Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The procession of groom arrived in the Kingdom of Mount Himavan

 

Chapter – 93– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The procession of groom arrived in the Kingdom of Mount Himavan

 

The mesmerizing beauty of the Kingdom of Mount Himavan put Lord Bhrama into great admiration, pushed to become pale and insignificant. The loveliness of streams, ponds, fortresses, and walls, exquisite painting on the wall, pleasure gardens was beyond words. The houses and pathways in the Kingdom were decorated with expensive gems and ornaments, flags, etc. The men and women in the city were attired in marvelous garments, ornaments, were looked stunning, captured the hearts of Yogis and Muneeshwaras. The city where Goddess Jagadamba Bhavani born as the daughter of Himavan resembled her loveliness and richness, the abode of Himavan expansively prospered with welfare, success, happiness. The people understood the procession of the groom arrived in the city with the loud noises of kettle drums, Dhumdhubi, pipe instruments, etc. it multiplied the cheer and joy among the people. Soon, well-decorated chariots, vehicles of the Kingsmen, and prominent personalities proceeded to receive the guests with great honor, they were highly enthusiastic to receive the deities, Lord Vishnu, and his attendants. The moment they witnessed the horrific appearance of Lord Shiva Ganas in the procession, made the King's men and Rishis flee into different directions out of fear. The adults assembled regained their courage, but the children could not stand before the Ganas, ran out of extreme anguish. Finally, the children managed to reach home, gasping for breath informed their parents in extreme fear “How shall I describe the procession? The mere thought of it makes me feel dreadful, it is beyond words. I doubt, is that procession for marriage or army of Lord Yama, the groom is mounted on a bull, attired in the dirty rug, smeared in ashes, crawling serpents  as ornaments all over the body, reddish-brown matted hair locks, adorned in crescent moon and reservoir of water, and the chest is covered in tiger skin and the garland of skulls.”

Laghu Laga Bidhi Ki  Nipunatha Avaloki Pura Sobha Sahi | Ban Baga Koopa  Tharanga Saritha Subhaga Sab Saka Ko Kahi || Mangala Bipula Thorana Pathaka Kethu  Griha Griha Sohahi | Banitha Purusha  Sundhar  Chathura Cchabi Dhekhi Muni Mana Mohahi ||

Jagadhanba Jaha Avathari  So Puru Barani Ki Jayi | Riddhi  Sidhdhi Sampathi Sukha Nitha Noothan Adhikayi ||

Nagar Nikata Barath Suni Ayi | Pura  Kharbharu Sobha Adhikayi || Kari  Banav Saji Bahan Nana | Chale  Lena Sadhar  Agavana || Hiya Harashe  Sura  Sena  Nihari | Harihi Dhekhi Athi  Bhaye Sukhari || Siva Samaja Jab Dhekhan Lage | Bidari Chale  Bahana Sab  Bhage || Dhari Dheeraju Thaha Rahe  Sayane | Balak Sab  Lai  Jeeva  Parane || Gaya Bhavan Puchahi Pithu Matha | Kahahi Bachana Bhaya Kampitha Gatha || Kahia Kaha Kahi Jayi Na  Batha | Jam Kar  Dhara Kidhau Bariatha || Baru  Bairaha Basaha Asavara | Byala Kapala Bibhooshana Cchara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of Shiva Ganas in the wedding procession – The splendor of the Kingdom of Mount Himavan

 

Chapter – 93– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The description of Shiva Ganas in the wedding procession– The splendor of Kingdom of Mount Himavan

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Ganas of Shiva had a unique appearance, some had stout and well-built, and skeleton type of bodies, decorated with the crown of animal’s horn and dead animals, some had clean habits and some followed untidy, smeared in ashes and blood of animals decorated their body with the skulls, skeleton, horn of animals given an alarming appearance. The Ganas/spirits, ghost, demons assembled before Lord Shiva gave out horrific sight. They merrily danced to the tune of the big kettle drums, they were looking ridiculous and appalling to the core, conversing in a unique language. On the other hand, Mount Himavan had made fabulous arrangements in his abode to receive his guests, the whole Kingdom was decorated in precious gemstone and yellow metals, which was beyond description, he has invited all his companions’ trees, grass, shrubs, plants, creepers, rivers, streams, mountain peaks of various sizes, were arrived assuming divine form, attired in magnificent clothes, ornaments, crowns, along with their beautiful consorts. All the guests were arrived in the huge assembly to receive the procession of the groom. They sang melodiously and entertained the crowd, Mount Himavan was already made extravagant arrangements in the fortress to receive the guests and for their stay in stunning fortresses constructed for the purpose, all the guests arrived and occupied their own fortress according to their status. The splendor of the Kingdom of Himavan decorated with the gems and precious materials were marvelous with exquisite carving and sculptures, capable to put Lord Bhrama who is the creator of the Universe into shame.”

 

Thana Kheena Koau Athi Peena Pavana  Koau Apavana Gathi  Dhare | Bhooshan Karala Kapala Kar Sab Sadhdhya Sonitha Than Bhare || Khar Svana Suar Sukala Mukha Gan Besha Aganitha Ko Ganai | Bahu Jinasa Pretha Pisacha Jogi Jamath Barnath Nahi Banai ||

Nachahi Gavahi Geetha Parama Tharangi Bhootha Sab | Dhekhath Athi Bipareetha Bolahi Bachana Bichithra  Bidhi ||

Jasa Dhulahu Thasi Bani Baratha | Kauthuka Bibidha Hohi Maga Jatha || Eham Himachala Racheau Bithana | Athi  Bichithra  Nahi  Jayi Bhakhana || Saila Sakala Jaha Lagi Jaga Mahi | Laghu Bisala Nahi  Barani Sirahi || Ban Sagar Sab Nadhi Thalava | Himagiri Sab Kahu Nevath Padava || Kamaroopa Sundhar Thanadhari | Sahitha Samaja Sahitha Bar Nari || Gaye Sakala Thuhinachala Geha | Gavahi Mangala Sahitha Saneha || Prathamahi Giri Bahu Griha Savaraye | Jayajogu Thaha Thaha Sab Cchaye || Pura Sobha Avaloki Suhayi | Lagayi Laghu Biranchi Nipunayi ||

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 ||