Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

Chapter – 21 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

The pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra resemble Varsharithu to devotees, Mahathma, Santh, noble-souls, the Ramanama represent the auspicious months Shravana and Bhadrapada. The sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ represent sweetness and attractiveness resembles eyes of the Santh, Mahathma, who takes immense pleasure in reciting to achieve fruitfulness of life, it is easy to remember and recite, would provide an abundance of meritorious rewards in the Iha/life on the Earth and Paraloka/life after death as well. There is nothing pleasure giving as the remembrance of Ram and Lakshman and the recitation of ‘Ramanama’ which gives perpetual bliss to me. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ represent Jeevathma and Paramathma, inseparable from each other, have no difference at all Jeevathma is Paramathma like Nara and Narayana resembles sustainer of the Universe and purifier of the souls respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ is pure, unblemished, a spectacular ornament adorned on the ears of Bhakthiswaroopini young and attractive celestial damsel, this sacred syllable represents Sun and Moon, maintains the life on the planet Earth and nourishing and relieving the exhaustion respectively. Sri Ramanama represents the nectar that gratifies the sense and provides emancipation as well, it symbolizes the giant tortoise that took hold of the Mount Mandhara from tilting while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality and the serpent Anantha functioned as the churning rope respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ represents honey to the bee-like mind of ascetic, noble-souls, Santh, Mahathma, it represents Sri Krishna and Balarama to Devi Yasodha provides immense bliss to the Jeeva who take pleasure in reciting it.

 

Barsha Rithu Raghupathi Bhagathi Tulsi Sali  Sudas | Ramanama Bar Baran Juga Savan Bhadhav Mas ||

Aakhar Madhur Manohar Dhoau | Baran Bilochan Jan Jiya Joau || Sumirath Sulabh Sukhadh Sab Kahu | Loka Lahu Paraloka Nibahu || Kahath Sunath Sumirath Sudi Neeke | Ramalakhan Sama Priya Tulsi Ke || Baranath Baran Preethi Bilagathi | Bhrama Jeeva Sama Sahaja Sandhathi|| Nara Narayan Sarisa Subhratha | Jaga Palak Biseshi Jana Thratha || Bhagathi Suthiya Kala Karana Bibhooshan | Jaga Hitha Hethu Bimala Bidhu Pooshan || Svadh  Thosha Sama  Sugathi Sudha Ke | Kamada Sesha Sama Ghar Basudha Ke || Jana Man Manju Kancha Madhukar Se | Jeeha  Jasomathi Hari Haladhara Se ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

Chapter – 20 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita, who are inseparable, resemble words and their meanings, waves, and water.  They are most promising and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva who have taken shelter in them. I shall prostrate before Lord Raghuvara, who is the Lord of Raghu, represents Sun, Moon, Fire. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra symbolizes Lord Bhrama/ the creator, Lord Vishnu/Preserver, and Lord Rudra/destroyer, he is the essence of Veda and Shastra. He is supreme Bhramam free from attributes/Sathvik, Rajasik, Thamasik, pure, unblemished, has neither birth nor death, resides as a soul in the Jeeva. I shall prostrate before Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Parvathi who whispers the Tharakamanthra /’Ramanama’ to the ears of the Jeeva who leaves mortal coil on the sacred land of Anandhavana/Kashi, thereby the Jeeva achieves liberation from the repeated births. I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the staunch devotee of Lord Rama, achieved the honor of initial oblation with the recitation of Ramanama.  I shall prostrate before Byadh/hunter Valmiki who met the Saptharishis in the forest, achieved the Mahamanthra, practiced the recitation of Ramanama in reverse order, and achieved the honor of ‘Adhikavi’. Lord Mahadeva emphasizes the significance of the recitation of Ramanama to Goddess Bhavani, that it is as propitious as thousands of sacred names of Lord Sri Ramachandra, later Lord Shiva allocated half of his body to Goddess Bhavani watching her dedication and devotion. Lord Mahadeva who constantly engages in reciting the ‘Ramanama’ experienced the Kalakoota as nectar, the enchanting results of Tharakamanthra transformed the Kalakoota/toxic poison into an ornament on the neck of Lord Mahadeva, further protected the Universe from the mass destruction.

 

Gira Arath Jala Beechi Sama Kahiath Binna Na Binna | Bandhau Seetha Ramapadha Jinhahi Paramapriya Khinna ||

 

Bandhau Ramanama Raghubar Ko | Hethu Krisanu Bhanu Himakara Ko || Bidhi Hari  Haramaya Bedha Prana So | Aguna Anupama Guna  Nidhan So || Mahamanthra Joyi Japath Mahesu | Kasi Mukuthi Hethu Upadhesu || Mahima Jasu Jana  Ganarau | Prathama Poojiath Nama Prabhau || Jana Aadhikabi Nama Prathapu | Bhayau Sudhdhakari Ulata Japau || Sahasa Nama sama Suni Siva Bani | Japi Joyi Piya Sanga Bhavani || Harashe  Hethu Hari Hara Hi Ko | Kiya Bhooshan Thiya Bhooshan Thi Ko || Nama Prabhau Jan Siva Neeko | Kalakoota Phalu Dheenha Ami  Ko ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis, and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 19 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Hanuman, who is the son of Pavana, he is the essence of wisdom, resembles a colossal forest fire to the wicked, and a staunch devotee whose heart is the dwelling place Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow and arrow. I shall prostrate before the Kapipathi/Sugriva, the elderly Jambavan/reech/bear, Nishachara Raja Vibheeshana, Angadha, and all those Vanaras, even though born in the lowly clan, achieved the highest of the devoutness at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall prostrate before all those humans, demons, Devatha, birds, and animals who have sincerely served the Lord, thereby achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall reverentially prostrate before the illustrious Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, Maharishi Narada, Shuka, Rishis, and Sages who are the staunch devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and sincerely pray to shower their compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Jagathjanani, Devi Janaki, Janakasutha who is the daughter of Rajarishi Janaka, she is the ocean of mercy, beloved consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and I shall sincerely pray to the Mother of Universe to bless me with the refined knowledge. I shall prostrate before Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra by mind, words, and deed. He has a charming appearance, pleasing nature, beautiful long eyes resemble lotus flower petals, he destroys the sufferings and grief of Samsara and provide happiness and welfare to the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet, I shall bow down before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and sincerely pray for Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya.

 

Pranau Pavanakumar Khal  Ban  Pavak Gyandhan | Jasu Hridhaya Aagar  Basahim Rama Sar Chapa Dhar ||

 

Kapipathi Reech Nisachar Raja| Angadhadhi Je Kees Samaja || Bandhau Sab Ke  Charan Suhaye | Adhama Sareera Rama Jinha Paye|| Raghupathi Charan Upasak Jethe | Khaga Mriga Sura Nara Asura Samethe || Bandhau Padhasaroja Sab Kere | Je Binu Kama Rama Ke Chere || Suka Sanakadhi Bhagath Muni Naradha | Je Munibar Bigyan Bisaradh || Pranavau Sabahi Dharani  Dhari Seesa | Karahu Kripa Jan Jani Muneesa || Janakasutha  Jagajanani Janaki | Athisaya Priya Karuna Nidhan Ki || Thake  Juga Padhakamala Manavau | Jasu Kripam Niramala Mathi Pavau || Puni Man Bachan Karam Raghunayak | Charanakamala Bandhau Sab Layak || Rajeevanayan Dhare Dhanu Sayak | Bhagath Bipathi Bhanjan Sukha Dhayak ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman

 

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 ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini

 

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 ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayers to Lord Shambhu & Goddess Bhavani

 

Chapter – 16 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayers to Lord Shambhu & Goddess Bhavani

 

The wise admire the prose and poetries of lucid, describing the nature of the spotless character, that would highly appreciate by even the opponents forgetting their animosity. I do not have the skill or knowledge to compose that kind of poetry, hence I repeatedly pray to those wise, intellectuals, and the Santh, Mahathma who resemble lovely pairs of swans in the lake of Manasarovar, kindly be gracious towards my child-like composition written out of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

I shall prostrate before illustrious Maharishi Valmiki who composed Ramayana in which he has given exemplary description about the demon Khara and Dhooshana who represent impurities. I shall prostrate before the four branches of Veda and six auxiliaries of it/ Vedanga, which highly eulogizes the glories of Raghunandan, the delight of the clan of Raghu.  I shall prostrate before Lord Bhrama who is the creator of the Santh, Mahathma, resembles the moon, nectar, and Kamadhenu and the wicked/demons resemble toxic poison/Varuni in the Samsara. I shall prostrate before the deities, twice-born/Bhoodevatha, wise, intellectuals, and the presiding deities in the nine planets. I shall pray with folded hands, kindly bless me to accomplish my fair desires to compose the glorious legend Sri Ramacharitha.

 

I shall prostrate before Goddess Saraswathi who symbolizes excellence in speech, and the sacred river Ganga descended from heaven to purify the souls on the Earth. Goddess Saraswathi gets highly pleased with the recitation of her sacred names and glories thereby remove the illusion and ignorance in the Jeeva, and the river Ganga cleanse the Ahamkara and Mamakara, lust, desires, ego, jealousy, pride, anger in the Jeeva with the holy dip in her water. I shall prostrate before Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, I shall prostrate my parents and preceptors, I shall prostrate before my friends, devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, distressed Jeeva, and people who are engaged in the selfless service to Lord Seetha Rama and his devotees are considered as highest benefactors of Tulsidas.  I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Hara and Goddess Girija, for their compassion and kindness upon me to recite the glories of Lord Hari and Hara, although I am helpless Jeeva born in the wickedness of the Kali era, with no skill or intelligence whatsoever, have no politeness or manners. The Lord of Uma/Umapathi has always been promising to me, hence I shall make the composition of Sri Ramacharitha most charming and joyful to the listeners and readers. I shall contemplate upon Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seeking their constant supervision in my humble initiative to compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha. I am certain that the perpetual blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi would make the composition spread luster as the moon surrounded by the stars. Whoever read or write or listen to this glorious Sri Ramacharitha with pure love and devotion would get rid of the impurities of mind such as Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, the interest in worldly matters and the impurities of the Kali era, the  interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, and Gandha/smell, thereby get rid of sufferings and grief of Samsara, and achieve the fruitfulness of life.

 

Sarala Kabith Keerathi Bimal Soyi Adharahim Sujan | Sahaj Bayar Bisarayi Ripu Jo Suni Karahim Bakhan || So Na  Hoyi Binu Bimal Mathi Mohi Mathi  Bal Athi Thor | Karahu Kripa Hari Jas Kahau PUni Puni Karau  Nihora || Kabi Kobidh Raghubar Charith Manas Manju Marala | Bala Binaya Suni Suruchi Lakhi Mo Par  Hohu Kripal ||

 

Bandhau Muni Padh Kanchu Ramayan Jehim Nirmayau | Sakhar Sukomal Manju Dhosha Rahitha Dhooshan Sahith || Bandhau Chariau Bedha Bhava Baridhi Bohith Sarisa | Jihanhi Na Sapnehu Khedh Baranath Raghubar Bisadh Jasu || Bandhau Bidhi Padh Renu Bhavasagar Jehim Keenha Jaham | Santh Sudha Sasi Dhenu Pragate Khal Bisha Baruni ||

 

Bibudha Bipra Budha Graha Charan Bandhi Kahau Kar Jori | Hoyi Prasanna Puravahu Sakala Manju Manorath Mori ||

 

 Puni Bandhau Saradh Surasaritha | Jugal Puneeth Manohar Charitha ||Majjan Pana Papa Har Yeka | Kahath Sunath Yek Har  Abibeka || Guru Pithu Mathu Mahesa Bhavani | Pranavau Dheenabandhu Dhin Dhani || Sevak Swami Sakha Siya Pi Ke | Hith Nirupadhi Sab Bidhi Tulasi Ke || Kali Biloki Jaga Hith Har  Girija | Sabar Manthrajal Jinha Sirija || Anmil Aakhar Arath Na Japu | Pragat Prabhau Mahesa Prathapu || So Umesa Mohi Par Anukoola | Karihim Katha Mudha Mangala Bhoola || Sumiri Siva Siva Payi Pasau | Barnau Ramacharitha Chith Chau || Bhanithi Mori Siva Kripa Bibhathi | Sasi Samaj Mili Manahu Surathi || Je  Yehi Kathahi Saneha Sametha | Kahihahim Sunihahim Samujji Sachetha|| Hoyihahim Ramacharan Anuragi | Kalimala Rahitha Sumangala Bhagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing that would seize the attention of all

 

Chapter – 15 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing would seize the attention of all

 

There were several illustrious Rishis, Sages, scholars, Maharishi Vedavyasa, and intellectuals have sung in praise of the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra, hence it would be highly favorable for me to describe the splendor of Lord of Raghu. The compositions of these eminent scholars resemble the Kings construct a huge bridge across the river, that would be gifted even to the ants cross the river. I shall prostrate before the illustrious Maharishi Vedavyasa, and Sages who have sung in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and pray to shower their eternal grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the scholars and intellectuals of the Kali era, and I shall prostrate before all those poets who were sung in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the scholars of the superior class of twice-born who have wide knowledge in Sanskrit, and the poets strive hard in the past and the scholars yet to come into the scene. I shall earnestly pray to them to offer a particular boon that Sri Ramacharitha written out of my love of devotion should achieve the greatest admiration among the pious and noble souls.   Usually the work of unknown poets would remain overlooked and discarded by the intellectuals and scholars who prefer to take notice of prose and poetry of charm and skills, like the sacred river Ganga is highly admired as Thrividha Thapaharini among the rivers, even though the fame of Lord Sri Ramachandra is indescribable and matchless, I am scared of the absence of my knowledge and poetic skills. I am certain that the grace of all those poets in the past, present, and future would make the Sri Ramacharitha renowned, like the silk thread woven on the ordinary clothing, would definitely seize the attention of all.

 

Athi Apar Je Sarith Bar Jau Nripa Sethu Karahim | Chadi Pipilikau Parama Laghu Binu  Shramaparahi Jahim ||

 

Yehi Prakar Bal Manhi Dhekhayi | Karihau Raghupathi Katha  Suhayi || Byasa Aadhi Kabi Pungav Nana | Jeenha Sadhar Hari   Sujas Bakhana || Charanakamala Bandhau Theenha Kere | Puravahu Sakala Manoratha Mere || Kali Ke  Kabinha Karau Paranama | Jeenha Barne  Raghupathi Gunagrama || Je Prakrith Kabi Parama Sayane | Bhasha Jeenha Haricharitha Bakhane || Bhaye Je  Ahahim Je  Hoyihahim Aage | Pranavau Sabahi Kapata Sab Thyage || Hohu Prasanna Dhehu Bardhanu | Sadhu Samaja Bhanithi Sanmanu || Jo Prabandh Budh Nahim Aadharhim | So Shrama Badhi  Bala Kabi Karahim || Keerithi Banithi Bhoothi Bhali Soyi | Surasari Sama Sab Kaham Hith Hoyi || Rama Sukeerathi Bhanithi Bhadhesa | Asamanjas Asa  Mohi Andhesa || Thumhari Kripa Sulabha Soau  More | Siani Suhavani Tat Patore ||