|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -4 - Uththara Kandam

The city of Ayodhya prepares for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the compassionate Lord Rama understood Devi Kaikeyi is uncomfortable to meet her children, therefore Prabhu went to meet her in her private fortress, he pacified her and returned his fortress, and the people of Ayodhya highly praised the kindhearted Sri Hari. Preceptor Vashishta called for a meeting of twice-born and advised “ Oh! Vipra, today the Thithi and time are highly auspicious, therefore instruct Raghava to accept the throne of the Kingdom of Ayodhya.” The twice-born assembled were extremely happy and welcomed the very idea of Maharishi Vashishta, they spoke in chorus “Oh! Maharishi, the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya would provide auspiciousness to the whole world. Oh! Munivara, do not delay it, adorn the auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead of King of Ayodhya.” Sage Vashishta called for Sumanthra and instructed to keep several chariots, elephants, horses, ready for the function, Sumanthra ordered several warriors to collect Mangaladhravya for the coronation ceremony, and he returned and prostrated before Maharishi Vashishta and reverentially stood beside him.

 

The city of Ayodhya got ready for receiving it huge numbers of guests for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama. The deities showered flowers; Sri Rama called his attendants and instructed “Make all the arrangements for the comfortable stay and bathing for my companions/Sakha.” They rushed to prepare all the arrangements for the very important guests of Prabhu, and Prabhu called Bharatha and removed his matted hair locks. The Supreme Lord who is Bhakthavathsala, Karunanidhi assisted his three brothers to have a bath with the various scents and Mangaladhravya. It is impossible to describe the kindness of Prabhu and the fortune of Bharatha, even for the number of Adhishsesha. Prabhu received permission from Preceptors and removed his matted hair locks, and took a bath. Prabhu attired in marvelous garments, decorated with the finest ornaments all over the body, the beauty of Prabhu put shame to crores of Manmatha.

 

Inside the grand palace, the mothers-in-law gave bath to Devi Janaki, attired in finest garments, and adorned in exquisite ornaments all over the body, smeared in auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste, and rich scents. Thus, Goddess Rama who is the storehouse of virtues and beauty took a seat on the left of Raghurama.” Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, at that moment Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and all the deities, along with several Rishis and Sages arrived in their celestial vehicles to witness Prabu Sri Ram and Devi Janaki. Sage Vashishta could not remove his eyes off from the loveliness of Prabhu, soon he called for the attendants to bring a magnificent throne gem decorated that has the brilliance of Surya, was beyond description.

 

Sri Rama prostrated before the twice-born and took a seat on that marvelous throne and Devi Sita on his left, witnessing the Janakisametha Rama, all the Rishis and Sages transported to a state of bliss, the Vedic Bhramins recited the sacred texts reverberated in the atmosphere, the deities and Rishis uttered the Jayaghosha, thus Maharishi Vashishta adorned Rama with the vermilion and sandalwood paste, and the twice-born assembled were repeated the same. The mothers were in a state of bliss, took Harathi several times to ward off evil eyes on Prabhu. They performed several charities to the twice-born and the beggars were served with an abundance of wealth enough for their life, so that they need not beg again. The deities produced the sounds of divine instruments watching the Lord of three worlds majestically seated on the throne. Kinnaras and Gandharvas sang melodiously, and the beautiful celestial Apsaras danced to their tune, thus the deities and Sages enjoyed the beautiful ceremony to their heart's content. Janakismetha Rama who has the loveliness of crores of Manmatha, seated on the majestic throne, surrounded by Bharatha, Shathrughna, Angadha, Vibheeshana and Hanuman holding Chathra, Chamara, sword, shield, and spear. The Supreme Lord Rama who has the dark-complexioned physique and the marvelous yellow silk garment, beautiful eyes resemble lotus flower petals, adorned in various ornaments all over the body, broad chest adorned in gem decorated ornaments, adorned in magnificent crown, armlets, waist ornaments, etc. enticed the hearts of the deities.

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the loveliness of that Prabhu along with Goddess Janaki, and the happiness of the people assembled in the palace were beyond description even for thousand tongued Adhishesha, but it was known to Lord Shambhu who has experienced it. The deities and Rishis eulogized Prabhu Sri Ram and returned to their respective abodes. The Veda assumed the form of Vandhigana who sang in praise of Emperor.  Prabhu who is Kripanidhi and Sarvajja received the Vandhiganas with great honor; none has understood the secret of it. The Vandhiganas has sung in praise of the virtues of Prabhu Sri Ram.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -3 - Uththara Kandam

 

 Prabhu's meeting with mothers/Vanaras assumed the form of humans and worshiped the preceptors of Rama and Devi Kausalya/ The city of Ayodhya prepares for the festivities

Bharatha and Shathrughna prostrated before Devi Sita and revealed their happiness. The people of Ayodhya felt extremely happy at the arrival of Prabhu, they have forgotten the pain of separation for the past fourteen years in a moment. Prabhu was watching the crowd of the people of Ayodhya gathered to have a look at Prabhu and appease their eyes, decided to perform an amusement, he assumed several forms of Rama and met each and every people of Ayodhya in person, and thus he showered his compassionate grace upon them and removed their grief. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, within a moment he enquired about the welfare of the entire people of Ayodhya and showered his compassionate grace upon them, but no one could understand the highly confident amusement of Prabhu. In this way, the supreme Lord who is the storehouse of virtues, and humility, moved forward to meet his mothers, like a calf run towards its mother. The mothers rushed to the site to meet their children like the cow rushes to its calf, Oh! Shive, it was like the mother cow returns home in the evening, after long hours of grazing out of the village, and returns to its calf in the evening shedding milk from its udder. Prabhu remained in the embrace of his mothers and spend some time in pleasant conversation with them. Thus, mothers got relieved from the pain of separation of long fourteen years, finally attained peace and happiness.

 

Devi Sumithra embraced Lakshman, thinking about his sincere devotion to Rama, Devi Kaikeyi felt guilty while embracing Rama. Lakshmana embraced three mothers and received their blessings, even though his dislike for Devi Kaikeyi has remained in the heart. Devi Vaidhehi remained in the embrace of her three mothers-in-law; she prostrated before them and received their blessings. They enquired about the welfare of her and blessed her “live a long and happy married life!” All the people assembled were looked at the marvelous beauty of Prabhu and stood like a portrait; they controlled tears, in the auspicious hour. The beautiful women offered Harathi to Prabhu and kept looking at him, they spread all the auspicious ingredients around Prabhu, and their heart was blissful and serene. Kausalya repeatedly stared at Prabhu and thought “ My children are too tender and lovely, how did Rama kill Lankapathi? Rakshasas are extremely haughty and skillful on the battlefield.” Devi Kausalya looked at the Prabhu along with Vaidhehi and Lakshman and immersed in bliss.

 

Lankeshwara Vibheeshana, Vanareshwara Sugriva, Nalan, Neelan, Jambavan, Hanuman, Angadha, and various virtuous and valorous Vanaras have assumed the form of an attractive human. All of them highly praised the Niyama, Vratha, disciplines, and virtues of Bharatha, they were amazed to watch the devotion of the people of the city of Ayodhya, and their simple way of living, etc. Raghupathi called his Sakhas/Vanaras and Vibheeshana and spoke, “Everyone prostrate before my preceptor Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva, he is most venerable of Raghukula, it was his grace made me possible to kill Ravana and the demons.” Prabhu spoke to preceptors “Oh! Swami, these are my closest associates who worked like ferry to cross the battle against the demons like the ocean. They have sincerely served and offered their lives to protect me on the battlefield, hence they are beloved than Bharatha.” Those Vanaras and Vibheeshana and Jambavan were extremely happy to listen to the nectar-like words of Prabhu. Those Vanaras and Vibheeshana prostrated before Devi Kausalya and receive her blessings ‘You all are like my Raghunatha, beloved to me.” The deities showered flowers and Prabhu entered inside the palace. There were females and males packed all over the palace to have a look at Prabhu and Devi Sita and Lakshman. The ladies decorated their homes and kept Mangalakalasha in front of their homes was decorated with Pathaka and Dhwaja, and various flower garlands decorated the streets and pathways of the palace of Ayodhya. The pathways were sprinkled with highly fragrant scents, there was colorful Rangoli drawn on the street decorated with precious gems and pearls. The whole city was decorated with various auspicious ingredients, it was in a mood of festivities, and there were huge sounds of Mangalavadhya. The females offered various gifts to Prabhu and blessed him. A group of females sang melodiously, and some of the females offered Harathi to Prabhu who removes the afflictions of the worldly existence, in marvelous golden trays decorated with several earthen lamps.  The fortune, wealth, and auspiciousness of the city of Ayodhya were beyond description even for Devi Sharadha, Adhishesha, Veda, and Devi Saraswathi. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, the Goddesses were in a state of supreme ecstasy watching the prosperity of the city of Ayodhya, therefore how it would be possible for an ordinary human to describe them?” The people of Ayodhya were resembled the lotus flower in the pond of the city of Ayodhya, regained their happiness after a long fourteen years of the grief of separation from Prabhu. Once again, they have recovered the happiness and peace like the fully blossomed lotus flowers, after witnessing the lovely face of Raghurama resembles the full moon. Prabhu showered his compassionate grace upon the people of Ayodhya and entered inside the palace, there were several auspicious omens came into view, the sky reverberated with the promising sounds of Dhundhubi.

 

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -2 - Uththara Kandam

 Bharatha informs the return of Prabhu Sri Ram to preceptors, mothers, and the people of Ayodhya/The compassionate Prabhu introduce the majestic city of Ayodhya to the Vanaras and Vibheeshan and Jambavan/The meeting of Prabhu Ram with Bharatha and Shathrughna

Bharatha returned to the city of Ayodhya and informed the return of Raghunatha and all that happened in Lanka with great joy to preceptors Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva, further they have informed everyone in the palace about the safe return of Prabhu. The three mothers could not control their happiness; rushed all over the palace and made the preparation to receive their children, Bharatha informed the welfare of Prabhu and calmed them. The people of the city of Ayodhya were in a state of bliss, rushed out of their homes, the beautiful women of the city dressed in finest clothes and ornaments, prepared Harathi for Prabhu, they have arranged golden trays full of various auspicious ingredients like curd, grass, Gorochanam, fruits, flowers, Tulsi, vermilion, turmeric, etc. they left the elderly and infants at home and impatiently waited for the arrival of Prabhu “Oh! Brother, have you met the most compassionate Raghu?” The entire city got a new life and witnessed various auspicious omens, there was cool breeze carrying rich fragrances, and the waters in the river Sarayu was crystal clear. The compassionate Bharatha along with the preceptor Vashishta, Vamadeva, relatives, brother Shathrughna, and several twice-born, went to receive Kripanidhi to the city of Ayodhya. The females in the city took stand on the terrace to have a look of that celestial vehicle when it came into view in their sight, they sang melodiously. It was like autumn moon causes tides in the ocean, the people of Ayodhya crowded to see the Prabhu, were resembled the ocean and the women in the finest garments have appeared as waves in the ocean.

 

The Supreme Lord Rama who has the luster of blue lotus, Surya of Suryavamsha was introducing every nook and corner of the beautiful city of Ayodhya to those Vanaras. “Oh! Surgirva, Oh! Angadha, Oh! Vibheeshana, listen to me, this city is highly auspicious and pure, it is a beautiful city. The Vedas and Puranas highly describe the splendor of the Sri Vaikundam, but the city of Ayodhya dearer to me, only a few know about that secret.  This beautiful city is the birthplace of mine.  It has beautiful river Sarayu on its northern side, the pious and noble souls take a dip in this holy river and attain my supreme abode.  People who live in this marvelous city are dearer to me, this sacred city is rich in all the sense, and ultimately it provides the Paramdhama to the Jeeva.” Vanaras responded in extreme joy “The city of Ayodhya is highly praised by the supreme Lord Rama is fortunate.”

 

Prabhu saw the people of Ayodhya on foot to meet him, soon he instructed the Vimana to land, and instructed to return the abode of Lord Kubera. Thus, the Vimana returned to its place of origin with a mixed feeling of happiness and sorrow. Bharatha who was too thin at the grief of separation from Prabhu came into view with the preceptors Vashishta, Vamadeva, Shathrughna, relatives, twice-born and people of Ayodhya, they approached Prabhu was discarded the bow and arrows and prostrated before his preceptors. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva embraced them and enquired about their welfare. Rama spoke “Oh! Swami, all our welfare is the results of your compassionate grace.” Dharmaveera Raghava prostrated before those twice-born. Bharatha prostrated at the lotus feet of Prabhu which is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and the deities and Sages. Bharatha was not willing to leave those lotus feet, even though Prabhu made an effort to raise him. Finally, Prabhu took him forcefully from the feet and embraced him tightly, the Kripasindhu who has blue complexioned stood in a state of bliss in the embrace of Bharatha, and they shed tears. Bharatha remained in the embrace of Prabhu who is the commander of three worlds, was soaked in tears, transported to a worldly of ecstasy. Lord Shankara speaks “Oh! Shive, listen to me, the meeting of Prabhu with his beloved brother Bharatha is not describable, I am incompetent to narrate them, it was the meeting of ‘Prema’ and ‘Shrungara’ assumed in the form of humans. Kripanidhi enquired about the welfare of Bharatha, but he could not speak a word due to extreme grief. Oh! Shive, listen to me, that moment Bharatha was drenched in an extreme state of bliss that is beyond description. Bharatha spoke, “ The Karunanidhi, Kosalaraja, removed all my grief with his presence while I was sinking in the grief of pain of separation.” Prabhu moved to Shathrughna and embraced him; Bharatha and Lakshmana embrace each other. Lakshmana embraced Shathrughna and all of them relieved from the pain of separation from each other.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -1 - Uththara Kandam

 

Bharatha worries about Prabhu Sriram/Bharatha receives the message of Prabhu from Hanuman

Prarthana Shloka:

Kekikandabhaneelam Suravara Vilasathvipra  Padhabjachinham | Shobhadyam Peethavasthram Sarasijanayanam Sarvadha Su Prasannam | Panau Narachachapam Kapinikarayutham Bandhuna Sevyamanam | Naumeedyam Janakeesham Raghuvaram Anisham Pushpakarooda Ramam ||

 

Koselndhra Padhakanjjamanjjulau Kolamalavaja Maheshavandhithau | Janaki Karasarojalalithau Chinthakasya Manabhringasanginau || Kundha Indhudhara Gaura Sundharam Ambikapathimabheeshta Sidhdhitham | Karunika Kalakanjjalochanam Naumi Shankaram Anangamochanam ||

 

I shall prostrate before Janakeesha who is the dearest darling of Devi Janaki, he has the bluish color complexion resembles the neck of the peacock, his chest holds the divine symbolic mark of the feet of the twice-born/the symbol of the footprint of Sage Bhrigu has a pleasing appearance, attired in majestic yellow silk garment, his beautiful eyes resemble the petals of lotus flowers, has a beautiful smile on his face, wielded in bow and arrow, seated on the majestic throne on the Pushpakavimana, followed by numerous Vanaras, served by beloved brother Lakshman, and he is the Lord of Janaki.

 

I shall meditate upon the lotus feet of Supreme Lord Sri Rama whose beautiful feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva, it takes pleasure  in the touch of  the soft and supple lotus-like hands of Devi Janaki, it takes rests in the lotus-like heart of the noble souls. I shall prostrate before Lord Shankara who is Ambikapathi has attractive physical features, his lustrous physique has the appearance of the conch, jasmine flower, and moon, he has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, removes the interest in worldly matters and bondage of the worshiper.

 

The people of Ayodhya were anxiously waiting to look forward to meeting Rama, as it was the previous day of the last day of Vanavasa of Rama. The people of Ayodhya were shrunken in deep sorrow and extremely worried about the absence of Rama. They have witnessed several good omens in the city; it elevated their mood and brought immense happiness.   The City of Ayodhya seemed extremely beautiful once again, as an indication of the arrival of Prabhu after the Vanavasa. The left eye and hand of Bharatha trembled as a sign of good omen. Devi Kausalaya, Devi Sumitra, and Devi Kaikeyi were impatiently waiting for the arrival of their dearest children and daughter-in-law. Even though Bharatha witnessed the auspicious omens, was little anxious inside “why didn’t Prabhu make a visit? Has he abandoned me? Lakshman is extremely fortunate to witness those lotus feet and serve him. Prabhu must have thought me wicked, that may the reason for not taking me with him for Vanavasa, I will not get salvation in the number of years for my sins, but Prabhu never takes notice of the sins of his worshiper, he is an extremely compassionate and constant companion of the distressed people. I have great faith in him, that Prabhu will make a visit to Nandagau, I am witnessing all those auspicious omens, if Rama did not return after the period of Vanavasa, and if I am alive, that  would be my ill fate, there will no one in the world unfortunate like me.” In this way, Bharatha immersed in various thoughts and sunk in deep sorrow.

 

Soon, Vayuputhra disguised in the form of Bhramin arrived in the hermitage, as ferry before Bharatha who was sinking in the ocean of deep sorrow. Hanuman noticed Bharatha emaciated in starvation, matted hair locks, uttering the names “Rama! Rama! Raghupathi!” his lotus-like eyes shedding tears, seated on the mattress of Dharba grass,  Hanuman shed tears watching the devotion of Bharatha and spoke “Oh! Prabho, whose separation brought immense grief to you, and whose virtues are constantly sung by you has arrived. That supreme Lord Raghurama who is the source of supreme bliss, the protector of deities, Rishis, and Sages have safely returned after winning over the enemy in the vicious battle. The deities are singing in praise of him, he is returning with Devi Sita and Lakshman.” These pleasing words of Hanuman were nectar to the thirsty Bharatha, he suddenly rose from the seat and forgot all his worries and spoke “Oh! Bandhu, who are you? Where are you coming from? You have brought the most pleasing news to me that have given new life to me.” Hanuman spoke “Oh! Kripanidhe, listen to me, I am Vayuputhra, Hanuman a sincere servant of Prabhu, I am a Vanara.” Bharatha rushed to Hanuman and embraced him, they remained in the embrace for some time, shed tears of joy, and transported to a state of ecstasy and spoke “ Oh! Hanuman, I have forgotten all my worries and sorrows the moment I have witnessed you. I have seen my beloved Rama in you; I have embraced that Rama in you.” He repeatedly enquired about the welfare of Rama, and spoke “Oh! Brother, what did I give to you in return for the most pleasing news? I haven’t seen anything to offer in exchange for that pleasant news. I am not able to repay my debt to you, kindly describe the stories of Raghava.” Hanuman prostrated before Bharatha and described the splendor and virtues of Rama. Bharatha enquired “Oh! Hanuman, did that compassionate Rama remember me as one of his sincere servant and devotee?” Hanuman was highly pleased listening to the most humble words of Bharatha, fallen at his feet, and spoke “Oh! Prabho, the supreme Lord Ragha whose virtues are recited by the Charas and Acharas as well, he is most amiable, pious, virtuous, and ocean of mercy, cannot forget you. Prabho, you are dear as life to Rama, Oh! Dear Brother, kindly considers my words are true.” Bharatha repeatedly embraced Hanuman, shortly Hanuman bade farewell to Bharatha and returned to Prabhu Sriram and informed all that news about Bharatha. Soon Prabhu along with Devi Sita and Lakshman followed by numerous Vanaras started their journey in their celestial vehicle.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -25 - Lanka Kandam

The concluding part of Lanka Kandam - Rama's return to Ayodhya/Rama visits the hermitage of Rishis and Sages/ The nectar-like marvelous message of Sri Goswami Tulsidas Maharaj

Prabhu Sita Ram took a seat on the grand throne in the celestial vehicle/Pushpaka Vimana, the Vanaras and bears cheered “Victory to Raghuveera’, that celestial vehicle had great speed, the deities’ showered flowers upon Rama. There were cool freeze carrying rich fragrances of fresh alluring flowers, the waters in the ocean, ponds, and rivers were pure, there were several auspicious omens came into view, all their hearts were pleasing and serene, the sky and all the directions looked clear, Raghuveera spoke to Devi Sita “Oh! Sita, look at this place; this is where Lakshman killed Meghanatha, see the places where the demons got killed in the hands of Angadha and Hanuman, look at this place where Kumbhakarnna and Ravana who were the enemies of the deities killed. Oh! Devi, look at this place, here is the grand bridge constructed across the vast ocean, and take notice at the Shivalinga sanctified in this place.” Lord Rama and Devi Sita heartily prostrated before Lord Shambhu.  The compassionate Lord showed and detailed the names of woods he has taken shelter, and the places he had spent in the absence of Devi Sita. Shortly, the celestial vehicle arrived in Dhandakaranya the place where Sage Agasthya and illustrious Rishis lived in the woods. Rama visited all the hermitages of the Rishis assembled, received their blessings and went to Chitrakoot, he met Rishis and Sages in Chitrakoot, prostrated before them and received their blessings as well. The celestial vehicle they have traveled had the speed of wind; Prabhu showed the Kalimalaharini the sacred river Yamuna to Devi Sita. Then he showed the Punyavathi Devanadhi Ganga, and spoke “Oh! Sita, prostrate before her, it removes the sins of crores of Janma with the sight of this sacred river Ganga, Oh! Devi, look at the Prayagraj which is the King of all the sacred places on the Earth. Oh! Devi, look at the highly auspicious river Papanashini and have a look at the river Thriveni which is the ladder to the abode of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, look at this magnificent, and highly auspicious Ayodhyanagari which removes the Thapathraya and Bhavabhaya of the Jeeva.” Kripalu prostrated before the city of Ayodhya, his eyes overflown with the tears, immersed in a supreme state of bliss. Prabhu took a halt in Thriveni and took bath in the sacred river, performed rites, and various charities with the Vanaras to the twice-born.

 

Prabhu spoke to Hanuman “ Oh! Kapishwara, assume the form of a twice-born, go to Nandagau and meet Bharatha, inform all that happened in Lanka, and enquire his welfare as well, and return to me immediately.” Vayuputhra left to skywards, Prabhu visited the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja. Sage received Rama, Sita, and Lakshman with great reverence worshiped and eulogized Rama, and blessed them. Prabhu prostrated before Sage Bharadhwaja, and bade farewell with folded hands, returned to his celestial vehicle. Nishadharaja Guha came to know the return of Prabhu, called out for an urgent meeting of all those tribal people, and ordered his men to arrange several ferries to keep ready for Prabhu. At that moment, the celestial Vehicle took a stop on the riverbank of Ganga at the will of Prabhu. Devi Sita worshiped Ganga and performed detailed rites; Devi Ganga was highly pleased and blessed Devi Sita “Oh! Sundari, have a long blissful married life.”

 

Guha came to know about the arrival of Prabhu, rushed to him with extreme happiness. He fell at the feet of  Janakisametha Rama, Prabhu was highly pleased to watch the devotion of Guha, raised him from the feet, and embraced. Ramapathi who is the essence of wisdom and kindness, embraced Guha and instructed him to be seated next to him, and enquired about his welfare. Guha spoke “ Oh! Prabhu, I am extremely happy watching those lotus feet, which is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, and Lord Shambhu, Oh! Rama who is supreme bliss, flawless, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you.” Prabhu Sri Hari affectionately embraced Guha as if Bharatha.  Guha who was born in the tribal clan, have no wisdom or practices had achieved the greatest fortune in his life. Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabhu, this dull-minded and ignorant Tulsidas engaged in worldly desires, and completely forgotten to take shelter at the feet of Karunanidhi who is most promising to all. The glorious legend of Ravanashathru Lord Rama provides intense devotion and faith, moreover, it removes the Kamadhi Dhosha of the listener and reader as well. It provides supreme wisdom and knowledge, is constantly sung by Devas, Siddhas, and Sages in extreme bliss. Whoever read or listen to the Rama and Ravana Yudhdham, with great devotion and faith, would attain success, intellect, and perpetual grace of Prabhu. Oh! Mortals, listen to it carefully, this Kali era is the house of evilness, there is nothing that could save you other than the glorious names of Lord Sri Rama.”

 

Ithi Sri Ramacharitha Manase Sakala Kali Kalusha Vidhwamsane Shashtama: Sopana: Samaptha:||

 

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -24 - Lanka Kandam

 Lord Indra and Lord Shambhu eulogizes Prabhu Sri Ram/The Vanaras and bears who have lost lives in the battle regains life/Prabhu Sriram along with Lakshman and Devi Sita travels in the celestial Vimana

Lord Indra eulogized Prabhu “Oh! Jaya Srirama, Oh! Saundaryadhama, you are the ultimate shelter place of your devotees, Oh! Rama, who is adorned in powerful bow and arrow, destroyer of Khara Dhooshana and numerous demons, destroyer of wicked demons, Victory to you, Oh! Prabho, you have killed the wicked Dhashanan and restored peace among the deities. Victory to you! Oh! Prabho, you have reduced the burden of mother Earth. It is difficult to describe your splendor and magnanimity, Victory to Ravanashathru, who destroyed the cluster of wicked demons. Lankeshwara took great pride in his power and imprisoned the deities and Gandharvas. He tortured Rishis, Sages, Siddhas, humans, animals, serpents, and birds. He was extremely wicked, took great pleasure in causing afflictions to others, and finally got back the fruits of his Karma. Oh! Dheenadhayalo, Oh! Kamalanayana, listen to me, I have been too arrogant, I have taken great pride in me, Oh! Prabho, after witnessing those lotus feet, all my pride and arrogance which causes afflictions have vanished. The intellectuals worship the Nirguna Bhramam with constant meditation and contemplation, but the Sagunaswaroopa of that Kosaladheesha Srirama lured my heart more than anything. Oh! Prabho, kindly reside in our hearts with Devi Vaidhehi and Lakshman, kindly consider me as your sincere servant, Oh! Lakshminivasa kindly blesses us with intense devotion and faith at your lotus feet.”

 

Dhey Bhakthi Ramanivas Thras Haran Sukhadhayakam | Sukhadhama Ram Namami Kam Aneka Cchabi Raghunayakam | Sur Brindha Ranjjan Dhvandha Bhanjjan Manuj Thanu Athulithabalam | Bhramadhi Shankara Sebya Rama Namami Karuna Komalam ||

 

Lord Indra continues “Oh! Ramanivasa, Oh! Bhayanashaka, Oh! Sharanagathavathsala kindly blesses us with the intense faith and devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho who excels the beauty of numerous Kamadeva, is the essence of supreme bliss, Oh! Raghunayaka, Oh! Rama, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of Dhvandha/duality/grief and happiness, good and bad, evil and pleasant, gain or loss, etc.  You have assumed a marvelous form which is incomparable, worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shankara, and deities, Oh! Rama who has a lovely appearance, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Kripalu, kindly advice me what shall I do?”

 

Prabhu Ramachandra spoke affectionately “Oh! Surapathi, Oh! Devaraja, listen to me, the Kapis and Vanaras met their death in the hands of demons are on the battlefield, they have sacrificed their lives for me, hence you should restore their lives.” Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, Oh! Pakshiraja, the instruction of Prabhu is not understandable for people like us, it is understandable for intellectuals and wise, Prabhu is capable to destroy the whole living beings, and restore their lives, but he showed reverence to Lord Indra. Immediately Indra showered nectar of immortality on the Kapis and bears in the battlefield and restored their lives. They enthusiastically ran towards Prabhu, as if got out of deep sleep. The nectar of the immortality sprinkled on the battlefield restored the lives of Kapis and bears only because they were contemplated upon Prabhu while leaving mortal coil, they got relieved from the worldly bondage and attained Moksha, the demons that left their mortal coil forgetting the supreme Lord Rama did not regain their lives. There is no deity benevolent than Rama who provided his supreme abode to the lustful demon Dhashanan. Thus Prabhu wiped out all those wicked demons on the Earth and reduced her burden.  The deities showered flowers upon Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshman, and returned to their respective abodes.

 

The Sarvajjyani Lord Shambhu arrived before supreme Lord Rama, with folded hands, tears overflowing from eyes, in a supreme state eulogized the Prabhu.  Thripurari spoke in extreme compassion “ Oh! Raghukulanayaka, who is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, kindly protect us. Oh! Prabho, you have Saguna and Nirgunaroopa as well, you are powerful wind that destroys/scatter away Mahamoha like dark clouds, you are the colossal fire that destroys the false perception like dense woods, you are the source of supreme bliss, you are the shrine of virtues, you have a lovely appearance, you resembles the midday Sun that removes the hallucination like darkness, Oh! Prabho, you reside in the woods like the heart of your devotees and you are the lion that removes the impurities like Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha and Mathshcharya. The worldly desires and bondages are frost that destroys the lotus flower, you are beyond description, you are magnanimous, and you symbolize the Mandharaparvatha which is used to churn the Bhavasagar. Oh! Prabho, kindly protect me from the extreme fears and anxieties of Bhavasagara. Oh! Rajaram, who has dark cloud complexion, beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals, you are the constant companion of distressed people and remove their sufferings, you are the source of happiness to the Sages and Rishis, you are the jewel on the Universe, you are the favorite deity of Tulsidas, and you are the destroyer of extreme anxieties and fears. Oh! Rama kindly resides in my heart with Devi Janaki and your brother Lakshman. Prabho, Oh! Karunasindho, I will visit you in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, to witness your grand coronation ceremony as the King of Ayodhya.” Thus Lord Shambhu eulogized Rama and returned to his abode.

 

Vibheeshana approached Prabhu and prostrated before him, and eulogized in a sweet voice “ Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sarangapane, kindly listen to my prayers. You have destroyed Ravana and his relatives, and entire clan and reinstated the glory; moreover, you have showered extreme compassion and grace on me, born in a wicked clan, impure by nature. Oh! Prabho, kindly sanctify the house of mine with your presence and kindly remove the exhaustion of long days of battle, kindly take notice of the wealth of Lanka, and wealth of the palace, and distribute to those Vanaras according to your wish. Oh! Prabho, kindly do not leave me and take me to Ayodhya with you.” listening to those passionate words Prabhu’s eyes welled up with tears.

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Brother, you are right, your wealth and the palace are belongs to me, but I am extremely anxious about Bharatha, every second seems to be Yuga for me. He has embraced the life of a Thapasvi and living in the woods, hardly consuming any meals, and always reciting and remembering me. Oh! Sakha, kindly make arrangements to meet my brother Bharatha. If I did not return after the prescribed time of Vanavasa, I can’t meet my brother alive. You should rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya till the end of Yuga, contemplating upon me, after that like those ascetics you will return to my abode.” Vibheeshana prostrated before Prabhu and took hold of his feet. The Vanaras and bears took shelter at the feet of Prabhu and started eulogizing Prabhu. Vibheeshana returned to the palace and stored all those gems and finest garments in the Pushpakavimana and brought before Prabhu.

 

Kripasindhu Lord Rama spoke with a smile “Oh! Sakha, Vibheeshana, go high in that celestial Pushpakavimana and spread all those finest garments and precious gems on the Earth”. Vanaras and bears collected all those finest garments fallen according to their taste, they carried a handful of gems and put it in their mouth as if it was something to take pleasure in, later they spew it out. Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita enjoyed the sight and laughed out loud at the amusement of Prabhu. The Supreme Lord who is not easily attainable even for the illustrious Rishis and Sages, the Veda describes that Lord as ‘Nethi Nethi”, that supreme Lord who is the ocean of mercy engaged in various amusements with those Vanaras and bears. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Uma, the sincere devotion and faith upon that supreme Lord Rama is more meritorious than Japa, Thapa, Yaga, Yoga, various Vratha, extreme austerities, and penance.”

 

The Kapis and bears attired in finest garments, stood before Prabhu, watching their facial appearance and different colors Kosaladheesha immensely pleased, he laughed out loudly, showered his compassionate grace upon them, and spoke affectionately “Oh! Vanaras, it was your prowess made me defeat Ravana, and crown Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka. Kindly return to your own homes, and live fearlessly, always contemplates upon me.” The Vanaras and bears spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, you have well-spoken, Oh! Raghuram, you are the Lord of three worlds, you have brought us under your protection, but Prabhu, we cannot leave you, and how did the mosquitoes protect them from Garuda?” Raghuram made an effort to send them back to woods, but they were not willing to leave the Prabhu. Finally, Prabhu made them understood, and they have returned with sad faces, meditating upon the Supreme Lord. The compassionate Prabhu called them back and instructed them to settle on the celestial vehicle and it moved high on the sky, Prabhu heartily prayed to the twice-born and instructed the Vimana to move on the Northern direction.

 

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -23 - Lanka Kandam

 

The deities and Lord Bhrama eulogizes Raghava 

The deities showered flowers upon Rama, and Devi Sita, the sky reverberated in the divine sounds of Dhundhubi, Kinnaras sang melodiously from their celestial vehicles, the celestial Apsaras performed dances to their tunes, it was supremely gorgeous sight and the Kapis and bears cheered watching the beautiful Janakisametha Rama “Victory to Raghupathi who is supreme bliss.” Mathali who is the charioteer of Lord Indra prostrated before the lotus feet of Prabhu and returned to Indraloka.

 

The deities who were always keen on their welfare spoke “ Oh! Dheenabandho, Oh!Dhayalo, Oh! Raghuram, you have showered extreme kindness to the deities, you have killed Kamalolupa, Dhurmargi, Ravana who is wicked and took great pleasure in harassing the deities and the Universe. Oh! Prabho, you are impartial, you are supreme Bramham which is eternal, you are indestructible, changeless, flawless, and desireless, have no birth or death, you are the storehouse of virtues, you are beyond Thrigunas, you are unconquerable, you have extreme prowess, and extremely compassionate. Oh! Prabho, you have incarnated as Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, and Parashurama. Oh! Prabho, whenever the deities shoved into troubles, you have assumed various forms and protected them. The wicked Ravana was haughty and arrogant, symbolizes Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathshcharya. It is surprising to watch the Adhamashiromani Dhashanan attained that supreme abode with your mercy. The deities are highly deserved to attain the knowledge of Paramarththa, but we have become truly selfish and forgot to contemplate or meditate upon that supreme Bhramam, therefore we are drenched in the unfathomable ocean of Janana and Marana. Oh! Prabho, we are taking shelter at your lotus feet. Kindly protect us.” In this way, deities, Siddhas, Rishis, and sages eulogized Rama and stood with folded hands.

 

Lord Bhrama eulogized the supreme Lord Raghava “Oh! Jaya Rama, Oh! Sukhadhama Hare, Oh! Raghunayaka, who is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, you are a powerful lion that kills the untamed elephant-like Samsara. You are an ocean of virtues. Oh! Natha, you are highly powerful, all-pervasive, you have the loveliness of countless Manmatha. The Siddhas, Sages and poets singing in praise of your matchless beauty and virtues, your fame is pure and it sanctifies whoever sings in praise of you. Oh! Prabho, you have killed that Dhashanan, like a Garuda, took control over the Mahasarpa. You are the source of happiness to your devotees, and remove the fears and sorrows of them. Oh! Prabhu, you have perfect control over senses and anger, and never get angry with anyone without reason. Oh! Prabhu, you are magnanimous, kind, benevolent, and have endless virtues; you have incarnated to reduce the burden of the Earth. Oh! Prabho you symbolize wisdom and knowledge, you have neither birth nor death, you are omnipresent, you are eternal, and you have neither beginning nor end. Oh! Rama, Oh! Karunakara, I shall prostrate before you, you are the jewel of the Raghu clan and destroyer of Khara and numerous demons. Oh! Prabho, you remove the sins of the worshiper. You have adorned Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, you are the storehouse of virtues and wisdom, and you are incomparable. Oh! Rama, who is free from impurities, has no birth, void of Maya, and independent. Oh! Prabho, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. You have endless prowess, your hands have extreme might, which is capable to destroy the cluster of wicked, and protect the noble and virtuous as well. Oh! Prabho, you are extremely compassionate to the noble and virtuous, and always promising to them, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord Rama along with Devi Sita, who is the storehouse of loveliness and beauty, Oh! Prabho, you are the cause and effects as well. You are the source to get released from the vicious cycles of birth and death. Oh! Prabho, you remove the fears and sins of your ardent devotees. Oh! Rama, who is adorned in powerful bow and arrows, and eyes, has the resemblance of lotus flower petals, you are Lakshmikantha, you are supreme bliss, and you are prominent among the Kings. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of Madha, Moha, Mathshcharya of your devotees, you are eternal and changeless as well, and you are beyond perception. The Veda eulogizes your splendor, even though you have incarnated in various forms, you are beyond description and remains unattached to it, like the Sun and Sunrays. Oh! Prabho, these Vanaras are fortunate ones, Oh! Sarvavyapi, they are taking immense pleasure in your association. Oh! Hare, the body of deities are cursed one because we are excessively indulged in heavenly pleasures and have no devotion. Oh! Dheenadhayala, kindly shower you compassionate grace on me and shower that supreme knowledge of all-pervasive Bhamam. You are the essence of the Universe and its living beings. Oh! Prabho, I consider the sorrows/material welfare and bondage as happiness and indulging in the heavenly pleasures, therefore I am forced to commit sins.  The supreme Lord Shambhu and Devi Uma, always meditate and contemplate upon the lotus feet of that supreme Lord Ramachandra who is the destroyer of wicked, and precious jewel of the Universe. Oh! Rajadhiraja, kindly provide a boon to have intense devotion and faith at your lotus feet.” The Chathurmukha Bhrama eulogized the supreme Lord Ramachandra along with Devi Sita and took great pleasure in the loveliness of them.

 

At that moment, Dhasharatha appeared before them, his eyes were drenched in tears watching his sons and daughter-in-law, Prabhu and Lakshman reverentially prostrated before him and Dhasharatha blessed them. Rama spoke “Oh! Father, it was your Punyakarma, made me win over the wicked Dhashanan who is impossible to kill.” Dhasharatha highly pleased and shed tears, Prabhu understood that his father’s love for them has not changed yet. Therefore, Prabhu advised Paramaththa/knowledge of the highest philosophies to his father. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, although Dhasharatha had devotion, was not relieved from the love for his children; hence he did not attain Moksha. Whoever worships the Sagunaroopa without any desire, and never yearn for Moksha, Lord Rama provides intense devotion through his Sagunaroopa to his devotees. Dhasharatha repeatedly prostrated before Prabhu and returned to the abode of Lord Indra. Surapathi Lord Indra was highly pleased to watch his brother, Lord Rama, along with Devi Janaki and Lakshman.