Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha Manas is a beautiful garden loaded with the flowering plants and trees, crammed with the birds of various species, and it has Sadhu Santh Mahathmas are keepers nourishes it with the tears of pure love and devotion

 

Chapter – 38 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha Manas is a beautiful garden loaded with the flowering plants and trees, crammed with the birds of various species, and it has Sadhu Santh Mahathmas are keepers nourishes it with the tears of pure love and devotion

 

I shall validate the joy receive out of this glorious legend of Sri Ramacharitha Manas as the beautiful flower garden enriched with the fresh alluring flowers of rich fragrances of varieties of flowers of creepers, plants, and trees, crammed with the birds of different species, sporting in great delight resemble the pious and noble-souls, who are the keepers of the marvelous gardens, and nourishes each and every plants and creeper with great care, watering it with the tears of an abundance of love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Whoever recite and listen to this marvelous Sri Ramacharitha would remain the guardians of the Manasarovar, and whoever sincerely listen and narrate it would get the nearness to the stunning Manasarovar is the sporting place of deities and celestials. The unfortunate Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, lust, ego, desire, pride, anger, and jealousy, chasing after material welfare and bodily pleasure of impermanent nature cannot get a glimpse or access to this stunning lake/Manasoravar, like the crows and ravens cannot get access to this lake. The Jeeva drenched in worldly matters, attached to material possession, richness, fame, wealth, money, family, children, relatives, companion, etc. resembles frog and snail cannot approach this Manasarovar. The nearness to this stunning lake is possible only with the grace of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra. The unfortunate Jeeva in the association of wicked, and deceitful people immerses in immoral deeds, gambling, consumption of intoxicating drinks, illicit relationships, resembles the weariest animals drifting on the toughest path of threat from the wild animals.  The Jeeva chasing after material welfare and bodily pleasures are hikers on the unapproachable mountains, that could put lives in danger. The Jeeva soaked in ignorance, delusion, laziness, Ahamkara, and Mamakara resembles living on the dense wood surrounded by wild streams that batter away all the things with the sudden flood. The unfortunate Jeeva cannot achieve the nearness to the beautiful lake of Manasarovar that resembles Sri Ramacharitha Manas.

 

Pulaka Batika  Baga Ban Sukha Subihanga  Biharu | Mali Suman Saneha Jala Seechatha Lochan Charu ||

 

Je Gavahim Yaha Charitha Sambhare | Theyi Yehi Thal Chathura Rakhavare || Sadha Sunahim Sadhar Nara Nari | Theyi Surabar Manasa Adhikari ||

 

Athi Khal Je  Bishayi Baga Kaga | Yehi Sar  Nikat  Na Jahim Abhaga || Sambuka Bheka Sevar samana | Yiham Na Bishaya Katha Rasa Nana || Thehi Karan Aavath Hiya Hare | Kami  Kaka Balaka Bichare || Aavath Yehi  Sar Athi Kadinayi | Ramakripa Binu Ayi Na  Jayi || Kadina Kusanga Kupantha Karala || Theenha Ke Bachan Badh Hari Byala || Griha Karaja Nana Janjjala| The Athi Dhurgama Saila Bisala || Ban Bahu Bishama  Moha Madha Mana | Nadhim Kutharka  Bhayankara Nana ||

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

 

Chapter – 37 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The description of stunningly beautiful Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha

I shall describe the excellent conversation took place between 1) Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani 2) Sage Kakabhusundi and Garuda 3)  Sage Yajjavalkya and Sage Bharadhwaja and 4) Tulsidas and the saintly men, represents the four pots of nectar-like sacred water collected from the  beautiful lake of Sri Ramacharitha Manas.

 

The seven cantos of the Sri Ramacharitha Manas is marvelous seven flight of steps should be looked upon with wisdom and delight, that describes the boundless virtues, compassion, and mercy of Lord Ramachandra is the bottomless water in the Manasarovar, in this beautiful lake of Sri Ramacharitha, the supreme Lord Rama and Sita perform various amusements. The nine types of emotions such as Veera/valor, Raudra/anger, Kama/ lust, Hasya/humor, Karuna/kindness, Bhaya/fear, Beebhatsa/dreadfulness, Shantha/serene, and Adhbutha/surprise are the colorful fishes in the Manasarovar. The Chaupais represents thickly grown lotus plants, describes the shells holds the precious pearl like the virtues of Rama. The Chandass, meter, Dhohas are the pack of different colors of lotus flowers. The matchless ideas and the way of expression resemble the pollen of flowers, fragrances, and honey bees respectively. The virtuous and noble-souls represent the swarm of bees that takes immense pleasure in the pollen of flowers, the spiritual knowledge, Parmarththa Thaththva, dispassion, etc. represents the Swan.  The fortunate Jeeva enriched with Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya, Vignana, with the practice of Shamadhamadhi, austerities, vows, celibacy, meditation, contemplation, etc. resemble aquatic animals in the Manasarovar, like the Sri Ramacharitha. The virtuous are the water birds that take immense pleasure in the Manasarovar. The assemblage of the saints, Mahathma, are the overly grown mango trees loaded with fruits and flowers on the bank of the Manasarovar. Veda highly emphasizes the fruitfulness of human life as the achievement of knowledge of self’ with the practice of devotion, austerities, vows, penance, which are the creepers, and the Shama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Swadhyaya, Arjjavam, Ahimsa, Niyama, Yama, Athmavichara are the flowers in the beautifully spread creepers in the Manasarovar. The achievement of knowledge of ‘self, Paramarththa Thaththva, Prakrithi is inseparable from the Purusha, all the material matters/Prakrithi is destructible, and the Athma is indestructible Purusha, Jeevathma is Paramathma, these are the Paramarththa Thaththva provides nearness to supreme Lord Hari. The various episodes described in the Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha represent stunningly beautiful parrots and cuckoos.

 

Sudi Sundhar Sambadh Bar Birache Budhdhi Bichari | Theyi Yehi Pavan Subhaga Sar Ghat Manohar Chari ||

Saptha Prabandh Subhaga Sopana | Gyana Nayana Nirakhath Mana Mana || Raghupathi Mahima Aguna Abadha | Barnab Soyi Bar Bari Agadha || Rama Siya Jas Salila Sudhasama | Upama Beechi Bilasa Manorama || Purayini Sadhana Charu  Chaupayi | Juguthi Manju Mani Seep Suhayi || Cchandh Sorada Sundhar  Dhoha | Soyi Bahuranga KamalaKula Soha || Arath Anoopa Subhava Subhasa | Soyi Paraga Makarandh Subasa || Sukritha Punja Manjjula Ali Mala | Gyana Biraga  Bichara Marala || Dhuni Avareba Kabitha Guna Jathi | Meen Manohar The  Bahubhanthi || Aratha Dharma Kamadhika Chari |The Sab Jalachar Charu Thadaga || Sukrithi Sadhu Nama Guna Gana | The  Bichithra Jala Bihaga Samana || Santhasabha Chahu Dhisi Avarayi | Shradhdha Rithu Dhaya Dhama Latha Bithana || Sama Jama Niyama Phool Phala Gyana | Haripadha Rathirasa Bedha Bakhana || Aurau Katha Aneka  Prasanga | Theyi Suka  Pika  Bahubaran Bihanga ||

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 ||