Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The people of Ayodhya drenched in Bhramanandha

 

Chapter – 187– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The people of Ayodhya drenched in Bhramanandha

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Nandhimkuha Shraddha, Jathakarma rites were performed after the birth of the child, there were several charities performed to the Brahmins in the form of cow, jewel, grains, clothes, money, land, etc. The Kingdom of Ayodhya was marvelously decorated with flags and banners, and the entire city absorbed in various festivities, the joy of the people of Ayodhya was beyond description. The deities showered flowers; all the creatures were absorbed in Bhramanandha. The women were rushed on their feet to have a glimpse of the newborn, with the Mangaladhravya/auspicious ingredients, gold and ornaments in decorated plates on their hands, merrily singing and dancing to the music echoed all over the palace. They circumambulated the infant, removed evil eyes by rotating fists clockwise and anti-clockwise, and repeatedly prostrated before the infant. The Vandhiganas sang in praise of the child, and the glories of the clan of Raghu's, an abundance of charities were performed to the poor and needy. The pathways of the grand palace were drenched in Mangaladhraya/vermilion, sandalwood paste, fragrant musk, saffron, etc.”

 

Nandhimukha Saradha Kari Jathakarama Sab Keenha | Hataka Dhenu Basana Mani Nripa Bipranha Kaha Dheenha ||

Dhvajapathaka Thorana Pura Cchava | Kahi Na Jayi Jehi Bhanthi Banava || Sumanabrishti Akasa  The Hoyi | Bhramanandha Magana Sab Loyi || Brindha Brindha Mili Chali Logayi | Sahaja Singara Kiya Udi Dhayi || Kanaka Kalasa Mangalabhari Thara | Gavath Paidahi Bhoopa Dhuara || Kari Arathi Nevacchavari Karahi | Bar Bar Sisu Charanahi Parahi || Magadhasutha Bandhigana Gayaka| Pavana Guna Gavahi Raghunayak || Sarbasa Dhana Dheenha  Sab Kahu | Jehi Pava Rakha Nahi Thahu || Mrigamadha Chandhana Kumkuma  Keecha | Machi Sakala Bithinha Bicha Beecha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta and the huge crowd of twice-born assembled to witness the Parambhrmaam taken birth as the son of Dasaratha and Devi Kausalya

 

Chapter – 186– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta and the huge crowd of twice-born assembled to witness the Parambhrmaam taken birth as the son of Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Supreme Lord Sri Hari who is the Lord of Mayapathi, incarnated as the son of Devi Kausalya and Dhasharatha for the delight of Cow, Bhramana, noble-souls, deities, Rishis, and Sages. Lord Sri Rama who is beyond destructible Prakrithi/Rajasik, Sathvik, and Tamasik nature assumed the form of a human to reinstate Dharma and reduce the burden of Mother Earth. The sound of the infant cries echoed in the palace for the first time, streamed to the ears of the people in the Palace, all the queens rushed on their feet to meet the most precious and much-awaited bundle of joy taken shelter in the womb of Devi Kausalya. The female attendants, maid-servants, delightfully rushed to the chamber of Devi Kausalya. The cries of the infant echoed into the ears of King Dasaratha transported him to a state of  ecstasy, managed to rose from the seat, raptured in intense love for the child, overwhelmed with joy murmured those words ‘The very utterance of the sacred name of that supreme Bhramam arrived as my son' he called out for the band of  royal musicians to announce the birth of the child to the people of the city, preceptor Sage Vashishta was reverentially invited to the palace, soon a huge crowd of Bhramanas arrived to wish the new-born. All those twice-born and elderly members of the family assembled before the new-born who is the embodiment of charm and virtues, could not take away from their eyes off from the loveliness of the child, the beauty of the child was beyond description.”

 

Bipra Dhenu Sura Santh Hitha Leenha Manuja Avathara | Nija Iccha  Nirmitha  Thanu Maya Guna Go Para ||

Suni Sisu Rudhana Paramapriya Bani | Sambhrama Chali Ayi Sab Rani || Harashitha Jaha Thaha Dhayi Dasi | Anandha Magana Sakala Purabasi || Dhasharatha Puthrajanma Suni Kana | Manahu Bhramanandha Samana || Paramaprema  Mana Pulaka Sareera | Chahath Udana Karatha Mathidheera || Jakar Nama Sunatha Subha Hoyi | More  Griha  Aava  Prabhu Soyi || Paramanandha Poori Man Raja | Kaha Bolayi  Bajavahu Baja || Guru Basishta Kaha  Gayau Hamkara | Aye Dhvija  Sahitha Nripadhwara || Anupama Balak  Dhekhenhi Jayi | Rooparasi Guna Kahi Na Sirayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The birth of Lord Sri Ramachandra - Phalashruthi

 

Chapter – 185– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The birth of Lord Sri Ramachandra - Phalashruthi

 

The deities eulogized supreme Lord Hari who is the Lord of Universe, the preserver of Universe and its living and non-living things, and returned to their respective abodes. The Supreme Lord Kripala, Dheenadhayala, Kausalyahithakari, the bliss personified appeared before his mother, in a mesmerizing form of dark cloud complexioned attractive limbs, four arms holding Shankha, Chakra, Gadha, Padma, beautiful eyes resembled blue lotus flower petal, the wide chest is adorned in marvelous gem Kausthubha, Vanamala, precious ornaments,  and the beautiful mark of Srivathsa, strong shoulders, conch shaped neck, powerful arms adorned in armlets, Kankan and finger rings, magnificent crown, and earrings, beautiful three lines on the stomach, deep navel resembled the twirl in the dark waters of the Yamuna, sacred thread across the chest, attired in finest yellow silk garment, beautiful waist ornament and Noopura on the ankle, which was stolen the heart of Siddhas, Muniganas, and deities, transported Devi Kausalya in a state of ecstasy. Devi Kausalya stood with folded hands and prayed “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Bhramandanayaka, Oh! Mayapathi, the Veda, and scriptures eulogize your endless glories, Oh! Mayatheetha/free from illusion, you are the ocean of mercy, you are the essence of wisdom, virtue, and bliss. Oh! Lakshmipathi, the Veda eulogizes your marvelous Viratswaroopa, each and every limb of you represent the infinite Universe, that supreme Bhramam gracefully took birth in my womb, it’s astonishing for me even for the intellectuals.” Lord Sri Hari looked at her and smiled affectionately, Mayapathi made her recollects her previous birth and the promise of the Lord to take birth as her child and perform various amusements to her delight. Soon Devi Kausalya spoke in great enthusiasm “You have to give up the superhuman form, and assume the normal form of a lovely infant, and indulge in various childhood sports, that would make my heart brimming with delight.” Immediately, the supreme Bhramam assumed the form of a beautiful infant and began to cry loudly.  Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Whoever sings in praise or listening to the birth of the Supreme Lord Sri Rama with intense devotion and faith would get liberated from the Bhavakoopa/deep and dark well of sufferings of Samara and repeated births.”

 

Surasamooha Binathi kari Pahunche Nija Nija Dhama | Jagannivasa Prabhu Pragate Akhilaloka Bishrama ||

Bhaye Pragat Kripala Dheenadhayala Kausalya Hithakari | Harashitha Mahathari Munamanahari Adhbhutharoopa Bichari || Lochana Abhirama Thanu Ghanashyama Nija Ayudha Bhujachari | Bhooshana Banamala Nayanavisala Sobhasindhu Kharari || Kaha  Dhuyikara Jori Asthuthi Thori Kehi Bidhi Karu Anantha | Mayaguna Gyanatheetha Amana Bedha purana Bhanantha || Karuna Sukha Sagara Sab Aagara Jehi Gavahi Shruthisantha | So Mama Hitha Lagi Jana Anuragi Bhayau Pragata Sreekantha ||Bhramanda Nikaya Nirmitha Maya Roma Roma Prathi  Bedha Kahai | Mama Ura  So Basi Yaha Upahasi Sunatha Dheera Mathithira Na Rahai || Upaja Jab Gyana Prabhu Musukana Charitha Bahutha Bidhi Keenhi Chahai | KahiKatha Suhayi Mathu Bujjayi Jehi Prakara Sutha Prema Lahai || Matha Puni Boli So Mathi Doli Thajahu Thatha Yaha Roopa | Keejai Sisuleela Athi Priyaseela Yaha Sukha Parama Anoopa || Suni Bachana Sujana Rodhana Dana Hoyi Balaka Surabhoopa | Yaha Charitha Je Gavahi Haripadha Pavahi The Na  Parahi Bhavakoopa ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The birth of Lord Sri Hari as Rama, the son of divine couple King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya

 

Chapter – 184– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The birth of Lord Sri Hari as Rama, the son of divine couple King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the auspicious day has arrived which was eagerly anticipated by the whole Kingdom of Ayodhya, deities, Sages, and Rishis.  The sun has arrived on the propitious zodiac sign, the position of nine planets, week, day, hour, seconds, /Lagna, Yoga, Thithi all turned out most favorable. The supreme Bhramam Lord Sri Hari who is the essence of the Universe and its living and non-living things took birth as a human, bearing the auspicious star, Naumi Thithi, Abhijeeth Muhurtha which is the favorite of Lord Hari, Shuklapaksha, on the ninth day of the bright month of Madhumasa/Chaithra, that auspicious day was neither hot nor cold, the whole world experienced an unknown bliss, the cool breeze multiplied the joy of the creatures on the Earth. The deities, Rishis, Sages, felt exhilarated, the woods were loaded with fresh leaves, flowers of rich fragrance, succulent fruits, the mountains flourished with rich natural and mineral wealth, the rivers, ponds, streams were brimming with nectar-like water. Lord Bhrama perceived the birth of Lord Sri Hari as the son of the divine couple Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, all the deities, Kinnara, Yaksha, Naga, Gandharvas set out in their grand celestial vehicles from their respective abodes, the celestial Gandharvas and Apsaras merrily danced to the tune of melodious music, the sounds of divine music instruments reverberated in the sky, the deities assembled before the supreme Bhramam showered flowers, the Vandhiganas, deities, and demi-gods eulogized the glories of supreme Lord Hari with the marvelous verses.”

 

Joga Lagana Graha Bar  Thithi Sakala Bhaye Anukoola | Chara Aru  Achara  Harshajutha Ramajanama Sukhamoola ||

 

Naumi Thithi Madhumasa  Puneetha| Sukala Paccha  Abhijeeth Haripreetha|| Madhyadhivasa Athiseetha Na Dhama | Pavanakala Loka Bishrama || Seethala Mandha Surabhi Baha Bau | Harashitha Sura Santhana Mana Chau || Bana Kusumitha Girigana Maniara |Sravahi Sakala Saritha Amrithadhara || So Avasara  Biranchi Jab Jana | Chale  Sakala Sura  Saji Bimana || Gagana Bimala Sankula Sura Jootha | Gavahi  Guna Gandharba Barootha || Barashahi Sumana Suamjuli Saji | Gahagahi Gagana Dhundhubi Baji || Asthuthi Karahi Naga Muni Deva | Bahubidhi Lavahi Nija Nija Seva ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha handed the sweetened porridge in the golden vessel to his three consorts Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi and Devi Sumithra

Chapter – 183– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - King Dhasharatha offers the sweetened porridge in the golden vessel to his three consorts Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi, and Devi Sumithra

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Agnidevatha disappeared from the sight of King Dhasharatha, after handing him the golden vessel. The sages, Rishis, and the family members, and the members of the assembly gathered rejoiced, King Dhasharatha was transported to a state of bliss. Soon, King Dhasharatha called for his beloved consorts, half of the sweetened porridge was handed to Devi Kausalya, the remaining portion was divided into two equal halves, and the other half was handed Devi Kaukeyi, the remaining portion was further divided into two equal haves handed to Devi Kausalya and Devi Kaikeyi was affectionately transferred to Devi Sumithra. In due course of time, the three queens were pregnant with the child, the entire Kingdom stood as a visible mark of auspiciousness and welfare, the Earth flourished with rich natural and mineral wealth, people were extremely happy lived a peaceful and contented life. The queens pregnant with the child resembled the epitome of beauty, virtues, wisdom. The arrival of Lord Sri Hari in the womb of the queens revealed great effulgence on their faces, surrounded by happiness and welfare. Thus, the all-pervasive Bhramam prepared its way to take birth as children of King Dhasharatha and his beloved consorts Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi and Devi Sumithra. The three queens were looked stunningly gorgeous with great effulgence, remained blissful always, patiently waited to give birth to that supreme Bhramam.”

 

Thab Adhrishya Bhaye Pavak Sakala Sabhahi Samujjayi | Paramanandha Magana Nripa Harasha Na Hridhaya Samayi ||

Thabahi Raya Priya Nari Bolayi | Kausalyadhi Thaha Chali Ayi || Ardha Bhaga Kausalyahi Dheenha | Ubhaya Bhaga Aadhe  Kar Keenha || Kaikeyi Kaha Nripa So Dhayau | Rahyo So Ubhaya Bhaga PUni Bhayau || Kausalya Kaikeyi Hath Dhari | Dheenha Sumithrahi Man Prasanna Kari || Yehi Bidhi Garbasahitha Sab  Nari | Bhayi Hridhaya Harshitha Sukha Bhari || Ja Dhin The Hari Garbhahi Aye | Sakala Loka Sukha Sampathi Cchaye || Mandhir  Maha Sab Rajahi Rani | Sobha Seela Theja Ki Khani || Sukha  Jutha  Kacchuka Kala Chali Gayau | Jehi Prabhu Pragat So Avasara Bhayau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – A grand Ashwamedha Yaga followed by Puthrakameshti was held under the guidance of illustrious Sage Vashishta

 

Chapter – 182– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - A grand Ashwamedha Yaga followed by Puthrakameshti was held under the guidance of illustrious Sage Vashishta

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Devi Kausalya and all the queens of King Dhasharatha was chaste and highly devoted to Lord Sri Hari, led a peaceful and amiable life, all the consorts of Dasaratha was virtuous and dutiful to the King, thus several years have passed with utmost serenity. One day the King suddenly felt gloomy without an offspring, drove to his preceptor Sage Vashishta, to seek his advice. He arrived in the hermitage of Sage Vashishta, fallen at the feet of the preceptor, and described the reason for his visit and the grief overcame all of a sudden. Sage Vashishta pacified the King with soothing words, “Oh! Rajan, don’t get saddened, you will have four sons in due course of time, and all the four would bring great fame to your clan, remove the anguish and fears of the people of the Kingdom, the three worlds would eulogize the glories of your sons, hence do not get distressed.” Further, Sage Vashishta invited the illustrious Sage Shringi to perform an Ashwametha Yaga followed by Puthrakameshti Yaga, to obtain virtuous offspring to King Dasaratha. A grand Yaga was held under the guidance of Sage Vashishta, all the arrangements were meticulously done by the family priests, sages, and Rishis according to the scriptures and Veda, Sage Shringi offered an abundance of oblations to the fire sacrifice, soon the Agnidevatha was pleased, and initiated from the fire with a golden vessel of sweetened porridge, spoke “Oh! Rajan, the fire sacrificed performed at the instructions of Sage Vashishta has been successfully completed, the deities are pleased, take the golden vessel of porridge, and share with your consorts as per your wish.”

 

Kausalyadhi Nari  Priya Sab Acharana Puneetha | Pathi  Anukoola Prema Dhridha Hari Padhakamala Bineetha ||

Yek Bar  Bhoopathi Man Mahi | Bhai Galani More  Sutha Nahi || Guru Gruha Gayau Thaurath Mahipala | Charana Lagi Kari  Binaya Bisala|| Nija Dhukha Sukha Sab Gurahi Sunayau | Kahi Basishta Bahu Bidhi Samujjayau || Dharahu Dheera Hoyihahi Sutha Chari | Thribhuvana Bidhitha Bhagath Bhayahari || Shringi Rishihi Basishta Bolava | Puthrakama Subha Jagya Karava || Bhagathi Sahitha Muni Ahuthi Dheenhe | Pragate Agini Charu Kar Leenhe || Jo Bashishta Kacchu Hridhaya Bichara | Sakala Kaju Bha Sidhdha Thumhara || Yaha Habi Banti Dhehu Nripa Jayi | Jatha Joga Jehi Bhaga  Banayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – All the deities and demi-gods assumes the form of Vanara and waits for the incarnation of Lord Sri Hari as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya

 

Chapter – 181– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - All the deities and demi-gods assumes the form of Vanara and waits for the incarnation of Lord Sri Hari as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, Lord Bhrama appealed to the deities and demi-gods to take the form of Vanaras to assist Lord Sri Hari while his incarnation as a human on the Earth. Thus, all the deities, demi-gods, sages, Siddhas, Rishis, were returned to their abode, shortly everyone assumed the form of Vanara of immense prowess, courage, and might, and descend to Earth. These Vanaras were possessed immense vigor, fearless, skilled in mountaineering of any heights, with sharp nails and teeth as weapons. These Vanaras in huge number patiently waited in the caves, dense forest, mountains, enjoying various monkey-acts, for the arrival of supreme Lord Hari’s incarnation as the son of Devi Kaushalya and Emperor Dhasharatha. Oh! Mune, I have to describe an interesting account which I forgot to mention about the clan of Raghu, listen to me carefully.  The city of Ayodhya was ruled by an excellent ruler Dhasharatha from the Raghu’s clan, was highly eulogized by the Vedas. King Dharashara symbolizes wisdom, virtues, auspiciousness, was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu/Sarangapani who is wielded in bow and arrow.”

 

Nija  Lokahi Biranchi Go  Devanha Ihayi Sikhayi | Banara Thanudhari Dhari Mahi Haripadha Sevahu Jayi ||

Gaye Deva  Sab Nija Nija Dhama | Bhoomi Sahitha Man Kahu Bishrama || Jo Kacchu Ayasu Bhrama Dheenha | Harashe  Deva Bilamba Na Keenha || Banachara Dheha Dhari  Cchithi Mahi | Athulitha Bala Prathap Theenha Pahi || Giri Tharu  Nakha Ayudha Sab Beera | Hari Maraga Chithavahi Mathidheera ||Giri Kanana Jaha Thaha Bhari  Poori | Rahe  Nija Nija Aneeka Rachi Roori|| Yaha Sab Ruchira Charitha Mei Bhasha | Ab So Sunahu Jo  Bichahi Rakha || Avadhapuri Raghukulamani Rau | Bedha Bidhitha Thehi Dhasaratha Nau || Dharama Dhurandhara Gunanidhi Gyani | Hridhaya Bhagathi Mathi Sarangapani ||