Chapter – 18 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha,
Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman
I shall offer humble salutation to the
people of Ayodhya who sincerely worshiped the lotus feet of the compassionate Lord
Rama and followed him to the dense wood, when Rama abandoned the stately
pleasures like Trina/grass and proceeded to the dense wood, in order to follow
the promise to his father. I shall prostrate before the Rajarishi King Janaka
and his family who have utmost devotion and affection at the lotus feet of Lord
Rama. I shall prostrate before Bharatha whose heart resemble honey bee that
take immense pleasure at the lotus feet of Rama, highly disciplined, an ardent
devotee of Rama who sincerely followed asceticism while Rama’s expedition to wood.
I shall prostrate before Lakshman who is inseparable from Rama, sincerely
followed Rama and Devi Sita to the wood, and selflessly served them for
fourteen years without sleep, heroic, an incarnation of thousand hooded
Adhishesha, the flag bearer of Lord Rama’s fame, the sustainer of the Universe,
have charming appearance and delight to his devotees, incarnated to dispel the
fear of the Earth, he is the ocean of virtues and kindness. Oh! Son of Sumitra,
kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before
Shathrughna who is the slayer of the foe, inseparable from Bharatha, a staunch
devotee of Rama, Lakshman, and Bharatha, valiant and amiable as well. I shall
prostrate before Hanuman the son of Vayu, Mahabeera, a staunch devotee of supreme Lord Sri
Ramachandra, extremely skilled, and valorous, and whose splendor has been highly
admired by Lord Sri Ramachandra.
Bandhau Avadha Bhual Sathya Prem Jehi
Ramapadh | Bicchurath Dheenadhayal Priya Thanu Thrina Iva Parihareau ||
Pranau Parijan Sahith Bidhehu | Jahi
Ramapadha Gooda Sanehu || Joga Bhoga Maham Rakheau Goyi | Ram Bilokath
Pragateau Soyi || Pranau Prathama Bharath Ke
Charana | Jasu Nema Bhrath Jayi Na Barana || Ramacharan Pankaj Man Jasu|
Lubudha Madhupa Iva Thajayi Na Pasu || Bandhau Lacchiman Padh Jalajatha | Seethal Subhaga Bhagath
Sukhadhatha || Raghupathi Keerathi Bimala Pathaka | Dhanda Saman Bhayau Jas
Jaka || Sesha Sahasraseesa Jaga Karan | Jo
Avathareau Bhoomi Bhaya Daran || Sadha So Sanukool Raha Mo Par |
Kripasindhu Saumithri Gunakar || Ripusoodhan Padhakamala Namami | Sura Suseela
Bharath Anugami || Mahabeer Binau Hanuman | Ram Jasu Jas Aap Bakhana ||