Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The concluding part of Sri Ramacharitha Manas - ||Sri Seetha Ramachandrarppanamasthu||

 

Chapter - 132- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The concluding part of Sri Ramacharitha Manas

Sant Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Raghuveera, I am helpless and distressed and there is no one propitious as you. Oh! Raghuvamsamani, there is no companion trustworthy as you, and there is no Jeeva miserable as me. Oh! Prabho, kindly remove my fear, anxiousness of death, and repeated cycles of birth. Oh! Raghunatha, kindly shower your perpetual grace upon us, like the lustful man can't live without his beloved female companion, the greedy person attached to his wealth.”

 

The glorious Sri Ramacharithamans/Manasa Lake like exploits of Lord Sri Ramachandra was composed by the blessings of Lord Shambhu, considered as one of the best among the poems, with the object of developing unceasing devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama who symbolizes wisdom, beauty, valor, and virtues. It was composed by the illustrious Sage Tulsidas in Awadhi language to remove the gloominess of the souls and enhance devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, which has purifying effects on mind and body as well. The glorious Sri Ramacharitha would remove the impurities such as lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, arrogance, and ignorance in the Jeeva, and bestow Bhakti/devotion, Birakthi/dispassion, bliss, and serenity of mind. Whoever takes a holy dip in the nectar-like exploits of Rama/Sri Ramacharitha, with intense devotion would never burn in the scorching heat of sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and fear of transmigration.

 ||Sarvam Sri Seetha Ramachandrarppanamasthu||

Mo Sama Dheena Na  Dheenahitha Thumha Samana Raghubeera | Asa Bichari Raghubamsa  Mani Harahu Bishama Bhavabheera || Kamihi Nari Piari Jimi Lobhihi Priya  Jimi Dhama | Thimi Raghunatha  Niranthara  Priya Lagahu Mohi Rama ||

 Yathpoorvam Prabhuna  KRitham Sukavina Shri Shambhuna Dhurgamam  Srimadh Ramapadhabja Bhakthi Anisham Prapthyai Thu Ramayanam | Mathva  Thath Raghunathamaniratham Swanthasthama: Shanthaye  Bhasha Badhdhamidham Chakara Tulasidhasasthatha  Manasam || Punyam Papaharam Sadha  Shivakaram Vijjana Bhakthipradham  Mayamohamalapaham Suvimalam Premambupooram Shubham | Srimath Ramacharithra Manasamidham Bhakthyavagahanthi Ye  The Samsara Samsara Pathanga Ghora Kiranairdhahyanthi No Manava : ||

 

|| Ith Sri Ramacharithamanase Sakala Kalikalusha Vidhwamsane  Sapthama: Sopana: Samaptha: ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Phalashruthi

 

Chapter - 131- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Phalashruthi

Sant Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ignorant Jeeva, who has not achieved liberation from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and the sufferings of repeated cycles of birth after worshiping Lord Sri Rama who is Pathithapavana/purifier of the distressed soul? The Ganika/prostitute, Ajamila/twice-born who has lived with the prostitute in the Jungle, the hunter/Valmiki, the King of bird/Jatayu, the elephant/Gajendra, and several distressed souls have attained liberation from worldly existence, even the Kola, Bhila, Yavanas, Kiratas, Chandalas, and grievous sinners have attained liberation from the grief of worldly existence just remembering the sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’. Oh! Rama, I shall surrender at your lotus feet. Whoever listens or recites, would get rid of the accumulated sins of several births, get freed from the impurities of lust, desire, ego, anger, pride, jealousy, ignorance, arrogance, etc., and ultimately achieve the abode of Lord of Raghu's at ease. Whoever sincerely read and listen, and keep the sacred Chaupai/verses in their hearts would get freed from ignorance and arrogance. Oh! Jeeva, who is kind and compassionate, wise, charming, and propitious as Lord Sri Ramachandra? Who is dispassionate and eternal bliss as Lord Rama? No deity is compassionate as Lord Rama, I affirm that this  dull-witted Tulsi achieved the serenity of mind with the grace of that compassionate Lord Rama."

Payi  Na Kehi Gathi Pathitha Pavana Ramabhaji Sunu Sad Mana | Ganika Ajamila Byadha  Geedha  Gajadhi Khala Thare  Ghana || Aabheera  Jamana Kiratha Khasa  Swapachadhi Athi Aghroopa  Je | Kahi Nama Baraka  Thepi Pavana Hohi  Ramanamami The || Raghubamsa  Bhooshana  Charitha Yaha Nara Kahahi Sunahi Je Gavahi | Kalimala Manomala Dhoyi Binu Shrama  Rama Dhama Sidhavahi || Sath Panch Chaupayi  Manohara Jani Jo Nara  Ura Dharai | Dharuna Abidhya  Pancha Janitha Bikara  Sreeraghubara Harai || Sundhara Sujana Kripanidhana Anatha Para  Karapreethi Jo | So Yek Rama Akama Hitha  Nirbanapradha  Sama Ana  Ko || Jaki Kripa Lavalesa  The Mathimandha Tulasidasahau | Payo Parama Bishramu Rama Samana Prabu Nahi Kahau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The object of the marvelous lake like legends of Lord Sri Rama/Sri Ramacharitha Manas

 

Chapter - 130- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The object of the marvelous lake like the legends of Lord Sri Rama/Sri Ramacharitha Manas

Devi Uma speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Vishwesha, I have achieved the fruitfulness of life with your grace I have attained the object of my life with your blessings, I have developed staunch devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama and it has removed all my afflictions.” 

Sant Tulsidas Maharaj speaks "Whoever listens to the marvelous conversation that took place between Lord Mahadeva and Devi Girija would get freed from the Thapathrya/three kinds of grief of worldly existence, such as Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, and Adhyathmik. It would remove the fears and anxiousness, false perceptions, fear of death, and the Garbhavasadhukham/repeated births as well. Sri Ramacharitha is the source of delight to the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, and there is nothing delightful as Sri Ramacharitha to the sincere devotees of Lord Sri Rama. I have sung in praise of Sri Ramacharitha, the beautiful lake like the legends of Lord Rama to the best of my ability with the grace of Lord Rama. Oh! Jeeva, in this Kali era, there is no austerities, the practice of Tapasya, or Yoga, or recitation of sacred verses, observance of vows, or performance of various spiritual and religious rites won’t yield its desired results, because of the impurities of the ingredients, performer, and the place. The mere chanting of the Ramanama would elevate the soul from the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief.  In this Kali era, the practice of listening and recitation of the glorious legends of Lord Rama would remove the impurities of the mind such as lust, ego, desire, pride, jealousy, anger, ignorance, and arrogance. The Veda and Rishis and sages declare that the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Pathithapavana/protector of the distressed soul, whose promise to elevate the soul from the Samsagara would protect the Jeeva from the sufferings of the worldly existence. Who has not attained liberation from worldly existence after adoring Lord Rama?"

Mei Krithakrithya  Bhayiau Ab Thava Prasadha  Biswesa| Upaji Rama Bhagathi Dhrida  Beethe Sakala Kales a||

Yaha Subha  Sambhu Uma  Sambadha |Sukha Sampadhana  Samana  Bishadha || Bhavabhanjjana Ganjjana Sandheha | Jana Ranjjana Sajjana Priya  Yeha ||Rama Upasaka  Je Jagamahi | Yehi Sama Priya  Thinha Ke Kacchu Nahi || Raghupathi Kripa  Jathamathi Gava | Mei Yaha  Pavana  Charitha Suhava || Yehi Kalikala Na Sadhana Dhooja | Joga Jagya  Japa Thapa Bratha Pooja || Ramahi Sumiria Gayia  Ramahi | Santhatha Sunia Ramaguna  Gramahi || Jasu Pathitha Pavana Bada Bana | Gavahi Kabi Shruthi Santha Purana || Thahi Bhajahi Mana Thaji Kutilayi | Ramabhaje  Gathi Kehi Nahi Payi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Phalashruthi

 

Chapter - 129- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Phalashruthi

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Girija, the Jeeva who have firm devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would take immense pleasure in the Sri Ramacharitha that resemble Nirvana, they drink the nectar-like Sri Ramacharitha with the cup-like ears, thereby attain the supreme state of ecstasy. Oh! Girija, I have narrated the glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra which would remove the evil effects of the Kali era, and the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, etc. Oh! Devi, Veda, and the illustrious Rishis emphasize that Sri Ramacharitha is a unique herb that would remove the sufferings of repeated births/Garbhavasadhukham. Sri Ramacharitha has seven beautiful Sopana/stairs, that would lead to sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Raghu and whoever has the grace of Lord Sri Hari would enjoy the beautiful journey to the path of devotion to Lord Rama, whoever sings in praise of Sri Ramacharitha would get fulfilled all their desires, and whoever repeatedly sing and listen to this glorious Sri Ramacharitha without any personal motive would cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence effortlessly,  and the vast ocean of worldly existence would become water-filled footprint of the cow before them.” Devi Girija was highly pleased to listen to the nectar-like speeches of Lord Mahadeva, and began to speak in a melodious voice “ Oh! Prabho, all my qualms have disappeared with the grace of you, and it cemented my devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

Ramacharana  Rathi Jo Chaha Athava  Padha Nirbana | Bhava Sahitha  So Yaha Katha  Karau Shravana Puta Pana ||

Ramakatha  Girija Mei  Barani | Kalimala  Samani  Manomala Harani || Samsrithi Roga  Sajeevana  Moori | Ramakatha  Gavahi Shruthi Soori || Yehi Maha  Ruchira  Saptha Sopana | Raghupathi Bhagathi Kera  Panthana || Athi Harikripa  Jahi Para  Hoyi | Pau Dheyi Yehi  Maraga  Soyi || Mana Kamana  Sidhdhi Nara Pava | Je Yaha Katha Kapata Thaji Gava || Kahahi Sunahi Anumodhana Karahi | The  Gopadha Iva  Bhavanidhi Tharahi || Suni Sab Katha  Hridhaya  Athi Bhayi | Girija  Boli  Gira  Suhayi || Natha Kripa Mamagatha Sandheha | Ramacharana Upajeau Nava Neha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Who are all deserved to listen to the glorious Sri Ramacharitha?

 

Chapter - 128- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Who are all deserved to listen to the glorious Sri Ramacharitha?

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the Jeeva who is passionately devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Raghuveera is worthy of adoration by the entire clan and the Universe as well. Oh! Devi, although I have kept these secrets with me so long, I have taken this opportunity to describe the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra elaborately, I have described the marvelous legend Sri Ramacharitha according to my intellect, after watching your sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord of Raghus. Oh! Devi, the glorious legend of Sri Ramachandra should not be shared with a disbeliever, or person who is drenched in ego, jealousy, anger, pride, lust, desire, arrogance, and ignorance, or the people who do not enjoy the worship of deities, Bhramins, Santh, Mahathma, noble souls, cows, etc. or people who do not respect animate and inanimate things in the Universe. Oh! Devi, the glorious Sri Ramacharitha should not be shared with the Jeeva who do not respect the twice-born/Bhramins, even if he is King on the Earth or possess the excellence as Lord Indra. The marvelous Sri Ramacharitha should be shared with the noble souls who love to be in the association of Santh, Mahatmas, ascetic, and Jeeva who takes immense pleasure in the service of preceptors, noble souls, Santh, Mahathma, and Brahmins. The marvelous legend of Sri Ramacharitha would provide immense delight to Jeeva who have intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and consider Lord Rama as dear as his life.”

So Kula Dhanya  Uma Sunu Jagathapoojya Supuneetha | Sreeraghubeera  Parayana Jehi Nara Upaja Bineetha ||

Mathi Anuroopa  Katha Mei Bhashi | Jadhdhyapi Prathama Guptha Kari Rakhi || Thava Manapreethi Dhekhi Adhikayi | Thab Mei Raghupathi Katha Sunayi || Yaha Na  Kahia  Sadahi Hadseelahi | Jo Mana Layi Na Suna Hari Leelahi || Kahia  Na Lobhihi Kordhihi Kamihi | Jo Na  Bhajayi Sacharara  Swamihi || Dhvija  Dhrohihi  Na Sunayia Kabahu | Surapathi Sarisa Hoyi Nripa Jabahu || Ramakatha Ke Theyi Adhikari | Jinha  Ke Sathsangathi Athi Pyari || Gurupadha Preethi Neethi Ratha Joyi | Dhvija Sevaka Adhikari Theyi || Tha Kaha Yaha Bisesha  Sukhadhayi | Jahi  Pranapriya  Sreeraghurayi||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter - 127- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari 

Lord Mahadeva speaks "Oh! Devi, pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari are difficult to achieve even for the saints, ascetics, noble souls after the observance of several austerities, Japa, Thapa, Vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc. it can be easily attainable with the mere listening and recitation of the glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari. The Jeeva devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, precious gem in the clan of Raghu's, an ornament to the globe, symbolizes wisdom, beauty, virtues, would achieve the fruitfulness of life and he would remain the savior of his entire clan. Whoever worships Lord Sri Ramachandra with utmost reverence would achieve admiration, honor, an abundance of virtues, achieve success in all endeavors, and the Veda highly praises the noble soul as a seer, the land is fortunate where the celestial river Ganga streaming down, creating several watercourses on the Earth, women are considered fortunate with their observance of chastity and devotion to their wedded husband. The Brahmins are considered fortunate with their Bhramajjanaya/knowledge of supreme Bhramam, Swadhyaya, the performance of religious and spiritual rites. The kings are fortunate who have a thorough knowledge of statesmanship and work for the welfare of their subjects. The wealth earned gets sanctified with the usage of it for Dharmic, religious, and charitable purposes. The Jeeva is fortunate whose mind is devoted to serving human beings, pious deeds, and sharing the knowledge of Bhramam. The hours fruitfully spend with the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls are considered highly meritorious. The birth of a Jeeva becomes fruitful with the practice of sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari."

 

Muni Dhurllabha Haribhagathi  Nara Pavahi Binahi Prayasa | Je Yaha Katha Niranthara Sunahi Mani Biswasa ||

So Sarbagya  Guni Soyi  Gyatha | Soyi Mahi Manditha Panditha  Dhatha || Dharma Parayana  Soyi Kula  Thratha | Ramacharana  Ja Kara  Mana Ratha|| Neethi Nipuna  Soyi Parama Sayana | Shruthi Sidhdhantha Neeka Thehi Jana || Soyi Kabi Kobidha Soyi Ranadheera | Jo Cchala Cchadi Bhajayi Raghubeera || Dhanya Dhesa  So Jaha  Surasari | Dhanya Nari  Pathibratha Anusari || Dhanya So Bhoopu Neethi Jo  Karayi | Dhanya So Dhvija  Nija Dharma  Na Darayi || So Dhana Dhanya Prathama Gathi Jaki | Dhanya Punya  Ratha Mathi Soyi  Paki || Dhanya Dhari  Soyi  Jab Sathsanga | Dhanya Janma  Dhvija Bhagathi Abhanga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The significance of the practice of devotion/Phalashruthi

 

Chapter - 126- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The significance of the practice of devotion/Phalashruthi

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Girija, Garuda repeatedly prostrated at the feet of Sage Kakabhusundi, took permission from the sage, and flew to Sri Vaikundam/the abode of Lord Vishnu, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, there is no piety superior to the association with the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, the Veda and Puranas declare that it is impossible to achieve the association with the noble souls/Mahathmas without the grace of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, I have described the various sacred legends of Rama who is Kalpatharu/wish-fulfilling creeper, that would enhance devotion at the heart of listeners, and by listening to it would remove the sufferings and grief of worldly existence instantly. Whoever reads and listens to it with utmost devotion and faith would get rid of accumulated sins committed by word, mind, and deed in several births. Oh! Devil, listen to me carefully, the Vedas and scriptures emphasize the following for augmenting the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra,  1) The visit to sacred shrines, and ponds for the self-purification, 2) the practice of Yoga for control of mind and body, for being dispassionate, achieve good control over senses, 3)  Swadhyaya/wisdom for achieving knowledge in Agamanigamashasthras, Puranas, 4) the performance of religious and spiritual practices are part of self-purification and the surroundings 5) Japa/recitation of sacred verses, chants, etc. for concentration and enhance devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari 6) The practice of Ahimsa, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shuchi, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, vows, etc. for the serenity of mind 7) The worship of preceptor, Bhramanas, Santh, Mahathma, noble souls are to enhance the virtues, nobility.  Oh! Bhavani, the practice of devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would bring the piousness of  the above-mentioned deeds and it can be achieved only with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

 

Thasu Charana  Siru Nayi Kari Prema  Sahitha Mathidheera | Gayau Garuda  Baikunda  Thab Hridhaya Rakhi Raghubeera || Girija  Santha Samagama Sama  Na Labha Kachu Aana | Binu Hari  Kripa Na Hoyi So Gavahi Bedha Purana ||

Kaheau Parama Puneetha Ithihasa | Sunatha Shravana  Chootahi Bhavapasa || Pranatha Kalpatharu Karuna Punja | Upajayi Preethi Ramapadha Kanja || Mana Krama Bachana  Janitha  Agha Jayi | Sunahi Je Katha Shravana Mana Layi || Theerthatana Sadhana  Samudhayi | Joga Biraga Gyana  Nipunayi || Nana Karma  Dharma Bratha Dhana | Samjama Dhama Japa Thapa Makha Nana|| Bhootha Dhaya Dhvija Guru Sevakayi | Bidhya Binaya  Bibeka  Badayi || Jaha Lagi Sadhana Bedha Bakhani | Sab Kara Phala Haribhagathi Bhavani || So Raghunatha Bhagathi Shruthi Gayi | Ramakripa  Kahau Yek Payi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Garuda praising the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Chapter - 125- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Garuda praising the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, May that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is a promising cure from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and Garbhavasadhukham/sufferings of the repeated births,  protects the Jeeva from three kinds of miseries/Thapathraya/Adhidheivik – sufferings from natural calamities, epidemics, famine, drought, flood, and lack of rain, etc. Adhibhauthik – sufferings from the attachment to wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, relatives, and companion, and its losses, and Adhyathmik – sufferings from aging, illness, fear of death, the pain of separation from beloved ones, etc. kindly shower his auspicious grace upon us.” Garuda after listening to the most compassionate lectures of Sage Kakabhusundi was transported to a state of ecstasy, got rid of grief and illusion, highly pleased to watch his pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.

 

Khagapathi began to speak in an appealing voice “Oh! Prabho, I have attained the fruitfulness of my life after listening to your lectures resemble the nectar-like devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. Oh! Prabho, your speeches augmented my devotion to the lotus feet of Lord Rama and removed the grief caused by the Maya of Mayapathi/ illusion. Oh! Prabho, you have been a ferry while I was drifting in the ocean of illusion, and you have provided immense delight by giving lectures on various legends of Rama. Oh! Prabho, I am obliged to you, I cannot repay the debt, I shall repeatedly prostrate at your feet. You are a fortunate soul, you are truly a sincere servant of Rama, no one is blessed as you. The rivers, mountains, streams, forests,  and Earth function for sustaining the life on Earth, it showers an abundance of generosity on the living and non-living things in the Universe. The poet describes the heart of a saint as butter, that easily get melted at their devotees, they are truly kind and compassionate to Jeeva. My birth in the clan of birds has become fruitful after listening to the glorious legends of Rama, and all my qualms got disappeared, kindly consider me as your sincere servant.” Lord Mahadeva speaks to Devi Girija “Oh! Devi, Khagapathi  continued appreciating the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi.”

Jasu Nama Bhava Beshaja  Harana Ghora  Thraya Soola | So Kripala  Mohi Tho Par Sadha  Rahau Anukoola || Suni Bhusundi Ke Bachana  Subha Dhekhi Ramapadha Neha | Boleau Prema Sahitha Gira  Garuda  Bigatha Sandeha ||

Mei Krithakrithya  Bhayau  Thava Bani | Suni Raghubeera Bhagathi  Rasa Sani || Ramacharana  Noothana Rathi Bhayi | Maya Janitha  Bipathi Sab Gayi || Moha Jalanidhi Bohitha  Thumha Bhaye | Mo Kaha Natha Bibidha Sukhadhaye || Mo Pahi Hoyi Na  Prathi Upakar a| Bandhau Thava Padha  Barahi Bara || Poorana Kama Rama Anuragi | Thumha Sama Thatha Na Koau Badabhagi || Santha Bitapa Saritha  Giri Dharani | Parahitha Hethu Sabanha Kai Karani || Santh Hridhaya Navaneetha Samana | Kaha Kabinha Pari KahaiNa  Jana || Nija Parithapa Dhravayi Navaneetha | Para Dhukha Dhravahi Santha Supuneetha || Jeevana Janma Suphala Mama Bhayau | Thava Prasadha Samsaya Sab Gayau || Janehu Sadha Mohi Nija Kimkara | Puni Puni Uma Kahayi Bihangabar ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi describes the kindness of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 124- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the kindness of Lord Sri Ramachandra

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Khagapathi, even though I was born in the lowly clan of crow, I am truly fortunate, Lord Rama has regarded me as one of his servants, and promised a status of a saint-like you. Oh! Prabho, I did not hide anything which I know, I have shared all that knowledge with you according to my ability. Oh! Garuda, the legends of Rama is vast like an ocean, how can we find the bottom of it?” Sage Kakabhusundi immersed in a state of bliss remembering the endless virtues of Lord Rama who is eulogized as ‘Nethi Nethi’ by Veda, whose splendor is beyond description, whose lotus feet is adored by deities, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shankara, Rishis, and Sages. Sage Kakabhusundi continues “ Oh! Garuda, I haven’t heard or seen deities as kind and compassionate as Lord of Raghu. I shall repeatedly prostrate before the lotus feet of Lord Rama, who is worshiped by the spiritual seekers who undertake austerities, Japa, Thapa, sacrifices, vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc. leaving interest in worldly matters, abandoning richness, wealth, money, fame, children, wife, companion and relatives, the Santh, Mahathma noble souls who have the knowledge of the chain of Karma renounce all the deeds, Yogis, Thapasvis, wise, learned, ascetics, pious, Jeeva who has attained the supreme knowledge of self/Jeevathma/soul is Paramathma and it is indestructible Purusha, all the material and immaterial matters are destructible Prakrithi /Maya,/eg. Joy, happiness, sorrow, grief, separation, sufferings, etc. and has fleeting nature. Oh! Garuda, it is impossible to achieve serenity of mind, and get released from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and repeated births without the adoration at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Garuda, I shall repeatedly prostrate at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, who is imperishable Bhramam, showered an abundance of grace upon me by sanctifying me, hence I shall surrender at his lotus feet.”

 Aaju Dhanya  Mei Dhanya  Athi Jadhdhyapi Sab Bidhi Heena | Nija Jana Jani Rama Mohi Santh Samagama Dheena || Natha Jathamathi Bhasheau Rakheau Nahi Kacchu Goyi | Charitha Sindhu Raghunayaka Thaha Ki Pavayi Koyi ||

Sumiri Rama Ke Gunagana Nana | PUni PUni  Harasha Bhusundi Sujana || Mahima Nigama Nethi Kari Gayi | Athulitha Balaprathapa Prabhuthayi || Siva Aja Poojya  Charana Raghurayi | Mo Para  Kripa Parama Mridhulayi || Asa Subhau Kahau  Sunau Na Dhekhau | Kehi  Khagesa  Raghupathi  Sama  Lekhau || Sadhaka Sidhdha Bimuktha  Udhasi | Kabi Kobidha Krithagya  Sanyasi || Jogi Sura  Suthapasa  Gyani | Dharma Niratha  Panditha Bigyani || Tharahi Na Binu Soye  Sama Swami | Rama Namami Namami  Namami || Sarana Gaya Mo Se Agha  Rasi | Hohi Sudhdha Namami  Abinasi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The benefits of the practice of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama

 

Chapter - 123- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The benefits of the practice of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “ Oh! Garuda, the knowledge of  Paramarththa Thaththva/wisdom without the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would be like churning water for butter,  and an effort to extract oil from the sand. The Supreme Lord Sri Hari reside as a soul in the Jeeva, he is an all-pervasive Bhramam, even the mosquitoes have the ability to reproduce/creator, hence the Bhramam cannot be considered as lower than that of mosquitoes, hence the wise and noble souls abandon interest in worldly matters and contemplate upon Lord Sri Rama who is none other than supreme Bhramam. Oh! Khagapathi, I shall promise you, my predictions would never go wrong, listen to me carefully, whoever worships Rama would get relieved from the sufferings and grief of Samsara, easily cross the turbulent ocean of worldly existence and get rid of impurities of the mind and interest in worldly matters.”

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Prabho, Khagapathi, I have described the splendor of Lord Sri Hari according to my intellect, Oh! Enemy of serpents/Uragari, the Veda, Nigamagamashasthra highly emphasize the worship of Lord Sri Hari, leaving all other interest. Who is kind and compassionate as Lord Sri Hari who has given shelter to me born in a lowly clan of crow? Therefore Lord Sri Ramachandra should be worshiped with utmost reverence, and surrender at his lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, you are the personification of wisdom, you have no illusion, on the other hand, you have done an abundance of favor to me, by giving me an opportunity to remember the virtues of Lord Rama and his childhood pastimes. You have done a unique favor to me to recollect those marvelous legends of infant Rama which is the delight to the souls of the illustrious Sanakadhis, Narada, Rishis, Sages, and Lord Shambhu. Oh! Khagapathi, the association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls are extremely rare to achieve, Oh! Garuda, am I competent to worship that supreme Lord Sri Rama? I am that lowly creature born as a crow, and that compassionate Lord Rama sanctified me and gave recognition to me, so contemplate at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and get rid of your grief.”

 

Bari Mathe  Dritha Hoyi  Baru Sikatha The Baru  Thela | Binuhari  Bhajana  Na Bhava Tharia  Yaha Sidhdhantha  Apela || Masakahi Karayi  Biranchi Prabhu Ajahi Masaka The Heena | Asa Bichari Thaji Samsaya  Ramahi Bhajahi Prabeena ||

Binishchitham Vadhami The Na  Anyatha Vachasami Me | Harim Nara  Bhajanthi  Ye Athidhustharam Tharanthi The ||

Kaheau Natha  Haricharitha  Anoopa | Byasa  Samasa  Swamathi Anuroopa || Shruthi Sidhdhantha  Ihayi Uragari | Ramabhajia  Sab Kaja Bisari || Prabhu Raghupathi Thaji  Seyia  Kahi | Mohi Se  Sad Para Mamatha Jahi || Thumha Bigyanaroopa  Nahi Moha | Natha Keenhi Mo Para Athi Cchoha || Poochihu  Ramakatha Athi Pavani | Suka Sanakadhi  Sambhu Mana  Bhavani || Sath Sangathi  Dhurllabha Samsara | Nimisha Dhanda  Bhari  Yekau  Bara || Dhekhu Garuda  Nija Hridhaya  Bichari | Mei Raghubeera  Bhajana Adhikari || Sagunadhama  Sab Bhanthi Apavana | Prabhu Mohi  Keenha Bidhitha  Jaga Pavana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The significance of the practice of devotion

 

Chapter - 122- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The significance of the practice of devotion

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, I have named a few of the illnesses of mind and body, finally, the Jeeva die of any of these diseases. I shall describe how to get rid of a few of the illnesses with the austerities, vows, celibacy, religious and spiritual practices, Tapasya, Japam, spiritual wisdom, fire sacrifices, charities, meditation, contemplation, Shamadhamadhis, etc. that would reduce the mental and physical afflictions to a great extent. There is no creature on the Earth free from the affliction from love or joy, fear, desolation, grief, anxiousness, etc. I have mentioned a few mental illnesses, the fortunate ones could get noticed the same, and get rid of them, even though they get noticed and take actions to prevent them, unfortunately, cannot get rid of it completely. The Jeeva's accumulated interests and sins of several births called genetic disorders contribute to various kinds of mental illnesses, Oh! Garuda, even the Sages, Mahathmas, and noble souls are not free from it. The devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and the grace of Lord would eradicate the afflictions completely, along with the faith in their preceptor who is the physician to remove the mental illnesses and by sincerely following his advice to get rid of interest in worldly matters, such as desire, lust, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, arrogance, and ignorance. The human body is the vehicle to practice devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and Lord of Raghu is a life-giving herb to Jeeva, hence the worship of Lord with the body and mind would destroy the mental and physical afflictions, otherwise, all the efforts would go in vain. The illnesses of the mind get cured once the Jeeva achieve dispassion, it would enhance reasoning ability, and the weakness like the interest in worldly matters, sensual pleasures, is the appetite would disappear. The bathing in the pure waters of the wisdom of supreme knowledge/Paramarththa Thaththvam, all the material and immaterial things have fleeting nature/Prakrithi is destructible, and the soul/Purusha is indestructible, brings firm devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. Oh! Garuda, the illustrious Sanakadhis, Maharishi Narada, and Rishis and sages constantly contemplate upon the supreme Lord Sri Hari and achieve that Supreme Bhramam, for that it requires pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. The Veda, Scriptures, and Rishis highly speak about the practice of devotion as the superior instrument to achieve bliss and get rid of the sufferings and grief of worldly existence. The practice of devotion would make even the impossible possible, the devotees would experience bliss, like the fire from the mass of ice  it would destroy the interest in worldly matters, and the sufferings and grief of Samsara as well."

Yek Bhyadhi Basa Nara  Marahi Ye Asadhi Bahu Bhyadhi | Peedahi Santhatha Jeeva Kahau So Kimi Lahai Samadhi || Nema dharma Aachara Thapa Gyana  Jagya  Japa Dhana | Bheshaja  PUni Kotinha Nahi Roga  Jahi Harijana ||

Yehi Bidhi Sakala Jeeva  Jaga Rogi | Soka Harsha  Bhayapreethi Biyogi || Manasa Roga  Kacchuka Mei Gaye | Hahi Sab Ke Lakhi Biralenha  Paye || Jane The  Ccheejahi Kacchu Papi | Nasa Na  Pavahi Jana  Parithapi || Bishaya  Kupaththa Payi Ankure | Munihu Hridhaya Ka Nara  Bapure || Ramakripa  Nasahi Sab Roga | Jau Yehi Bhanthi Banai Samyoga || Sadhguru Baidhya Bachana  Biswasa | Samjama Yaha Na  Bishaya Kai Aasa || Raghupathi Bhagathi Sajeevana Moori | Anupana Shradhdha  Mathi Poori || Yehi Bidhi Bhalehi So Roga  Nasahi | Nahi Tha  Jathana Koti  Nahi Jahi || Jania  Thab Mana Biruja  Gosayi | Jab Ura Bala Biraga Adhikayi || Sumathi Cchudha  Badayi Nitha Nayi | Bishaya  Aasa Dhurbaltha  Gayi || Bimala Gyana  Jala Jab So Nahayi | ThabRaha Ramabhagathi Ura Cchayi || Siva Aja  Suka Sanakadhika  Naradha | Je Muni Bhrama Bichara  Bisaradha || Sab Kara Matha Khaganayak Yeha | Karia  Ramapadha Pankaja  Neha || Shruthi Purana  Sab Grantha  Kahahi | Raghupathi Bhagathi Bina Sukha  Nahi || Kamada Peeda  Jamahi Baru Bara | Bandhyasutha  Baru  Kahuhi Mara || Phoolahi Nabha Baru Bahubidhi Phoola | Jeeva Na  Laha  Sukha Hari  Prathikoola || Thrisha  Jayi Baru  Mrigajala  Pana | Baru Jamahi Sama Seesa  Bishana|| Andhakaru  Baru Rabihi Nasavai | Rama Bimukha  Na Jeeva Sukha  Pavai || Hima The  Anala Pragata  Baru Hoyi | Bimukha Rama Mukha  Pava Na  Koyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Garuda appeals to Sage Kakabhusundi to name the superior birth, nature of wicked and noble souls, grave sin and highest of the piety, and the causes for mental and physical illnesses

 

Chapter - 121- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Garuda appeals to Sage Kakabhusundi to name the superior birth, nature of wicked and noble souls, grave sin and highest of the piety, and the causes for mental and physical illnesses 

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the Veda, Nigamagamashasthras represent the bottomless ocean, the spiritual knowledge is Mount Mandhara, and the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls are the deities who churn the ocean to extract the elixir of nectar-like the legends of Lord Rama. The sweetness of the nectar/legends of Rama symbolizes pure love and devotion. Oh! Garuda, the fruitfulness of devotion at the lotus feet of Rama is achieved with the dispassion/Vairagya, as the protective shield, the sharpness of the sword represents wisdom to cut off the enemies like interest in worldly matters, and the impurities of lust, desire, ego, anger, pride, jealousy, ignorance, etc. Oh! King of birds, the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari is a powerful instrument to cut off the sufferings of  Samsarasagara, hence contemplate upon the supreme Lord Sri Hari.”

 

Garuda reverentially prostrated before Sage Kakabhusundi and addressed in a soft tone “Oh! Prabho,  Oh! Gracious Master, kindly consider me as your sincere servant and shower your compassionate grace upon me, and kindly clear my qualms about the following subjects. Oh! Prabho, 1) which is the difficult form to obtain? 2) Which is the greatest misery and which is the greatest pleasure? What are the characteristics of the wicked and noble souls? 3) Which is the grave sin and which is the highest meritorious rewards as prescribed in the Veda? 4) What is the terrible illness of mind or body? Oh! Prabho, you are intelligent, you have deep insight on various knowledge, kindly answer my queries briefly.” Sage Kakabhusundi began to speak affectionately “Oh! Thatha, I shall answer all your queries in detail, listen to me carefully with utmost devotion. 1) The rarest form to achieve fruitfulness of life is the human body, all the animate and inanimate things yearn to achieve the form of humans in order to achieve liberation from the cycles of birth, it is the bestower of wisdom, dispassion, and devotion. If the Jeeva does not strive to practice devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, even after achieving the rarest birth as a human, would hurl into repeated cycles of births. The unfortunate get attached to worldly matters, possession, fame, wealth, richness, money, wife, children, relatives and companion, etc.. and chases after sensual pleasure that has fleeting nature, hence they undergo constant sufferings and grief, and it would be like abandoning the Parasamani and chasing after the glass pieces. 2) There is no suffering greater than poverty, and there is no piety superior to the association with the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls. 3) The innate disposition of the Mahathma, Santh, noble souls are kindness and compassion, by word, mind, and deed. The saints, Mahathma gets easily distressed watching others’ sufferings, and they do not think of their struggle. The wicked seek every opportunity to torment others, the Mahatmas are tender-hearted and self-sacrificing natured, resemble birch of the tree and the wicked are like the creeper that seeks opportunity to thrive on the trees.  The wicked people are like the rat and serpent, they harm others for pleasure, they destroy the fortune of others, and perish themselves like the hail storm that destroys the crops and disappears, Oh! Garuda, the wicked people are like comets, that cause mass destruction. The noble souls, Santh, Mahatmas are like rising sun that removes the darkness of ignorance and brings delight in the Universe  3) The highest of the religious merit described in the Veda is Ahimsa/Ahimsa Paramodharma:/non-violence, and there is no grievous sin as spreading rumors. Whoever disregards Lord Hari, Lord Hara and preceptors would take birth as frogs thousands of times. Whoever disrespects Bhramin would undergo hellish torture in several hells, and finally, take birth as a crow. Whoever disrespects Veda and deities would suffer in the hell named Raurava for several Kalpa. Whoever take pleasure in spreading rumors about preceptors, saint, Mahathma and noble souls would take birth as an owl, that love the darkness and hate wisdom like sunlight. The fools who criticize everyone would take birth as bats. 4) The disease of the mind is more grievous than the body, ignorance, and arrogance cause suffering from mental illness. The Sannipatha/ the variation of the water, air, phlegm, content in the body causes excessive lust, greed, and anger. The interest in worldly matters, Shabdha/Sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/forms and Gandha/smell, Ahamkara/pride, and Mamakara/arrogance, are the impurities that cause various illnesses in the body and mind as well, the ignorance causes troubles from ringworms, resentment causes skin irritation, the joy and grief cause throat irritation due to the enlargement of glands. The grudges and jealousy on others’ welfare would cause excess appetite, the wickedness and perversity cause leprosy, Egoism causes due to gout, and arrogance, pride, hypocrisy, deceitfulness, cause due to the existence of a parasite called guinea worm in the body. The excessive thirst for pleasure is caused by edema, the craving for virtuous progeny, richness and fame/Thrishna, Thrividha Eshana, are grave illnesses, fever is caused by jealousy and ignorance, Oh! Garuda, there are several types of illness of body and mind, which is beyond description.”

 

Bhrama Payonidhi Mandhara  Gyana Santh Sura Aahi | Katha Sudha  Mathi Kadahi Bhagathi Madhuratha Jahi || Birathi Charma Asi Gyana Madha Lobha Moha Ripu Mari | Jaya  Payia So Haribhagathi Dhekhu Khagesa  Bichari ||

 

Puni Saprema  Boleau Khagarau | Jau Kripala  Mohi Oopara Bhau || Natha Mohi Nija Sevaka Jani | Saptha Prasnna Mama Kahahu Bakhani || Prathamahi Kahahu Natha  Mathidheera | Sab The Dhurllabha Kavana Sareera || Bada Dhukha Kavana Kavana Sukha  Bhari | Soau Sanchepahi Kahahu  Bichari || Santh Asanth Marama Thumha Janahu | Thinha Kara  Sahaja Subhava  Bakhanahu || Kavana Punya  Shruthi  Bidhitha Bisala | Kahahu Kavana Adha Parama Karala || Manasaroga  Kahahu Samujjayi | Thumha Sarbagya Kripa Adhikayi || Thatha Sunahu Sadhara Athi Athipreethi | Mei Samcchepa  Kahau Yaha Neethi || Nara Thana Sama Nahi Kavania Dhehi | Jeeva Charachara  Jachatha Thehi|| Naraka Swarga  Apabarga  Niseni | Gyana Biraga  Bhagathi Subha Dheni || So Thanu Dhari Hari Bhajahi Na Je Nara | Hohi Bishaya Ratha Mandha Mandha Thara || Kancha Kiricha  Badhale The Lehi | Kara The  Dari Parasamani Dhehi || Nahi Dharidhra  Sama Dhukha Jagamahi | Santh Milana  Sama Sukha Jaga Nahi || Para Upakara  Bachana Mana Kaya | Santh Sahaja  Subhau Khagaraya || Santh Sahahi Dhukha  Parahitha Lagi | Paradhukha Hethu Asantha Abhagi || Bhurja Tharu  Sama Santh Kripala | Parahitha Nithi Saha  Bipathi Bisala || San Iva  Khala Para  Bandhana  Karayi | Khala Kadayi Bipathi Sahi Marayi|| Khala Binu Swaratha  Para Apakari | Ahi  Mooshaka Iva  Sunu Uragari || Para Sampadha  Binasi  Nasahi | Jimi Sasi Hathi Hima  Upala Bilahi || Dhushta Udhaya Jaga Aarathi Hethu | Jatha PRasidhdha  Adhama Graha  Kethu || Santha Udhaya  Santhatha Sukhakari | Biswa Sukhadha Jimi Indhu Thamari || Paramadharma  shruthi Bidhitha Ahimsa | Paranindha Sama Adha  Na Gareesa || Hara Guru Nindhaka Bahu Naraka Bhoga  Kari | Jaga  Janmayi Bayasa Sareera Dhari || Sura Shruthi Nindhaka Je Abhimani | Raurava Naraka Parahi The Prani || Hohi Ulooka Santha Nindha  Ratha | Moha  Nisa Priya  Gyana Bhanu Gatha || Sab Kai Nindha Je Jada Karahi | The Chamagadhura Hoyi Avatharahi || Sunahu Thatha  Ab Manasa  Roga | Jinha The  Dhukha Pavahi  Sab Loga || Moha Sakala  Byadhinha Kara Moola | Thinha The  PUni Upajahi Bahu Soola || Kama Bath Kapha Lobha Apara| Krodha Piththa Nitha Cchathi Jara || Preethi Karahi Jau Theeniau Bhayi | Upajayi Sanyapath Dhukhadhayi || Bishaya Manoratha Dhurgama Nana | The Sab Soola Nama Ko Jana || Mamatha Dhadhu Kandu Ershayi | Harasha Bishadha  Garaha Bahuthayi || Para Sukha Dhekhi Jarani Soyi Cchayi | Kushta  Dhushtatha  Mana Kutilayi || Ahamhara  Athi Dhukhadha  Damarau | Dhambha Kapata  Madha Mana  Neharua || Thrishna  Udharabridhdhi Athi Bhari | Thribidhi Eshana  Tharuna  Thijari || Juga Bidhi Jwara  Mathsara  Abibeka| Kaha Lagi Kahau Kuroga  Aneka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls

 

Chapter - 120- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The significance of association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the fear of transmigration/repeated births, sufferings and grief of Samsarasagara/unfathomable ocean of worldly existence cannot wipe off without the worship of Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is the Lord of Universe and its living and non-living things, with the pure love and devotion at his lotus feet, like a sincere servant to his Master. Oh! Garuda, Lord Raghunatha is capable to transform a dull to wise, whoever worships at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would achieve fruitfulness of their lives. Oh! Khagapathi, I have already described the practice of wisdom / Paramarththa Thaththva, I shall describe the significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama which is like a precious gem Chinthamani, it has supreme effulgence, does not require light to spread its luster. Whoever worships Lord Rama wouldn’t face sufferings from poverty or illusion/Maya, the worshiper would be freed from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, the devotion/Bhakti at the lotus feet of Rama is Chinthamani, that would dispel the darkness of ignorance, like the blazing fire, that attracts moth and burn them to ashes. Whoever practices devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would experience the venom as ambrosia, foes as friends, Oh! Garuda, it is impossible to achieve happiness in life without this precious Chinthamani like devotion to Lord Rama. The Jeeva who worships Lord Rama would not face mental illnesses, anxiousness, or fear of death and repeated births, not even in their dreams. They would excel in all fields of knowledge, hence who would refuse to possess that precious gem? This gem cannot be attained without the grace of Lord Rama. Oh! Garuda, the unfortunate Jeeva who engages in various futile efforts to attain that precious Chinthamani would ultimately get disappointed, although there are easiest methods available to achieve the same. Oh! Garuda, Veda Shastra, Puranas resembles sacred Mountains, and the infinite mines are represented various legends of Rama, the Rishis and Sages are expert in the excavation of mine in search for precious gems hidden, with the usage of sharp weapons like the spiritual wisdom, Vairagya, Viveka, etc. whoever succeeds in the excavation process would achieve the precious gem like the legend of Rama. Oh! Garuda, I believe the passionate devotee of Lord Rama is Lord Rama himself, the supreme Lord Rama resembles the ocean, and the Rishis and Sages, noble souls are the rain clouds. Lord Sri Hari resembles the rich fragrant sandalwood tree, and the Santh, Mahathma noble souls are the breeze that carries the rich fragrance. Oh! Garuda, devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari is the reward of spiritual practices, and it is blissful, it cannot be achieved without the grace of Santh, Mahathma, noble souls. Oh! Khagapathi, whoever lives in the association of these Santh, Mahathma, noble souls would easily achieve devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

 

Sevaka Sevya  Bhava Binu Bhava Na  Tharia Uragari | Bhajahu Ramapadha Pankaja Asa  Sidhdhantha Bichari || Jo Chethana Kaha Jada  Karayi Jadahi Karayi Chaithanya | Asa Samarththa Raghunathakahi Bhajahi Jeeva The Dhanya ||

Kaheau Gyana Sidhdhantha Bujjayi | Sunahu Bhagathi Mani Kai Prabuthayi || Ramabhagathi Chinthamani Sundhara | Basayi Garuda  Jake Ura  Anthara || Prama Prakasa  Roopa Dhina Rathi | Nahi Kacchu Chahia Dhia Dhritha Bathi || Moha Dharidhra  Nikata Nahi Aava | Lobha Batha Nahi Thahi Bujjava || Prabala Abidhya  Thama Miti Jayi | Harahi Sakala Salabha Samudhayi || Khala Kamadhi Nikata Nahi Jahi | Basayi Bhagathi Jake  URa Mahi || Garala Sudhasama  Ari Hitha  Hoyi | Thehi Mani Binu Sukha Pava  Na Koyi || Byapahi Manasa Roga  Na Bhari | Jinha Ke  Basa Sab Jeeva Dhukhari || Ramabhagathi Mani Ura  Basa Jake | Dhukha Lavalesa  Na Sapnehu Thake || Chathura Siromani Theyi Jagamahi | Je Manilagi  Sujathana Karahi || So Mani Jadhapi Pragata Jaga Ahayi | Ramakripa Binu Nahi Koau Lahayi || Sugama Upaya Payibe Kere | Nara  Hathabhagya  Dhehi Bhatabhere || Pavana Parbatha Bedha Purana | Ramakatha Ruchirakara Nana || Marmmi Sajjana Sumathi Kudhari | Gyana Biraga  Nayana Uragari || Bhava Sahitha Khojayi Jo Prani | Pava Bhagathi Mani Sab Sukha Khani || More Mana Prabhu Asa  Biswasa | Ram The Adhika RamaKara Dhasa || Rama Sindhu Dhana Sajjana Dheera | Chandhana Tharu Hari Santha Sameera || Sab Kara Phala Hari Bhagathi Suhayi | So Binu Santh Na  Kahu Payi || Asa Bichari Joyi Kara  Sathsanga | Ramabhagathi Thehi Sulabha Bihanga ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The difference between the practice of devotion/ Bhakthi and wisdom

 

Chapter - 119- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The difference between the practice of devotion /Bhakthi and wisdom

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh Garuda, the powerful Maya of Mayapathi is difficult to conquer, when the light of wisdom disappears from the Jeeva, they would repeatedly hurl into the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births/Garbhavasa Dhukham. The practice of devotion would easily remove the Maya/illusion and ignorance from the Jeeva, and they would easily cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Garuda, the knowledge of absolute Bhramam requires great brainpower, meticulous practices, and difficult to achieve, and grasp as well. The path of wisdom is like the sharp edge of the sword, even if it is achieved, it is difficult to preserve, it would be like walking on the edge of the sword that may cause a fall at any time. Oh! Khagapathi, the Veda, Scriptures, illustrious Rishis, and Sages emphasize that the superior state of Thureeya/transcendental state can be achieved only for a few with rigorous mental practices. The practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would bring emancipation at ease, even if you do not yearn for it.  Oh! Garuda, the liberation from the repeated cycles of births/Mukthi cannot stay away from the Bhakti/devotion of Lord Sri Hari, hence, the Yogis and wise practice Bhakti/Anananya Bhakti and keep themselves free from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and fear of transmigration. The practice of Bhakti/devotion would remove the sins and ignorance accumulated in several births, just like the food we consume gets digested without much effort. Oh! Khagapathi, the Jeeva after achieving the rarest birth as a human, if he/she does not practice devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari are unfortunate and dull-witted.”

Thab Phiri Jeeva  Bibidhi Bidhi Pavayi Samsrithi Klesa | Harimaya Athi Dhusthara  Thari Na Jayi Bihagesa || Kahatha Kadina Samujjatha Kadina Sadhatha Kadina Bibeka | Hoyi Ghunacchara Nyaya Jau Puni Prathyuha Aneka ||

Gyana Pantha Kripana Kai Dhara | Paratha Khagesa  Hoyi Nahi Bara || Jo  Nirbighna Pantha Nirbahayi | So Kaivalya Paramapadha Lahayi || Athi Dhurllabha Kaivalya Paramapadha | Santha Purana Nigamagama Badha || Rama Bhajatha Soyi Mukuthi Gosayi| Anayicchitha Aavayi Bariayi || Jimi Thala Binu Jala Rahi Na  Sakayi | Koti Bhanthi Koau Karai Upayi || Thatha Moccha Sukha Sunu Khagarayi | Rahi Na  Sakayi Haribhagathi Bihayi || Asa Bichari HaribhakthiSaye | Muththi Niradhara Bhagathi Lubhane || Bhagathi Karatha Binu Jathana Prayasa | Samsrithi Moola Abidhya Nasa || Bhojana Karia Thripithi Hitha Lagi | Jimi So Asana  Pachavai Jadaragi || Asi Haribhagathi Sugama Sukhadhayi | KO Asa Mooda Na Jahi Sohayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The austerities, Japa, Thapa, Yoga, would destroy the interest in worldly matters

 

Chapter - 118- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The austerities, Japa, Thapa, Yoga, would destroy the interest in worldly matters

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda,  the practice of Yoga, austerities, Shamadhamadhi, vows, celibacy would burn the evil and good Karma of the Jeeva, like the churning the curd would bring the finest butter. Oh! Garuda, the austerities resemble blazing fire would destroy the filth like interest in worldly matters, possession, fame, richness, wealth, attachment to wife, children, companions and relatives, and the impurities of lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, etc. interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/forms and Gandha/fragrance,  same as the butter melt in the fire would bring clarified butter that represents wisdom, and the process of cooling the clarified butter represents reasoning ability. The Chiththa/mind resemble the lamp should be lightened with the wisdom/clarified butter and reasoning ability which would protect the flame from flickering, thus the Jeeva would achieve the sense of Oneness-in-all/even-mindedness, Oh! Garuda, the wick of the lamp resembles the transcendental state/Thureeya, free from attributes, the lamp of supreme knowledge lightened would destroy the moth-like interest in worldly matters, and the impurities  such as luster, desire, ego, pride, anger, jealousy, etc.”

Joga Agni Kari PRagata  Thab Karma Subhasubha  Layi | Budhdhi Siravai Gyana Dhritha Mamatha Mala Jari Jayi || Thab Bigyanaroopi Budhdhi Bisadha  Dhritha Payi | Chiththa  Dhia  Bhari Dharai Dhrida Samatha Dhiati Banayi || Theeni Avastha Theeni Guna Thehi Kapasa The Kadi | Thoola Thuriya Savari Puni Bathi Karai Sugadi ||

 

Yehi Bidhi  Laise Dheepa Theja Rasi Bigyanamaya | Jathahi Jasu Sameepa  Jarahi Madhadhika Salabha Sab ||

Sohamasmi Ithi Briththi Akhanda | Dheepa Sikha Soyi Parama Prachanda || Aathma Anubhava  Sukha Suprakasa | Thb Bhavamoola Bhedha Bhrama Nasa || Prabala Abidhya Kara Parivara | Moha Aadhi Thama Mitayi Apara || Thab Soyi Buddhi Payi Ujiara | Ura Griha Baiti Granthi Niruara || Chorana Granthi Pava Jau Soyi | Thab Yaha Jeeva Kritharatha Hoyi || Choratha Granthi Jani Khagaraya | Bighna  Aneka Karayi Thab Maya || Ridhdhi Sidhdhi Preayi Bahu Bhayi | Budhdhihi Lobha Dhikhavahi Aayi || Kala Bala Cchala Kari Jahi Sameepa | Anchala Bath Bujjavahi Dheepa || Hoyi Budhdhi Jau Parama Sayani | Thinha Thana Chithava Na Anahitha Jani || Jau Thehi Bighra Budhdhi Nahi Badhi | Thau Bahori Sura Karahi Upadhi || Indhri Dhwara  Jarokha Nana | Thaha Thaha Sura Baite Kari Thana || Aavath Dhekhahi Bishaya Bayari | The Hadi Dhehi Kapata  Udhari || Jab So Prabhanjana Ura Griha Jayi | Thabahi Dheepa Bigyana Bujjayi || Granthi Na Chooti  Mita So Prakasa | Budhdhi  Bikala Bhayi Bishaya Bathasa || Indhrinha Suranha Na Gyana Sohayi | Bishaya Bhoga  Parapreethi Sadhayi || Bishaya Sameera  Budhdhi Kritha Bhori | Thehi Bidhi Dheepa Ko Bara Bahori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The superiority of Bhakthi /devotion over Maya/illusion

 

Chapter - 116- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The superiority of Bhakthi /devotion over Maya/illusion

 

 Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda,  men only can take up extreme penance, austerities, vows, observe celibacy, abandon the interest in worldly matters, with a firm mind, worship at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Khagapathi, even the enlightened sages have been the prey of moon-like beautiful faces of women, knowing that it is the Maya of Mayapathi manifested in the form of a woman. I have no intention to become impartial to women, I have stated the quotes from Veda, scriptures, and the lectures of Mahathma, Rishis, and Sages. It is a strange phenomenon that the woman never gets captivated by the beauty of another woman. Maya and Bhakti/devotion belong to females, and Bhakti is beloved of Lord Sri Rama, and the Maya is merely a charmer. Lord Sri Hari is fond of devotion/Bhakti, hence Maya is afraid of Bhakthidevi. Oh! Khagapathi, Maya gets shrunken at the sight of the Jeeva who is learned, dispassionate, wise, and highly devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and she feels unprotected at the sight of fervent devotees of Lord Sri Hari, hence the passionate devotees gets freed from the tricks played by the Maya of Mayapathi. Oh! Garuda, the wise chooses to practice Bhakti/devotion which is the source of bliss, over wisdom.”

 

Purusha Thyagi  Saka Narihi Jo Birakthi Mathidheera | Na Thu Kami Bishayabasa Bimukha Jo Padha Raghubeera || Soau Muni Gyananidhana Mriganayani Bidhu Sukha Nirakhi | Bibasa  Hoyi Harijana Nari Bishnu Maya Pragata ||

Iha Na  Pacchapatha Kachu Rakhau | Bedha Purana Santh Matha Bhashau || Moha Na Nari Nari Ke Roopa | Pannagari Yaha Reethi Anoopa || Maya Bhagathi Sunahu Thumha Dhoau | Naribarga Janyi Sab Koau || PUni Raghubirahi Bhagathi Piari | Maya Khalu Narthaki Bichari || Bhagathihi Sanukoola Raghuraya | Thathe Thehi Darpathi Athi Maya || Ramabhagathi Nirupama Nirupadhi | Basayi  Jasu Ura Sadha Abadhi || Thehi Biloki Maya Sakuchayi | Kari Na  Sakayi Kacchu Nija PRabhuthayi || Asa Bichari Je Muni Bigyani | Jachahi Bhagathi Sakala Sukha Khani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the Paramarththa Thaththva

 

Chapter - 117- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the Paramarththa Thaththva

 Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, no one knows the secret ways of Lord Raghupathi, whoever comes to know by the grace of Lord would never fall, a victim of Maya of Mayapathi, not even in their dreams or never get soaked in the interest of worldly matters, such as wealth, richness, fame, money, wife, children, companion and relatives, etc. Oh! Garuda, listen to me, whoever listens or reads the disparities between wisdom and Bhakti/devotion would develop perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Rama. Oh! Thatha, without the knowledge of the concept of Bhakti, it is impossible to understand the Paramarththa Thaththva, that is ‘Eswara Amsa, Jeeva Abinashi”/ Jeevathma is the essence of Paramathma. The supreme Bhramam/Paramathma is eternal, pure, unblemished, changeless, free from afflictions, has neither birth nor death, inseparable from Maya but free from the persuasion of Maya. The Sacchidhananda Swaroopa Parmathma is indestructible Purusha, inseparable from the destructible Prakrithi/Maya, who is a charmer influence all the animate and inanimate things in the Universe. The Jeeva under the influence of Maya, drenched in worldly matters dance to her tunes, like the monkey to its Master, and a caged parrot. Jeevathma is the minuscule particle of Paramathma which is supreme bliss, soaked in Maya of infinite Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, Gandha/smell, remains ignorant, unless and until the Jeeva get rid of the Maya it cannot unite with the Paramathma. The Vedas and scriptures described countless ways to remove the knot of the Jeeva from the Maya, but everything gets harder due to the Jeeva's excessive ignorance, lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger and arrogance, hence the unfortunate never came to know the inseparable bond of Jeevathma with the Parmathma or never tries to unite with the Bhramam."  

Sage Kakabhusundi continues "Oh! Khagapathi, the fortunate Jeeva with the grace of Lord Sri Hari, resembles a cow, the pieties /Sathvik nature resides in their hearts,  it consumes on the green grass-like austerities, Japa, Thapa, Yoga, vows, observance of celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Yama, Niyama, Arjjavam, purity of mind and body, contentment, etc. In this way it possesses innumerable virtues engages in religious and spiritual practices recommended by Veda and Shastras, as a result, the milk like an abundance of meritorious rewards flows from its bosom. Once, the cow gives birth to a calf, it would automatically get tied with the rope of love with its calf, the self-control resembles the rope tied on the leg of cow while milking, and the pot represents faith, the person who milks the cow symbolize pure mind. Oh! Garuda, after receiving an abundance of milk from the cow resemble righteousness, it should keep for boiling in the blazing fire of desirelessness, the milk boiled should be kept for cooling, and the process resembles the contentment and forbearance,  after adding a little bit of curd with the cooled milk. The curd is churned in a mud pot resemble cheerfulness, with the help of chord and wooden stick resemble self-control  truthfulness and pleasing nature,  the end result will be the pure  butter resemble dispassion.”

 

Yaha Rahasya  Raghunatha Kara  Begi Na Janayi Koyi | Jo Janayi Raghupathi Kripa Sapanehu Moha Na HOyi || Aurau Gyana Bhakthi Kara Bhedha Sunahu Suprabeena | Jo Suni Hoyi Rama Padhapreethi Sadha Abicchina ||

Sunahu Thatha Yaha Akatha Kahani | Samujjatha Banayi Na  Jayi Bakhani || Eshwara Amsa Jeeva Abinasi | Chethana Amala Sahaja Sukharasi || So Mayabasa  Bhayau Gosayi | Bandhyo Kari Marakata KI Nayi || Jada Chethanahi Granthi Pari Gayi | Jadhapi Mrisha Chootatha Kadinayi || Thab The Jeeva Bhayau Samsari | Choota Na Granthi Na Hoyi Sukhari || Shruthi Purana Bahu Kaheau Upayi | Choot Na  Adhika  Adhika  Arujjayi || Jeeva Hridhaya Thama Moha Biseshi | Granthi Choot Kimi Parayi Na Dhekhi || Asa Sanjoga Esa Jab Karayi | Thabahu Kadhachith So Niruarayi || Sathvik Shradhdha Dhenu Suhayi | Jau Harikripa Hridhaya Basa Ayi || Japa Thapa Bratha Jama Niyama Apara | Je Shruthi Kaha Subha Dharma Achara || Theyi Thrina  Haritha  Charai  Jab  Gayi | Bhava  Baccha Sisu Payi Penhayi || Noyi  Nibriththi Pathra  Biswasa | Nirmala Mana Aahira Nijadhasa || Parama Dharmamaya Paya Dhuhi Bhayi | Avatai Anala  Akama Banayi || Thosha Marutha Thab Cchama Judavai | Dhrithi Sama Javanu Dheyi Jamavai || Mudhitha Mathai Bichara Mathani | Dhama Adhara  Raju Sathya  Subani || Thab Mathi Kadi Leyi Navaneetha | Bimala Biraga Subhaga Supuneetha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The disparities between the practice of wisdom and devotion

 

Chapter - 115- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The disparities between the practice of wisdom and devotion

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, I have attained intense devotion at the lotus feet of Rama while I was in the form of a crow, I have witnessed the marvelous infant Rama with this form and all my misapprehensions were disappeared, hence the appearance of crow is beloved to me. I was cursed by Sage Lomasa for my stubbornness to Saguna worship of Lord, eventually, I have attained the greatest of the boons which are difficult to achieve even for Yogis, and Rishis after several years of austerities and penance.” Lord Shankara speaks to Goddess Bhavani “ Oh! Uma, the Jeeva who invest their entire life for penance and austerities, and learn Veda and scriptures without pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama is the same as abandoning the herds of cow and searching for plants that yield milk.” Oh! Khagapathi, listen to me carefully, the ignorant and unfortunate Jeeva seek happiness without the practice of pure love and devotion are fools, same as the person who forsakes ferry and swims across the ocean.”  

Garuda began to speak meticulously in a soft tone “Oh! Prabho, I have been freed from qualms, doubts, worries, and anxiousness after listening to your nectar-like speeches praising the splendor of Lord Rama, I have attained serenity of mind with your grace. Oh! Gracious Sage, the Veda, scriptures, Rishis, and Sages emphasize that the achievement of wisdom/Paramarththa Thaththvam/Oneness-in-all is extremely difficult, Oh! Prabho, Sage Lomasa made an effort to impart the knowledge of Supreme Bhramam to you was disappointed at your reaction, you have chosen devotion as superior to the wisdom of eternal truth. Oh! Prabho, kindly describe the difference between the practice of supreme wisdom and devotion elaborately.” The sagacious Sage Kakabhusundi began to speak after listening to the marvelous query of Garuda “Oh! Khagapathi, there is not much difference between wisdom/Paramarththa and devotion, both are highly propitious, relieve the Jeeva from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and repeated births. The illustrious Sages have given brilliant explanations of the both, listen to them carefully.  The attainment of wisdom, dispassion/Bairagya, Yoga, Bigyana are masculine and laborious tasks,  the devotion is meant for women naturally considered as delicate, impure and dull by  birth.”

Thathe Yaha Thana Mohi Priya Bhayau Ramapadha Neha | Nija Prabhu Dharasana Payau Gaye Sakala Sandheha ||

Bhagathi Paccha Had Kari Raheau Dheenhi Maharishi Sapa | Muni Dhurllabha Bara Payau Dhekhehu Bhajana Prathapa ||

Je Asi Bhagathi Jani Pariharahi | Kevala Gyana Hethu Shrama Karahi || The Jada  Kamadhenu Griha Thyagi | Khojatha Aaku Phirahi Paya Lagi || Sunu Khagesa  Haribhagathi Bihayi | Je Sukha Chahahi Aana Upayi || The Sada  Mahasindhu Binu Tharani | Pairi Para  Chahahi Jada Karani || Suni Bhusundi Ke Bachana Bhavani | Boleau Garuda Harashi Mridhubani || Thava PRasadha Prabhu Mama Ura Mahi | Samsaya Soka  Moha Bhrama Nahi || Suneau Puneetha Ramaguna Grama | Thumhari Kripa Laheau Bishrama || Yek Bath Prabhu Poocheau Thohi | Kahahu Bujjayi Kripanidhi Mohi || Kahahi Santh Muni Bedha Purana | Nahi Kacchu Dhurllabha Gyana Samana || Soyi Muni Thumha San  Kaheau Gosayi | Nahi Aadharehu Bhagathi Ki Nayi || Gyanahi Bhagathihi Anthara Ketha | Sakala Kahahu Prabhukripa Niketha || Suni Uragari Bachana Sukha Mana | Sadhara Boleau Kaga Sujana || Bhagathihi Gyanahi  Nahi Kacchu Bhedha | Ubhaya Harahi Bhava Sambhava  Khedha || Natha Muneesa  Kahahi Kacchu Anthara | Savadhana Soau Sunu Bihangabara || Gyana Biraga  Joga  Bigyana | Ye Sab Purusha Sunahu Harijana || Purusha Prathapa PRabhala Sab Bhanthi | Abala Abala Sahaja Jadajathi ||