Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The grief of Devi Mena

 

Chapter – 95– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The grief of Devi Mena

 

Devi Mena wept bitterly “How strange that the Bhrama created the most beautiful female child in the Universe and also created a dreadful mendicant as a groom, a fruit that should adorn the wish-fulfilling tree ordained to hang in the thorny Babula tree. I won’t let this happen to my lovely daughter, I would prefer to kill myself and my child, I would set fire on myself keeping you in my arms, I would prefer to jump down from the mountain peak, I would prefer to jump in the ocean and gave away my life and my daughter’s. I do not care about what the world has to talk about me, or my family, let my home doom into despair, I won’t let this marriage take place, I won’t let my daughter marry a mendicant while I am alive.” All the ladies surrounded Mena became distressed watching the devastated state of Devi Mena, soon the entire atmosphere of joy turned into utter despair, Devi Mena continued to shed tears uttering “What did we do to Maharishi Narada to put us in utter dismay? He ruined my family and daughter’s life, advised her to undertake extreme penance to achieve a mendicant as a wedded husband. Usually, the ascetics are passionless, merciful, abandoned interest in worldly matters, possession, family, wealth. But Maharishi Narada intentionally destroyed my family. He is free to travel three worlds at his own will, has no shame or fear. What does a barren know the pain of childbirth?”. Devi Bhavani regained composure, and approached her mother who is utterly miserable “Oh! Mother, whatever destined to happen cannot be overruled, hence do not worry about it, Oh! Mother, If I was destined to marry a mendicant why should you blame others for it? Kindly accept whatever comes on your way.”

Kasa Keenha Baru  Bairaha Bidhi Jehi  Thmhahi Sundharatha Dhayi | Jo Phalu Chahia Surutharuhi So  Barbasa Baburahi Lagayi || Thumha Sahitha Giri The  Girau Pavak Jarau Jalanidhi Mahu Parai | Dharu Jau Apajasu Hoau Jaga Jeevath Bibahu Na Hau Karau ||

Bhayi Bikala Abala Sakala Dhukhitha Dhekhi Girinari | Kari  Bilapu Rodhathi Badhathi Sutha Sanehu Sambhari ||

Narada Kar Mei Kaha Bigara | Bhavanu Mor Jinha Basath Ujara || Asa  Upadheshu Umahi Jinha Dheenha | Baire Barahi Lagi Thapu Keenha || Sachehu Unha  Ke Moha Na  Maya | Udhaseena Dhanu Dhamu Na Jaya || Para Dhara Dhalak Laja Na Bheera | Banjj Ki  Jana Pravasa Kai Peera || Jananihi Bikala Biloki Bhavani | Boli Jutha Bibeka Mridhu Bani || Asa Bichari Sochahi Mathi  Matha | So Na  Darayi Jo Rachayi Bidhatha || Karama Likha Jau Baura Nahu | Thau Katha  Dhosu Lagayia Kahu || Thumha San Mitahi Ki  Bidhi Ke Anka | Mathu Byarththa Jani Lehu Kalanka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The chaos caused by the wedding procession of Lord Shiva in the abode of Mount Himavan

 

Chapter – 94– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The chaos caused by the wedding procession of Lord Shiva in the abode of Mount Himavan

 

The children flee from the possession after witnessing the groom smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, adorned in venomous serpents, the skin of animals as clothing, the skull of garland adorned on the chest, Ganga and crescent moon on the reddish matted hair locks mounted on the celestial bull, holding Trishula, and Damaru, followed by the numerous spirits, ghosts, etc. in dreadful appearance returned home and addressed parents “After witnessing the horrific appearance of the groom, followed by the huge number of alarming spirits, ghosts of ghastly appearance, who will survive to witness the marriage of Devi Parvathi would be the fortunate one in the Universe.” Thus, the number of children flee from watching the terrifying wedding procession of Lord Mahadeva had nothing to speak about other than the horrific procession of the groom. The parents of children immediately guessed it is none other than the mighty Lord Shiva and pacified their children not to fear Lord Mahadeva who is the savior of the Universe. The prominent members of the assembly of Himavan received the procession of Lord Mahadeva with due respect brought them to the palace and offered stunning fortresses arranged for their stay. Devi Mena prepared fabulous Harathi, a beautifully decorated golden plate full of auspicious ingredients Haldi, Kumkum to receive the groom and his people, she was followed by a group of elderly female members singing melodiously. Thus, Devi Mena holding a marvelous golden tray full of auspicious ingredients moved enthusiastically through the huge crowd to receive her future son-in-law. Alas! the women proceed were shocked to witness the ghastly appearance of Lord Rudra, shrieked out in fear, the next thing, those auspicious ingredients slipped out of their hands and the women flee in different directions. Lord Hara with a smile returned to the fortress arranged for him. Devi Mena could not retrieve the awful appearance of Lord Rudra, she was horrified, and dejected, with mounting grief, called out for her lovely daughter Parvathi.  Devi Mena made Devi Parvathi sit on her lap, and tears welled up on her eyes kept looking at her daughter’s eyes, embraced her again and again. “How did the creator could become so mean and dull-minded to you, found a groom who is having dreadful appearance for one of the most beautiful creations in the Universe.”

 

Thana Cchar Byala Kapala Bhooshan Nagan Jatila Bhayankara | Sanga Bhootha Pretha Pisacha Jogini Bikat Mukha Rajanichara || Jo  Jiath Rahihi Barath Dhekhath Punya Bada Thehi Kar Sahi | Dhekhihi So Uma Bibahu Ghar Ghar Bath  Asi  Larikanha Kahi ||

 

Samujji Mahesa  Samaja Sab Janani Janaka Musukahi | Bala Bujjaye Bibidha Bidhi Nidar  Hohu Daru  Nahi ||

Lai  Agavan Barathahi Aye | Dhiye Sabahi Janavas Suhaye || Maina Subha Aarathi Savari | Sanga Sumangala Gavahi Nari || Kanchana Thara Soha Bar Pani | Paricchan Chali Harahi Harshani || Bikata Besha Rudrahi Jab Dhekha | Abalanha Ura Bhaya Bhayau Bisesha || Bhagi  Bhavan Paiti Athi Thrasa | Gaye MahesuJaham Janavasa || Maina Hridhaya Bhayau Dhukhu Bhari | Leenhi Boli Girirajakumari|| Adhika Saneha Godha Baitari | Syama Saroja Nayana Bhare Bari || Jehi Bidhi Thumhahi Roopu Asa  Dheenha | Thehi Jada Baru Baur Kasa Keenha ||

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 ||