Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The tragic end of Lord Kamadeva

 

Chapter – 86– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The tragic end of Lord Kamadeva

 

The appearance of Lord Kamadeva roused passion in all the living creatures, the beauty of the forest enhanced ten folds, trees, plants, and creepers loaded with a variety of fresh fragrant flowers of the rich scent, honey bees buzzing all around the forest, beautiful birds Swan, Cuckoos and parrots began to sing melodiously, the celestial Gandharvas and Asparas sang in a melodious tone and danced to the tune. The influence of Kamadeva on living creatures drenched them in passion, lust, and desire, even the lifeless has begun to feel the same. Kamadeva’s tactics did not work before the supreme Lord Mahadeva who was immersed in a trance, it made him angry and disappointed.  Kamadeva took a seat on a mango tree loaded with flowers and fruits, he angrily stretched the five flower arrows up to the ear, and released them focusing on the chest of Lord Shiva, and it hit right on the spot on the chest, Shambhu got out of the deep trance and was completely disturbed by this act of Kamadeva. Lord Shambhu looked all around in a fury, set his blazing stare on the mango tree loaded with fruits and flowers where Kamadeva was hidden behind the leaves. The rage of Lord Shambhu made the huge tree quivering, soon he closed the third eye that was an emitting blaze, and looked at Kamadeva caused burn him into ashes.  Suddenly, the entire Universe doomed into utter despair, without passion or desire, huge cries of deities rose in the air, the demons were extremely happy, the saintly and noble-souls got rid of the rapture of passion, lust and desire, and anxiousness immediately.

Jagayi Manobhava Muyehu Man Ban Subhagath Na Parai Kahi | Seethala Sugandha Sumandha Marutha Madhana Anala Sakha Sahi || Bikase Saranhi Bahu Kanja Gunjath Punja Manjula Madhukara | Kalahamsa Pika Suka Sarasa Rava Kari  Gana Nahahi Apacchara ||

Sakala Kalakari Koti Bidhi Hareau Sena  Sametha | Chali Na  Achala Samadhi Siva Kopeau Hridhayaniketha ||

Dhekhi Rasala Bipata Bar  Sakha | Thehi Par Chadeau Madhanu Man  Makha || Sumana Chapa Nija  Sara Sandhane | Athi Risa Thaki Shravana Lagi  Thane || Cchade Bishama Bisikha Ura Lage | Chooti Samadhi Sambhu Thab Jage || Bhayau Eesa Man Cchobhu Biseshi | Nayana Udhari  Sakala Dhisi Dhekhi || Saurabha Pallava Madhanu Biloka | Bhayau Kopu Kampeau Thrailoka || Thab Siva Theesar  Nayana Udhara | Chithavath Kamu Bhayau Jari  Cchara || Hahakar Bhayau Jaga Bhari | Darpe Sura  Bhaye Asura  Sukhari || Samujji Kamasukhu Sochahi Bhogi | Bhaye Akantak Sadhaka Jogi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The influence of Lord Kamadeva on the living and non-living

 

Chapter – 85– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The influence of Lord Kamadeva on the living and non-living

 

Rishi Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, I have described the miserable state of pious and noble-saints who were under the clutches of lust, desire, passion, hence I need not speak about the ordinary Jeeva drenched in it. The Yogis, Siddhas, Muniganas once perceived the all-pervasive Bhramam, and Oneness-in-all began to witness all the living beings as an object of physical pleasure. The men and women over-persuaded by lust and desires have forgotten time, place, and relation. In this way, the mischievousness of Lord Kamadeva lingered on the Earth for an hour. None of the creatures on the Earth could control lust, desire, passion except the virtuous and disciplined Lord of Raghus. Thus, Lord Kamadeva played his tactics for an hour on all the creatures, finally arrived at the sight of Lord Mahadeva was immersed in Tapasya. Lord Kamadeva horrified to watch Lord Shambhu, soon the creatures on the Earth got relieved from the clutches of Kamadeva and peace were restored. Lord Kamadeva alarmed at the sight of Lord Mahadeva is an unconquerable, mighty Lord of Lords. Kamadeva felt ashamed of his failure before Lord Rudra, soon he released the beautiful spring season, king of all the seasons. The entire forest flourished with trees, plants, creepers, loaded with a variety of flowers of rich fragrances, the whole atmosphere echoed with the chirping of birds of various attractive species, wells, ponds, rivers, and streams filled with rich crystal-clear water. The mesmerizing beauty of nature roused passion and lust even in the dispassionate.”

Bhaye Kamabas Jogeesa Thapas Pavaranhi  Ki Ko Kahai | Dhekhehi Charachara Narimaya Je  Bhramamaya Dhekhath Rahe || Abala Bilokahi Purushamaya Jagu Purusha Sab  Abalamayam | Dhui Dhanda Bhari Bhramanda Bheethar Kamakritha Kauthuka Ayam ||

 

Dhari Na Kahu Dheera Sab Ke  Man  Manasija Hare | Je Rakhe  Raghubeer The Ubare Thehi Kala Mahu ||

Ubhaya Dhari Asa Kauthuka  Bhayau | Jau  Lagi  Kamu Sambhu Pahi Gayau || Sivahi Biloki Samsakeau Maru | Bhayau Jayathithi Sabu Samsaru || Bhaye Thurath Sab Jeeva Sukhare | Jimi Madha Uthari  Gaya Mathvare || Rudhrahi Dhekhi Madhana Bhaya Mana | Dhuradharsha Dhurgama Bhagavana || Phirath Laj Kucch Kari Nahi Jayi | Maranu Dani Man  Rachesi Upayi || Pragatesi Thurath Ruchira Rithuraja | Kusumitha Nava Tharu Raji Biraja || Ban Upaban Bapika Thadaga | Parama Subhaga Sab Dhisa Bibaga || Jaham Thaham Janu Umagath Anuraga | Dhekhi Muyehu Man  Manasija Jaga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Lord Kamadeva – The turmoil caused by the presence of Lord Kamadeva, the excessive lust, desire and passion broke all the norms in the world

 

Chapter – 84– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The splendor of Lord Kamadeva - The turmoil caused by the presence of Lord Kamadeva, the excessive lust, desire, and passion broken all the norms in the world

 

Rishi Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Lord Kamadeva wielded in the magnificent bow and flower arrows of white lotus, Ashoka flower, Mango flowers, Jasmine and blue lotus, arrived with his celestial associates at the spot where Lord Mahadeva was immersed in deep trance, soon his warriors flee into different directions with fear and took shelter in the scriptures hidden in the mountain caves. The arrival of Lord Kamadeva created huge chaos in the world, righteousness and moralities disappeared, Jeeva drenched in lust and desires forgot the knowledge of ‘self, the noble-souls wondered what will happen if it continued for a longer period of time? Who will protect the Jeeva from falling out of moralities and righteousness? Who will protect the Jeeva from the unconquerable Lord Kamadeva who is the consort of Devi Rathi? The living creatures in the Universe gone out of control due to their excessive lust and desire on the opposite gender, males, and females persuaded by the lust approached crazily abandoning all the norms in the society, even the trees and creepers wrapped in attraction towards each other, trees bend down their branches to approach the creepers, not to mention about the living beings. The water-course, rivers gushed towards to meet their consort King of the ocean that created sudden flood and damages, the ponds rivers, lakes and ponds merged together and took great pleasure in it, that caused huge destruction. All the creatures on the Earth, including the demons, birds, animals lost their sense and drenched in lust, finally, the whole world became under the seize of Lord Kamadeva, drenched in lust and desire forgot to keep up the norms. The Chakravaha birds famous for decorum forgot to see day or night, the deities, humans, Kinnara, demons, serpents, spirits, etc. became the slaves of passion, lust, and desire. The Siddhas, Yogis, Munigans who have abandoned the interest in worldly matters, gave up their austerities and penances, drenched in passion and lust. Thus, Lord Kamadeva created huge turmoil on the Earth.”

Bhageau Bibeku Sahaya Sahitha So  Subhat Sanjuga Mahi Mure | Sadhagranth Parbath Kandharinhi Mahu Jayi Thehi Avasar Dhoore || Honihara Ka  Karathara Ko  Rakhavara Jaga Kharbharu Para | Dhuyi Maya Kehi Rathinatha Jehi Kahu Kopi Kara Dhanu Saru Dhara ||

Je Sajeeva Jaga Achara Chara Nari Purusha Asa Nama | The Nija Nija  Marajadh Thaji Bhaye Sakala Basa Kama ||

Sab Ke Hridhaya Madhana Abhilasha | Latha Nihari  Navahi Tharu  Sakha || Nadhi Umagi Ambudhi Kahu Dhayi | Sangama Karahi Thalava Thalayi || Jaham Asi Dhasa  Jadanha Kai Barani | Ko Kahi Sakayi Sachethan Karani || Pasu  Pacchi Nabha Jala Thalachari | Bhaye Kamabasa Samaya Bisari || Madhana Andha Byakula Sab Loka | Nisi Dhinu Nahi  Avalokahi Koka || Deva Dhanuja Nara Kinnara Byala | Pretha Pisacha Bhootha Bethala || Inha Kai Dhasa Na Kaheau Bakhani | Sadha Kama Ke Chere Jani || Sidhdha Biraktha Mahamuni  Jogi | Thepi Kamabasa Bhaye Biyogi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The deities appeal to Lord Kamadeva to create an obstacle in the Tapasya of Lord Shambhu– The overinfluence of Kamadeva caused to flee the righteousness from the Earth

 

Chapter – 83– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The deities appeal to Lord Kamadeva to create an obstacle in the Tapasya of Lord Shambhu – The overinfluence of Kamadeva caused to flee the righteousness from the Earth

 

The deities collectively appealed to Lord Kamadeva to create an impediment on the Tapasya of Lord Mahadeva undertaken for several thousands of years, Lord Kamadeva smiled at the request of the deities and spoke “Oh! Deities, I do not think the task you have handed to me would bring auspiciousness to me. I don’t see any progress from the hostility against the mighty Lord Shambu. Anyway, I shall carry out the work assigned to me for the welfare of the world, deities, and Sages who are the guardian of the welfare on the Earth, abandoning their own welfare and happiness were always sung in praise by the Veda and Puranas.” Lord Kamadeva was reverentially prostrated before them and left with his celestial companions, all his way he was thinking about the upcoming inauspiciousness involved in the task, and the end results of hostility towards Lord Mahadeva which could bring definite destruction. Soon, Kamadeva remembered the promise to deities, forgot all the virtues, the whole world became under the seize of Kamadeva, the army of wisdom and intellect disappeared from the Earth, the religious vows, self-control, spiritual wisdom, piety, kindness, morality, recitation of Veda, Yoga, meditation everything vanished from the Earth under the powerful influence Lord Kamadeva. The Jeeva’s were excessively affected by passion, lust, and desire, hence, forgot righteousness, moralities, and disciplines, thereby created huge havoc on the Earth.

 

Suranha Kahi Nija  Bipathi Sab  Suni Man Keenha Bichara | Sambhu Birodha Na Kusala Mohi Bihasi Kaheau Asa Mara ||

Thadhapi Karab Mei Kaju Thumhara | Shruthi Kaha Parama Dharama Upakara || Para Hitha Lagi Thajayi Jo Dhehi | Santhatha Santh Prasamsahi Thehi || Asa Kahi Chaleau Sabahi Siru Nayi| Sumana Dhanusha Kara Sahitha Sahayi || Chalath Mar Asa  Hridhaya Bichara | Siva Birodha Dhruva Maranu Hamara || Thab Aapan Prabhau Bisthara | Nija Bas Keenha Sakala Samsara || Kopeau Jabahi Baricharakethu | Cchan Mahu Mite Sakala Shruthi Sethu || Bhramacharja Bhratha Sajam Nana | Dheeraja Dharama Gyana Bigyana|| Sadhachara Japa Joga Biraga | Sabhaya Bibeka Kataku Sabu Bhaga ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Bhrama advises the deities to approach Lord Kamadeva – The deities invoke Lord Kamadeva with prayers

 

Chapter – 82– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Bhrama advises the deities to approach Lord Kamadeva– The deities invoke Lord Kamadeva with prayers

 

Lord Bhrama listened to the miserable cries of the deities who were under constant threat of the demon Tharaka and replied “Oh! Deities, the powerful Demon Tharaka have already got a peculiar boon to die in the hands of the son of Lord Shambhu in a vicious battle, hence Lord Shambhu alone can protect us from the atrocities of Tharakasura. I have heard Devi Sati who underwent self-mortification in the Yogagni of Dhakshaprajapathi was born as Shailarajakumari and undertaking extreme penance and won over the heart of Lord Mahadeva. The supreme Lord Mahadeva who has abandoned the worldly matters at the pain of grief of separation from Devi Sati immersed in Tapasya for several thousands of years. Oh! Deities, approach Kamadeva and request him to create an obstacle to the Tapasya of Lord Mahadeva so that we can approach that mighty Lord with a request to marry Devi Parvathi Girirajakanya, and put an end to the troubles caused by the demon Tharaka, in this way we can restore peace among the deities.” All the deities assembled rejoiced at the opinion of Lord Virinchi, further, they prayed to Lord Kamadeva who is unconquerable, wielded in the bow, and beautiful five flower arrows mounted on the celestial vehicle Fish, appeared before the deities were received with great reverence.

 

Sab San Kaha Bujjayi Bidhi Dhanuja Nidhana Thab Hoyi| Sambhu Sukra Sambootha Sutha Yehi Jithayi Rana Soyi ||

Mor Kaha Suni Karahu Upayi | Hoyihi Eshwar Karihi Sahayi || Sathi Jo  Thaji Dhaccha Makha  Dheha | Janami Jayi Himachal Geha || Thehi Thapu Keenha Sambhu Pathi Lagi | Siva Samadhi Baite Sabu Thyagi || Jadhapi Ahayi Asamanjas Bhari | Thadhapi Bath Yek Sunahu Hamari || Padavahu Kamu Jayi  Siva Pahi | Karai Chobhu Sankara Man Mahi || Thab Ham Jayi Sivahi Sir Nayi | Karvub Bibahu Bariayi ||Yehi Bidhi Bhalehi Devahith Hoyi | Math Athi Neeka Kahayi Sabu Koyi || Asthuthi Suranha Keenhi Athi Hethu | Pragateau Bishamabhan Jjashakethu ||

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 ||