Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu and his brother Arimardhana takes birth as mighty Ravana and Kumbhakarnna respectively – The minister Dharmaruchi born as Vibheeshana a staunch devotee of Lord Sri Hari

Chapter – 169– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – King Prathapbhanu and his brother Arimardhana takes birth as mighty Ravana and Kumbhakarnna respectively – The minister Dharmaruchi born as Vibheeshana a staunch devotee of Lord Sri Hari

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, the unfortunate Jeeva perceives the hardships as huge as Mount Meru, even if it is light as a dust particle. The ill-fate of the Jeeva misidentifies his own father as Yama/Lord of death. Oh! Mune, King Prathapbhanu, and his younger brother Arimardhana and the entire clan took rebirth in the Rakshasa Yoni, the two valorous brothers took birth as ten-headed powerful demon Ravana and Kumbhakarnna respectively. His Minister Dharmaruchi was born as the younger brother Vibheeshana to them, a staunch devotee of Lord Hari, possessed immense virtue and wisdom. The King Prathapbhanu’s entire clan took birth as demons of dreadful appearance and served the mighty Ravana, these demons were possessed immense courage, and strength, engaged in slaughters, immoral and sinful deeds against the deities, and noble-souls, Mahatmas, they tormented all the creatures on the Earth which were beyond description.”

Bharadhwaja Sunu Jahi Jab Hoyi Bidhatha Bama |Dhoori Merusama Janaka Jama Thahi Byalasama Dhama ||

Kala Payi Muni Sunu Soyi Raja | Bhayau Nisachara Sahitha Samaja || Dhasa  Sira Thahi Beesa Bhujadhanda | Ravana Nama Beera Baribanda || Bhoopa Anuja  Arimardhana Nama | Bhayau So Kumbhakarna Baladhama || Sachiva  Jo Raha Dharmaruchi Jasu | Bhayau Bimathra  Bandhu Laghu Thasu || Nama Bibheeshana Jehi Jaga Jana | Bishnubhagath Bigyana Nidhana || Rahe Je  Sutha Sevak Nripa Kere | Bhaye Nisachar Ghora Ghanere || Kamaroopa Khal Jinasa Aneka | Kutila Bhayankara Bigatha Bibeka ||Kripa Rahitha Himsaka Sab Papi | Barani Na  Jahi Biswa Parithapi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The obliteration of the clan of King Sathyakethu of the Kingdom of Kaikeya

 

Chapter – 168– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The obliteration of the clan of King Sathyakethu of the Kingdom of Kaikeya

 

The Brahmins surrounded the King pacified “Oh! Bhoopathi, even though you are innocent, the curse pronounced cannot be redeemed, whatever destined cannot be rewritten, especially the curse of the Brahmins cannot be taken back, hence you have to follow the curse, sadly you and your entire clan would take birth as demons.” Thus, all the Bhramins left the palace, soon the incident happened in the Kingdom of Kaikeya spread all over the neighboring countries. The Kings who were conquered by Prathapbhanu were seeking an opportunity to reclaim their regions, wealth, and power, returned with great vengeance followed by huge armies. The Kingdom of Kaikeya witnessed the worst period of time, constant battles caused huge loss of army men, little by little, the Kingdom of Kaikeya began to perish, due to constant battles, famine, drought, etc. finally the whole clan of King Sathyakethu of Kaikeya, destroyed by the curse of twice-born. The Kings of neighboring countries regained their regions and power, returned with a huge victory.

 

Bhoopathi Bhavi Mitayi Nahi Jadhapi Na Dhooshan Thora | Kiya Anyatha Hoyi Nahi Biprashrapa Athi Ghora ||

Asa Kahi Sab Mahideva Sidhaya | Samachar Puraloganha Paye || Sochahi Dhooshan Dhaivahi Dhehi| Birachath Hamsa Kaga Kiya Jehi || Uparohithahi Bhavan Pahuchayi | Asura  Thapasahi Khabari Janayi || Thehi Khala Jaha Thaha Pathra Padaye | Saji Saji Sena Bhoop Sab Dhaye || Dherenhi Nagar Nisana Bajayi | Bibidha Bhanthi Nitha Hoyi Larayi || Joojje Sakala Sumata Kari Karani | Bandhu Sametha Pareau Nripa Dharani || Sathyakethu Kula Koau Nahi Bancha | Biprashrapa Kimi Hoyi  Asancha || Ripu Jithi Sab Nripa  Nagara Basayi | Nija Pura  Gavane  Jaya Jasu Payi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wrath and the curse of twice-born

 

Chapter – 167– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The wrath and the curse of twice-born

The thousands of Brahmins and their families assembled were furious, flee to different directions in dismay, shrieked in utter disappointment and anger “Oh! Wicked Kshatriya, you have invited the illustrious twice-born who have undertaken austerities, Swadhyaya, vows, penance, observance of celibacy, conducted Athmavichara, for several years, and achieved Bhramajjana. You had evil intentions to destroy their austerities and diligence, you have lost your good sense, hence you and your entire clan would take birth as demons. Lord has protected us from falling from our vows and austerities, thus preserved our sanctity. Listen to us, you and your entire clan will perish, not a single soul would be available to perform the ancestral rites or offer water to your Pithrus.” King Prathapbhanu could not control his grief, was confused rushed to the kitchen where the meals were prepared. Soon another voice heard from the sky “Oh! Brahmins, you have committed a grave mistake, you have cursed the King and his clan without the knowledge of the incident took place, the King Prathapbhanu is innocent, he did not commit any sin.” The assembled Bhramins were stunned, the King rushed to the kitchen found no meal or cook, he returned to the Brahmins exhausted and anguish. King Prathapbhanu explained all that happened to him in the past few days and collapsed on the floor.

 

Bole Bipra Sakopa Thab Nahi Kacchu Keenha Bichara | Jayi Nisachar Hohu Nripa Mooda Sahitha Parivar ||

Chathrabandhu Thai Bipra  Bolayi | Dhalai Liye  Sahitha Samudhayi | Eswar Rakha Dharama Hamara | Jahasi Thei Sametha Parivara || Sambath Madhya Nasa Thava Hoau| Jaladhatha Na Rahihi Kula Koau || Nripa Suni Shrapa Bikala Athi Thrasa | Mei  Bahori Bar  Gira  Akasa || Biprahu Shrapa Bichari Na Dheenha | Nahi Aparadha Bhoopa Kacchu Keenha || Chakitha Bipra Sab Suni Nababani | Bhoopa Gayau Jaha Bhojan Khani || Thaha Na  Asana Nahi Bipra  Suara | Phireau Rau Man Soch Apara || Sab Prasanga Mahisuranha Sunayi | Thrasitha Pareau Avani Akulayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The demon Kalakethu prepares an extravagant meal for the twice-born and their families – The fear and fury of twice-born

 

Chapter – 166– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The demon Kalakethu prepares an extravagant meal for the twice-born and their families – The fear and fury of twice-born

 

King Prathapbhanu cordially invited the preceptor to the palace, soon made all arrangements to receive thousands of Brahmins and their families for the grand feast which was already planned and declared by the King’s men. The twice-born were invited with utmost reverence, provided them an abundance of charities, as per the Veda, in the meantime, the demon Kalakethu arranged for an extravagant meal of countless menus of Shadrasa/six types of tastes, in a large quantity to serve the thousands of twice-born and their families. Alas! the prepared meal included the meat of various species of animals and flesh of twice-born too. The Brahmanas invited for the meal were respectfully led to the large dining area, washed their feet, and provided a decent seat. King Prathapbhanu began to serve the meal, soon a voice echoed in the sky, it was demon Kalakethu “Oh! Bhramins, do not taste the meal served, get out of the place immediately. The meal served includes the flesh of animals and twice-born, it will take away all your Tapasya.” The Brahmins were alarmed, rose on their feet, hurried out of the dining area, with intense fear and fury. King Prathapbhanu horrified to watch the huge rush of twice-born in dismay, lost his consciousness in extreme terror, became speechless.

 

Nripa Harsheau Pahichani Guru Bhrama Basa Raha Na Cheth | Bare Thurath Satha Sahasa Bara Bipra  Kudumba Sametha ||

Uparohitha Jevanara  Banayi | Ccharasa Chari Bidhi Jasi Shruthi Gayi || Mayamaya Thehi Keenhi Rasoyi | Bijana Bahu  Gani Sakayi Na Koyi || Bibidha  Mriganha Kar  Aamisha Radha | Thehi Muha Bipra  Masu Khal Sandha || Bhojan Kahu Sab Bipra  Bolaye | Padha  Pakhari  Sadhar Baitaye || Parusan Jabahi Laga Mahipala | Mei  Akasabani Thehi Kala || BiprabrindhUdi Udi Griha Jahu | Hai Badi Hani Anna Jani  Khahu || Bhayau Rasoyi Bhoosura  Masu | Sab  Dhvija  Ude Mani Bisvasu || Bhoopa Bikala Mathi Moha Bhulani | Bhavi  Basa Na  Aava Mukha Bani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The hermit’s decisive plan against King Prathapbhanu – The hermit appears as a family priest in the palace

 

Chapter – 165– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The hermit’s decisive plan against King Prathapbhanu– The hermit appears as a family priest in the palace

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, as the conversation took place between the King Prathapbhanu and the hermitage, the tasks were carried out by the wicked hermitage, hid the real family priest in a cave in the woods, and presented himself as the family priest before the subjects of his Kingdom. The demon Kalakethu successfully tied the horse in the stable and placed the King beside the queen while the latter was in deep sleep. It was the midafternoon, the King woke up from deep sleep and found him on his bed, stunned and praised the skills of the wicked hermitage at heart. Immediately, he sneaked out of the palace without the knowledge of the queen, mounted on horseback, journeyed back to the dense wood to meet the hermit. It was the late afternoon he returned to the city and witnessed the preparation for the festivities and happiness of the people, the three days of the interval as per the agreement between the King and the hermit experienced too long for the King, anxiously waited for the day to meet the new family priest.  Finally, exactly on the third day, he met the hermit in the guise of the family priest in the palace, soon recollected all those conversations that took place between him and the hermit.

 

Raja Ke  Uparohithahi Hari  Lai  Gayau Bahori | Lai  Rakhesi Giri Khoha Mahu Maya Kari Mathi Bhori ||

Aapu Birachi Uparohitha Roopa | Pareau Jayi Thehi Seja Anoopa || Jageau Nripa Anabhaya Bihana | Dhekhi Bhavana Athi AcharajuMana || Muni Mahima  Man Mahu Anumani | Udeau Gavahi Jehi Jan Na  Rani || Kanana Gayau Baji Chadi Thehi | Pura Nara Nari Na  Janeau Kehi || Gaya Jama Juga  Bhoopathi Aava | Ghar Ghar Uthsava Baj Badhava || Uparohithahi Dhekha Jab Raja | Chakitha Biloki Sumiri  Soyi Kaja || Juga Sama Nripahi Gaye Dhin Theeni | Kapati Muni Padha Raha Mathi Leeni || Samaya Jani  Uparohitha Aava | Nripahi Mathe  Sab Kahi Samujjava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The demon Kalakethu begins to work with illusionary powers on King Prathapbhanu

 

Chapter – 164– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The demon Kalakethu begins to work with illusionary powers on King Prathapbhanu

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, enemies should not be considered lightly under any circumstances, even if they are all alone, they are like the bodiless Rahu who torments the Surya and Chandra in all Kalpa. The hermit was happy to meet his close associate demon Kalakethu, rose from the seat, and cordially invited him. They conversed about the King Prathapbhanu who is helpless, seeking shelter in his hermitage, also informed his future plans to destroy the King with his clan. The demon Kalakethu became happy and said “Oh! Rajan, you have well taken care of your enemy as per my advice, cease your worries, and get some sleep.  Oh! Rajan, it is an opportunity provided by God as a cure without the usage of medicine, I know what I should do to uproot our enemy along with his clan, will meet you on the fourth day.” Thus, the haughty demon Kalakethu withdrew from the hermitage in sheer joy. In a few seconds, the demon delivered the horse of the King in his stable, and placed the King Prathapbhanu on his well-decorated bed, beside the queen, in his luxurious chamber.

 

Ripu Thejasi  Akela  Api Laghu Kari  Gania Na Thahu | Ajahu Dhetha Dhukha Rabi Sasihi Sira Avaseshitha  Rahu ||

 

Thapasa Nripa Nija  Sakhahi Nihari | Harashi Mileau Udi Bhayau Sukhari || Mithrahi Kahi Sab Katha Sunayi | Jathudhana Bola Sukha Payi ||Ab Sadheau Ripu  Sunahu Naresa | Jau Thumha Keenha  Mora Upadhesa || Parihari Soch Rahahu Thumha Soyi | Binu  Aushadha Biadhi Bidhi Khoyi|| Thapasa Nripahi Bahuth Parithoshi| Chala Mahakapati Athiroshi || Bhanuprathapahi Baji Sametha | Pahuchayesi Cchan Majj Niketha || Nripahi Nari  Pahi Sayan Karayi | Hathagriha Bandhesi Baji Banayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The hermit’s close association with the demon Kalakethu

 

Chapter – 163– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The hermit’s close association with the demon Kalakethu

 

The hermit continued “Oh! Rajan, I will be in your palace in the guise of your family priest, will make sure to recollect all those conversations that took place between us.” Thus, the King went to sleep, and the Sage did not move an inch from his seat, was restless and anxious. King Prathapbhanu was so tired of a long journey in the dense wood, hence easily slipped off to deep sleep, but the mendicant could not get peace of mind, as he was disturbed by the cluster of thoughts, planning, and plotting, etc. Soon, the demon Kalakethu who was a great companion of the Sage, has possessed great skills in illusionary powers, had assumed the form of a wild boar and appeared before King Prathapbhanu, and led him into the dense forest, was present before the Sage and stood before him obediently. The demon Kalakethu has hundreds of sons and ten brothers of equivalent might, who were possessed great illusionary powers, harassed the deities and holy men. These are the Kshatriyas who fought against King Prathapbhanu, took birth as demons who were already killed on a battlefield by King Prathpbhanu, to put an end to their atrocities against the twice-born, deities, and saints, further they have attained the form of demons for their wickedness. The hermit achieved great association with these haughty demons, was waiting for an opportunity to retaliate against King Prathapbhanu who was fast asleep in his hermitage.

 

Mei Aauab Soi Beshu Dhari Pahichanehu Thab Mohi | Jab Yekanth Bolayi Sab Katha Sunvau Thohi ||

Sayana Keenha Nripa Aayasu Mani | Aasana Jayi Bait  Chalagyani|| Shramitha Bhoopa Nidhra Athi Ayi | So Kimi Sova Soch Adhikayi || Kalakethu Nisichara Thaha Aava | Jehi Sookara Hoyi Nripahi Bhulava || Paramamithra Thapasa Nripa Kera | Janayi So Athi Kapata Dhanera || Thehi Ke  Sath Sutha Aru Dasa Bhayi | Khala Athi Ajaya Deva  Dhukhadhayi|| Prathamahi Bhoopa Samara Sab Mare | Bipra Santh Sura  Dhekhi Dhukhare || Thehi Khala Pacchila Bayaru Sambhara | Thapasa Nripa Mili Manthra  Bichara || Jehi Ripu Cchaya Soyi Rachenhi Upau | Bhavi Bas Na Jan Kacchu Rau ||