Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Ravana’s conspiracies to weaken the deities – The disappearance of Dharma caused huge inconsistency in the life on Earth, heaved the lives into extreme agony, anguish, and grief

 

Chapter – 176– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Ravana’s conspiracies to weaken the deities – The disappearance of Dharma caused huge inconsistency in the life on Earth

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the ten-faced mighty Ravana conquered the three worlds, left no creature independent, ruled the world as he was desired. In the meantime, Ravana married to several gorgeous women from the clan of Kinnaras, Gandharvas, Yakshas, humans, deities, and celestials.  Indhrajeeth who was the elder son of Ravana has possessed the equivalent might of his father was ever-willing to follow the command of Ravana. The demons were the embodiment of sins, willfully moved through the darkest hours of night, committed all immoral deeds, tormented all the Jeeva confronted with them, using illusionary powers. Eventually, they have put a complete end to the religious and spiritual rites, the Dharmic rites were nowhere to be seen, they ruthlessly hunted down the twice-born, and caused damage to the Vedic way of living, slowly all the cities, and villages where the twice-born occupied were seized, and forbidden all the Vedic rites. The Dharma and virtues disappeared from the Earth completely, beliefs in scriptures and deities were thrashed, reverence to deities, preceptors, and twice-born have vanished once for all. There was no respect to Hari, Guru, Granth, or Santh Mahathma, twice-born, no religious or spiritual rites, fire sacrifices, austerities or vows, or Athmavichara held, people have completely lost interest in reading and listening to sacred texts which heaved the lives into extreme agony, anguish and grief.”

 

Bhujabala Biswa Basya Kari  Rakhesi Koau Na  Suthanthra | Mandalika Mani Ravana Raja Karayi Nija Manthra ||

Deva  Jaccha Gandharba Nara Kinnara Naga Kumari | Jeethi Bari Nija Bahubala Bahusundhara Bara Nari ||

 

Indhrajeeth San Jo Kacchu Kaheau | So Sab Janu Pahilehi Kari Raheau || Prathamahi Jinha Kahua Ayasu Dheenha | Theenha Kara Charitha Sunahu Jo Keenha || Dhekhath Bheemaroopa Sab Papi | Nisichara Nikara Deva  Parithapi || Karahi Upadhrava Asura Nikaya | Nanaroopa Dharahi Karimaya || Jehi Bidhi Hoyi Dharma Nirmoola | So Sab Karahi Bedha Prathikoola || Jehi Jehi Desa Dhenu Dhvija Pavahi | Nagar Gau Pura Aagi Lagavahi || Subha Acharana Kathahu Nahi Hoyi | Deva Bipra Guru Man Na  Koyi || Nahi Haribhagathi Jagya Thapa Gyana | Sapnehu Sunia Na Bedha Purana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The brutalities of demon King Ravana

 

Chapter – 175– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The atrocities of demon King Ravana

 

Ravana spoke “Oh! Dear fellows, if you successfully cease the religious and spiritual rites, fire sacrifices, etc. the deities get weaker, lose the strength to fight with us, will soon surrender to me. Afterward, I could decide whether to free them or punish them, as I have always desired.”  Ravana addressed his mighty son Meghanatha “Oh! Vathsa, I would like to see your skill in the battle with the deities, even though these deities are super-powered, skilled in the usage of armaments, unconquerable on the battlefields, I would love to watch them fastened by the heavy chains, and brought before me.” Meghanatha reverentially bowed before his father and left, prepared for the battle against the deities, and followed by the numerous dreadful demons with various vicious weapons in their hands. The ten-headed Ravana haughtily walked quivering the Earth and three worlds, which caused the female deities to lose their fetus. The deities abandoned their abode and took shelter in the caves on Mount Sumeru. Thus, the mighty Ravana conquered all the marvelous realms in ten directions, did not stop the hunger for slaughter, or satisfied of his possession, he called for battle with the deities, did not stop chase for opponents, did not find anyone who has possessed competent might to fight with him. Further, he captured Rabi/Sun, Sasi/Surya, Pavana/Lord Vayu, Baruna/Lord Varuna, Dhanadhari/Lord Kubera, Lord Agni, Lord Yama, etc.  he chased after Kinnaras, Siddhas, Manushya, Devatha, Nagas, etc. put everyone’s life under threat. All the creations of Lord Bhrama were under constant fear and anguish, seized by the Ravana, and tortured to death. All the deities were tortured, humiliated, imprisoned, and forced to serve at his feet.

 

Cchudha Ccheena Balaheena Sura Sahajehi Milihahi Ayi| Thab  Marihau Ki Chadihau Bhalibhanthi Apanyi ||

Meghanath Kahu Puni Hakarava | Dheenhi Sikha Balu Bayaru Badava || Je Sura Samaradheera Balavana | Jinha Ke  Laribe Kar Abhimana || Thinhahi Jeethi Rana Anesu Bandhi | Udi Sutha Pithu Anusasan Kandhi || Yehi Bidhi Sabahi Agya  Dheenhi | Aapunu Chaleau Gadha Kar Leenhi || Chalath Dhasanan Dolathi Avani | Garjath Garb Sravahi Sura Ravani || Ravan Aavath Suneau Sakoha | Devanha Thake Meru Giri Khoha || Dhigpalanha Ke Loka Suhaye | Soone Sakala Dhasanana Paye || PUni Puni Sindhanadh Kari Bhari | Deyi Devathanha Gari Pachari || Rana Madh Mathth Phirayi Jaga Dhava | Prathibhat Khojath Kahahu Na Pava || Rabi Sasi Pavana Baruna Dhanadhari | Agini Kala Jama Sab Adhikari || Kinnara Sidhdha Manuja  Sura Naga | Hadi Sabahi Ke Panthahi Laga || Bhramashrishti Jaha Lagi  Thanudhari | Dasamukha Basbarthi Nara Nari ||  Ayasu Karahi Sakala Bhayabheetha | Navahi Ayi  Nitha Charana Bineetha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Ravana orders his men to put an end to Dharmic rites, spiritual and religious rites, and fire sacrifices to weaken the deities

 

Chapter – 174– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Ravana orders his men to put an end to Dharmic rites, spiritual and religious rites, and fire sacrifices to weaken the deities

Ravana has possessed a huge army of warriors, comprises Kumukha/appalling appearance, Akampana/quivers the Earth, Kulisaradha/has the teeth resembled thunderbolt, Dhoomakethu/resembled fireball, Athikaya/gigantic stature, who has possessed dreadful looks and immense might were unconquerable in the battlefields capable to subjugate the world. These demons were skilled in illusionary powers, have no kindness, compassion not even in their dreams. Once, Ravana called out for an important meeting, all the members of the clan of demons, attendants, army men, the troop of demons, sons, and grandsons of Ravana, people holding the high rank in the Kingdom was present in the grand assembly hall, watching the huge number of guests and family, Ravana swollen with pride spoke “Oh! Dear fellows, be prepared yourself to battle against the deities who are our permanent enemies, have no might like us, they are powerless cannot confront us, often flee from the battlefields. Listen to me carefully, there is only a way to make them frailer, so that they can’t stand before us.  The deities achieve their might and prowess from the Dharmic rites, the first thing we have to make sure to cease them permanently so that they will not receive any oblations from the fire sacrifices, Shraddha, or religious rites, it will lead to continuous starvation, hence immediately put an end to all the Dharmic rites, Vedic rites, fire sacrifices, religious and spiritual rites/Shraddha, so that it would be easy to conquer the deities.”

 

Kumukha Akampana Kulisaradha  Dhoomakethu Athikaya | Yek Yek Jaga Jithi Saka Yese Subhat Nikaya ||

Kamaroopa Janahi Sab Maya | Sapnehu Jinha Ke  Dharama Na  Dhaya || Dhasamukha Baita Sabha Yek Bara | Dhekhi Amitha Aapana Parivara || Sootha Samooha Jana Parijana Nathi | Ganai Ko Par Nisachara Jathi || Sena Biloki Sahaja Abhimani | Bola Bachana Krodha Madha  Sani || Sunahu Sakala Rajanichara Jootha | Hamere Bairi Bibudha Barootha || The Sanmukha Nahi Karahi Larayi | Dhekhi Sabala Ripu Jahi Parayi || Thenha Kar Marana Yek Bidhi Hoyi | Kahau Bujjayi Sunahu Ab Soyi || Dhvijabojana Makha Homa Saradha | Sab Kai Jayi Karahu Thumha Badha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of demon King Ravana

 

Chapter – 173– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The splendor of demon King Ravana

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the valor of Ravana was well-known to three worlds, he was too proud of his might and grown arrogant, enthusiastically approached Mount Kailash, and made a failing effort to elevate the Mount. Ravana achieved immense wealth, fame, offspring, a huge army of men, won many battles, expanded his Kingdom, every day turned out to be most promising to him, his might and intelligence got the attention of the whole Universe, thus he has achieved remarkable growth of possession, wealth, richness, fame, etc., on the other hand, his arrogance and self-love grown out of reach. His brother Kumbhakarnna buried himself into a deep sleep for six months, after consuming voraciously for six months, harassing the deities and Rishis and Sages while he was awake. The world quivered while gets out of the sleep possessed gigantic form and the might of several thousands of worriers.  If he was awake for a whole year, the Universe would have emptied with no grains. Meghanatha who is the elder son of Ravana possessed equal might of his father, charming and, skillful in the war field, was a renowned warrior, unconquerable in the battlefields, hence the deities found difficult to surpass the might of him.”

 

Kauthukahi Kailasa Puni Leenhesi Jayi Udayi | Manahu Thauli NijaBahubala Chala  Bahuth Sukhapayi ||

Sukha Sampathi Sutha Sena Sahayi | Jaya Prathapa Bala Budhdhi Badayi || Nitha Noothana Sab Badath Jayi | Jimi Prathilab Lobha Adhikayi || Athibala Kumbakarana Asa  Bhratha | Jehi Kahu Nahi Prathibhat Jaga Jatha || Karayi Pana Sovayi Shat Masa | Jagatha Hoyi Thihu Poora Thrasa || Jau Dhin Prathi  Ahara Kara Soyi | Bisva Begi Sab Chaupat Hoyi || Samara Dheera Nahi Jayi Bakhana | Thehi Sama  Amitha Beera Balavana || Baridhanadha Jed Sutha Thasu | Bhat Mahu Prathama Leeka Jaga Jasu || Jehi Na  Hoyi Rana Sanmukha Koyi | Surapura Nithahi Paravana Hoyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Ravana captures the stunning fortresses on the peak of Chitrakoot and the Pushpakavimana/flower chariot owned by Kubera

 

Chapter – 172– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Ravana captures the stunning fortresses on the peak of Chitrakoot and the Pushpakavimana/flower chariot owned by Kubera

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the stunning fortress on the peak of Chithrakoot was surrounded by a vast ocean, stood as a stronghold, unapproachable to enemies. The beauty of the fortresses constructed with precious gem and gold was beyond description. This is the fortress where the illustrious King of demons of different periods of time lived with their army men and took great pleasure in the luxuries, which were preordained by Lord Hari. These magnificent fortresses were occupied by the most powerful demon Kings who were exterminated by deities in the battle. Previously, it was occupied by Yaksha Lord Kubera with ten million army men, ordained by Lord Indra. Ravana came to know about the splendor of this fortress, approached the Yakshas with his multitudes of army men, defeated them, and took over the possession of the fortress. Thus, Ravana confiscated the stunning Kingdom of Kubera, took a detailed inspection of the magnificent city, immediately all his anxiousness flew away. Shortly, Ravana with his entire clan moved to the glorious fortresses which are inaccessible, declared as the capital city, the entire region of Lanka was occupied by his men and ruled it as he desired. Later, Ravana came to know about the marvelous Pushpakavimana/flower chariot of Kubera, made of ever-fresh flowers of alluring with rich scent, competent to pick and drop at passenger’s mind voice, and capable to minimize and maximize its size according to the number of passengers. Ravana did not wait too long, conducted a chase with his army men after Kubera, and confiscated that flower chariot too.”

Khayi Sindhu Gambheera Athi Charihu Dhisi Phiri Aava | Kanaka Kot Manikhachitha Doond Barani Na Jayi Banava || Hari Preritha Jehi Kalapa Joyi Jathudhanapathi Hoyi| Sura Prathapi Athulabala Dhala Sametha Basa Soyi ||

 

Rahe Thaha Nisichara Bhat Bhare | The Sab Suranha Samara Sandhare || Ab Thaha Rahahi Sakra Ke  Prere | Racchaka Koti Jacchapathi Kere || Dhasamukha Kathahu Khabari Asi Payi| Sena Saji Gad Dheresi Jayi || Dhekhi Bikat Bhat Badi Katkayi| Jaccha Jeeva Lai Gaye Parayi || Phiri Sab Nagara Dhasanan Dhekha | Gayau Soch Sukha Bhayau Bisesha || Sundhara Sahaja Agama Anumani | Keenhi Thaha Ravana Rajadhani || Jehi Jasa Joga Banti Griha Dheenhe | Sukhi Sakala Rajanichara Keenhe || Yek Bar Kubera Par Dhava | Pushpaka Jana Jithi Lai  Aava ||

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 ||