Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Mena meets Devi Uma in solitude

 

Chapter – 71– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Mena meets Devi Uma in solitude

 

Himavan pacified Devi Mena “Oh! Devi, contemplate upon the all-pervasive Supreme Lord and get rid of your anxiousness, Parvathi is a divine child, and he will do all the auspiciousness to her. Oh! Devi, if you really want to bring happiness to her and save your child from the grief, kindly advise her to follow strict austerities and penance to achieve that supreme Lord Mahadeva as her consort, I did not find any other way to get relieved from the sorrow. The predictions of Maharishi Narada never go untrue, the mighty Lord Mahadeva who is mounted on the celestial bull is very charming, and he is absolute Bhramam, free from afflictions, unconquerable, the storehouse of virtues, auspiciousness, and bliss,  do not underestimate the supreme ascetic attired in inauspicious clothe and ornaments with the other deities. The mighty Lord Mahadeva in unconquerable and incomparable as well.” Devi Mena regained her enthusiasm, rose to her feet, and rushed to Devi Uma. Devi Mena’s eyes welled up in tears watching her lovely daughter, she embraced his dearest child and made her seated on her lap, for a moment looked affectionately at her beautiful daughter. Devi Mena, repeatedly hugged her, could not utter a word, voices were choked, tears overflowing down the cheeks, admiringly looked at her beautiful daughter. Devi Paramba Bhagavathi Jagathjanani Bhavani Uma understood the grief of Devi Mena, she began to speak sensible words in a sweet tone to comfort her mother.”

Priya Sochu Pariharahu Sabu Sumirahu Shribhagavan | Parabathihi Niramaya Jehi Soyi Karihi Kalyan ||

Ab Jau Thumha Hi Sutha Par  Nehu | Thai Asa Jayi Sikhavanu  Dhehu || Karai So  Thapu Jehi Milahi Mahesu | Aana Upaya Na Miti Hi  Kalesu || Naradha Bachan Sagarba Sahethu | Sundhar Sab Guna Nidhi Brishakethu || Asa Bichari Thumha Thajahu Amsaka | Sabahi Bhanthi Sankaru Akalanka || Suni Pathi Bachan Harashi Man Mahi | Gayi Thurath Udi Girija  Pahi || Umahi Biloki Nayana Bhare Bhari | Sahitha Saneha Godha Baitari || Barahi Bar Lethi Ura Layi | Gadhgadh Kanda Na Kacchu Kahi Jayi || Jagath Mathu Sarbagya Bhavani | Mathu Sukhadha Boli Mridhu Bani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Himavan pacifies Devi Mena

 

Chapter – 70– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Himavan pacifies Devi Mena

 

Maharishi Narada took a pause and contemplated upon Lord Sri Hari,  and blessed Girija who was standing before him with folded hands, “Oh! Daughter of Lord Mountain, Oh! Girirajakumari, leave all your anxiousness, everything will be auspicious from now onwards.” Thus, he left the abode of Himavan and returned to Sathyaloka to meet Lord Bhrama. Devi Mena was looking for an opportunity to meet her husband in solitude, and spoke “Oh! Prabho, I can’t take the words of Maharishi Narada, I can’t approve of the groom who does not have a decent home, or clan, or guardians and does not carry equal status to us, I won’t agree for the marriage, then it is better to keep my daughter unmarried all her life. Oh! Prabho, my daughter Uma is dear as my life if you have failed to find an appropriate match for our lovely and young daughter, the whole world will blame us and do not respect you as the King of Mountain, they would question your wiseness, hence always keep in mind not to commit a mistake that would leave a permanent scar in our life.” Devi Mena prostrated before her husband and prepared to leave. Himavan spoke “Oh! Devi, whatever destined to happen will occur for sure, Maharishi Narada is Sarbagya, could foresee whatever going to happen in the future and his words never go untrue, even the moon famous for its cool rays may emit fire, so have patience and wait for the turn of events.”

Asa Kahi Narada Sumiri Hari  Girija Hi Dheenahi Aseesa | Hoyi Hi Yaha Kalyan Ab  Samsaya Thajahu Gireesa ||

Kahi Asa  Bhramabhavana Muni Gayau | Aagila Charitha Sunahu Jasa Bhayau || Pathihi Yekanth Payi Kaha Maina | Nath Na  Mei Samujje Muni Baina || Jau  Dharu Baru Koolu Hoyi Anoopa | Karia Bibahu Sutha Anuroopa || Na ThaKanya Baru  Rahau Kuari | Kantha Uma Mama Pranapiari || Jau Na  Milihi Baru Girija Hi Jogu | Giri Jada Sahaja Kahihi Sabu Logu || Soyi Bichari Pathi Karehu Bibahu | Jehi Na  Bahori Hoyi Ura  Dhahu || Asa Kahi Pari  Charana Dhari Seesa | Bole Sahitha Saneha Gireesa || Baru Pavak Pragatai Sasi Mahi | Naradha Bachanu Anyatha Nahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu

 

Chapter – 69– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu

 

Maharishi Narada continues “ Oh! Himavan, the ignorant and arrogant Jeeva who finds fault in the essential elements and deities would reap the fruit of their sins in the entire Kalpa or continues to suffer till the end of the Universe. They cannot achieve the nobleness of Esha, like the waters of Ganga stored in the glass used to drink wine that holds the smell of it, the noble souls won’t consume the water stored in the glass of wine, even if it is waters of Ganga, but the same glass of water poured into the river Ganga becomes purified. The supreme Lord Shambhu is all-pervasive Bhramam, pure, changeless, unblemished, free from afflictions, neither birth nor death, symbolizes supreme wisdom, and auspiciousness, hence any impurities adorned gets cleansed immediately with the magnificence of that Lord. Therefore, the marriage of your daughter with Lord Shankara will bring auspiciousness to all, but it is difficult to propitiate that Lord Shambhu who is Ashuthoshi gets highly pleased with sincere devotion, austerities, and Tapasya. If Devi Uma undertake severe penance contemplating upon that Tripurari who is the slayer of the demon Tripura, she can please the Lord with her austerities. You may find several grooms suitable for your daughter Girirajakumar, but none cannot bring auspiciousness and welfare like Lord Shambhu who is the destroyer of sorrows and grief, and bestower of boons, compassionate and kind to Jeeva who have taken shelter in him, he is most promising and protector of Jeeva. Oh! Himavan, none of the Tapasya or knowledge in Shastras, Purana, Veda, Vedanga, practice of Yoga, the utterance of Manthra won't yield results in millions of Yuga without the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu.”

 

Jau Asa  Hisisha Karahi Nara Jada Bibeka Abimana |Parahi Kalap Bhari Naraka Mahu Jeeva Ki Eesa Saman ||

Surasari Jalakritha Baruni Jana | Kabahu Na Santh Karahi Thehi Pana || Surasari Mile So Pavana Jaise | Esa Aneesahi Antharu Thaise || Sambhu Sahaja Samaratha Bhagavana | Yehi Bibaha Sab Bidhi Kalyana || Dhuraradhya Pai Ahahi Mahesu| Asuthosha Puni Kiya Kalesu || Jau Thapu Karai Kumari Thumhari| Bhaviau Meti Sakahi Thripurari || Jadhdhyapi Bar Aneka Jaga Mahi | Yehi Kaha Siva  Thaji  Dhoosar Nahi || Bar Dhayaka Pranatharathi Bhanjan | Kripasindhu Sevak Man Ranjjan || Icchitha Phala Binu Siva  Avaradhe | Lahiau Na Koti Joga  Japa Sadhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada describes the auspiciousness of Lord of Lords Mahadeva who is adorned in inauspicious ornaments

 

Chapter – 68– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada describes the auspiciousness of Lord of Lords Mahadeva who is adorned in inauspicious ornaments

 

Maharishi Narada spoke “Oh! Himavan, no one can rewrite the destiny, not even the deities, Kinnara, Dhanuja, Nara, Naga, Muni etc. hence listen to me carefully, if you follow my advice, you could find peace within you. Devi Uma would achieve a wonderful Lord as wedded husband as I have described earlier, he is the mighty Lord of Lords who is the essence of auspiciousness, wisdom, peace, welfare, and bliss. The pair would make incomparable, and inseparable, bring fame to the Universe. Whatever I have described the inauspicious marks on that mighty Lord are the source of auspiciousness to the world, 1) the sacred ashes smeared on the body to remind the Jeeva about the impermanent life on Earth, 2) the serpents adorned as ornaments taught us the technique to turn out the toxic poison like the grief of worldly existence into the nectar of immortality with the power of devotion, 3) the garland of skulls reveal the compassion of the Lord, 4) the baby deer on his hand resemble mind that has flickering nature, taught us the importance of austerities for self-control 5) the matted hair locks that are the dwelling place of sacred river Ganga and the crescent moon, 6)  the skin of animals as attire to reveals his compassion to all Jeeva.  Oh! Himavan, there is no difference between Hari and Hara, even Hari reclines on the Adishesha that does not bring inauspiciousness to him, and the wise do not blame them. Likewise, Lord Surya is capable to dry moistures and evaporates water causes rainfall, the streams and rivers confluence with the sacred Ganga do not make her impure, fire burn down everything gets into contact with it, and the wise do not blame their nature, hence they remain pure as ever.”

 

 Kaha Muneesa Himavanth Sunu Jo Bidhi Likha  Lilara | Deva Dhanuja Nara Naga Muni Koau Na Metanihara ||

Thadhapi  Yek Mei Kahau Upayi | Hoyi Karai Jau Dhaiu Sahayi || Jasa Baru Mei Baraneau Thumha Pahi | Milihi Umahi Thasa Samsaya Nahi || Je Je  Bara Ke  Dhosha Bakhane | The Sab Siva  Pahi Mei Anumane|| Jau  Bibahu Sankara San Hoyi | Dhoshau Guna Sama Kaha Sabu Koyi || Jau Ahi Seja Sayan Hari  Karahi | Budha Kacchu Theenha Kara Dhoshu Na Dharahi || Bhanu Kusanu Sarba Rasa Khahi | Theenha Kaha Mandha Kahatha Koau Nahi || Subha Aru Asubha Salila  Sab  Bahayi | Surasari Koau Apuneetha Na Kahayi || Samaratha Kahu  Nahi Dhoshu Gosayi | Rabi Pavak Surasari Ki Nayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The predictions of Maharishi Narada about the future consort of Devi Girija brought panic in the family

 

Chapter – 67– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The predictions of Maharishi Narada about the future consort of Devi Girija brought panic in the family

 

Maharishi Narada continues “Oh! Himavan, I could read the lines on the palm of Girija very clearly, it says that there is a Jogi/supreme ascetic, dispassionate, free from impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, no interest in worldly matters or possession, attired in the skin of animals, matted hair locks, smeared in ashes, adorned in inauspicious ornaments, would be her wedded husband.” Himavan and Devi Mena dumbfounded at the predictions, heartbroken listening to Maharishi Narada, sunk in deep sorrow, while Devi Uma rejoiced in her heart that was not known even to Sarbagya/omnipresent Maharishi Narada. The entire family of Mount Himavan, childhood companions of Devi Uma, Devi Mena welled up in tears, could not believe the words uttered by Maharishi Narada, wept bitterly thinking about the fate of Devi Uma. They were certain that the words of Maharishi cannot be untrue and it mounted their grief, except Devi Uma who immensely pleased at heart. The love for the supreme Lord Shiva which was inborn in Devi Uma sprang beyond limits, on the other hand, the thought about the difficulties involved to achieve that supreme Lord Mahadeva as wedded husband pushed her to utter gloominess. She sat in a composed stature on the lap of one of her childhood friends, the predictions of an illustrious Rishi cannot be untrue, hence all those family members assembled were deeply worried. Mount Himavan regained courage and spoke “Oh! Mune, kindly advise me what shall I do for my daughter?”

Jogi Jatila Akama Man  Nagan Umangala Besha | Asa Swami Yehi Kaham Milihi Pari Hastha Asi  Rekha ||

Suni Muni Gira  Sathya Jiya Jani | Dhukha Dhampathi Hi Uma  Harshani || Naradh Hu Yaha Bhedhu Na Jana | Dasa Yek Samujjab Bilagana || Sakala  Sakhi Girija  Giri Maina | Pulaka Sareera Bhare  Jala  Naina || Hoyi Na Mrisha Devarishi Bhasha | Uma So Bachanu Hridhaya Dhari Rakha || Upajeau Sivapadha Kamala  Sanehu | Milana Kadina  Man  Bha Sandhehu || Jani  Kuavasaru Preethi Dhurayi | Sakhi Uchanga Baiti Puni Jayi || Jooti Na Hoyi Dhevarishi Bani | Sochahi Dhampathi Sakhi Sayani || Ura Dhari Dheera Kahayi Girirau | Kahahu Natha Ka  Karia Upau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s predictions on Devi Girija

 

Chapter – 66– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s predictions on Devi Girija

 

Himavan kept the little Girija at the lotus feet of Maharishi Narada and spoke “Oh! Mune, you are the knower of past, present, future, you keep traveling to three worlds without any obstacles. Oh! Mune, you are the knower all, kindly advise me what is good and bad for my daughter, and kindly predict her future too.” Maharishi Narada smiled pleasantly at Himavan and began to speak “ Oh! Himavan, your daughter is the storehouse of virtues, intelligence, wisdom, and beauty. She will be praised by the whole world in different names such as Uma, Ambika, Bhavani, Bhagavathi, Jagathjanani, Paramba, etc. she would entice the world with her charm and fame, and she will definitely win over the heart of her consort with her unfailing promises and virtues. Girija would be the inseparable companion of her consort and multiplies the glories of her parents, she will achieve undiminishing glory and she will have mendicant, a supreme ascetic as her consort. The mere remembrance of her name would provide honor, chastity to women, and they would remain courageous as powerful swords. Oh! Himavan, your daughter holds an abundance of auspicious symbols with her, I shall describe the discouraging side of her too, kindly listen to them with an unwavering mind.”

 

Thrikalagya Sarbagya Thumha Gathi Sarbathra Thumhari | Kahahu  Sutha Ke  Dhosha Guna Munibar Hridhaya Bichari ||

Kaha Muni Bihasi Gooda Mridhu Bani | Sutha Thumhari Sakala Guna Khani || Sundhar Sahaja Suseela Sayani | Nama Uma  Ambika Bhavani || Sab Lacchan Sampanna Kumari | Hoyi Hi Santhatha Piyahi Piaari || Sadha Achala Yehi  Kara Ahivatha | Yehi The Jasu  Paihahi Pithu Matha || Hoyi Hi Poojya Sakala Jaga Mahi | Yehi Sevath Kacchu Dhurlab Nahi || Yehi Kara Namu Sumiri Samsara | Thriya  Chadihahi Pathibratha Asidhara || Saila Sulacchana Sutha Thumhari | Sunahu Je  Ab Avaguna Dhruyi  Chari || Aguna Amana Mathu Pithu Heena | Udhaseena Sab  Samsaya Ccheena ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of the sacred Himalayas which is the abode of austerities and Tapasya – Maharishi Narada’s visit to Himavan

Chapter – 65– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The splendor of the sacred Himalayas which is the abode of austerities and Tapasya – Maharishi Narada’s visit to Himavan

Mount Himalaya is one of the flourished lands with rich natural and mineral wealth has become the center point of austerities and Tapasya. This is one of the auspicious lands enriched with the cluster of divine trees of Thamala, Peepal, Vatavruksha, Banyan, Palasha, fig, berry, etc. plants and trees loaded with fruits and flowers of rich fragrances, cluster of creepers and varieties of flowers of rich fragrances, and several beautiful ponds, streams, and rivers brimming with crystal clear water which is the dwelling place of different species of birds and animals, the several peaks and mountains were the store house of precious gems and stones. All the sacred rivers that originated from the beautiful hills of the Himalayas became the living source for the humans, Rakshasa, animals, and birds in complete harmony. Devi Girija grew up in the beautiful surroundings of utmost serenity like the Devi Bhakti sprang upon the face of devotees. The palace of Himavan filled in extreme delight in the presence of Jagadamba, Jagathjanani was sung in praise by Lord Bhrama. Maharishi Narada was one of the regular visitors to the palace of Himavan, and preceptor of Devi Girija, received with great honor, washing his feet, offering seat and fruits. Mount Himavan prostrate before the illustrious Sage Narada, with his family, reverentially sprinkled the water used to wash the feet of Maharishi. Himavan placed Devi Girija at the lotus feet of the Sage in the early years of childhood and introduced her as the symbol of his welfare, and happiness.

 

Sadha Suman Phala Sahitha Sab Dhruma Nava Nana Jathi | Pragati Sundhar Saila Par Mani Aakar Bahu Bhanthi ||

Saritha Sab Puneetha Jalu Bahahi | Khaga Mriga Madhupa Sukhi Sab Rahahi || Sahaja Bayaru Sab Jeevanha Thyaga | Giri Par Sakala Karahi Anuraga || Soha Saila Girija Griha Aya | Jimi Janu Ramabhagathi Ke  Paya || Nitha Noothan Mangala Griha Thasu | Bhramadhika Gavahi Jasu Jasu || Naradha Samachar Sab Paya | Kauthukahi Giri Geha Geha Sidhaye || Sailaraja Bada Aadhar Keenha | Padha Pakhari Bar  Aasanu Dheenha|| Nari  Sahitha Muni Padha Siru Nava | Charana Salila Sabu Bhavanu Sichava || Nija Saubhagya Bahuth Giri Barana| Sutha Boli Meli Muni Charana ||