Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Mahadeva’s life after Devi Sati’s self-immolation

 

Chapter – 75– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Mahadeva’s life after Devi Sati’s self-immolation

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “The Supreme Lord Mahadeva who is pure, unblemished, free form impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, and bliss, wandered all over the Earth at the separation of grief from Devi Sati for several thousands of years contemplating upon Lord Sri Hari. During this period of time, he imparted the supreme knowledge to the Rishis and Sages, and the practice of pure love and devotion to supreme Lord Hari, describing marvelous legends and incarnations of Lord Hari. In this way, the supreme Lord Mahadeva who was sunk in deep grief from the separation of his consort sought after the serenity of mind, with the constant meditation and contemplation on supreme Lord Sri Hari.  The Supreme Lord Rama who resembles an ocean of virtues, kindness, bliss, charm witnessed the fervent devotion of Lord Mahadeva, appeared before him “Oh! Prabho, who else in these fourteen worlds as pure, unblemished, devoted underwent strict austerities and penance like you?” Thus, Lord Rama eulogized the splendor of Lord Mahadeva and informed the birth of Devi Sati as the daughter of pious couple Mount Himavan and Devi Mena. Further, Prabhu Sri Rama elaborated the virtues, beauty, strict austerities and penance of Goddess Bhavani, Jagathjanani, Bhagavathi Devi Parvathi to Lord Mahadeva.”

 

Chidhanandha Sukhadhama  Siva Bigatha Moha Madha  Kama | Bicharahi Mahidhari Hridhaya Hari Sakala Loka Abhirama ||

 Kathahu Muniha Upadhesahi Gyana | Kathahu Rama Guna Karahi Bakhana || Jadhapi Akama Thadhapi Bhagavana | Bhagatha Biraha Dhukha Dhukhitha Sujana || Yehi Bidhi Gayau Kalu Bahu Beethi | Nitha Nai  Hoyi Ramapadha Preethi || Nemu Premu Sankara Kar Dhekha | Abichal Hridhaya Bhagathi Kai Rekha || Pragate Ramu Krithagya Kripala | Roopaseela Nidhi Theja Bisala || Bahu Prakara Sankara Hi Saraha | Thumha Binu Asa  Brathu Ko  Nirabaha || Bahubidhi Rama  Sivahi Samujjava | Parbathi Kar Janmu Sunava || Athi  PUneetha Girija Kai Karani | Bisthara Sahitha Kripanidhi Barani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Uma gets thrilled listening to Bhramavani/divine voice

 

Chapter – 74– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Uma gets thrilled listening to Bhramavani/divine voice

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, The voice of Bhrama heard in the sky was appealing to Devi Parvathi, daughter of Mount Himavan to put an end to her extreme Tapasya that caused to emaciate her body, and informed that all her wishes would get fulfilled very soon, the mighty Lord Mahadeva slayer of demon Tripura will accept her as a wedded wife. Lord Bhrama spoke “Oh! Bhavani, kindly cease your extreme Tapasya, you have pleased the mighty Lord Mahadeva with your sincere devotion, austerities, and Tapasya, none of these illustrious Sages and Rishis were engaged in an extreme penance like the one you have performed all these years. Oh! Devi, the divine voice from heaven cannot be untrue, hence kindly return to the abode of Mount Himavan, your father is already on his way to the Himalayas. Oh! Bhavani, kindly join with your family, very soon the Saptharishis will be in the abode of Himavan to discuss the further proceedings of the celestial wedding of you with Lord Mahadeva.” Devi Parvathi abruptly wakes from the trance, rejoiced the celestial voice of Bhrama, which brought a surge of enthusiasm ran through her deteriorated limbs.  Oh! Mune, I have sung in praise of the glory of Goddess Bhavani, now listen to the splendor of Lord Shambhu as well. Ever since, Devi Sati abandoned her body in the Yogagni, Lord Shiva was completely distraught withdrawn from the world, wandering aimlessly reciting the sacred ‘Ramanama’, contemplating upon Lord Raghu for several years, listening to the glorious myths of Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

 

Bhayau Manoratha Suphala Thava Sunu Girarajakumari | Pariharu Dussaha Klesha Sab Ab Milihahi Thripurari ||

 Asa Thapu Kahu Na Keenha Bhavani | Bhaye Aneka Dheera Muni Gyani || Ab Ura Dharahu Bhrama  Barabani | Sathya Sadha Santhatha Suchi Jani || Avai Pitha Bolavan Jaba Hi | Hat Parihari Dhara Jayehu Thabahi || Milahi Thumhahi Jab  Saptha Rishisa | Janehu Thab Pramana Bageesa || Sunatha Gira Bidhi Gagan Bakhani | Pulaka Gatha Girija Harshani || Uma Charitha Sundhar Mei Gava | Sunahu Sambhu Kara Charitha Suhava || Jab The  Sathi Jayi Thanu Thyaga | Thab The  Siva Man Bhayau Biraga || Japahi Sadha Raghunayak Nama | Jaha Thaha Sunahi Rama Guna Grama ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s extreme austerities and penance

 

Chapter – 73– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s extreme austerities and penance

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, The illustrious Sage Vedasira approached the family of Devi Parvathi and convinced them that the Tapasya of Devi Uma would bring propitiousness to the world, and described the splendor of Devi Parvathi who is the supreme Goddess Adishakthi incarnated as the daughter of Mount Himavan. Devi Parvathi contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Shankara proceeded to the dense wood of the Himalayas for penance, she undertook rigorous austerities, Devi Uma’s body was too fragile to take up extreme austerities, even though she pushed all the boundaries, immersed in Tapasya contemplating upon Lord Shiva, soon she has stood against all the norms of extreme heat and chillness completely abandoned the ‘body consciousness’, adopted living on fiber roots and fruits for thousands of years, further hundreds of years on vegetable, and several days with the support of water and air, and observed strict fasting for several days, consuming withered leaves of Bilwa, later she abandoned consuming the leaves brought her glorious name ‘Aparnna’. In this way, Devi Parvathi immersed in intense Tapasya, that deteriorated her body to skeletons as an alternative of self-mortification. Soon, the divine voice of Lord Bhrama echoed in the atmosphere.”

 

Bedhasira Muni Ayi Thab Sabahi Kaha Samujjayi | Parbathi Mahima  Sunath Rahe  Prabodha Hi Payi ||

Ura Dhari Uma  Pranapathi Charana | Gayi Bipina Lagi  Thapu Karana || Athi  Sukumar  Na Thanu Thapa Jogu | Pathi Padh Sumiri Thajeau Sabu Bhogu || Nitha Nava Charana Upaja Anuraga || Bisari Dheha  Thapahi Manu Laga || Sambath Sahasa Moola Phala Khaye | Sagu Khayi Sath Barasha Gavaye || Kacchu Dhina Bhojanu Bari  Bathasa | Kiye Kadina Kacchu Dhin Upabasa || Bela Pathi Mahi  Parayi Sukhayi | Theeni Sahasa Sambanth Soyi Khayi || PUni Parihare  Sukhaneau Parana | Uma Hi Namu Thab Bhayau Aparana || Dhekhi Uma Hi Thapa Kheena Sareera| Bhramagira Mei  Gagana Gambheera ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi pacifies Devi Mena and leaving the abode of Mount Himavan for penance

 

Chapter – 72– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi pacifies Devi Mena and leaving the abode of Mount Himavan for penance

 

Devi Uma speaks “Oh! Dear Mother, I shall explain a marvelous dream I have witnessed the other day, a charming noble twice-born Maharishi Narada gave me wonderful advice in that dream.” “Oh! Shailakumari, proceed to conduct extreme Tapasya and austerities, I have already informed your parents about it, and it is the only way to get rid of sorrow and grief, the austerities will keep you steadfast and provide immense bliss. The Tapasya is so powerful that made Lord Hari preserves the Universe, and Lord Shambhu to dissolves the Universe and its living beings at the end of Yuga, the thousand hooded serpent Lord Adishesha holds the entire weight of the Universe on its singlehood. Oh! Bhavani, the creation of the Universe and its living and non-living things flourishes on the Tapasya, kindly bear these facts in mind and proceed to conduct Tapasya.” Devi Mena was spell-bound listening to the sweet nectar-like speeches of Parvathi, looked at her in extreme admiration. Immediately she sent the message to Himavan, thus Devi Uma pacified her parents and left the abode of Mount Himavan on an auspicious day, Devi Uma set out for extreme penance in the woods, joyfully leaving behind all the royal pleasures and comforts, while the people of the Kingdom of Mount Himavan and families, female attendants were witnessing in utter despair and tears, Devi Uma gracefully left the stately pleasure and moved to dense wood to conduct austerities, contemplating upon supreme Lord Mahadeva.”

 

Sunahi Mathu  Mei Dheekha Asa  Sapana Sunavau Thohi | Sundar Gaur Subiprabhar  Asa  Upadheseau Mohi ||

Karahi Jayi Thapu Sailakumari | Narada Kaha So Sathya Bichari || Mathu Pithahi Puni Yaha Math Bhava | Thapu Sukhapradha Dhukha Dhosha Nasava || Thapabal Rachayi Prapanchu Bidhatha | Thapabal Bishnu Sakala Jaga Thratha || Thapabal Sambhu Karahi Sandhara | Thapabal Seshu Dharayi Mahibhara || Thapa Adhar Sab Shrishti Bhavani | Karahi Jayi  Thapu  Asa  Jiya Jani || Sunath Bachan Bisamitha Mahathari | Sapan Sunathau Girihi Hamkari || Mathu Pithahi Bahubidhi Samujjayi | Chali Uama Thapa Hitha Harshayi || Priya Parivar Pitha Aru Matha | Bhaye Bikala Mukha Aava Na  Batha ||

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 ||