Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Mahadeva raptured in extreme joy after witnessing the beauty of Rama – Devi Sati’s misperception

 

Chapter – 49– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Mahadeva raptured in extreme joy after witnessing the beauty of Rama – Devi Sati’s misperception

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “The legend of Lord of Raghu is exceptionally mysterious, only the wise and learned could comprehend them. The dull-minded, ignorant and unfortunate Jeeva cannot take pleasure in it. Lord Mahadeva along with Devi Sati while returning from the hermitage of Sage Kumbhaja, got a glimpse of Lord Sri Ramachandra wandering in the dense wood, Shambhu could not control his tears of joy, heart brimming with bliss, his eyes enthusiastically took great pleasure in the feast like attractive blue limbs of Rama who is an ocean of beauty. Lord Mahadeva did not intend to cause any obstacles to the purpose of the incarnation of Prabhu Lord Sri Ram, hence remembering the glorious form of Rama whispered ‘Hail supreme consciousness, bliss & eternal truth, Victory to the Lord who is the savior of the Earth’ and kept moving along with Devi Sati. All the way, Devi Sati could sense the unknown enthusiasm and joy in Shambhu, began to think “The mighty Lord Mahadeva is the Lord of Universe, worshiped by the whole Universe, demons, deities, Rishis and Sages and humans.  After all these, why did he offer obeisance to the son of King Dhasharatha, the crown prince of Ayodhya? Why did he refer Rama as supreme consciousness, eternal bliss, and absolute truth? Why did he feel so raptured at the beauty of the prince of Ayodhya? Why did he shed uncontrollable tears of joy?”

Athi Bichithra  Raghupathi Charitha Janahi Parama Sujana | Je Mathimandh Bimoha Bas Hridhaya Dharahi Kacchu Aana ||

Sambhu Samaya  Thehi Ramahi Dhekha | Upaja  Hiya Athi Harashu Bisesha || Bhari Lochan Cchabisindhu Nihari | Kusamaya Jani Na  Keenhi Chinhari || Jaya  Sacchidhanandh Jaga  Pavan | Usa  Kahi Chaleau Manoj Nasavan || Chale Jath Siva  Sathi  Sametha | Puni Puni Pulakath Kripaniketha || Sathi So Dhasa Sambhu Kai Dhekhi | Ura Upaja Sandhehu Biseshi || Sankaru Jagathbandhya Jagadheesa | Sura Nara Muni Sab Navath Seesa || Theenha Nripasuthahi Keenha Paranama | Kahi  Sacchidhanandha Paradhama || Bhaye Magan Cchabi Thasu  Biloki | Ajahu Preethi Ura  Rahathi Na Roki ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu meets Lord Rama in the dense wood – Rama lamenting over the capture of Devi Sita by the demon king Ravana

 

Chapter – 48– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu meets Lord Rama in the dense wood – Rama lamenting over the capture of Devi Sita by the demon king Ravana

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Lord Mahadeva all the way while walking through the hills, thinking of Lord Hari, and how to get a glimpse of the supreme Lord Hari who has personified as Prabhu Lord Sri Ramachandra, and that too without creating impediments to his purpose of incarnation. The mere thought of Lord Hari kindled great excitement in the heart of Hara, was instantly realized by Devi Sati who was walking close by him. The secret desire to achieve the sight of Prabhu Lord Sri Ram was well visible on the sparkling eyes of Lord Hara. The demon king Ravana of Lanka achieved a peculiar boon from Bhrama, after severe penances, that he cannot be killed by the deities or demons, leaving the humans as the weakest sections of the creation. The supreme Lord Hari has personified in the illustrious clan of Raghu to put an end to the harassment of Ravana and his clan.  Lord Hara was confused, if he did not step forward to meet Lord Rama, that would be a great loss. If he meets Lord Rama who is grieving over the loss of his consort in the wood, that would destroy the entire purpose of incarnation. Lord Rama was grieving over the separation from his consort Devi Sita who was abducted by the mighty King Ravana, with the help of his uncle Mareecha who was disguised as a golden deer. Devi Sita who was seated in the hermitage with Rama and Lakshman revealed her desire to own the golden deer was chased by Rama. Mareecha was shot by the arrow of Rama called out loudly for Lakshman, it was mistaken by Devi Sita urged Lakshman to follow his elder brother. Thus, Devi Sita left alone in the hermitage was approached by demon King Ravana disguised as an ascetic and abducted Devi Sita. When the two brothers returned after the chase, found Devi Sita was missing in the hermitage. Rama could not control his grief, lamented over the loss of his consort, conducted search all over the wood with his brother Lakshman, wept bitterly like an ordinary human.”

Hridhaya Bicharath Jath Hara Kehi Bidhi Dharasanu Hoyi | Guptha Roopa Avathareau Prabhu Gaya Jan  Sabu Koyi || Sankara Ura  Athi Cchobhu Sathi Na Janahi Maramu Soyi | Tulasi Dharasan Lobhu Man Daru Lochan Lalachi ||

Ravan Maran Manuja Kar Jacha | Prabhu Bidhi Bachanu Keenha Chaha Sacha || Jau Nahi Jau Rahayi Pacchithava | Karatha Bicharu Na Banath Banava || Yehi Bidhi Bhaye Sochabas Esa | Thehi Samaya Jayi Dhasaseesa || Leenha Neech Mareechahi Sanga | Bhayau Thurath Soyi Kapat Kuranga || Kari Cchalu Mooda Hari Baidhehi | Prabhu Prabhau Thasa Bidhitha Na Thehi || Mriga Badhi Bandhu Sahitha Hari Ayi | Ashramu Dhekhi Nayana Jal Cchaye || Biraha Bikala Nara Yiva Raghurayi | Khojath Bipina  Phirath Dhoau Bhayi || Kabahu Joga Biyoga  Na Jake | Dhekha Pragat Biraha Dhukha Thake ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama – Rama’s search for Devi Sita in the dense wood

 

Chapter – 47– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama – Rama’s search for Devi Sita in the dense wood

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, I shall describe the marvelous conversation that took place between Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, listen to me carefully. It would remove your perplexities and anxiousness as well. It was in the Thretha Yuga, once Lord Shambhu was invited to visit the hermitage of Khatasambhava/Sage Agasthya, was accompanied by Paramba, Bhagavathi Jagathjanani Devi Sati. Sage Agasthya received the Lord of Lord Mahadeva and consort, the divine couple with great honor, and they engaged in the conversation on scriptures, Veda and Shastra. Sage Agasthya described the glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra to Lord Mahesha, listened with immense delight. They conversed about the devotion to supreme Lord Hari and Shambhu who is a staunch devotee of Lord Hari described them all. In this way, the Sage Agasthya and Lord Shambhu spend several days in the discussion of various topics, and the legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Finally, the time has arrived, Lord Shambhu requested permission to leave to Mount Kailash with Dhakshakanya Devi Sati was permitted. During this period, Lord Sri Hari was personified as Rama in the illustrious clan of Raghu at the request of deities and Goddess Earth to reduce her burden, and provide welfare and happiness to the Santh, Mahathma noble-souls.  Lord Sri Rama along with Lakshman was wandering on the dense wood of Dandakavana in a saffron robe in order to keep up the promise given to his father, he was in a thorough search for his beloved consort Devi Sita all over the woods.”

 

Kahau So Mathi Anuhari Ab Uma Sambhu Sambadh | Bhayau Samaya Jehi Hethu Jehi Sunu Muni Mitihi Bishadha ||

Yeak Bar Thretha  Juga Mahi | Sambhu Gaye Kumbhaja Rishi Pahi || Sanga Sathi Jagathjanani Bhavani | Pooje  Rishi Akhileshwara Jani || Ramakatha Munibarja Bakhani | Suni Mahesa Parama Sukhu Mani || Rishi Poochi Haribhagathi Suhayi | Kahi Sambhu Adhikari Payi || Kahath Sunath Raghupathi Guna Gatha | Kacchu Dhin Thaham Rahe  Girinatha || Muni  San Bidha Magi  Thripura | Chale Bhavan Sanga  Dhacchakumari ||Thehi Avasar Bhanjan Mahibhara | Hari  Raghubamsa leenha  Avathara || Pitha Bachan Thaji Raju Udhasi | Dhandak Ban Bicharath Abinasi ||

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 ||