Sunday, May 16, 2021

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi returns to the abode of Mount Himavan after the penance – The atrocities of demon Tharaka

 



Chapter – 81– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi returns to the abode of Mount Himavan after the penance – The atrocities of demon Tharaka

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “The Saptharishis reverentially prostrated before Jagadambika Bhavani Devi Parvathi and spoke “Oh! Jagathjanani you are that inseparable Maya/female force of Lord Mahadeva who is Jagathpitha, Jagathmatha, and whose lotus feet are worshiped and sung in praise by the illustrious Yogis and Munis repeatedly.” The Saptharishis left the Himalayas and brought Mount Himavan with his King’s men to take Devi Parvathi to his abode with due respect. The Saptharishis met Lord Shiva and described the staunch devotion of Devi Parvathi, after listening to her steadfastness, pure love, and devotion, Lord Mahadeva felt extremely pleased, raptured in the love of Devi Parvathi. The supreme Lord Mahadeva who is unconquerable, wise, and learned, immersed in meditation and contemplation of Lord of Raghus. During this period, there was a powerful demon Tharaka underwent severe austerities and Tapasya, achieved several boons, became haughty began to harass the deities and Rishis, eventually, he conquered all the spheres on the three worlds. The deities lost glories and flee from their abode, helplessly fought against the dreadful demon was failed miserably.  The deities approached Lord Bhrama and appealed to put an end to the demon Tharaka and his atrocities.”

 

Thumha Maya Bhagavan Siva Sakala Jagatha  Pithu Mathu | Nayi  Charana Sir Muni Chale Puni Puni Harashath Gathu ||

Jayi Muninha Himavanthu Padaya | Kari Binathi Girajahi Griha Laya || Bahuri Saptharishi Siva Pahi Jayi | Katha Uma  Kai Sakala Sunayi || Bhaye Magan Siva Sunath Saneha | Harashi Saptharishi Gavane Geha || Manu Thira Kari Thab Sambu Sujana | Lage Karana Raghunayak Dhyana|| Tharaku Asura Bhayau Thehi Kala| Bhuja Prathapa Bala Theja Bisala || Thehi Sab Loka Lokapathi Jeethe | Bhaye Deva Sukha Sampathi Reethe ||Ajar Amar So Jeethi Na Jayi| Hare Sura Kari Bibidha Larayi || Thab Biranchi San  Jayi Pukare | Dhekhe Bidhi Sab Deva Dhukhare ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s stern response to Saptharishis

 



Chapter – 80– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s stern response to Saptharishis

 

Devi Parvati replied “Oh! Mahathma, the supreme Lord Mahadeva may lack virtues, attired in the inauspicious garment, and decorated ornaments of serpents, as you have mentioned earlier Lord Vishnu who symbolizes auspiciousness, wealth, prosperity attired in magnificent clothing may possess’ virtues and happiness, but I believe Lord Mahadeva is the source of my happiness, hence my heart is yearning to achieve that supreme Lord Mahadeva as my consort. Oh! Muneesha, If I had met you earlier, I would have taken into consideration of your opinion with great reverence, but it is already too late, I have offered my life to Lord Shambhu, hence I do not bother about auspiciousness or inauspiciousness, if you really want to see the union of two hearts, do not discourage with your very idea to find someone else other than Lord Mahadeva. If I did not get married to Lord Mahadeva, I would prefer to live alone in all my lives, I may take several births or crores of birth and I would continue to do the penance until I achieve that Lord Mahadeva as my wedded husband. I will not disregard my preceptor Maharishi Narada, I have firm faith and devotion at the lotus feet of my preceptor, hence, even if Lord Mahadeva urges me to leave the faith in my preceptor for hundreds of times, I will not follow them. Oh! Mahathma, I shall bow down at your feet with great reverence, kindly depart to your hermitage, it is already late.” The Sapthrishis cheered in extreme delight “Victory to Jagathjanani!  Victory to Goddess Bhavani ! Victory to Mother of the Universe!”

 

Mahadeva Avaguna Bhavana Bishnu Sakala Gunadhama | Jehi Kara Manu Rama Jahi Sana Thehi Thehi San Kama ||

Jau Thumha Milathehu Prathama Muneesa | Sunathiau Sikha Thumhari  Dhari Seesa || Ab Mei Janmu Sambhu Hitha Hara | Ko Guna Dhooshana Karai Bichara || Jau Thumhare Hat Hridhaya Biseshi | Rahi Na  Jayi Binu Kiya Bareshi || Thau Kauthukianha Alasu Nahi | Bara Kanya Aneka Jaga Mahi || Janam Koti Lagi Ragar Hamari | Barau Sambu Na  Tha Rahau Kumari || Thajau Na Naradha Kara Upadhesu | Aapu Kaha Hi Sath Bar Mahesu || Mei Pa Parau Kahayi Jagadhamba | Thumha Griha Gavanahu Bhayau Bilamba || Dhekhi Prabhu Bole Muni Gyani | Jaya Jaya Jagadhambike  Bhavani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s conversation with the Saptharishis

 


Chapter – 79– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Parvathi’s conversation with the Saptharishis

 

The Saptharishis continued “Oh! Devi, Lord Mahadeva is a mendicant, Bhava is dispassionate, lives on alms, and sleeps wherever he feels, lives in solitude, he has no home to live, how did a woman live without a home? Or enjoy life in the open like Mahadeva? Hence, kindly listen to our advice, you may get the finest groom enriched with virtues, auspiciousness, prosperity, fame, wealth, charm, and glory. We have found an excellent match for you; he is exceptionally good-looking and Veda has sung in praise of him. The Supreme Lord Vishnu is unblemished, most charming, promising resides in the milky ocean with his consort Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, and he has the finest abode as Vaikunda/free from grief, we feel he is the appropriate groom for you.” Devi Bhavani laughed out and spoke “Oh! Mahathma, you have rightly observed me as solid as a rock, same as the precious yellow metal another product from the mine that does not leave its preciousness in the blaze, I would prefer to give up my Prana, instead of choosing somebody in place of Mahadeva as a wedded husband. Oh! Mahathma, I have taken a vow to sincerely follow the words of my preceptor Maharishi Narada, I have immense faith in my preceptor, let my home doom in despair, I won’t get alarmed. Whoever does not follow the words of their preceptor could not achieve auspiciousness and welfare not even in their dreams.”


Ab Sukha Sovath Sochu Nahi Bheekhmagi Bhava  Khahi | Sahaja Yekakinha Ke Bhavana  Kabahu Ki Nari  Khatahi ||

Ajahu Manahu Kaha Hamara | Hama Thumha Kahu Baru Neeka  Bichara || Athisundhara Suchi Sukhadha Suseela | Gavahi Bedha  Jasu  Jasa Leela || Dhooshana Rahitha Sakala Gunarasi | Sreepathi Pura Baikunda Nivasi || Asa Baru Thumhahi  Milauab Ani | Sunatha Bisahi  Kaha Bachana Bhavani || Sathya Kahehu Giribhava  Thanu Yeha | Hat Na  Choot  Choottai  Baru Dheha || Kanakau Puni Pashana The Hoyi | Jarehu Sahaju Na Parihari Soyi || Naradha Bachana Na Mei Pariharau | Basau Bhavanu Ujarau Nahi Darau || Gura Ke Bachana Pratheethi Na Jehi | Sapnehu Sugama Na  Sukha Sidhi Thehi ||

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 ||

Saturday, May 15, 2021

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 ||