Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Kausalya gets puzzled watching the two infants resembled her son, one before the deity and another one in the cradle

 

Chapter – 194– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Kausalya gets puzzled watching the two infants resembled her son, one before the deity and another one in the cradle

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, several months have passed, Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi and Devi Sumithra raptured in the various childhood amusements of Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna, but the mothers were unnoticed the years passed by singing the childhood sport of their infants, and the little babies starting running on their feet. One day, Devi Kausalya bathed her child, adorned him in beautiful attire and ornaments, and put him sleep on the cradle, further she moved to conduct the worship of her beloved deity of the clan, she performed ablutions to the deities, and carried out daily rites, and kept the offerings before the deity. Soon, left to kitchen to bring more offerings to the deity, shortly she returned with a handful of cooked meals as offerings, the scene before the deities dazed her, the little child taking a taste of the offerings Laddu kept before the deities, she was frightened and looked back on the cradle where she placed her son to sleep. She rushed to the cradle and confirmed the baby is sound asleep, returned to the worship place found the same image of her son consuming the offerings. Devi Kausalya kept moving from the worship place to the cradle, watching her child closely, her mind was unrest, perplexed mumbled to her “Am I getting disorderly? Or is that a real but strange phenomenon?”. Lord Rama realized his mother was already mystified, he smiled at her gently.”

 

Prema Magana Kausalya Nisi Dhina Jatha Na  Jana | Sutha Saneha Bas Matha Balacharitha Kara Gana||

 Yek Bar Janani Anhavaye | Kari Singara Palana Paudaye || Nija Kula Ishtadeva Bhagavana | Pooja Hethu Keenha Asnana || Kari Pooja  Naibaidhya Chadava | Aapu Gayi Jaha Paka Banava || Bahuri Mathu Thahava Chali Ayi | Bhojana Karatha Dhekha Sutha Jayi || Gau Janani Sisu Pahi Bhayabeetha | Dhekha Bala Thaha Puni Sootha || Bahuri Ayi Dhekha Sutha  Soyi | Hridhaya Kampa Manadheera Na Hoyi || Iha Uha  Dhuyi  Balak Dhekha | Mathibhrama Mora Ki Aana Bisesha || Dhekhi Rama Janani Akulani | Prabhu Hasi Dheenha Madhura Musukani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Raghupathi

 

Chapter – 193– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Raghupathi

 

The absolute Bhramam of eternal bliss, wisdom, free from illusion, and desires, lured the hearts of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya sported like an innocent child. The supreme Lord Raghupathi who is the father and mother of Universe entertained the subjects of Kingdom of Ayodhya. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Bhavani, the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Raghupati is always rewarding, the unfortunate Jeeva drenched in Mahamoha/destructible Prakrithi and interest in worldly matters, driven afar from the devotion to that Lord Raghu continues to heave into the sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsarachakra. The Maya of Mayapathi is so powerful, do not leave a single living and non-living things in the Universe, dance to the movements of his eyebrows. He is the protector of Jeeva from the clutches of Maya, he is the protector of the Jeeva who is surrendered to his lotus feet by word, action, and thought, he is the savior of the Jeeva who is free from wickedness and immoralities. The most compassionate Lord Sri Hari assumed the form of a human and entertained his beloved parents and the people of Ayodhya with various childhood amusements, his darling mother carried her child affectionately on her arms, and placed him in the ornamented cradle to sleep.”

 

Sukha Sandhoha  Mohapar Gyana Gira  Gotheetha | Dhampathi Pramaprema Basa Kar Sisucharitha Puneetha||

 

Yehi Bidhi Rama Jagatha Pithu Matha | Kosalapur Basinha Sukhadhatha || Jinha Raghunatha Charana Rathi Mani | Theenha Ki Yaha Gathi Pragat Bhavani ||

Raghupathi Bimukha Jathana Kara Kori | Kavana Sakayi Bhava Bandhana Cchori || Jeeva Charachara Basa Kai Rakhe | So  Maya Prabhu So Bhaya Bhakhe|| Bhrukuti Bilasa Nachavayi Thahi | Asa Prabhu Cchadi Bhajia Kahu Kahi || Manakrama Bachana Cchadi Chathurayi | Bhajath Kripa Karihahi Raghurayi || Yehi Bidhi Sisubinodha Prabhu Keenha | Sakala Nagarabasinha Sukha Dheenha || Lai Ucchanga Kabahuka Halaravai | Kabahu Palane  Dhali Jullavai||

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 ||