Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s fascination with Vishwamohini, the daughter of King Sheelanidhi

 

Chapter – 125 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s fascination with Vishwamohini, the daughter of King Sheelanidhi

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, King Sheelanidhi and his wife offered obeisance to Maharishi Narada, and introduced his most beautiful daughter to the Sage, and requested “Oh! Mune, kindly makes predictions about the future of one and only daughter of mine.” Maharishi Narada stunned watching at the loveliness of Vishwamohini, soon fallen in love with her, could not take eyes off from her. He gazed at her with yearning, soon regained consciousness, and began to read the lines on her palm, he lost good self, watching the auspicious signs on her face and palm, decided not to reveal whatever he has read, “she would bring good fortune, auspiciousness to the person to whom she married, he would become immortal, honored by the three worlds, become unconquerable”. Maharishi Narada did not reveal the entire facts to Sheelanidhi, all that he predicted were constructed lies. Thus, Narada left the palace of Sheelanidhi, tormented by the cupid of love, intense yearning to get married to Vishwamohini. He returned to his abode, but his mind was full of anxiousness, could not concentrate on meditation, all he wanted to know how to achieve Vishwamohini as a wedded wife, how could he impress the princess to marry him and achieve her as consort. His interest in meditation and contemplation was completely lost, all he could think of the loveliness of the Vishwamohini, and how to achieve her as a wedded wife.”

Ani Dhekhayi Naradha Hi Bhoopathi Rajakumari | Kahahu Natha Guna Dhosha Sab Yehi Ke Hridhaya Bichari ||

Dhekhi Roopa Muni Birathi Bisari | Badi Bar Lagi  Rahe Nihari || Lacchan Thasu Biloki Bulane | Hridhaya Harsha Nahi Pragat Bakhane || Jo Yehi Barayi Amar  Soyi Hoyi | Samarabhoomi Thehi Jitha Na  Koyi || Sevahi Sakala Charachara  Thahi | Barayi Seelanidhi Kanya Jahi || Lacchana Sab Bichari Ura  Rakhe | Kacchuka Banayi Bhoop  San Bhashe || Sutha Sulacchana Kahi Nripa  Pahi | Narada Chale  Soch Man Mahi || Karau Jayi  Soyi Jathana Bichari | Jehi Prakara Mohi Barai Kumari || Jap Thap Kacchu Na  Hoyi  Thehi Kala |Hai Bidhi Milayi Kavana Bidhi Bala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The influence of Maya on Maharishi Narada – Maharishi’s visit to the Kingdom of Sheelanidhi

 

Chapter – 124 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The influence of Maya on Maharishi Narada – Maharishi’s visit to King Sheelanidhi

 

There was a hundred miles away from the abode of Lord Vishnu Sri Vaikunda, a huge stunning fortress with mesmerizing features, surrounded by numerous fortresses of rich natural beauty, pleasure garden, streams, rivers, and villages came into view before Maharishi Narada. There were several beautiful men and women attired in marvelous garments as if the associates of Devi Rathi and Kamadeva engaged in various tasks. The city was ruled by King Sheelanidhi, resembled Lord Indhra in might, wisdom, and fortune, had huge collections of wealth and possession of horses, elephants, chariots, an army of men. King Sheelanidhi had a beautiful daughter Vishwamohini excels the beauty of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she is none other than the inseparable Maya of Lord Vishnu, hence her loveliness, wisdom, fortune, and virtues are beyond description. It was the occasion, King Sheelanidhi declared the Swayamvara of his only daughter, and invited several powerful Kings from neighboring cities to participate in the grand ceremony. Maharishi Narada was spellbound watching the splendor of the city, and the beautiful people moving all over, Maharishi enquired the reason for the celebration and decided to visit the King to witness the wedding. Thus, Maharishi Narada arrived in the magnificent palace of King Sheelanidhi was received with great honor, and offered a respectable throne in the huge assembly.

 

Biracheau Maga Mahu Nagar Thehi Sath Jojana Bisthara | Sreenivasapura The Adhika Rachana Bibidha Prakara ||

Basahi Nagar  Sundhar Nara Nari | Janu Bahu Manasija Rathi Thanudhari || Thehi Pura  Basayi Seelanidhi Raja | Aganitha Haya  Gaya Sena Samaja || Sath  Suresa  Sama  Bibhava  Bilasa | Roopa Theja Bala Neethi Nivasa || Bisvamohini Thasu Kumari | Shri Bimoha Jisu Roopu Nihari || Soyi Harimaya Sab Guna Khani | Sobha Thasu Ki Jayi Bakhani || Karayi Svayambara So  Nripabala | Aye Thaha Aganitha Mahipala || Muni Kauthuki Nagar Thehi Gayau | Purabasinha Sab Poochath Bhayau || Suni Sab Charitha  Bhoopaguha Aye |  Kari Pooja Nripa  Muni Baitaye||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Mayapathi decides to remove the self-importance, and arrogance in Maharishi Narada

 

Chapter – 123 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Lord Mayapathi decides to remove the self-importance, and arrogance in Maharishi Narada

 

Lord Narayana plainly looked at Maharishi Narada, and whispered to himself “Oh Mune, your delusions, desires, and self-pride has to be removed at the earliest for the welfare of you.” Yet, the compassionate Lord Narayan began to speak pleasantly “Oh! Mune, you are free from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, your heart is full of wisdom and pure devotion, you are steadfast, and the strict follower of austerities, vows, and celibacy, so cannot be smitten with the pangs of love.” Maharishi Narada reverentially bowed his head and replied “Oh! Prabho, it was the grace of you, I have achieved purity of mind.” Lord Narayan realized that there is a huge tree of self-importance has sprouted in the heart of Narada and it should be destroyed at the earliest before it could harm him and throw him out from the righteous path. The Supreme Lord who is the ocean of mercy decided, “Narada is a sincere devotee of mine, should not be in trouble at any cost, I have to protect him from all the dangers, he has already taken shelter in me, I can’t be away from the promise to my devotees, I have to protect him by all means. I have to uproot the tree of arrogance and pride sprouted in his heart.” Maharishi Narada repeatedly prostrated before Lord Hari and bade farewell to him, soon Lakshmiramana instructed Maya to take good control over Maharishi Narada who was already drenched in arrogance, and self-importance.

 

Rookha Badhana Kari Bachana Mridhu Bole Shribhagavan | Thumhare Sumirana The Mitahi Moha  Mara MadhaMana ||

Sunu Muni Moha Hoyi Man Thake | Gyana Biraga Hridhaya Nahi Jake || Bhramacharaja Bratha Ratha Mathidheera | Thumhahi Ki Karayi Manibhava  Peera || Naradha  Kaheau Sahitha Abhimana | Kripa Thumhari Sakala Bhagavana || Karunanidhi Man Dheekha Bichari | Ura Ankueau Garab Tharu Bhari || Begi  So Mei Darihau Ukhari | Pan Hamara Sevak Hithakari || Muni Kara Hitha Mama  Kauthuka Hoyi | Avasi  Upaya  Karabi Mei  Soyi || Thab Narada Haripadha Sira Nayi | Chale Hridhaya Ahamithi Adhikayi || Sreepathi Nija Maya Thab Preri | Sunahu Kadina  Karani Thehi Keri ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada visit the abode of Lord Vishnu to share his success story

 

Chapter – 122 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada visit the abode of Lord Vishnu to share his success story

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, Maharishi Narada was not at all happy with the advice of Lord Mahadeva, he could not keep quiet without sharing his success story with all the deities. The Maya of Mayapathi is so powerful that no Jeeva is free from it, there were several interesting things that took place after this incident. Oh! Mune, no Jeeva is free from the influence of Time and impulsions of Maya of Mayapathi, and no one could change it. Maharishi Narada visited the Bhrama Loka and shared information with his father, Lord Bhrama discouraged Narada to share it with Lord Vishnu. Immediately, Narada left to Vishnu Loka, holding Karathala/chime and Veena singing in praise of Lord Hari. Maharishi Narada arrived in the milky ocean, where the supreme Lord Narayana who is the essence of Veda and Vedanta, resides with his beloved consort Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. Maharishi Narada was reverentially greeted by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, and offered a seat to Rishi, the supreme Lord Narayana who symbolizes living and non-living things began to speak pleasantly “Oh! Maharishi, kindly accept my humble Pranams to you, haven’t seen you for a long time.” Maharishi Narada began to explain the Tapasya he had undertaken in the foothills of Himalayas, and his success over Kamadeva as well. Mayapathi smiled at heart, listening to Maharishi Narada, and the Lord Raghupathi who is the Lord of Maya looked at the Sage passively.”

Sambhu Dheenha Upadesa Hitha Nahi Naradhahi Sohana | Bharadhvaja Kauthuka Sunahu Hari  Iccha  Balavana ||

Rama Keenha Chahahi Soyi Hoyi | Karai Anyatha Asa Nahi Koyi || Sambu Bachana Muni Man Nahi Bhaye | Thab Biranchi Ke Loka  Sidhaye || Yek Bar Karathala Bar Beena | Gavath Hari Guna Gana Prabeena || Ccheerasindhu Gavane  Muninatha | Jaha Bas Sreenivasa Shruthimaya || Harashi Mile Udi Ramaniketha | Baite  Aasana Rishihi Sametha || Bolo Bihasi Charachara Raya| Bahuthe Dhinana Keenhi Muni Dhaya || Kamacharitha Narada Sab Bhashe | Jadhdhyapi Prathama Baraji Siva Rakhe || Athi Prachanda Raghupathi Kai Maya |Jehi Na Moha  Asa Ko Jaga  Jaya ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s pride over the victory on Kamadeva

 

Chapter – 121 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Maharishi Narada’s pride over the victory on Kamadeva

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Kamadeva accepted his defeat in great despair, and repeatedly prostrated before Maharishi Narada, and begged for forgiveness. But Maharishi Narada was serene, showed no sign of fury, conversed with him pleasantly. Lord Kamadeva repeatedly prostrated before the lotus feet of Sage Narada, and felt utterly disgraceful of his act, requested permission to leave. Thus, Lord Kamadeva returned to the abode of Lord Indra and explained his failure in creating an impediment to the Tapasya of the Sage and regretted acting on behalf of Indra. All the deities highly praised the austerities of Maharishi Narada and eulogized Lord Hari for his compassion upon his devotees. Maharishi Narada was swollen with pride for his success over Kamadeva with his mere silence because Lord Kamari crushed the pride of Kamadeva by burning him into ashes, the mere thought of his victory over Kamadeva without creating any confusion in the Universe made Narada overproud of his success, wanted to share the very important piece of information with Lord Shiva. The compassionate Lord Mahadeva patiently listened to the description of Maharishi Narada and spoke in a pleasant tone “Oh! Maharishi, I request you not to reveal this success story to Lord Hari, even if he asks to narrate it, kindly cover it up with something else.”

 

Sahitha Sahaya Sabheetha Athi Mani Hari Man Meina | Gahesi Jayi Muni Charana Thab Kahi Sudi Aarath Beina ||

Bhayau Na  Narada Man Kacchu Rosha | Kahi Priya Bachana Kama Parithosha || Nayi Charana Siru Aayasu Payi | Gayau Madhana Thab Sahitha Sahayi || Muni Suseelatha Aapani Karani | Surapathi Sabha Jayi Sab Barani || Suni Sab  Kei Man Acharaju Aava | Munihi Prasamsi Hari Hi Siru Nava || Thab Narada Gavane  Siva Pahi | Jithakama Ahamithi Man Mahi || Mara Charitha Sankarahi Sunaye | Athipriya Jani  Mahesa Sikhaye|| Bar Bar Binavau Muni Thohi | Jimi Yaha KathaSunayahu Mohi || Thimi Jani Hari Hi Sunavahu Kabahu | Chalehu Prasanga Dhurayehu Thabahu ||

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 ||