Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Kamadeva fails to disrupt the penance of Maharishi Narada

 

Chapter – 120 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Kamadeva fails to disrupt the penance of Maharishi Narada

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Lord Kamadeva accompanied by the celestial Apsaras arrived in the foothills of Himalaya where Maharishi Narada was immersed in the Tapasya, soon whole the atmosphere got revitalized with the Vasantharithu, suddenly, the trees, plants, and creepers loaded with fresh and rich fragrant flowers, the cool wind added pleasure in the living creatures, Cuckoos, and beautiful birds of various species sang melodiously, the celestial Apsaras Rambha and her associates merrily sported together, singing and dancing to the melodious music. Lord Kamadeva rejoiced at heart, watching the beautiful scene created to distract the Tapasya of Maharishi Narada. Gradually, Lord Kamadeva and his associates made all the attempts to disrupt the Tapasya were failed miserably, Kamadeva felt humiliated, none of his tricks on the Sage was enough to break his meditation.  Can anyone possible cause harm to the devotees of Lord of Lakshmi?”

Sukha Hara Lai Bhaga  Sad Svan Nirakhi Mrigaraja | Ccheeni Leyi Jani Jana Jada Thimi Surapathi Hi Na Laja ||

Thehi Ashramahi Madhana Jab Gayau | Nija Maya BasanthNirabhayu || Kusumitha Bibidha Bitap Bahuranga | Koojahi Kokila Gunjjahi Bringa || Chali Suhavani Thribidha Bayari | Kama  Krisanu Badavanihari || Rabhadhika Suranari Nabeena | Sakala Asamasar Kala Prabeena || Karahi Gana Bahu Thana Tharanga | Bahubidhi Kreedahi Pani Pathanga || Dhekhi Sahaya Madhana Harshana | Keenhesi Puni Prapancha Bidhi Nana || Kamakala Kacchu Munihi Na  Byapi | Nija Bhaya Dareau Manobhava Papi || Seema Ki  Chapi Sakayi Koau Thasu | Bada Rakhavar Ramapathi Jasu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s Tapasya – Lord Indhra invokes Kamadeva to create an obstacle to the Tapasya

 

Chapter – 119 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s Tapasya – Lord Indhra invokes Kamadeva to create an obstacle to the Tapasya

 

Lord Shiva replied to Devi Uma “There is no one enlightened or ignorant, it is the discretion of the Supreme Lord, the Jeevas are bound by the Time and deed/sudden impulsions, Jeevas are not independent to act, are solely depend at the will of Lord of Raghu.”

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja I shall describe the virtues of Lord Rama, listen to them carefully with utmost devotion. Tulsidas who is an ardent devotee of Lord Raghupathi got freed from the Ahamkara and Mamakara, impurities of the mind, with the constant meditation and contemplation, sung in praise of the glories Sri Ramacharitha. Oh! Mune, Maharishi Narada arrived at the foot of hills of Himalaya, surrounded by the sacred river Ganga, a serene and beautiful place of rich natural beauty. Maharishi Narada was completely absorbed in the divinity of nature, immersed in the meditation at the lotus feet of Lakshmiramana, soon the spell of Dhaksha which caused him to move constantly from one place to another was disappeared. Thus, Maharishi Narada engaged in a trance for several thousand years, as usual, Lord Indra got anxious about the Tapasya of Sage Narada and instructed Kamadeva to create obstacles to Narada’s penance. Lord Kamadeva who is mounted on celestial vehicle fish, accompanied by his celestials appeared before Narada and made all efforts to disrupt the penance. Lord Indra who was drenched in the luxuries of heavenly abode was deeply anxious about the threat to his crown, same as the Jeeva drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, ego, pride, jealousy, anger, desire, and lust undergoes constant miseries and grief at the loss of the material matters.”

 

Bole  Bihasi  Mahesa Thab Gyani Mooda Na Koyi | Jehi Jasa Raghupathi Karahi Jab So Thasa Thehi Cchana  Hoyi ||

Kahau Rama Guna Gatha Bharadhwaj Sadhar  Sunahu | Bhava Bhanjana Raghunatha Bhaju Tulasi Thaji Mana Madh ||

Himagiri Guha Yek Athi Pavani | Baha  Sameepa Surasari  Suhavani || Ashrama Parama Puneetha Suhava | Dhekhi Devarishi Man Athi Bhava || Nirakhila Saila  Sari Bipina Bibhaga | Bhayau Ramapathi Padha Anuraga || Sumirath Harihi Shrapa Gathi Badhi | Sahaja Bimala Man Lagi  Samadhi || Muni Gathi Dhekhi Suresa  Derana | Kamahi Boli Keenha Sanmana || Sahitha Sahaya Jahu Mama Hethu | Chaleau Harashi Hiya  Jalacharakethu || Sunaseera Man Mahu Asi Thrasa| Chahath Devarishi Mama Pura Basa || Je Kami Lolupa  Jaga  Mahi | Kutila Kaka  Iva  Sabahi Derahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The vicious battle between Tripurari and Jalandhara – Maharishi Narada’s curse on Lord Hari

 

Chapter – 118 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The vicious battle between Tripurari and Jalandhara – Maharishi Narada’s curse on Lord Hari

 

Sage Yajjavalky speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Vishnu annulled the vow of chastity of Devi Bhrinda which multiplies the prowess of Jalandhara, he assumed the form of Jalandhara and appeared before her to weaken the demon, thus reinstated peace among the deities by killing Jalandhara. Devi Bhrinda realized the pretense of Lord Hari, became inconsolable, and cursed Lord Hari who accepted the curse of Devi Bhrinda graciously. Further, the demon Jaladhara took birth as Ravana and achieved liberation in a vicious battle with the Lord Sri Ramachandra. The incarnation of Lord Hari was sung in a different manner by the intellectuals and learned in each Kalpa. Oh! Bharadhwaja, it was one of the occasions Maharishi Narada cursed Lord Hari, was added reason for the personification of Rama. Devi Girija was shocked to listen to it from Mahadeva enquired in utter awe “Oh! Prabho, the illustrious sage Maharishi Narada is a fervent devotee of Lord Hari, why did he do that? What was the offense? what was the fault of Lord Lakshmiramana? Kindly describe them elaborately. Oh! Purari, it is strange, but the Sage must have fallen prey to Vishanumaya.”

 

Chal Kari Dareau Thasu Bhratha Prabhu Sura Karaja Keenha | Jab Thehi Janeau Marama Thab Shrapa Kopa Kari Dheenha ||

 Thasu Shrapa Hari Dheenha  Pramana | Kauthuka Nidhi Kripala Bhagavana || Thaha Jalandhara Ravana Bhayau| Rana Hathi Rama Paramapadha Dhayau || Yek Janama Kara Karana Yeha | Jehi  Lagi Ramadhar Naradheha || Prathi Avathara Katha  Prabhu Keri | Sunu Muni Barani Kabinha Dhaneri || Naradha Shrapa Dheenha Yeka  Bara | Kalapa Yek Thehi Lagi  Avathara || Girija Chakitha Bhayi Suni Bani | Narada  Bishnubhagath Puni Gyani || Karana Kavana Shrapa Muni Dheenha | Ka Aparadha Ramapathi Keenha || Yaha Prasanga Mohi Kahahu Purari | Munimana Moha Aacharaja Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu born as Ravana and Kumbhakarna

 

Chapter – 117 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu born as Ravana and Kumbhakarna

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, the two demons Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu was killed by Lord Hari were taken birth as the most powerful and valiant Dhashanan/Ravana and Kumbhakarna, underwent extreme Tapasya and achieved great prowess, eventually, they have conquered the three worlds and seized the abode of the deities. The demons Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu got killed by Lord Hari did not achieve liberation due to the curse of Sanakadhis, had to take birth thrice to get rid of the curse.  Lord Hari personified as the son of King Dasaratha and Devi Kausalya, who was Sage Kage Kashyapa and Devi Adhithi in the previous life.  Sage Kashyapa and Adhithi conducted several penances yearning to achieve that supreme Lord Hari as their child. Thus, in the Thretha Yuga, Lord Hari personified as Lord Rama to this couple who have personified as Dhasharatha and Kaushalya and performed various amusements on the Earth. There was another occasion, the demon Jalandhara harassed the deities, and Sages were appealed to Lord Shambhu. Tripurari fought against the demon Jalandhara for several thousands of years, because he has possessed immense prowess from the chastity of his wife Brindha, hence the mighty Lord Tripurari found it difficult to kill Jalandhara.”

 

Bhaye Nisachara  Jayi Theyi  Mahabeera Balavan | Kumbhakarana Ravana Subhata Sura Bijayi Jagajana ||

 

Mukutha Na Baye Hathe  Bhagavana | Theene Janama Dhvija Bachana Pravana || Yeka Bar Theenha Ke Hitha  Lagi | Dhareau Sareera Bhagath Anuragi || Kasyapa Adhithi Thaha Pithu Matha | Dhasharatha Kausallay Bikhyatha || Yeka Kalapa Yehi Bidhi Avathara | Charitha Pavithra  Kiye Samsara || Yeka Kalapa Sura Dhekhi Dhukhare | Samara  Jalandhara San Sab Hare || Sambhu Keenha Sangrama Apara | Dhanuja Mahabala Marayi Na Mara || Parama Sathi Asuradhipa Nari | Thehi Bala Thahi Na  Jithahi Purari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The curse of Sanakadhis on Jaya Vijaya, born as demons – Lord Hari’s incarnation as wild boar and Lord Narasimha

 

Chapter – 116 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The curse of Sanakadhis on Jaya Vijaya, born as demons – Lord Hari’s incarnation as wild boar and Lord Narasimha

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “ Oh! Devi, the purpose of the incarnation of the Supreme Lord Hari as Rama, as the son of King Dasaratha and Devi Kausalya are to reinstate the belief in Veda and scriptures, destroy the wicked demons, and restore the Dharma. The Supreme Lord Hari incarnated for the welfare of the Jeeva, hence, whoever sings in praise of the legends of Lord Sri Ramachandra would get rid of the sufferings and grief of Samsara and the vicious cycles of rebirth. There are several objectives added to the incarnation of Lord Rama, and each one is equally significant to know, I shall narrate them all, listen to me carefully. Oh! Bhavani, Oh! Intellectual one, once the two Dwarapalaks/sincere attendants Jaya and Vijaya, were cursed by the illustrious Sanakadhis, for their misdemeanor. They took birth in the Yoni of demons achieved the birth of demon Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu. These two brothers were conducted various austerities and extreme penance and achieved several boons from Lord Bhrama, soon they have acquired immense prowess started harassing the deities and Rishis, the whole Universe was under intense disorder caused by these haughty demons. Hiranyaksha concealed the mother Earth in the bottomless ocean, Lord Hari incarnated as wild boar and fought against Hiranyaksha, killed the demon in the vicious battle, and retrieved the mother Earth. The demon Hiranyakashipu got killed by the half-lion and half-man incarnation of Lord Hari, while retaliating Prahladha, the child devotee of supreme Lord Hari.”

 

Asura Mari  ThapahiSuranha Rakhahi Nija Shruthi Sethu | Jaga Bistharahi Bisadha Jasa Rama Janma Kara  Hethu ||

Soyi  Jasa Gayi Bhagatha Bhava Tharahi | Kripasindhu Jana Hitha Thanu Dharahi || Rama Janama Ke Hethu Aneka | Parama Bichithra Yeka The Yeka || Janama Yeka Dhuyi Kahau Bakhani | Savadhana Sunu Sumathi Bhavani || Dhwarapala Hari Ke Priya Dhoau | Jaya Aru Bijaya Jana Sab Koau || BipraShrapa The  Dhoonau Bhayi | Thamasa Asura  Dheha Thinha Payi || Kanakakasipu Aru  Hataka Lochana | Jagatha Bidhitha Surapathi Madha Mochana || Bijayi Samara Beera Bikhyatha | Dhari Baraha Bapu Yeka Nipatha || Hoyi Narahari Dhoosara Puni Mara | Jana Prahladha Sujasa Bisthara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shankara describes the objective of the incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama

 

Chapter – 115 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Shankara describes the objective of the incarnation of Lord Hari as Rama

 

The supreme Lord Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness, Kamari the destroyer of cupid of love, was highly pleased with the devotion of Devi Parvathi, he highly praised Devi Uma who raised brilliant questions for the welfare of the Universe, and the Prabhu Kripalu Lord Shankara began to speak “Oh! Bhavani, listen to me carefully, the Ramacharithamanasa comprises the glorious legend of Lord Sri Rama is the purifier, which was described by Sage Kakabhusundi to the King of birds Garuda, I shall explain the reason why did the dialogue took place between them, and the marvelous legends of Rama as well.   Lord Hari is Anantha/eternal and Harikatha is Anantha as well. The glories of Lord Hari incarnated as Rama is endless, yet I shall describe them according to my intellectual capacity, kindly listen to them carefully with utmost reverence. Oh! Girija, the Veda and scriptures/Nigama Agamashasthras highly praises the endless virtues of Lord Hari, yet the purpose of the incarnation of Hari as Rama is not precise, Oh! Intelligent one, the supreme Lord Rama is beyond mind, words, and deeds, although I shall describe all those, I have heard from the intellectuals Rishis and sages. Oh! Varanane/beautiful faced one, I shall describe the reason for the incarnation that was stated in the Veda and scriptures according to my knowledge, listen to me, 1) whenever the truthfulness and righteousness disappear from the Earth, the supreme Bhramam incarnates at his own will to destroy the wickedness and evilness, and reinstate the Dharma. 2) whenever the virtues and morality decline, and the haughty and arrogant demons rule over the Earth, the supreme Bhramam incarnates to destroy them.  Finally, 3) Whenever the cows, Santh, Mahathma, noble-souls, and Bhramana/twice-born are in trouble, the supreme Lord incarnate to reinstate Dharma, and restore the peace.”

 

Hiya Harashe Kamari Thab Sankara Sahaja Su Jana | Bahu Bidhi Umahi Prasamsi Puni Bole Kripanidhan ||

Sunu Subha Katha Bhavani Ramacharitha Manasa Bimala | Kaha  Bhusundi Bakhani Suna Bihaga Nayaka Garuda || So SambadhaUdhara Jehi Bidhi  Bha  Aage  Kahaba | Sunahu Rama Avathara Charitha Paramasundhara Anagha || Hari Guna Nama Apara Katharoopa Aganitha Amitha | Mei Nija Mathi Anusara Kahau Uma Sadhar Sunahu ||

 

Sunu Girija Haricharitha Suhaye | Bipula  Bisadha Nigamagama Gaye || Hari Avathara Hethu Jehi Hoyi | Idhamithyam Kahi Jayi Na Soyi || Rama  Atharkya Budhdhi Mana Bani | Matha Hamara Asa Sunahi Sayani || Thadhapi Santha Muni Bedha Purana |Jasa Kacchu Kahahi Swamathi Anumana || Thasa Mei Sumukhi Sunavau Thohi | Samujji Parayi Jasa Karana Mohi || Jab Jab Hoyi  Dharama Kai Hani | Badahi Asura Adhama Abhimani || KarahiAneethi Jayi Nahi Barani | Seedhahi Bipra Dhenu Sura Dharani || Thab Thab Prabhu Dhari Bibidha Sareera | Harahi Kripanidhi Sajjana Peera ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Bhavani’s queries on the objective of the incarnation of Supreme Bhramam as Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 114 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Devi Bhavani’s queries on the objective of the incarnation of Supreme Bramham as Lord Rama

 

Devi Girija with folded hands, heart full of devotion, spoke nectar-like sweet words “Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the words that resembled cool rays of the moon that removed my qualms, and misconceptions like the scorching heat of the sun. Oh! Kripalu, you have removed my wrong perception about the supreme Bhramam incarnated as Lord Rama, I feel elated, and I have got rid of all my anxiousness and grief, Oh! Prabho, I shall repeatedly prostrate at your lotus feet, kindly consider me as your sincere servant, forgive my faults, as I was born as a woman, ignorant by nature, if you are pleased with my devotion, kindly answer to my next question. Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly understood that the supreme Bhramam incarnated as the Lord of Raghu's is eternal bliss, free from afflictions, indestructible Purusha, sinless, changeless, and he is Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma resides as a soul in the Jeeva, knower of all. Oh! Shankara, kindly narrate to me why did the supreme Bhramam incarnate on the Earth?” Lord Shiva was highly pleased to note the staunch devotion of Devi Uma at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Puni Puni Prabhu Padhakamala Gahi Jori Pankaruha Pani | Boli Girija Bachana Bara Manahu Prema Rasa Sani ||

Sasi Kara Sama Suni Gira Thumhari | Mita Moha Saradhathapa Bhari || Thumha Kripala Sabu Samsau Hareau | Ramaswaroopa Jani Mohi Pareau || Natha Kripa Ab  Gayau Bishadha | Sukhi Bhayau Prabhu Charana Prasadha || Ab Mohi Aapani Kinkara Jani | Jadhapi Sahaja Jada Nari  Ayani || Prathama Jo Mei Poocha Soyi Kahahu | Jau  Mo Par Prasanna Prabhu Ahahu || Rama Bhrama Chinmaya Abinasi | Sarba Rahitha Sab Ura  Pura Basi || Natha Dhareau Narathanu Kehu Hethu | Mohi Samujjayi Kahahu Brishakethu || Uma Bachana Suni Parama Bineetha | Ramakatha Para Preethi Puneetha ||