Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wedding procession of Lord Shiva with the Ganas

 

Chapter – 92– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The wedding procession of Lord Shiva with the Ganas

 

Lord Vishnu is given instructions to the deities assembled for the procession of the wedding cracked jokes on an auspicious occasion to lit the fire of joy put them into roarer of laughter, asked the deities of ten directions to proceed with their attendants to make the procession looks more presentable so that they would not make a laughing stock in the abode of Himavan, thus the deities formed an exquisite arrangement for the procession of the groom. The deities attired in marvelous garments, finest ornaments, crowns, mounted on magnificent celestial vehicles proceeded to the bride’s Kingdom under the supervision of Lord Vishnu. The Supreme Lord Shiva took great pleasure in the arrangements of procession carried out by Vishnu and the humorous conversations between the deities. Lord Shiva instructed Bhringi to co-ordinate with the Ganas in huge number, soon arrived Ganas in flocks mounted on their peculiar vehicles, attired in strange costume and prostrated at the lotus feet of Lord Hara. The Ganas of Lord Shiva had the odd appearance has been remain unnoticed, some of them were headless, or with the head, some had the unique part of the body with strange limbs, some had numerous heads, arms, legs, eyes, ears, and some of them had missing part of limbs, some of them were stout and well-built, and some of them had skeleton body, thus a huge number of Gana formed the procession of the groom.

 

Bishnu Kaha Asa Bihasi Thab Boli Sakala Dhisiraja | Bilaga Bilaga Hoyi Chalahu Sab Nija Nija  Sahitha Samaja ||

Bar Anuhari Barath Na Bhayi | Hasi Karaihahu Para Pura  Jayi || Bishnu Bachana Suni  Sura  Musukane | Nija Nija  Seva  Sahitha Bilagane || Manahi Man Mahesu Musukahi | Hari Ke  Bigya Bachana Nahi Jahi || Athi Priya Bachana Sunath Priya Kere | Bringihi Preri Sakala Gana Dere || Siva Anusasan Suni Sab Aye | Prabhupadha Jalaja Seesa Thinha Naye || Nana Bahan Nana Besha | Bihase  Siva  Samaja Nija  Dhekha || Koau Mukhaheena Bipula Mukha Kahu | Binu Padha Kar Koau Bahu Padha Bahu || Bipula  Nayana Koau Nayana Biheena | Rishtapushta Koau Athi Thanakheena ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda –Saptharishis receives Mangalapathrika/details of auspicious time and hours of the wedding from Himavan

Chapter – 90– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Saptharishis receives Mangalapathrika from Himavan

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Sapthirishis were highly pleased watching the devotion of Devi Bhavani to her preceptor Maharishi Narada and they heartily rejoiced to notice her pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Mahadeva, they praised her abundantly and went to meet Mount Himavan. Saptharishis explained all that happened with the Lord Kamadeva, and the extreme Tapasya of Lord Mahadeva for several years, Himavan saddened to hear the fate of Kamadeva, and immensely pleased to notice the boon Devi Rathi has achieved from that compassionate Lord. Himavan heartily praised the splendor of Lord Mahadeva, and invited the royal priests to discuss on the upcoming celestial wedding of Devi Bhavani with Lord Shambu, thus an auspicious date, time, and the venue was decided to conduct the wedding according to the Vedic rituals. Himavan reverentially handed over the Mangalapathrika comprises the time, auspicious hours, and the details of rites to be carried out on the day of the wedding, to the Sapatharishis, and prostrated before them. Further, Saptharishi visited Bhramaloka and handed the Mangalapathrika to Lord Bhrama who enthusiastically read out the detailed rites of the wedding of divine couple according to Vedic rite, in the huge assembly of Rishis, Sages, and deities.  The whole atmosphere reverberated with the sounds of divine music instruments and flowers showered from the sky, all those assembled were transported to a state of ecstasy.”

 

Hiya Harshe Muni  Bachana Suni Dhekhi Preethi Bisvasa | Chale  Bhavani Hi Nayi Sira Gaye Himachala Pasa ||

Sabu Prasangu Giripathihi Sunava | Madhana Dhahan Suni Athi Dhukhu Pava || Bahuri Kaheau Rathi Kar Baradhana | Suni Hmavanth Bahuth Sukhu Mana || Hridhaya Bichari  Sambhu Prabhuthayi | Sadhar Munibar Liye Bolayi || Sudhinu Sunkhathu Sudhari Sochayi| Begi  Bedhabidhi Lagan Dharayi || Pathri Saptharishinha Soyi Dheenhi | Gahi Padha Binaya Himachala Keenhi || Jayi Bidhihi Theenha Dheenhi So Pathi | Bachath Preethi Na Hridhaya Samathi || Lagan Bachi Aja Sabahi Sunayi | Harashe Muni Sab Sura  Samudhayi || Sumana Bhrishti Naba Bajan Baje | Mangala Kalasa Dhasahu Dhisi  Saje ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Saptharishis conversation with Bhavani

 

Chapter – 89– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Saptharishis conversation with Bhavani

 

The Saptharishis spoke “Oh! Bhavani, we have already cautioned you about Maharishi Narada who wants to influence everyone to conduct Tapasya, not to believe his predictions. You did not like our advice, all your austerities and vows gone in the drain, Lord Mahesha burned the Kamadeva into ashes.” Devi Bhavani smiled and replied “Oh! Mahathma, you have well said, you have noticed Lord Shambhu burnt the God of Love recently, you did not notice the Vairagya/renunciation of that Lord, and in your opinion, Lord Shambhu was smitten with love all his life and lately crushed the pride of Kamadeva. Oh! Mahathma, in my knowledge the Lord of Lords Mahadeva is a supreme ascetic, absolute Bhramam, pure, unblemished, dispassionate, free from dualities, sufferings of worldly existence, and unconquerable, hence I have fallen in love with him by my word, mind, and deed. Oh! Mahathma, the supreme Lord Shambhu will fulfill my desires, and all my austerities and vows will be answered very soon. The inner meaning of the phrase Lord Hara burnt the Kamadeva has to be understood in an appropriate manner, I think the Lord Kamadeva has taken away that wisdom from you. Oh! Mahathma, the ice cannot withstand the fire, would melt away in seconds, in the same manner, Kamadeva is frost cannot come closer to that supreme Lord Mahadeva who resembles colossal fire, whatever get into contact with it would perish.”

 

Kaha Hamara Na Sunehu Thab Narada Ke Upadhesa | Ab Bha Joot Pan Jareau Kamu  Mahesa ||

Suni Boli Musukayi Bhavani | Uchitha Kahehu Munibar Bigyani || Thumhare Jan Kamu Ab Jara | Ab Lagi Sambhu Rahe  Sabikara || Hamare Jan Sadha Siva  Jogi | Aja Anavadhya Akama Abhogi || Jau  Mei  Siva Seye Asa Jani | Preethi Sametha Karma Man Bani || Thau Hamara Pan Sunahu Muneesa | Karihahi Sathya Kripanidhi Esa || Thumha Jo Kaha Hara Jareau Mara | Soyi Athi Bad Abibeku Thumhare || Thatha Anala Kara Sahaja Subhau | Hima Thehi Nikata Jayi  Nahi  Kau || Gaya Sameepa So  Avasi  Nasayi | Asi  Manmatha Mahesa Ki Nayi ||

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 ||