Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Ravana’s marriage to Devi Mandodhari who represents jewel among the women

 

Chapter – 171– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Ravana’s marriage to Devi Mandodhari who represents jewel among the women

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, finally Lord Bhrama approached Vibheeshana who is a staunch devotee of Lord Hari and spoke “Oh! Vathsa, ask for a boon, I am pleased with your penance,” soon Vibheeshana asked for Ananyabhakthi, pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Hari as a boon. Lord Bhrama was highly pleased watching the devotion of Vibheeshana. Thus, the three brothers rejoiced over their boons and returned to their Kingdom happily. In due course of time, Ravana met the beautiful daughter Mandodhari of demon Maya, who has possessed, beauty, virtues, and devotion, represent jewel among the women, immediately he fell in love with her, the demon Maya knew that the mighty Ravana would become the powerful Kings of demons in the future, therefore married off his daughter to Ravana.  Thus, Ravana led an extremely happy married life with Devi Mandodhari, who is chaste and devoted, later the two brothers Kumbhakarnna and Vibheeshana got married.  Oh! Mune, there was a magnificent fortress built by Lord Bhrama on the peak of Thrikoota, and the demon Maya a famous architect of demons carried out the decorations and stunning architectural works of the fortress, with the precious yellow metal and gems, excelled the beauty of the city of  Amaravathi of Lord Indra later came to know as the City of Lanka.”

 

Gaye Bibeeshana Pas Puni Kaheau Puthra Bar Magu | Thehi Mageau Bhagavanth Padhakamala Amala Anuragu ||

Theenhahi Dheyi Bar Bhrama Sidhaye | Harashith The Apane Griha Aaye || Maya Thanuja Mandhodhari Nama | Parama Sundari Nari  Lalama|| Soyi MayaDheenhi Ravanahi Aani | Hoyihi Jathudhanapapthi Jani || Harashith Bhayau Nari Bhali Payi | Puni Dhoau Bandhu Biahesi Jayi || Giri Thrikoot Yek Sindhu Majjari | Bidhi Nirmitha Dhurgama Athi Bhari || Soyi Maya Dhanava Bahuri Savara | Kanaka Rachtiha Manibhavana Apara || Bhogavathi Jasi Ahikula Basa | Amaravathi Jasi  Sakranivasa || Theenha The  Adhika Ramya Athi Banka | Jaga Bikhyatha Nama Thehi Lanka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Tapasya of the Three brothers – Lord Bhrama’s unique boon to Ravana and Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter – 170– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Tapasya of the Three brothers – Lord Bhrama’s unique boon to Ravana and Kumbhakarnna

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, King Prathapbhanu and Arimardhana and Minister Dharmaruchi  took birth as Ravana, Kumbhakarnna and Vibheeshana respectively, in the illustrious clan of Pulasthya, due to the curse of twice-born they have possessed the demonic nature, were the embodiment of sins. Oh! Mune, these three brothers undertook extreme penance and pleased Lord Bhrama. Ravana had great confidence in his might, never expected to be killed by humans or animals, he had no respect for the humans or Vanaras, clasped the feet of Lord Bhrama, and appealed to him “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Jagadheesha, kindly provide me a unique boon, I should get killed only by the Vanaras or humans.” Lord Bhrama replied “Let it be. I am pleased with your penance.” The next, Bhrama approached Kumbhakarnna who was conducting severe Tapasya, his appalling gigantic form forced him to think “If this demon of the gigantic body begins to consume meals on a regular basis, the whole world would get emptied in no time.”, soon Lord Bhrama remembered Devi Sarada to influence the mind of Kumbhakarnna, eventually,  the demon forgot to ask for a fruitful boon, instead asked for six months deep sleep.”

 

Upaje Jadhapi Pulasthyakula Pavana Amala Anoopa | Thadhapi Maheesur Shrap Bas Bhaye Sakala Adharoopa ||

Keenha Bibidha Thapa Theenihu Bhayi | Parama Ugra Nahi Barani So Jayi ||Gayau Nikata Thapa Dhekhi Bidhatha | Magahu Bar Prasanna Mei Thatha || Kari  Binathi Padha Gahi Dhasaseesa | Boleau Bachana Sunahu Jagadheesa || Hama KahuKe Marahi Na Mare | Banar Manuja Jathi Dhuyi Bare || Yevamasthu Thumha Bada Thapa Keenha| Mei  Bhrama Mili Thehi Bar Dheenha || Puni Prabhu Kumbhakarana Pahi Gayau | Thehi Biloki Man  Bismaya Bhayau || Jau Yehi Khala Nitha Karab Aharu | Hoyihi Sab  Ujari Samsaru || Saradh Preri Thasu Mahi Pheri | Magesi Needh Mas Shat  Keri ||

 

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 ||