Chapter – 17 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas –
Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred
river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini
I am certain that if I have achieved the grace of supreme Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, and if they are promising to me,
I would compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha with utmost dedication, and that would
seize the attention of all. I shall prostrate before the glorious
Avadhapuri/The kingdom of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Sri Ramachandra,
and the sacred river Sarayu that embellish the city of Ayodhya with its sacred
watercourse wipes out the Thribidha Thapa/Adhidheivik – the grief caused by
the famine, drought, epidemic, flood, etc. Adhibhauthik – the grief caused by
the attachment to material matters, possession, wealth, money, richness, fame,
wife, children, relatives, and companion and the distress caused in the
absence of them. Adhyathmik – the grief
caused by illnesses, aging, and fear of death. I shall bow down before the
men and women of the glorious city of Ayodhya, and take great pleasure in the
presence of Lord Sri Ramachandra, although they have caused the exile of
Goddess Janaki achieved the abode of the Lord. I shall prostrate before Devi
Kaushalya, who is the wife of illustrious king Dhasharatha and the mother of
the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and was always been highly revered as the most
fortunate one who has given birth to the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma
Parambhramam, the delight of the clan of Raghu, thus she has protected the
Dharma, and destroyed the wickedness on the Earth. I shall prostrate before
King Dhasharatha and his consorts considered as the incarnation of piousness,
and thereby Lord Bhrama achieved an abundance of devoutness, kindly shower your
blessings recognizing me as a sincere servant of your son Lord Sri
Ramachandra.
Sapnehu Sachehu Mohi Par Jai Har Gauri
Pasau | Thau Phur Hoau Jo Kaheu Sab Bhasha Bhanithi Prabhau ||
Bandhau Avadh Puri Athi Pavani | Saraju Sari Kali Kalusha Nasavani || PRanavau Pura Nara
Nari Bahori | Mamatha Jinha Par Prabhuhi Na Thori || Siya Nindhak Adha
Audha Nasaye | Loka Bisoka Banayi Basayi || Bandhau Kausalya Dhisi
Prachi | Keerathi Jasu Sakala Jaga Machi || Pragateau Jaham Raghupathi Sasi
Charu | Bisva Sukhadha Khal Kamala Thusaru ||
Dhasaratha Rau Sahith Sab Rani | Sukrith Sumangala Moorathi Mani || Karau
Pranam Karama Man Bani | Karahu Kripa Sutha Sevak Jani || Jinhahi Birachi Bada
Bhayau Bidhatha | Mahima Avadhi Rama Pithu Matha ||