Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The loveliness of the supreme Lord incarnated as an infant Rama

 

Chapter – 192– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The loveliness of the supreme Lord incarnated as an infant Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, the all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, free from Maya, unblemished and void of attributes/Vasana, took great pleasure on the lap of Devi Kausalya due to her pure love and devotion. His attractive limbs of dark cloud complexion excelled the beauty of crores of Manmatha resembled a blue lotus flower. The lustrous nails on the red lotus feet resembled the white pearls decorated on the red lotus flower, his lotus feet possessed the divine symbol of Padma/lotus flower, the jingling noises of the magnificent anklets stolen the hearts of the Yogis and Sages. His waist was adorned in a marvelous girdle decorated with tiny bells, the beautiful three folds on the stomach, and the deep navel, hands, and arms adorned in rings, Kankan, and armlets, his chest and neck adorned in gem decorated ornaments, tiger’s claw decorated in gold, the loveliness of his face excelled the beauty of countless Kamadeva, conch shaped neck, he has attractive chin, lips, and nose. The beautiful red lips resembled Bimba fruits, attractive lines of small teeth, and eyebrows, ears adorned in beautiful ear stud, and the sweet and melodious baby’s prattle, long and shiny hairs have never been trimmed after the birth tied up as a bundle on the top of the head, decorated with the ornaments by Devi Kausalya multiplied his loveliness. An attractive yellow silk garment clothed on the waist gives way while crawling on the little knees and beautiful hands, stolen the heart of his mothers, and Yogis. Vedas and thousand tongued Adhishesha were incompetent to describe the beauty of that little divine child, known only to the noble-souls who have contemplated.”

 

Byapaka Bhrama Niranjjana Nirguna  Bigatha Binodha | So Aja  Prema Bhagathi Basa Kausalya Ke Godh ||

Kamakoti CChabi Syamasareera | Neelakanjja Baridha Gambheera || Aruna Charana Pankaja Nakha Jothi | Kamala  Dhalanihi Baite  Janu Mothi || Rekha Kulisa  Dhvaja Amkusa  Sohe | Noopura Dhuni Suni Muni Mana Mohe || Kati Kinkini Udhara Thraya Rekha | Nabhi Gambheera Jana Jehi Dhekha || Bhuja Bisala Bhooshana Jutha Bhoori | Hiya Hari Nakha Athi Sobha Roori || Ura Manihara Padhika Ki Sobha | Bipra  Charana Dhekhath Man Lobha || Kambu Kanda  Athi Chibuka Suhayi | Anana Amitha  Madhanacchabi Cchayi || Dhuyi Dhuyi Dhasana Adhara Arunare | Nasa Thilaka Ko Baranai Pare || Sundhara Shravana Sucharu Kapola | Athipriya Madhura  Thothare Bola || Chikkana Kacha Kunchitha Gambhuare | Bahu Prakara  Rachi Mathu Savare || Peetha JJagulia Thanu Pahirayi | Janu Pani Bicharani Mohi Bhayi || Roopa  Sakahi Nahi Kaha Shruthi Sesha | So Janayi Sapanehu Jehi Dhekha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The naming ceremony of Lakshmana

 

Chapter – 191– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The naming ceremony of Lakshmana

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, finally, the child born just before Shathrughna, is the abode of splendid characteristics, the inseparable and most beloved of Sri Rama, and the bearer of the Universe was named as ‘Lakshman’ by the royal priest Sage Vashishta. The preceptor spoke after a deep thought “Oh! Rajan, your four sons are the essence of Veda, your elder son Rama is beloved of Lord Shiva, sought after by Rishis, Sages, Siddhas, through various austerities and penance, is the treasure of ascetics. He would perform various childhood sports that would provide immense delight to the hearts of noble souls.” Lakshmana has grown highly devoted to Rama, became inseparable, considered his elder brother as a benefactor, and his Master showered great devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. The love and brotherhood shared with Bharatha and Shathrughna were beyond comparison, was the Master and servant, devoted and inseparable from each other. Mothers watched the beauty of their infants, one in dark cloud complexion and the other in fair complexion, moving all around in pairs and their various amusements with immense delight, they often pluck out the grass to remove the evil eyes on their lovely children. The four brothers were an ocean of beauty, wisdom, and virtue, yet Rama outshined all three of them. He spread intense delight like the cool rays of the moon, with the captivating smile revealing the tiny protruding teeth, sometimes taking a seat on mother’s lap or sitting on the cradle.”

 

Lacchana Dhama Ramapriya  Sakala Jagatha Adhar | Guru Basishta  Thehi Rakha Lacchimana Nama Udhara||

Dhare  Nama Guru Hridhaya Bichari | Bedha Thaththva  Nripa Thava  Sutha Chari || Muni Dhana Jana Sarabasa Siva Prana | Bala Keli Rasa Thehi Sukha Mana || Barehi The Nija  Hitha Pathi Jani | Lacchimana Ramacharana Rathi Mani || Bharatha Sathrihana Dhunau Bhayi | Prabhu Sevaka Jasi  Preethi Badayi || Syama Gaura Sundhara Dhoau  Jori | Nirakhahi Cchabi Janani Thrina Thori || Chariau Seela  Roopaguna Dhama | Thadhapi Adhika  Sukhasagar Rama || Hridhaya Anugraha Indhu Prakasa | Soochath Kirana Manohara Hasa || Kabahu Udhdhanga Kabahu Bar Palana | Mathu Dhularayi Kahi Priya Lalana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The naming ceremony of Lord Sri Rama, Bharatha, and Shathrughna

 

Chapter – 190– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The naming ceremony of Lord Sri Rama, Bharatha, and Shathrughna

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the entire Kingdom experienced immense bliss, and wished all the auspiciousness to the children of King Dhasharatha and his consorts, “May the four sons of King Dhasharatha and his consorts live longer! May the Lord of Tulsidas live longer!” Thus, days were passed in utmost bliss, finally, the day has arrived for the naming ceremony of the children. Dasaratha reverentially invited family priest Sage Vashishta, provided him a seat, and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Guro, kindly performs the naming ceremony of our children, as you have already decided in your mind.” Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rajan, your children bear various sacred names and are unique, although I shall reveal the names that came into my thoughts. Listen to me carefully, your eldest son is the ocean of mercy, virtues, and wisdom, he is the bliss personified, hence he would spread joy and compassion to the three worlds, he would be the remover of grief and agony of worldly existence, hence I shall name him ‘Rama’.  Oh! Rajan, your second son would be highly devoted, virtuous, would be the sustainer and preserver of the Universe, hence I shall name him ‘Bharatha’. Oh! Rajan, the infant born along with Bharatha, I shall address him ‘Shathrughna’ who would surpass the enemies, would be highly eulogized in the Veda.”

 

Mana Santhoshe Sabanhi Ke  Jaha Thaha Dhehi Aseesa | Sakala Thanaya Chira Jeevahu Tulasidasa Ke  Eesa ||

Kacchuka Dhivasa Beethe Yehi Bhanthi | Jatha Na  Jania Dhin Aru Rathi || Namakarana Kara Avasaru Jani | Bhoop Bholi Padye Muni Gyani || Kari Pooja  Bhoopathi Asa Bhasha | Dharia Nama Jo Muni Guni Rakha || Inha  Ke Nama Aneka Anoopa | Mei Nripa  Kahab Svamathi Anuroopa || Jo Anandha Sindhu Sukharasi | Seekar The  Thrailoka Supasi || So Sukha Dhama Rama Asa Nama | Akhila  Loka  Dhayaka Bishrama || Bisva  Bharana Poshana Kar Joyi | Thakar Nama Bharath Asa Hoyi || Jake  Sumirana The  Ripu Nasa | Nama Sathruhana Bedha Prakasa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Mahadeva admits his presence with the Sage Kakabhusundi in the city of Ayodhya during the festivities of the birth of Lord Sri Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman and Shathrughna

Chapter – 189– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Lord Mahadeva admits his presence with the Sage Kakabhusundi in the city of Ayodhya during the festivities of the birth of Lord Sri Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the daylight continued to persist for a month without no one’s knowledge, all the creatures in the Universe were soaked in Bhrmanandha forgot to notice the change. The sun stood motionless, so how could the night arrive? No one understood the strange phenomenon that took place in the Universe, finally, Lord Surya regained his normal state, praised the Parambhramam, and began to move. The celestials, deities, Rishis, Sages, Naga, Yaksha, Kinnara, Gandharvas continued to celebrate the occasion of the birth of Lord Sri Hari as Rama along with his counterparts. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, Girija, I would like to confess my mischievousness on this occasion, and Sage Kakabhusundi I took the form of a human and stood close to the Parambhrmam, no one has noticed our presence. We were immensely happy on the arrival of the supreme Bhramam, enthusiastically moved along with the crowd of the people of the city of Ayodhya, took great pleasure in the festivities held in the city, roaming all over the streets of Ayodhya for several months. Oh! Devi, it was the grace of that supreme Bhramam, we have thoroughly enjoyed the adventure, on this occasion the King offered an abundance of charities, offered whatever pleased to the heart of the individuals appeared before him. He offered numerous charities in the form of chariots, horses, elephants, cows, gold, Jewels, garments, wealth, money, grains, etc.”

 

Masa Dhivasa  Kara Dhivasa Bha Marama Na Janayi Koyi | Ratha Sametha Rabi Thakeau Nisa  Kavana Bidhi Hoyi ||

 

Yaha Rahasya  Kahu Nahi Jana| Dhinamani Chale  Karatha Gunagana || Dhekhi Mahothsava Sura Muni Naga | Chale Bhavana Baranatha Nija Bhaga || Aurau Yek Kahau Nija Chori | Sunu Girija  Athi Dhrida Mathi  Thori || Kakabhusundi Sanga Hama Dhoau| Manujaroopa Janayi Nahi Koau || Paranandha Premasukha Phoole| Bithinha Phirahi Magana Man Bhoole || Yaha Subha Charitha Jana Pai Soyi | Kripa Rama  Kai Japar Hoyi || Thehi Avasara Jo Jehi Bidhi Ava | Dheenha Bhoopa Jo Jehi Mana Bhava || Gaja Ratha Thuraga Hema Go Hira | Dheenhe Nripa Nanabidhi Cheera ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The birth of Lord Sri Rama and his counterparts as Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna

 

Chapter – 188– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The birth of Lord Sri Rama and his counterparts as Bharatha, Lakshman and Shathrughna

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “The houses were filled in extreme joy; people kept congratulating each other, sharing sweets and gifts, on the birth of the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya. The women and men were seen in absolute bliss. In the meantime, Devi Kaikeyi and Devi Sumithra gave birth to their infants multiplied several folds of delight in the palace, as well as in the hearts of the people of the Kingdom which was beyond description, even for Devi Sarada who is the Goddess of speech, and the thousand tongued Adhishesha. The people of Ayodhya were soaked in Bhramanandha, Lord Surya was reluctant to move away watching the mesmerizing beauty of the infants, unwilling to give way to Lord Chandra, thus the twilight remained for several days, the assemblage of dark clouds, appeared as the vermilion tossed in the air, that was imperceptible for the creatures in the Universe. The stunning gems decorated in the palace gave out the appearance of the stars and the dome resembled moon, the recitation of Vedas echoed in the palace echoed as the chirping of birds sounded perfect for the auspicious occasion of the birth of the supreme Bhramam along with his counterparts, as Rama Bharatha, Lakshman and Shathrughna. Lord Surya forgot to rotate the Earth, stood still watching the mesmerizing beauty of the infants, thus a whole month passed without his knowledge.”

 

Griha Griha  Baja Badhava Subha Pragate Sushama Kandha | Harashavanth Sab Jaha Thaha Nagara Nari Nara Brindha ||

Kaikayasutha Sumithra Dhoau | Sundharasutha Janamath Bhai Oau || Vaha Sukha Sampathi Samaya Samaja | Kahi Na  Sakayi  Saradha Ahiraja || Avadhapuri Sohayi Yehi Bhanthi | Prabhuhi Milana Ayi Janu Rathi || Dhekhi Bhanu Janu Mana Sakuchani | Thadhapi Bani Sandhya Anumani || Agar  Dhoopa Bahu Janu  Andhiari | Udayi Abeer Manahu Arunari || Mandhira Mani Samooha Janu Thara | Nripa Griha Kalasa So Indhu Udhara || Bhavana Bedhadhuni Athi Mridhu Bani | Janu Khaga Mukhara Samaya Janu Sani || Kauthuka Dhekhi Pathanga Bhulana | Yek Masa  Theyi Jatha Na  Jana ||

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 ||