Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Bhrama and deities appeal to Lord Mahadeva to marry Devi Parvathi

 

Chapter – 88– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Bhrama and deities appeal to Lord Mahadeva to marry Devi Parvathi

 

Lord Bhrama spoke “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Shankara, all those deities would yearn to watch the enthusiastic appearance of you as a householder, unlike the supreme Yogi who is in trance for several thousands of years.  Oh! Madhana Madha Mochana, who crushed the pride of Lord Kamadeva, kindly drench our eyes with the joyful event of your celestial wedding with Devi Parvathi who is personified as Girirajakumari. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripasagara who is the ocean of mercy, though you have burnt the Kamadeva who spread unrest in the Universe, you have provided a unique boon to Devi Rathi and pacified her, you are a graceful Master who punishes the evil-doer and shower an abundance of compassion on them. Oh! Prabho, Devi Parvathi have performed severe austerities and penance for several thousands of years contemplating upon you, hence kindly accept her as your wedded wife and restore peace in the Universe. Lord Mahadeva got pleased with the appeal of Lord Bhrama and remembering the promise to Raghu responded in a soft tone “Yes I do”. Soon, there were the sounds of divine musical instruments reverberated, the deities showered flowers and cheered in extreme joy “Victory to Mighty Lord Mahadeva! Victory to Lord of Lords!” the Saptharishis arrived on this auspicious moment to conduct the further proceedings of the celestial wedding, Lord Bhrama instructed them to meet Himavan. The Saptharishis arrived in the abode of Himavan, and met Devi Parvathi Bhavani Jagadamba and spoke to her in a pleasing voice.

Sakala Suranha Ke Hridhaya Asa Sankara Para Ucchahu | Nija  Nayananhi Dhekha Chahahi Natha Thumhara Bibahu ||

Yaha Uthsava Dhekhia Bhari  Lochan | Soyi Kacchu Karahu Madhana Madha Mochana || Kamu Jari Rathi Kahu Baru Dheenha | Kripasindhu Yaha Athi Bhala Keenha || Sasathi Kari Puni Karahi Pasau | Natha Prabhunha Kar  Sahaja Subhau || Parbathi Thapu Keenha Apara | Karahu Thasu Ab  Angeekara || Suni Bidhi Binaya Samujji Prabhu Bani | Yeseyi Hoau Kaha Sukhu Mani || Thab Dhevanha Dhundhubi Bajayi | Barashi Sumana Jaya Jaya Sura Sayi || Avasaru Jani Saptharishi Aye| Thurathahi Bidhi Girbhavan Padaye || Prathama Gaye Jaha Rahi Bhavani | Bole Madhura Bachana Cchala Sani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Rathi approaches Lord Shambhu in extreme grief of separation from Lord Kamadeva – All the deities assembled before Lord Shambhu with a request to marry Devi Parvathi

 

Chapter – 87– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Rathi approaches Lord Shambhu in extreme grief of separation from Lord Kamadeva – All the deities assembled before Lord Shambhu with a request to marry Devi Parvathi

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Shambhu crushed the pride of Kamadeva, after the grave incident the Yogis, Muniganas, Rishis got freed from the clutches of Kamadeva were extremely happy, and Devi Rati who has witnessed the miserable fate of Lord Kamadeva fallen unconscious. Devi Rati could not control her grief, became inconsolable wept bitterly, and approached Lord Shankara, she stood before the Lord with folded hands. Lord Shambhu who is the ocean of mercy, watching the dejected state of Devi Rathi pronounced in a soft voice “Oh! Devi, henceforth, your consort Lord Kamadeva would be remembered as Ananga/bodiless, he would be continued on the Earth without specific form and in due course of time, you will regain him as your consort. Oh! Devi, Lord Hari would incarnate as Lord Krishna in the Dwaparayuga to reinstate the righteousness and reduce the burden of the Earth. At that time, your husband Kamadeva would be born as the eldest son Pradhyumna of Lord Krishna and Devi Rukmini, and he will find a way to unite with you once again, remember my predictions won’t go untrue.” Thus, Devi Rati was pacified by Shankara and left the abode. Oh! Mune, I shall describe the latter part of the legend, listen to me carefully. All the deities along with Lord Virinchi approached Lord Vishnu in Vaikunda, further, they have taken a tour to Mount Kailash to meet the supreme Lord Shiva. All the deities assembled before Lord Shambhu who is adorned in the crescent moon on the reddish-brown matted hair locks and eulogized the might of Lord Shiva. The benevolent Lord Shambhu greeted them pleasantly and spoke “Oh! Deities, kindly reveal the purpose of your visit.” Lord Bhrama replied “Oh! Prabho, you are that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, you are the knower of all, resides as a soul in the Jeeva, which is the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Prana, Karma and Gnanendhriyas, Ahamkara, Mamakara etc. although I would like to bring some matters before you that require your immediate attention.”

 

Jogi Ankatak Bhaye  Pathi Gathi Sunath Rathi Murucchith Bhayi | Rodhathi Badhathi Bahu Bhanthi Karuna Karathi Sankara Pahi  Gayi || Athi Prema Kari Binathi Bibidha Bidhi Jori Kar Sanmukha Rahi | Prabhu Asuthosha Kripala Siva  Abala Nirakhi Bole  Sahi ||

Ab  The Rathi Thava  Natha Kara Hoyihi Namu Anangu | Binu Bapu Byapihi Sabahi Puni Sunu Nija Milana  Prasangu ||

Jab Jadhubansa Krishna Avathara | Hoyihi Harana Maha Mahibhara || Krishna Thanaya Hoyihi Pathi Thora | Bachanu Aanyatha Hoyi Na Mora || Rathi Gavani Suni Sankara Bani | Katha  Apara Ab  Kahau Bakhani || Dhevanha Samachar Sab Paye | Bhramadhika Baikunda Sidhaye || Sab Sura Bishnu Biranchi Sametha | Gaye Jaha Siva  Kripaniketha || Prithak Prithak Theenha Keenhi Prasamsa | Bhaye Prasanna Chandhra Avathamsa|| Bole  Kripasindhu Brishakethu | Kahahu Amara Aaye  Kehi  Hethu || Kaha Bidhi Thumha Prabhu Antharjami | Thadhapi Bhagathi Bas Binavau Svami ||

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 ||