Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda –The ignorance is dreadful as the colossal demon Mahishasura who resembled Mahisha/bull, and the legend of Lord Ramachandra is fierce Kalika who is Jagathjanani, Paramba, Bhagavathi, Goddess Parvathi killed the demon in a vicious battle

 

Chapter – 46– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The ignorance is dreadful as the colossal demon Mahishasura who resembled Mahisha/bull, and the legend of Lord Ramachandra is fierce Kalika who is Jagathjanani, Paramba, Bhagavathi, Goddess Parvathi killed the demon in a vicious battle

 

Sage Bharadhwaja continues “Oh! Prabhu, you are Sarvajja, you are the knower of All and have prominent knowledge in Veda, Shastra, and Purana, kindly enlighten me, is that Rama whose name and remembrance would remove the Thrividha Thapa of Samsara? Is that very Rama who is contemplated and meditated upon by Thripurari? Oh! Prabho, kindly describe the legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra that would remove my false notion and perplexities.” Sage Yajjavalkya smiled affectionately at Sage Bharadhwaja and began to speak “Oh! Mune, you are well known the glories of Lord of Raghu, you are an ardent devotee of Lord Rama by word, deed, and thought, still you want to hear the endless glories and virtues of that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra from me, and a pretense to be unknown to you. Oh! Vathsa, listen to me carefully, I shall narrate the beautiful legend of Lord Rama, the ignorance is dreadful as the colossal demon Mahishasura who resembled Mahisha/bull, and the legend of Lord Ramachandra is fierce Kalika who is Jagathjanani, Paramba, Bhagavathi, Goddess Parvathi who killed the demon Mahishasura in a vicious battle.  The legend of Sri Ramachandra resembles the rays of the autumn moon, which is cravingly guzzling down by the Chakora like the Santh Mahathma noble-souls. I shall describe an interesting incident that took place between Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani who expressed her desire to know about it all.”

Prabhu  Soyi Rama Ki  Apara Koau Jahi  Japatha Thripurari | Sathyadhama Sarbagya Thumha Kahahu Bibeku Bichari ||

 

Jaise Mitai Mora Bhrama Bhari | Kahahu  So Katha Natha  Bisthari || Jagabalika Bole Musukayi | Thumhahi Bidhitha RaghupathiPrabhuthayi || Ramabhagath Thumha Manakrama Bani | Chathurayi Thumhari Mei Jani || Chahahu Sunai Rama Guna Gooda| Kehieehahu Prsna Manahu Athi Mooda || Thatha Sunahu Sadhar Manulayi | Kahau Rama Kai Katha  Suhayi || Mahamohu Mahishesu Bisala | Ramakatha Kalika  Karala || Ramakatha Sasi Kirana Samana | Santh Chakora Karahi Jehi Pana || Yeseyi Samsaya Keenha Bhavani | Mahadeva Thab Kaha Bakhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glories of Anandhavana/Kashi and the Tharakamanthra

 

Chapter – 45– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glories of Anandhavana/Kashi and the Tharakamanthra

 

Sage Bharadhwaja speaks “Oh! Mahathma, The Veda, Shastra, and Purana highly eulogizes the splendor of the Preceptor who is none other than Supreme Lord, he is the source of pure wisdom, knowledge of ‘self, following the strict austerities and guidance of one own preceptor the fortunate Jeeva achieves spiritual advancement. The Veda, Shasthra and Puruana equally emphasizes the glories of ‘Sri Ramanama’/Tharakamanthra too. The illustrious Sages and Rishis highly praise the Ramanama as propitious, removes the impurities of the mind, Ahamkara, Mamakara, excessive interest in Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance, Gandha/smell, that are the prime cause for the permanent grief and agony. Lord of Lords, Lord Mahadeva, who symbolizes auspiciousness and bliss, constantly recites and contemplate upon Lord Rama in the sacred land of Kashi and recite the Tharakamanthra. Whoever leave mortal coil in Anandhavana/Kashi would achieve liberation from the repeated births, Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Parvathi, whispers the Tharaka Manthra on the ear of the Jeeva who leaves mortal coil on this land. Oh! Kripanidhi, kindly describe, who is that Rama? Is he Avadhakumara/the crown prince of Ayodhya who is the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya? I have heard of a Rama, who is the prince of Ayodhya, lost his wife in the dense wood of Dhandakaranya, conducted rigorous search all over the forest, lamented over her loss, finally battled against the demon king Ravana, the king of Lanka with the help of monkey warriors, and destroyed the entire clan of demon Ravana.”

 

Santh Kahahi Asi Neethi Prabhu Shruthi Purana Muni Gava | Hoyi Na Bimala Bibeka Ura Gura San Kiya Dhurava ||

Asa Bichari Pragatau Nija  Mohu | Harahu Natha Kari  Jan Par Cchohu || Ramanama Kar AmithaPrabhava | Santh Purana Upanishadh Gava || Santhath Japath Sambhu Abinasi | Siva Bhagavan Gyana Guna Rasi || Aakar  chari Jeeva Jaga  Ahahi | Kasi  Maratha Parama Padha Lahahi || Sopi Rama Mahima Muniraya | Siva Upadhesu Karatha Kari Dhaya || Ramu Kavan Prabhu  Poocchau Thohi | Kahiau Bujjayi Kripanidhi Mohi || Yek Rama Avadhes Kumara | Theenha Kara Charitha Bidhitha Samsara || Nari  Birahu Dhukhu Laheau Apara | Bhayau Roshu Rana Ravanu Mara ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja’s plea to Rishi Yajjavalkya

 

Chapter – 44– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja’s plea to Rishi Yajjavalkya

 

The Sages, Rishis, and noble-souls assembled in the beautiful hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja discuss various topics on the sacred texts, philosophies, devotion, wisdom, renunciation/ Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya and the supreme Bhramam. In this way, the whole month of auspicious Magha, they spent on various austerities, rites, discussions, lectures on various amusements of Lord Sri Hari etc. and at the end of the day return to their own shelter places. It is one of the most delightful occasions during the month of Magha, the ascetics in a large number gather at one place and share their experiences and views on the sacred subjects, at the end of the Magha, all those assembled would prepare to leave their own destinations. It was one of that moment, all the ascetics prepared to leave, Sage Bharadhwaja reverentially fallen at the feet of the highly intellectual Sage Yajjavalkya, washed his feet and offered a raised seat, and began to speak in a soft tone “Oh! Mahathma/noble soul, you are well-versed in Veda and scriptures, I have a serious doubt that disturbs my peace of mind, If I haven’t disclosed or get it cleared with you,  I may lose the opportunity once for all.”

 

Bhrama Niroopan Dharama Bidhi Baranahi Thaththva Bibhaga | Kahahi Bhagathi Bhagavanth Kai  Sanjutha Gyana Biraga ||

Yehi Prakar Bhari  Magha Nahahi | Puni Sab Nija Nija  Ashrama Jahi || Prathi Samba Athi Hoyi Anandha | Makara Majji Gavanahi Munibrindha || Yek Bar Bhari Makara Nahaye | Sab Muneesa Ashramaha Sidhaye || Jagabalika Muni Parama Bibeki | Bharadhvaja Rakhe  Padha Teki || Sadhar  Charana Saroja  Pakhare | Athi Puneetha Aasana Baitare|| Kari Pooja  Muni Sujasu Bakhani | Bole  Athi Puneetha Mridhu Bani || Natha Yek Sasau Bada More | Karagath Bedhathaththva Sabu Thore || Kahath So Mohi Lagath Bhaya Laja | Jau Na  Kahau Bada Hoyi Akaja ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The beginning of the legend of Sri Ramacharitha - The discussion on Sri Ramacharitha held at the marvelous hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja

 

Chapter – 43– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The beginning of the legend of Sri Ramacharitha - The discussion on Sri Ramacharitha held at the marvelous hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja

 

The illustrious Sage Bharadhwaja and Sage Yajjavalkya who takes immense pleasure in the meditation and contemplation on various amusement of Lord Sri Hari, they have shared the beautiful legend of Sri Ramacharitha in an auspicious moment. I shall contemplate upon Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of  Lord of Raghu, and begin to narrate the marvelous legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra according to the capacity of my intellect.

 

The illustrious Sage Bharadhwaja lives on the riverbank of the Theerthapathi, the King of Theertha/Prayag, is an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra. He is highly learned, undertake extreme penance and austerities is an embodiment of compassion, kindness, and serenity. During the month of Magh, on an auspicious day of Sankranthi, several sages, Santh, Mahathma, noble-souls flock on the river banks of Prayaga to have a holy dip on the Theertha, it is believed that all the deities, demons, Kinnaras, throng to this place to have a sacred bath in the river Prayaga, and worships Lord Bindhu Madhava and the sacred Banyan tree. The beautiful hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja located near the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Antharvahini Saraswathi, is a sheltered place for all those Santh, Mahathma and noble souls who assemble in a large number on this auspicious occasion. During the daybreak they perform ablution in the river, and conduct various rites, fire sacrifices, meditation, and recitation of chants, and during the mid-day break they discuss on Puranas, Shashthras, and the various amusements of supreme Lord Sri Hari.

Mathi Anuhari Subari Guna Gan Gani Man Anhavayi | Sumiri Bhavani Sankara Hi Kaha Kabi Katha Suhayi || Ab Raghupathi Padha Pankaruha Hiya Dhari  Payi Prasadh | Kahau Jugala Munibraj Kar Milana subhaga Sambadh ||

 

Bharadhvaja MuniBahasim Prayaga | Theenha Hi Ramapadha Athi Anuraga || Thapasa Sama Dhama Dhaya Nidhana | Paramaratha Padha ParamaSujana || Madha Maragatha Rabi  Jab Hoyi | Theeratha Pathihim Aava Sab Koyi || Dheva Dhanuja Kinnara Nara Shreni | Sadhar Majjahi Sakala Thribeni || Poojahi Madhava Padha Jalajatha | Parasi Akhya Batu Harashahi Gatha || Bharadhvaja Ashrama Aathi Pavan | Parama Ramya Munibara Mana Bhavan || Thaham Hoyi Muni Rishaya Samaja | Jahim Je  Majjan Theertharaja || Majjahi Pratha Sametha Ucchaha | Kahahi Paraspar Hariguna Gaha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparison of the life of four brothers – The Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha wave off the hunger and thirst like sufferings and grief of Samsara

 

Chapter – 42– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparison of the life of four brothers – The Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha wave off the hunger and thirst like sufferings and grief of Samsara

 

The unique relationship shared among the four brothers, Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha, and Shathrughna, and their lovely conversation, affection, kind, caring and loving nature, and the various amusements and the childhood pastimes that took place between them are beyond description, which represents the sweetness and the fragrances of the Mansarovar of Sri Ramacharitha. I have an intense desire to consume the sweet nectar-like the waters of Manasarovar which is uncontrollable, although I am a distressed and fragile Jeeva does not deserve to have a look or touch of this crystal-clear waters of Sri Ramacharitha like Manasarovar that has the miraculous nature to wave off the hunger and thirst like the grief and sufferings of the Samsara, the impurities of the mind, Ahamkara, and Mamakara. The sweet nectar-like the waters of Manasarovar of Ramacharitha would remove all the sins of the Kali era, weariness caused from the chase of material matters, bodily pleasures and worldly interests, and enhance the pure and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. It would protect the Jeeva from hurling into different Yonis of animals, reptiles, birds, Devatha, Manushya, and demon, and thereby constantly undergo the suffering and grief of Samsara. It would destroy the extreme anguish, sufferings of poverty, fear of death and enrich the Jeeva with the knowledge of ‘self’, the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam resides as the soul which is free from afflictions, pure, changeless, unblemished, eternal bliss has neither birth nor death/cannot be dried of wind, cannot be burn into ashes by fire, cannot be submerged under the water, or cannot be hurt with the weapons, and the Prakrithi/materials matters and attachment to infinite Nama Roopa Dhrishya is destructible causes grief. Those who have not taken a dip or tasted the nectar-like waters of Manasarovar in the Kali era are unfortunate, drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, interest in the material matters of richness, possession, wealth, money, fame, attachment to wife, children, relatives and companions undergo extreme afflictions, ultimately keep hurling into different Yonis and experience the grief and sufferings Sasmara again and again, like the deer isolated from its herd ran after the reflection of water in the desert, finally meets its miserable end.

 

Avalokani Bolani Milani Preethi Paraspar Has | Bhayapa Bhali Chahu Bandhu Ki Jala Madhuri Subasa ||

Aarathi Binaya Dheenatha Mori | Laghutha Lalitha Subari Na Thori || Adhbutha Salila Sunath  Gunakari | Aas  Piaas Manomala Hari || Rama  Supremahi Poshath Pani | Haratha Sakala Kali Kalusha Galani || Bhava Shrama Soshak Thoshak Thosha | Samana Dhuritha Dhukha Dharidha Dhosha || Kama Koha Madha Moha Nasavan | Bimala Bibeka Biraga Badavan || Sadhar  Manjjan Pana Kiye  The | Mitahi Papa Parithap Hiye The || Jinha Yehi Bari Na  Manas  Dhoye | The Kayar Kalikala Bigoye || Thrishitha Nirakhi Rabi Kar Bhava  Bari | Phirhahi Mriga  Jimi Jeeva Dhukhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparisons on the legend of Bharatha – The six seasons and their resemblance in the life of Rama and Janakanandhini who is the epitome of beauty, intelligence, fortune, fame, endurance, and virtues

 

Chapter – 41 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparisons on the legend of Bharatha – The six seasons and their resemblance in the life of Rama and Janakanandhini who is the epitome of beauty, intelligence, fortune, fame, endurance, and virtues

 

The legend of Bharatha resemble the gatherings of the pious and noble-souls who constantly recite the sacred name of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which destroys all the evil effects of the Kali era, Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, and remove the Thribidha Thapa of Samsara, like the algae on the water feed on the ravens and crows, live on the riverside.  The Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha provide joy and auspiciousness in all the six seasons of Vasantharithu, Greeshmarithu, Varsharithu, Sharathrithu, Hemantharithu and Shishirarithu.  The celestial wedding of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvathi, daughter of mount Himavan represent Hemantharithu and the celebrations took place on account of the divine wedding represents Shishirarithu. The initial preparations of the wedding and the several days of celebrations after the wedding of divine couple Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita resemble the stunning Vasantharithu that spread extreme bliss, and the couple’s exile from the Kingdom of Ayodhya, and the miserable days spent in the dense wood represent the scorching Grishmarithu, that doomed the entire world into grief and sorrow. The fierce conflict with the demons during his journey through the wood resemble the Varsharithu, provided great solace and immense delight to the deities, Rishis, humans, and all the creatures from the harassment of demons, it was like an abundance of water to flourish the land with rich natural resources, thus Rama restored happiness and prosperity among the lives on the Earth. The glorious period of the regime of Lord Sri Ramachandra ensured the happiness and welfare of the people that resembled the charming autumn season. The description of the endless virtues, chastity, Sthreedharma/fortunate, intellectual, fame, endurance, beauty, discipline/ of Janakanandhini, Paramba, Bhagavathi, Jagathjanani Devi Sita resemble the nectar-like the sweet crystal-clear water in the Manasarovar of Sri Ramacharitha. The pure love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Janaki are beyond description and matchless as well.

 

Saman Amitha Uthpath Sab  Bharathacharitha Japajaga | Kali Adha Khal Avaguna Kathan The Jalamala Baga Kaga ||

 

Keerathi Saritha Cchahu Rithu Roori | Samaya Suhavani Pavani Bhoori || Hima Himasailasutha Siva Byahu | Sisira Sukhadha Prabhu Janma Ucchahu ||Barnab Rama Bibaha Samaju | So Mudha Mangalamaya Rithuraju || Greeshma Dhusaha Rama Bangavanu | Panthakatha Khar Aathap Pavanu || Barasha Ghora Nisachar Rari | Surakula Sali Sumangalakari || Ramaraja Sukha Binaya Badayi | Bisadha Sukhadha Soyi Saradha Suhayi || Sathi Siromani Siya Gunagatha | Soyi  Guna Amala Anupama Patha || Bharatha Subhau Suseethalathayi | Sadha Yekarasa Barani Na Jayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparisons of childhood pastimes of Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha, and Shathrughna who represent Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha - The celestial wedding of four brothers, and the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Chapter – 40 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The marvelous comparisons of childhood pastimes of Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha and Shathrughna who represent Dharma, Arththa, Kama and Moksha - The celestial wedding of four brothers, and the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

The marvelous childhood pastimes of Ram, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna appears as four different colored lotus flowers, the piousness of the King Dhasharatha and his consorts, attendants, and the people of Kingdom of Ayodhya represents the swarm of bees and waterbirds that takes great pleasure in it. The spectacular wedding ceremony of Lord Rama with the Janakanandhini Devi Sita resemble the beautiful river Sarayu and its surroundings, the huge crowd of Kings and their relatives, saintly men, Brahmins, Rishis, and Sages, people of Ayodhya and Mithila attended to witness the celestial wedding resemble ferries and skilled ferrymen on the riverbank and the conversation took place between them resemble the travelers alongside the river bank. The wrath of Bhrugunatha/Lord Parashurama resemble the powerful water current on the river Sarayu and the sweet and convincing words spoken by Rama resemble the Ghats/fair steps to take a dip in the water. The festivities took place for several days in connection to the celestial wedding of four brothers who represent Dharma, Arththa, Kama, Moksha was portrayed as the brimming waters on the river Sarayu provides exhilarating joy in the hearts of the fortunate people who were assembled and take immense pleasure in conversing the same are appears as the fortunate Jeeva taken dip in the Sarayu. The huge crowd assembled on the river banks of Sarayu, and the auspicious arrangements on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya resemble the pious souls assembled to take a dip on the sacred Sarayu, and the evilness of Devi Kaikeyi on the occasion of the preparation for the auspicious ceremony, resemble the algae and mosses on the footsteps on the river, that causes troubles to the people whoever tries to get a dip on the sacred water.

 

Balacharitha Chahu Bandhu Ke  Banaja Bipula Bahuranga | Nripa  Rani Parijana Sukritha Madhukar Baribihanga ||

Seeya Svayambar Katha Suhayi | Saritha Suhavani So  Cchabi Cchayi || Nadhi Nava Patu Prasna Aneka | Kevat Kusala Uthar Sabibeka || Suni Anukathan Paraspar Hoyi | Pathika Samaja Soha Sari  Soyi || Ghora Dhara Bhrugunath Risani | Ghat Subandha Rama Bar Bani || Sanuja Rama Bibaha Ucchahu | So  Subha Umanga Sukhadha Sab Kahu || Kahath Sunath Harashahim Pulakahim | The Sukruthi Man Mudhitha Nahahim || Rama Tilaka Hitha Mangala Saja | Paraba Joga Janu Jure Samaja || Kayi Kumathi Kekayi Keri | Pari Jasu Phal Bipathi Dhaneri ||