Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of stunningly beautiful Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha and the benefits

 

Chapter – 36 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The description of stunningly beautiful Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha and the benefits

 

I shall meditate upon Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, who is mounted on a celestial bull, and describe the glorious Sri Ramacharitha Manas, and its origin I shall also describe how did the Sri Ramacharitha Manas got huge popularity in the world. The Sri Ramacharitha Manas is conceived purely out of the grace of Lord Shambhu, the very thought of the composition of the virtues of Rama I shall begin with the sincere requests to the Santh, Mahathma, noble-souls, and intellectuals, kindly pardon me for the mistakes in it. The heart of the pure soul represents the dwelling place of unfathomable ocean of knowledge of Veda Shastra and Purana, the Santh, Mahathma, noble-souls in the  form the different water bodies are the source of water in it,  who take great pleasure in the Sri Ramacharitha. The illustrious Sages and Rishis describes the various pastimes of supreme Lord Hari resemble pure water, which cleanses the impurities of the mind, augment Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya, and spread the coolness and sweetness as well. It is essential to enhance righteous deeds like paddy crop to grow in an abundance, the Sri Ramacharitha resembles the sacred water sprinkled in the soil like ears of the intellectuals, virtuous, noble-souls, would spread through the different channels and gets collected in the heart of fortunate Jeeva, achieves liberation from impurities of mind, Ahamkara and Mamakara, sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra as well.

 

Jasa Manas Jehi Bidhi Bhayau Jaga Prachar  Jehi  Hethu | Ab  Soyi Kahau Prasanga Sab Sumiri Uma  Vrishakethu ||

 Sambhu Prasadh Sumathi Hiya Hulasi | Ramacharithamanas Kabi Tulsi || Karayi Manohar Mathi Anuhari | Sujan Suchitha Suni Lehu Sudhari || Sumathi Bhoomi Thala Hridhaya Agadhu | Bedha Puran Udhadhi Dhana Sadhu || Barashahi Rama Sujas Bara Bari | Madhur  Manohar Mangalakari || Leela Saguna Jo  Kahahi Bakhani | Soyi Svacchatha Karayi Mala Hani || Prema  Bhagathi Jo Barani Na Jayi | Soyi Madhuratha Suseethalathayi || So Jal Sukritha Sali Hitha Hoyi | Rama Bhagath Jan  Jeevan Soyi || Medha Mahi Gath So Jala Pavan | Sakili Shravan Maga Chaleau Suhavan || Bhareau Sumanas Suthala Thirana | Sukhadha Seetha Ruchi Charu  Chirana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The magnificence of the River Sarayu

 

Chapter – 35 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The magnificence of the River Sarayu

 

The pious and Mahatmas take a holy dip in the sacred river Sarayu, contemplate and meditate upon Lord Rama who has attractive limbs resemble dark rain clouds. The Veda and scriptures highly eulogize the sacred river Sarayu as Thribidha Thapaharini/Adhidheivik – grief caused by an epidemic, natural calamities, droughts, famine, etc. Adhibhauthik – grief caused by the attachment to material matters, richness, wealth, fame, money, possession, wife, children, relatives, and companions of fleeting nature, and the distress in the absence of them, Adhyathmik – grief caused by aging, illness, fear of death, the grief of separation, etc. whoever take a dip in this sacred water would get rid of impurities of the mind, sins and grief, and sufferings of Samsara. Goddess Sarada who symbolizes wisdom and speech is incompetent to describe the devoutness of the sacred river Sarayu. The beautiful city of Ayodhya is one of the sacred lands on the Earth, whoever leaves mortal coil on this land would achieve liberation from the cycles of repeated birth, it is the heavenly abode of Rama who was born as the result of piousness of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya. I shall begin to compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha, residing on this well-known sacred land, with the grace of supreme Lord Rama who is the bestower of success and happiness, whoever listens or read to this Sri Ramacharitha Manas would get rid of 1) Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, and 2) achieve serenity of mind, and get rid of the untamed elephant-like arrogance and lust, and the scorching heat of sufferings and grief of Samsara.  The beautiful Sri Ramacharitha Manas was conceived by Lord Shambhu is the source of delight for the Santh Mahatmas. It destroys the Thrividha Thapa/Adhideivik, Adhibhauthik and Adhyathmik and the evilness of the Kali era. The Supreme Lord Shambhu conceived the glorious legend Sri Ramacharitha Manas and preserved it safely on his mind, and later, it was delivered to Goddess Bhavani at a promising moment.  Oh! Sujana/noble-souls, I shall describe the most propitious and beautiful legend of Sri Ramacharithamans, listen to me attentively.

 

Majjahi Sajjan Brindh Bahu Pavan Saraju Neer | Japahi Rama Dhari Dhyan Ura Sundhar Syama Sareera ||

Dharasa Parasa Majjan Aru  Pana | Harayi Papa Kaha Bedh  Purana || Nadhi Puneeth Amitha Athi | Kahi Na  Sakayi Saradha Bimalamathi || Rama Dhamadha Puri Suhavani | Loka Samastha Bidhitha Athi  Pavani || Chari Khani Jaga Jeeva  Apara | Avadha Thaje  Thanu  Nahim Samsara || Sab Bidhi Puri Manohar Jani | Sakala Sidhdhipradha Mangala Khani || Bimala Katha  Kara  Keenha Aarambha | Sunath  Nasahi Kama  Madha Dhambha || Ramacharithamanas Yehi Nama | Sunath Shravana Payia Bishrama || Man Kari Bishaya Anala Ban Jarayi | Hoyi Sukhi Jau Yehi Sar Parayi || Ramacharithamanas Muni Bhavan | Biracheau Sambhu Suhavan Pavan || Thribidha Dhosha Dhukha Dharidha Dhavan | Kali Kuchali Kali Kalusha Nasavan ||Rachi Mahesa Nija Manasa Rakha | Payi  Susabhau Siva  San  Bhasha || Thathe Ramacharithamanas Bar | Dhareau Nama Hiya Heri  Harashi Har || Kahau Katha Soyi Sukhadha Suhayi | Sadhar Sunahu Sujan Man Layi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The beginning of the glorious legend Sri Ramacharitha Manas

 

Chapter – 34 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The beginning of the glorious legend Sri Ramacharitha Manas

 

The legend of Rama/Sri Ramacharitha describes the virtues and splendor of Lord Rama are endless as Rama, the fortunate ones get the opportunity to take pleasure in it. I shall prostrate before my preceptor, and bow down head before the lotus feet of my preceptor, I shall begin to write down the glorious myths, without any apprehension. I shall offer humble salutation holding the palms together, and once again requests for the grace of all, so that I would not make any mistake in the composition of Sri Ramakatha. I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Mahadeva, and begins to narrate the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall bow down before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari and the marvelous city of Ayodhya, and begin to compose the glorious legend of Rama, on a Tuesday, ninth of Lunar Month Chaithra, in the year 1631. It is the auspicious day widely celebrated as the birthday of Lord Sri Ramachandra who was born as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kaushalya, elder brother to Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna. It is the day all the deities, Sidhdhaganas, Rishis and Sages, demons, Vedas, Nagas, birds, humans, assemble to pay homage to the supreme Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra, and sing in praise of his virtues and splendor elaborately.

 

Ram Anantha Anantha Guna Amitha Katha Bisthar | Suni Aacharaju Na  Manihahim Jinha Ke Bimala Bichar ||

 

Yehi Bidhi Sab Samsaya Kari Dhoori | Sir  Dhari Guru Padhapankaja Dhoori || Puni Sabahi Binavau Kar Jori | Karath Katha Jehi Laga Na  Khori || Sadhar Sivahi Nayi Ab Maya | Baranau Bisadh Rama Gun Gatha || Sambath Sorah Sai Yeakatheesa | Karau  Katha Hari  Padha Dhari Seesa || Naumi Bhauma Bar Madhu Masa | Avadhapuri Yaha Charitha Prakasa || Jehi Dhin Ramajanama Shruthi Gavahi | Theerath Sakala Thaham Chali Aavahim || Asura Naga Khaga Nara Muni Deva | Ayi  Karahim Raghunayak Seva || Janma Mahothsava Rachahi Sujana| Karahi Rama Kal Keerathi Gana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha destroys the wickedness of the Kali era – Sri Ramacharitha is the conversation between Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani

 

Chapter – 33 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha destroys the wickedness of the Kali era – Sri Ramacharitha is the conversation between Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani

 

The splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra is a blazing fire that burns the wood of evils, it destroys the sins, misconception, wickedness, deceitfulness, delusion in the Kali era. It resembles the cool rays of the full moon that alleviate the sufferings and sorrows of Samsara, which highly beneficial to the Chakora and white lilies like the mind of noble souls. I shall describe the origin of the Sri Ramacharitha that was born out of the conversation between Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani. Lord Mahadeva passionately describes the splendor of Rama to Goddess Bhavani to clear her misperception, and it was rarely known to the world. The supreme Lord Hari and his glorious myths are endless, there were several compositions of illustrious Sages and Rishis praising the virtues of Rama, hence Ramayana has Shathakoti verses and its Alaukik.   The Rishis and sages have sung in praise of various amusements of Lord Sri Hari in all four Yugas, which is capable to alleviate the grief and sufferings of Samsara, the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, thereby remove the redundant thoughts, brings the serenity of mind. Whoever read or listen to it with utmost devotion and faith would achieve the fruitfulness of life.

 

Kupatha Kutharak Kuchali Kali Kapat Dhamb Pashanda | Dhahan Rama Gunagrama Jimi Indhan Anala Prachanda|| Ramacharitha Rakesa Kar  Sarisa Sukhadha Sab Kahu | Sajjan Kumudha ChakoraChith Hith Biseshi Bad Lahu ||

 

Keenhi Prasna Jehi Bhanthi Bhavani | Jehi Bidhi Sankar Kaha Bakhani || So Sab Hethu Kahab Mei Gayi | Katha Prabandh Bichithra Banyi || Jehi Yaha Katha Suni Nahi Hoyi | Jani Acharaju Karai  Suni Soyi || Katha Alaikika Sunahi Je  Gyani | Nahi Acharaju Karahi Asa Jani || Ramakatha  Kai Mithi Jaga Nahim | Asi Pratheethi Thinha Ke Man Mahi || Nana Bhanthi Rama Avathara | Ramayan Satha Koti Apara || Kalapabhedha Haricharitha Suhaye | Bhanthi Aneka Munisanh Gaye || Kariau Na  Samsaya Asa Ura Ani |Suniau Katha Sadhar Rathi Mani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of Sri Ramacharitha – The benefits of meditation and contemplation – Sri Ramacharitha is Mandakini

 

Chapter – 32 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of Sri Ramacharitha – The benefits of meditation and contemplation – Sri Ramacharitha is Mandakini

 

Sri Ramacharitha resembles the sacred river Mandhakani that embellish the dense wood of Chitrakoot, which was the dwelling place of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Lakshman and Devi Sita during the Vanavasa, this is one of the sacred lands on Earth carries the divine footprints of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita, and performed various amusements on this land.

 

Sri Ramacharitha is the precious gem Chinthamani that fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, and a marvelous ornament adorned by the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls. The virtues of Lord Rama are the source of wisdom, remembrance of it would provide an abundance of meritorious reward, ultimately the gateway to Moksha, liberation from repeated births. Sri Ramacharitha would remove the illusion of Mayajanitha Samsara, which is the cause of the sufferings and grief and repeated births, it works as the superior herb represents Ashwinikumara to remove the Thribidha Thapa, the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra, it removes the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in worldly matters, attachment to destructible Prakrithi and urge the seeker of truth to move on the path of  eternal bliss/Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam resides as soul, that is pure, unblemished, free from affliction, which has neither birth nor death. Sri Ramacharitha is the source of supreme knowledge of self, inspires the Jeeva to take up austerities, meditation, and contemplation thereby get rid of impurities, as Sage Agasthya who dried up the ocean of Ahamkara and Mamakara with the austerities and devotion.  The devotion and contemplation would strengthen the mind to get rid of impurities and prepares it to pounce like the lion cub on the untamed elephant-sized lust, greed, desire and anger, and the impurities of the Kali era.  It would strengthen the mind to get rid of sufferings and grief of Samsara, like the slayer of demon Tripura, it would work as a heavy downpour on the colossal forest fire of ignorance and delusion. It would remove the interest in material welfare and bodily pleasures like toxic poison and change the destiny of the Jeeva that was already written by Lord Bhrama. The meditation and contemplation resemble the brilliant sun rays that dispels the darkness of ignorance. It resembles the rain clouds that refresh the crops and flourish the land with rich natural resources, provides an abundance of auspiciousness to the readers and listeners as well. The practice of worship of Lord Vishnu and Shiva and his devotees, the composition of Sri Ramacharitha resemble the pole star surrounded by millions of stars in the mind of poets, would bring an abundance of commendable rewards. The Santh Mahatmas represent Swans that take immense pleasure in the Sri Ramacharitha like the sacred Manasarovar and remain in supreme bliss, as purifying as the sacred river Ganga.

 

Ramakatha Mandhakini  Chithrakoot Chith Charu| Tulasi Subhaga Saneha Ban Siya Raghubeer Biharu ||

Ramacharitha Chinthamani Charu | Santh Sumathi Thiya Subhaga Singaru || Jaga Mangala Gunagrama Rama Ke | Dhani Mukuthi Dhana Dharam Dhama Ke || Sadhguru Gyan Biraga Joga Ke | Bibudha Baidh Bhava Bheema Roga Ke || Janani Janaka Siyarama Prema Ke |Priya Palak Paraloka LOka  Ke || Sachiva  Subhat Bhoopathi Bichar Ke | Kumbhaj Lobha Udhadhi Apar  Ke || Kama Koha Kalimala Karigan Ke | Kehari Savak Janaman Ban Ke || Athithi Poojya Priyathama Purari Ke | Kamadha  Dhan  Dharidha Dhavari Ke || Manthra Mahamani Bishaya Byala Ke | Metath Kadina Kuanka Bhal Ke || Haran Moha  Tham Dhinakar Kar Se | Sevak Sali Pal Jaladhar Se || Abhimath Dhani Devatharu Bar Se | Sevath Sulabha Sukhadha Hari Har  Se || Sukabi Saradh Naba Man  Udagan  Se | Ramabhagath Jan Jeevan Dhan Se || Sakala Sukrith Phal Phoori Bhoga Se | Jaga Hitha Nirupadhi Sadhu Loga Se || Sevak Manmanasa Marala Se | Pavan Ganga Tharanga Mala Se ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra serve the purpose of life-giving nectar to the distressed, a ferry to cross the ocean of Samsara

 

Chapter – 31 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra serve the purpose of life-giving nectar to the distressed, a ferry to cross the ocean of Samsara

 

I was highly fortunate to listen to the  glorious myth of Lord Sri Ramachandra several times during my childhood days, from my preceptor in the Sookarakshethra, I was ignorant, could not take much of it. There is a saying that the listener and the reciter of the glorious legend of Ramachandhra should have possessed wisdom, unfortunately, I was not a qualified person at all, I am a dull-witted, have no sincere devotion or faith, drenched in the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara, how could I brief or understand the glories of that Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhrmam?

Yet, my preceptor was too kind and compassionate to me, he repeated the glorious legend of Rama time to time, hence I could understand a little bit of it according to my intellect, I shall make all efforts to describe the same with utmost sincerity, so that I could achieve satisfaction. I am not a learned person, or intellectual, or a person of poetic skills, I shall describe the glorious myths out of true inspiration from the Supreme Lord Hari, it would remove the false perception, ignorance, illusion, grief and sufferings of mundane existence, and it would serve the purpose of a ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of Samsara. The legend of Rama would remove the impurities of the mind, redundant thoughts of ignorance and illusion, it would destroy the evilness of the Kali era and it is a source of delight to whoever listens or recites. It represents the wood that ignites the sacred fire of wisdom, and peacock to the serpent-like wickedness of the Kali era. It resembles the divine cow Kamadhenu which fulfills all the desires and life-giving herb to the virtuous and noble-souls, it removes the fear of death and delusion, it is a nectar of immortality, remove the shackle of repeated births. It is beneficent to Jeeva to put an end to the miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, like the Goddess Parvathi who is the daughter of Mount Himavan, incarnated at her own will to destroy the demons and reinstated peace among the deities. The glorious legends are passed on to the Santh Mahathma and noble souls for several decades, Goddess Mahalakshmi sprang up from the ocean, the Mother Earth carries the burden of the entire Universe on her bosom, the sacred river Yamuna drive away from the fear of accidental and untimely deaths of her devotees, the sacred land Kashi provides liberation to the Jeeva whoever leaves the mortal coil in the Anandhavana. The glorious legend of Ramacharitha is as favorite as basil to Lord Ramachandra, and truly beneficial to Tulsi as his mother Hulasi.   Sri Ramacharitha is beloved of Lord Mahadeva as the sacred river Narmada, and is a storehouse of happiness and welfare. The legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra is the essence of pure love and devotion, as the love of Devi Aditi to her children/ deities.

 

Mei Puni Nija  Gura San Suni Katha So Sookarakheth| Samujji Nahi Thasi Balpan Thab Athi Raheau Achetha || Shrotha Baktha Gyananidhi Katha Rama Kai Gooda | Kimi  Samujjai Mei Jeev Jada Kalimala Grasitha Bimooda ||

Thadhapi Kahi Gura Barahi Bara | Samujji Pari Kacchu Mathi Anusara || Bhashabandha Karabi Mei Soyi | More  Man  Prabhodh Jehi Hoyi || Jas  Kacchu Budhi Bibeka Bal Mere | Thasa Kahihau Hiya Hari Ke  Prere || Nija Sandheha Moha Bhrama Harani | Harau Katha Bhava Saritha Tharani || Budha Bishrama Sakala Jana Ranjani | Ramakatha Kali Kalusha Bibhamjani || Ramakatha Kali Panga Bharani | Puni Bibeka Pavak Kahu Arani || Ramakatha Kali Kamadha Gayi| Sujan Sajeevani Boori Suhayi|| Soyi Basudhathal Sudha Tharangini | Bhaya Bhanjani Bhrama Bheka Bhuagini || Asura Sena  Sama Naraka Nikandhini | Sadhu Bibudha Kula Hitha Girinandhini || Santh Samaja Payodhi Rama Si | Bisva Bhar Bhar Achala Cchama Si || Jama Gan Muha Masi Jaga Jamuna Si | Jeevan Mukuthi Hethu Janu Kasi || Ramahi Priya  Pavani Tulasi Si | Tulasidas Hitha Hiya Hulasi Si || Sivapriya Mekala Saila Sutha  Si | Sakala Sidhdhi Sukha Sampathi Rasi || Sadhguna Suragan Amba Adhithi Si | Raghubar Bhagathi Prema Paramithi Si ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The origin of Sri Ramacharitha

 

Chapter – 30 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The origin of Sri Ramacharitha

Oh! Tulsidas, there is no deity as compassionate and kind as Lord Sri Ramachandra who overlooks the mistakes of his devotees.  While living in the forest Rama taken a seat underneath the tree, the Vanaras and bears occupied their seats on the branches of the tree engaged in monkey acts, there is no deity generous as Lord Rama, he is most promising to all. I shall repeatedly prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who have taken no notice of my sins, I shall begin to describe the splendor of that supreme Lord who is the chief of Raghu's, the mere listening to the endless glories of supreme Lord Raghuvara would remove the impurities of the Kali era.

 

I shall describe the glorious Ramacharitha which was narrated by the illustrious Rishi  Yajjavalkya to Sage Bharadhvaja, which would provide immense bliss to the listener and readers as well. It was previously described by the compassionate Lord Shambhu to his beloved consort Goddess Bhavani, later it was retold to Sage Kakabhusundi/Sage disguised as a crow, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama and well deserved to listen to the glorious myths of Ramachandra. Further, Sage Kakabhusundi narrated to Sage Yajjavalkya and passed on to Sage Bharadhvaja, both are staunch devotees of Lord Rama takes immense pleasure in briefing the pastimes of Lord Rama. These two illustrious Sages are Sarvajja, learned, knower of past, present, future, rejoicing the various amusements of Lord Hari, were considered good listeners and reciters as well.

 

Prabu  Tharu Thara Kapi Dar Par The Kiye Aapu Saman | Tulasi Kahu Na Ram Se Sahib Seelanidhan || Rama Nikayi Ravari Hai Sabahi Ko Neek | Jau Yah Sanchi Hai Sadha Thau Neeko Tulasika || Yehi Bidhi Nija Guna Dhosha Kahi Sabahi Bahuri Siru Nayi | Barnau Raghubar Bisadh Jasu Suni Kali Kalusha Nasayi ||

 

Jagabalika Jo Katha Suhayi | Bharadhvaja Munibarahi Sunayi || Kahihau Soyi Sambadh Bakhani |Sunahu Sakala Sajjana Sukhu Mani || Sambhu Keenha Yaha Charitha Suhava | Bahuri  Kripakari Umahi Sunava || Soyi Siva Kagabusundi Hi Dheenha | Rama Bhagath Adhikari  Cheenha || Thehi San Jagabalika Puni Pava | Theenha Puni Bharadhvaj Prathi Gava || The Shrotha Bakatha Samaseela | Savadharasi Janahi Harileela || Janahim Theeni Kala Nija  Gyana | Karathala Gath Aamalak Samana || Aurau Je Hari Bhagath Sujana | Kahahim Sunahim Samujjachim Bidhi Nana ||