, I have a longing in my heart, but I couldn’t disclose it due to fear and anxiousness.” Rama abruptly rose from the seat and spoke “Oh! Dear brother, do not hesitate, what is that you are yearning for” after receiving permission from his elder brother, Bharatha began to spoke in a soft tone full of love “Oh! Prabho, kindly allow me to visit the sacred Mount Chithrakoot, forests, hills, lakes, streams, and mountains that hold your footprints.” Rama spoke affectionately “Oh! Bharatha, certainly visit those beautiful places which is the result of austerities and penance of Sage Athri, you can visit all those stunningly beautiful places with Sage Athri, and deposit that holy water you have brought from various sacred rivers in the streams and ponds wherever the Sage advise you to deposit, it would make the entire land furthermore auspicious and beautiful, remember to sprinkle the holy water on the places wherever Sage Athri directs you.” Bharatha rejoiced at heart and rushed to Sage Athri with great enthusiasm, and prostrated before the lotus feet of the Sage.

Deva Deva Abhisheka Hitha Guru Anusasanu Payi | Aaneau Sab Theeratha Salilu Thehi Kaha Kaha Rajayi ||

Yeku Manorathu Bada Manamahi | Sabhaya Sakocha Jatha Kahi Nahi || Kahahu Thatha Prabhu Aayasu  Payi | Bole Bani  Saneha Suhayi || Chithrakoota Suchi Thala Theeratha Bana | Khaga Mriga Sarasari Nirjjara Girigana || Prabupadha Ankitha Avani Biseshi | Aayasu Hoyi Tha Avau Dhekhi || Avasi  Athri Aayasu sira Dharahu | Thatha  Bigathabhaya  Kanana Charahu || Muni  Prasadha Banu Mangala Dhatha | Pavana Parama Suahavana Bhratha || Rishinayaku Jaha Aayasu Dhehi | Rakhehu Theeratha Jalu Thala Thehi || Suni Prabhu Bachana Bharatha Sukhu Pava | Munipadha Kamala Mudhitha Siru Nava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha seeking for perpetual grace of Rama

 

Chapter – 301– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha seeking for perpetual grace of Rama

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Bharatha, a servant should sincerely follow the command of his master, hence servant resembles hands, legs, and eyes, and the Master resembles the Mouth, it is the ideal relationship of a Master and servant.” The whole assembly was transported to a state of ecstasy listening to the most compassionate and kind words of Rama of Lord of Raghu, those were nectar churned out from the milky ocean of love. Devi Sarada was astounded watching the state of people assembled. Finally, Bharatha achieved the supreme state of serenity, realized that his Master is highly propitious to him, all the anguish and fear flew away from him. Soon, Bharatha regained cheerfulness, and the heaviness of his heart was disappeared once for all as if the dumb person achieved excellence in the speech with the grace of Goddess Sarada. Bharatha prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama and began to speak with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, I have achieved the joy of accompanying to the dense wood, I feel like I was born again. Oh! Gracious Lord, kindly pronounce your command, whatever may be your order I shall follow it with great reverence and truthfulness. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your auspicious grace on us and provide something that I could feel the presence of you during your term of exile, which would provide courage and perpetual grace so that I can carry out your orders sincerely.”

 

Sevaka Kara Padha Nayana Se Mukha So Sahib Hoyi | Tulasi Preethi Ki Reethi Suni  Sukabi Sarahahi Soyi ||

Sabha Sakala Suni Raghubara Bani | Prema Payodhi Amia Janu sani || Sithila Samaja Saneha Samadhi | Dhekhi Dhasa Chup Saradha Sadhi || Bharathahi Bhayau Parama Santhoshu | Sanmukha Swami  Bimukha Dhukha Dhoshu || Mukha Prasanna  Man Mita  Bishadhu | Bha Janu Goongehi Gira Prasadhu || Keenha  Saprema Pranamu Bahori | Bole Pani Pankaruha Jori || Natha Bhayau Sukhu Satha Gaye Ko | Laheau Lahu Jaga Janamu Bhaye Ko || Ab Kripala Jasa Aayasu Hoyi | Karau seesa Dhari Sadhara Soyi || So Avalamba Deva Mohi Dheyi | Avadhi Paru Pavau Jehi Seyi ||