Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The conversation between Saptharishis and Devi Uma

 

Chapter – 78– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The conversation between Saptharishis and Devi Uma

 

The Saptharishis laughed at her and spoke “Oh! Devi, you have already put your body into extreme penance and pushed it beyond the limits, you could have chosen to live in stately pleasure, instead, you have preferred to live in the harsh climates of the Himalayas, how could you blindly follow the advice of Maharishi Narada and leave the pleasures in the palace? Do you know, Maharishi Narada advised thousands of sons of Dhaksha and made them flee to the woods for Tapasya forever.  Narada advised king Chithrakethu who was mourning the death of his only child and the King left to wood for penance, and Hiranyakshipu also had followed the advice of Maharishi Narada.  Whoever listens to the advice of Maharishi Narada would leave their homes permanently and become ascetics, he finds pleasure in watching everyone roaming like him. Oh! Devi, you have believed the predictions of Narada and left your home, chosen to live in the dense forest of the Himalayas to conduct severe austerities, and thereby put yourself into intense agony, that too for achieving a mendicant Lord Mahadeva as a husband. Oh! Devi, Lord Mahadeva attired in inauspicious clothe and decorated serpents as ornaments, have no virtues, or attributes, he is homeless, dispassionate and shamelessly wander all-around smearing ashes all over the body, wearing a garland of skulls, etc. what would you do with a husband who has no charming appearance, wealth, passion, parents or home? Oh! Devi, you have made a big mistake following the advice of Maharishi Narada, you must have heard previously Lord Mahadeva married Devi Sati, later he left her to die.”

 

Sunath Bachana Bihase Rishaya Girisambhava Thava Dheha | Naradha Kara Upadhesu Suni Kahahu Baseau Kisu Geha ||

Dacchasuthanha Upadhesenhi Jayi | Theenha Phiri Bhavanu Na Dhekha Ayi || Chikthrakethu Kara Dharu Una  Dhala | Kanakakasipu Kar Puni Asa Hala || Naradha Seekha Je  Sunahi Nara Nari | Avasi Hohi Thaji Bhavanu Bhikhari || Man Kapati Thana Sajjana Cheenha | Aapu Sarisa Sabahi Chaha Keenha || Thehi Ke  Bachana Mani Bisvasa | Thumha Chahahu Pathi Sahaja Udhasa || Nirguna Nilaja Kubesha Kapali | Akula  Ageha  Digambara Byali || Kahahu Kavana Sukhu Asa Baru Paya | Bhala Bhoolihu Daga Ke  Bauraya || Pancha Kahe Siva  Sathi Bibahi | Puni  Avaderi  Marayenhi  Thahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Saptharishis meets Devi Parvathi who is austerities personified

 

Chapter – 77– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Saptharishis meets Devi Parvathi who is austerities personified

 

Lord Mahadeva spoke to the Saptharishis “Oh! Mahathma, kindly put Devi Parvathi into a test to find out her devotion and love, and make her forget all the qualms, kindly convince her to return with her father Himavan without any anxiousness.” The Saptharishis arrived at the place where Girirajakanya immersed in the Tapasya, was spell-bound watching the glorious Tapasya of Devi Parvathi who is austerities personified. The Saptharishis approached Devi Parvathi and spoke “Oh! Shailarajakumari, why are you engaged in extreme penance? Whom do you worship and what is the purpose of your rigorous austerities? Kindly brief us the purpose of your Tapasya.” Devi Parvathi reverentially prostrated before the Saptharishis and spoke shyly in a soft tone “Oh! Mahathma, you may feel it’s my silly act, but my mind has strictly adhered to the advice of my preceptor Maharishi Narada, hence I have conducted Tapasya to please the supreme Lord Mahadeva, and achieve that Lord as my consort, my heart is brimming with joy with the mere thought of the predictions of Maharishi Narada, as I have always dreamt that supreme Lord Mahadeva as my wedded husband.”

 

Parbathi Pahi Jayi Thumha Prema Pariccha Lehu | Girihi Preri Padaye Hu Bhavan Dhoori Karehu Sandhehu ||

 Rishinha Gauri Dhekhi Thaha Kaisi | Moorthimanth Thapasya Jaisi || Bole  Muni Sunu Sailakumari | Karahu Kavana Karana Thapu Bhari || Kehi  Avaradhahu Ka Thumha Chahahu | Ham San Sathya Maramu Kin Kahahu || Kahath Bachana Manu Athi  Sakuchayi | Hamsihahu Suni Hamari Jadathayi || Manu Hat  Para Na  Sunayi Sikhava | Chahath Bari  Para Bheethi Udava || Naradha Kaha Sathya Soyi  Jana | Binu Pankhanha Hama Chahahi Udana || Dhekhahu Muni Abibeku Hamara | Chahia Sadha  Siva Hi Bharathara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Rama’s conversation with Lord Mahadeva

Chapter – 76– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Rama’s conversation with Lord Mahadeva

 

Lord Sri Rama appealed to Lord Mahadeva “Oh! Prabho, if you are really affectionate to me, listen to me carefully, immediately meet Shailaja and accept her as your wedded wife, kindly grant this boon to me.” Lord Shiva thoughtfully replied “Oh! Prabho, how can I reject the appeal of my beloved Lord, even though it is difficult to accept. I cannot unfollow my Master’s advice, I shall carry out your command with due respect which of utmost importance to me. The command of father, mother, and the preceptor should not be questioned or does not require any further thought, should be carried out immediately for achieving bliss. You are my supreme benefactor; hence I shall obey your order without any hesitation.” Lord Sri Rama got highly pleased listening to the words of amicability, wisdom, devotion, and virtue, answered pleasingly ‘Oh! Prabho, kindly bear your promise to me” and immediately disappeared from the sight. Lord Shankara envisioned the pleasing form of supreme Lord Sri Rama, further called out for the Saptharishis to conduct the proceedings of the celestial wedding with Goddess Parvathi.”

 

 Ab Binathi Mama  Sunahu Siva Jau Mo Par Nija  Nehu | Jayi Bibaha Hu Sailaja Hi Yaha Mohi Mage Dhehu ||

Kaha Siva Jadhapi Uchitha Asa Nahi | Natha Bachana PUni Meti Na Jahi || Sira Dhari Aayasu Karia Thumhara | Parama Dharamu Yaha Natha Hamara || Mathu Pitha Guru Prabhu Kai Bani | Binahi Bichara Karia  Subha  Jani || Thumha Sab Bhanthi Parama Hithakari | Agya  Sira Par Natha Thumhari || Prabhu Thoshea Suni Sankara  Bachana | Bhakthi Bibeka Dharma  Jutha Rachana || Kaha Prabhu Hara Thumhara  Pana Raheau | Ab Ura  Rakhehu Jo Hama Kaheau || Anthardhana Bhaye Asa  Bhashi | Sankara Soyi Moorathi Ura Rakhi || Thabahi Saptharishi Siva Pahi Aye | Bole  Prabhu Athi Bachana Suhaye ||

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 ||