Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The conversation between King Dhasharatha and Maharishi Vishwamithra – King offers Rama and Lakshmana to assist Sage Vishwamithra the Yaga proceedings in the forest

 

Chapter – 201– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The conversation between King Dhasharatha and Maharishi Vishwamithra – King offers Rama and Lakshmana to assist Sage Vishwamithra the Yaga proceedings in the forest

 

Sage Vishwamithra spoke “Oh! Rajan, do not let you overcome by emotions, or ignorance or delusion, kindly allow your children to follow me to the dense wood, I shall take good care of them, and I shall assure you that it will bring all kinds of auspiciousness to them and you will achieve highly meritorious rewards for your righteousness.” The instructions of the Sage Vishwamithra fallen as a loud thunder into the ears of the King, instantly the happiness faded away from his face, felt the Earth is shaking, overcame by grief and spoke in tears “Oh! Mune, I have been blessed with these four children at these latter years of my age, Oh! Prabho, you were too inconsiderate to put forward your command, you could have demanded of the wealth, richness, cows, the Kingdom, and the entire glory, I would have offered with immense pleasure, even ready to give away my Prana which is dear to every creature. Oh! Prabho, all four children are dearer to my life, I can’t live without Rama, I would prefer to give away my life, Oh! Prabho, my children are too young to fight with the fierce demons in the woods.” Sage Vishwamithra listened to the pleas of the King, those were resembled the nectar-like love to his children, seeped into his ears. Soon, Sage Vashishta intervened and instructed the King that the invitation to join with the illustrious Maharishi Vishwamithra would provide his children an abundance of meritorious rewards, and it would bring all the auspiciousness to Rama and Lakshman, thus Sage Vashishta removed all the misapprehension of King Dasaratha. Soon, the children were retired to their mother’s Chamber and prostrated before them and returned to Maharishi Vishwamithra, and the King repeatedly embraced the children, kissed on their forehead, and brought before Sage Vishwamithra and spoke wise words “Oh! Mune, my sons are dear as my life, kindly accept them as your children, and take good care of them, now onwards you are the guardian of the children, and they will sincerely follow your commands.”

 

Dhehu Boopa Mana Harashitha Thajahu Moha Agyana | Dharma Sujasa Prabhu Thumha Kau Inha Kaha Athi Kalyana ||

 

Suni Raja Athi Apriya Bani | Hridhaya Kampa Mukha Dhyuthi Kumulani || Chauthepan Payau Sutha Chari | Bipra Bachana Nahi Kahehu Bichari || Magahu Bhoomi Dhenu Dhana Kosa | Sarbasa Dheau Aju Saharosa || Dheha Prana The Priya Kacchu Nahi | Soau Muni Dheau Nimisha Yek Mahi || Sab Suth Priya Mohi Prana Ki Nayi | Rama Dhetha Nahi Banayi Gosayi || Kaha Nisichara Athi  Ghora Kadora | Kaha Sundhara Sutha Parama Kisora || Suni Nripa Gira Prema Rasa Sani | Hridhaya Harasha Mana Muni Gyani || Thab Basishta Bahubidhi Samujjava | Nripa Sandheha Nasa Kaha Pava || Athi Adhara Dhoau Thanaya Bolaye | Hridhaya Layi Bahu Bhanthi Sikhaye || Mere Prana Natha Sutha Dhoau | Thumha Muni Pitha Aana Nahi  Koau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vishwamithra arrives in the Kingdom of Ayodhya and reveals the purpose of his visit to the King

 

Chapter – 200– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vishwamithra arrives in the Kingdom of Ayodhya and reveals the purpose of his visit to the King

 

Sage Vishwamithra set out to visit the Kingdom of Ayodhya, all his way he has nothing other than to think, contemplating upon the supreme Lord Sri Hari who has incarnated as the beloved son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya. Finally, Sage Vishwamithra arrived in the city of Ayodhya, took holy dip in the river Sarayu, and moved to the assembly of King Dhasharatha. As soon as the King heard the news of the arrival of Sage Vishwamithra, he rushed on his feet with a group of twice-born to the patio to receive the sage, he reverentially prostrates before him, and received the Sage to the grand assembly, offered him the throne, washed his feet, and amiably spoke “Oh! Mune, I am the most fortunate one today, you have taken great efforts to visit us.” Soon, the King and the queens served a sumptuous meal to the Sage, further they have brought four children before the Sage and prostrated before him. The mere sight of Rama transported the sage into a state of bliss, could not take his eyes off from Rama, Sage fixed gaze on his loveliness, like the Chakora birds stare at the full moon. King Dasaratha was gladdened at heart, requested the Sage “Oh! Mune, kindly reveal the purpose of your visit, how shall I serve you? I am waiting to carry out your commands without any delay.” Sage Vishwamithra looked into the eyes of King Dhasharatha and spoke with a concern “Oh! Rajan, I was conducting Tapasya and austerities with a flock of Sages in the dense woods, unfortunately, there were a large number of demons causing constant impediments to our Yaga procedures, and several of the twice-born were killed and injured by them. I want to take your son Rama to the forest, along with Lakshman. So that I can get rid of the atrocities of the demons, with the help of these two divine children and I can peacefully carry out the austerities and Tapasya.”

 

Bahubidhi Karatha Manoratha Jatha Lagi Nahi Bar | Kari Majjana Sarau Jala Gaye Bhoopa Dharbar ||

Muni Agamana Suna Jab Raja | Milana Gayau Lai Bipra Samaja || Kari Dhandavath Munihi Sanmani | Nija Asana Baidarenhi Ani || Charana Pakhari  Keenahi Athi Pooja | Mo  Sama  Aju Dhanya Nahi  Dhooja || Bibidha Bhanthi Bhojana Karavava | Munibara Hridhaya Harasha Athi Pava || Puni Charanani Mele Sutha Chari | Rama Dhekhi Muni DhehaBisari || Bhaye Magana Dhekhath Mukha Sobha | Janu Chakora Poorana Sasi Lobha || Thab Mana Harashi Bachana Kaha Rau | Muni Asa Kripa Na  Keenhihu Kau || Kehi Karana Agamana Thumhara | Kahahu So Karatha Na  Lavau Bara || Asura  Samooha Sathavahi Mohi | Mei Jachana Aayau Nripa Thohi || Anuja Sametha Dhehu Raghunatha | Nisichara Badha Mei Hoba Sanatha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vishwamithra and the Rishis’s were threatened by the demons Subhahu and Mareecha - The fire sacrifices, Yoga, Japa, Thapa, Swadhyaya, etc. were hindered in the forest

 

Chapter – 199– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vishwamithra and the Rishis’s were threatened by the demons Subhahu and Mareecha - The fire sacrifices, Yoga, Japa, Thapa, Swadhyaya, etc. were hindered in the forest

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, free from attributes/Vasanas, impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, unblemished, pure, performed all those tasks which provided delight to his parents, preceptors, and his subjects. Oh! Devi, in the meantime, the illustrious Sage Vishwamithra along with a large number of Rishis, Sages, and Mahatmas lived in the dense woods, were performing various austerities, vows, fire sacrifice conducted Japa of Vedic chants, Yoga, and religious and spiritual activities for the welfare of the Universe. Whenever they engage the fire sacrifices the wicked demons Subhahu and Mareecha would appear with their several aids and destroy the fire sacrifice, hovering flesh, bones, the blood of animals in the sacrificial fire, thus constantly received a threat from these demons, hence none of their religious or spiritual practices were taken place successfully. Sage Vishwamithra and noble saints were deeply disturbed by the atrocities of the demons, Sage Vishwamithra pacified himself “The Supreme Lord Sri Hari has taken birth as a human on the Earth, to remove the burden of the Earth, he is the savior of the Universe, I shall visit the Kingdom of Ayodhya, and appeal to King Dhashratha and make him understand the serious issues to be taken care of immediately, and offer salutations to the supreme Bhramam born as the elder son of the King, and  I shall  bring the two brothers to stop the atrocities of the demons, the mere sight of that supreme Bhramam who is the essence of wisdom, virtues, and dispassion would provide nectar-like goodness to my eyes.”

 

Byapaka Akala Aneeha Aja Nirguna Nama Na Roopa | Bhagatha Hethu Nana BidhiKaratha Charithra Anoopa ||

 Yaha Sab Charitha Kaha Mei Gayi |Agili Katha SunuhuMan Layi || Biswamithra Mahamuni Gyani | Basahi Bipina Suba Ashrama Jani || Jaha Japa Jagya Joga Muni Karahi | Athi Mareecha Subahuhi Darahi || Dhekhath Jagya Nisachara Dhavahi | Karahi Upadhrava  Muni Dhukha Pavahi || Gadhithanaya Mana Chintha Byapi | Hari BinuMarahi  Na Nisachara Papi || Thab Munibara Mana Keenha Bichara | Prabhu Avathareau Harana Mahi Bhara || Yehu Misa Dhekhau Padha Jayi | Kari Binathi Aanau Dhoau Bhayi || Gyana Biraga Sakala Guna Ayana | So Prabhu Mei Dhekhab Bhari Nayana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The four princes sincerely following the stately duties and religious rites

 

Chapter – 198– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The four princes sincerely following the stately duties and religious rites

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the people of Kosalapuri, women, men, children, and elderly people considered the compassionate Rama dear as their life. He was closely connected with the people of Ayodhya, considered them as his playmates, engage in various sports activities, and go for hunting expeditions with the close-aids and brothers. He would kill the animals only the ones are allowed to hunt were brought before the King, the animals that were hunted by Rama attained liberation instantly.  Rama partake meals with his brothers and close associates, and made the mothers happy, he sincerely followed the orders of his parents, he was the source of the delight of the entire Kingdom. Rama attentively listens to Vedas and Puranas and describes the hidden treasures like the meanings to his younger brothers. He sincerely followed the orders of his parents, preceptors and strictly followed the rites, one of the first things in the morning was reverentially prostrate before parents and preceptors at the time of day-break, and receive their orders and get occupied with the various activities in the Kingdom, he dutifully assisted his father in stately matters and engaged in various activities for the welfare of noble-souls, twice-born and subjects of the Kingdom. King Dasharatha was immensely pleased watching the noble deeds of his son Rama who was sincerely followed by his younger brothers.”

 

Kosalapurabasi Nara Nari  Brindha Aru Bala | Pranahu The Priya Lagatha Sab Kahu Ramakripala ||

Bandhu Sakha Sanga Lehi  Bolayi | Ban Mrigaya Nitha Khelahi Jayi || Pavana Mriga Marahi Jiya Jani | Dhinaprathi Nripahi Dhekhavahi Aani || Je Mriga Rama Ban Ke  Mare | The Thanu Thaji Suraloka Sidhare || Anuja Sakha Sanga Bhojana Karahi | Mathu Pitha Agya  Anusarahi || Jehi Bidhi Sukhi Hohi Pura Loga | Karahi Kripanidhi Soyi Sanjoga || Bedha Purana Sunahi Man Lagayi |Aapu Kahahi Anujanha Samujjayi || Prathakala Udi Kai Raghunatha | Mathu Pitha  Guru Navahi Matha || Aayasu Magi  Karahi Pura Kaja | Dhekhi Charitha Harashayi Man Raja ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The performance of sacred thread ceremony of the children and the life in the hermitage of Sage Vashishta

 

Chapter – 197– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The performance of sacred thread ceremony of the children and the life in the hermitage of Sage Vashishta

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Sacchidhanandaroopa Paramathma took a seat on the lap of Dhasharatha was too restless, and slipped out of his lap too often, running all over the courtyard with the mouthful of curd rice, that was dribbling out of the mouth. The splendid childhood sports of that supreme Bhramam were highly praised by Goddess Sarada, Adhishesha, Lord Shambhu, and Vedas. The unfortunate Jeeva does not take pleasure in the childhood sport of that Paramathma Parambhramam.   Gradually, the children attained boyhood, the preceptor Vashishta advised the King to arrange the sacred thread ceremony of the four children. Immediately after the sacred thread ceremony, the children were assigned to attend studies on Astra and Shastra under the guidance of family priest Sage Vashishta in his hermitage. In a short period of time, the children had achieved vast knowledge from various branches of studies, thus the supreme Bhramam who is the essence of Veda, Vedanga, Agamashasthras, wisdom, virtues, etc. dutifully attended the studies in the hermitage of Sage Vashishta. During their stay in the hermitage, they enthusiastically engaged in various sports, wielded in bow and arrow, imitating the role of King, etc. The four youths wielded in bow and arrows, attractive limbs and mesmerizing appearance enticed the entire Universe, living and non-living things, whenever they walk on the royal pathways, all the eyes were set on the children, the women and men stood motionless watching the mesmerizing beauty of the youths.”

 

Bojana Karatha Chapala Chith Itha Utha AvasaruPayi | Bhaji Chale Kilakath Mukha Dhadhiodhana Lapatayi ||

Balacharitha Athi Sarala Suhaye | Sarada Sesha Sambhu Shruthi Gaye || Jeenha Kara Mana Inha Sana Nahi Ratha | The Jana Banchitha Kiye Bidhatha || Bhaye Kumara Jabahi Sab  Bhratha | Dheenha Janeau Guru Pithu Matha || Gurugruha  Gaye Padana Raghurayi | Alapa Kala  Bidhdhya Sab Ayi || Jaki Sahaja Swasa  Shruthi Chari | So Hari Pad Yaha Kauthuka Bhari || Bidhdhya Binaya Nipuna Gunaseela | Khelahi Khela Sakala Nripaleela || Karathala Bana Dhanusha Athi Soha | Dhekhath Roopa Charachara Moha || Jeenha Bithinha Sab Bhayi | Thakitha Hohi Sab Loga Lugayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The childhood sport of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha, and Shathrughna

 

Chapter – 196– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda  – The childhood sport of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha, and Shathrughna

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, Devi Kausalya with folded hands appealed to Lord Sri Hari “Oh! Prabho, your Maya is so powerful, kindly keep me unharmed by your Maya, so that your Maya cannot cast spell on me.” Thus, Lord Sri Hari who has incarnated as Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha, Shathrughna, performed various amusements that drenched his mothers and people of Ayodhya in extreme delight, gradually, the children began to ran all over the palace engaging in various childhood amusements.  One day Sage Vashishta announced the tonsuring ceremony of the children, soon the arrangements were made for the rite, a large number of twice-born were invited, and an abundance of charities were performed. The children performed various childhood amusements in the grand patio of the King Dhasharatha, those were beyond description. It was one afternoon, the children were immersed in childhood plays with their housemates, King Dhasharatha asked the children to join with him during the meal hours, but the children were too busy with their playmates, reluctant to join with him. Devi Kausalya approached the children with sweet words, but the children ran off to different directions, moving back and forth to the tune of ‘Dumuk Dumuk’, without giving a chance to get hold, that Parambhramam difficult to perceive even for the supreme Lord Shiva, and the Yogis and Rishis who constantly engages in austerities and Tapasya, and the Veda is incompetent to describe concludes ‘Na: Ithi, Na : Ithi’, ultimately,  during the chase the children were completely covered in mud, Devi Kausalya was tired of running behind the children, could not get hold of that Parambhramam intentionally. The children unwillingly returned to King Dhasharatha, who delightfully carried the children all covered in mud, and placed them on his lap.”

 

Bar Bar Kausalya Binaya Karayi Kara Jori | Ab Jani Kabahu Byapai Prabhu Mohi Maya Theri ||

Balacharitha Hari Bahubidhi Keenha | Athi  Anandha Dhasanha Kaha Dheenha || Kacchuka Kala Beethe Sab Bhayi | Bade Bhaye Parijana Sukhadhayi || Choodakarana Keenha Guru Jayi | Bipranha PUni Dhacchina Bahu Payi || Parama Manohara Charitha Apara | Karatha Phiratha Charia Sukumara || Mana Krama Bachana Agochara Joyi | Dhasaratha Ajira Bichara Prabhu Soyi || Bhojana Karath Bola Jab  Raja | Nahi Aavath Thaji  Bala Samaja || Kausalya Jab Bolana Jayi | Dumuk Dumuk Prabhu Chalahi Parayi || Nigama Nethi  Siva Antha Na Pava | Thahi Dharai Janani Hadi  Dhava ||  Dhoosara Dhoori Bhare  Thanu Aye | Bhoopathi Bihasi Godh Baitaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Kausalya witnesses the Viratswaroopa/Vishwaroopa of Supreme Lord Sri Hari in place of her infant

 

Chapter – 195– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Devi Kausalya witnesses the Viratswaroopa/Vishwaroopa of supreme Lord Sri Hari in place of her infant

 

Devi Kausalya frightened to see her infant in two forms, one before the deities and the other one in the cradle as well, could not believe her eyes, soon exhausted and mystified, the compassionate Lord revealed his Vishwaroopa before his beloved mother. The most magnificent form of supreme Lord Sri Hari comprises the crores of Bhramanda/Universe on his bodily hairs, in that she could witness countless Sun, Moon, oceans, mountains, rivers, dense woods, Earth, Bhrama, Vishnu, Shiva, the spirit of Kala/time, Karma/deeds, Gyana/wisdom, the destructible Prakrithi constitute Trigunas/Rajasik, Sathvik and Thamasik, and many more that she has not aware of the Universe and nature. Devi Kausalya besieged by Maya covered her face in utter bewilderment, she has become speechless, overcame by extreme terror and anxiousness, she tightly closed her eyes and fallen at the feet of Supreme Lord Sri Hari, who is the slayer of the demon Khara, watching his mother in extreme uneasiness, the compassionate Lord assumed the form of an infant. Devi Kausalya lost consciousness to praise the glory of the Lord who is the father of the Universe in place of her little child, Lord Sri Hari comforted his mother saying “Oh! Janani/Mother, do not get anxious, I was making you understand the real nature of mine, and do not reveal this fact to anyone.”

Dhekharava  Mathahi Nija Adbhutha Roopa Akhanda | Roma Roma Prathi Lage Koti Koti Bhramanda ||

Aganitha Rabi Sasi Siva  Chathuranana | Bahu Giri Saritha Sindhu Mahi Kanana || Kala Karma  Guna Gyana  Subhau | Soau Dhekh Jo Suna Na Kau ||  Dhekhi Maya Sab Bidhi Gadi | Athi Sabheetha Jore Kar Dadi|| Dhekha Jeeva Nachavayi Jahi | Dhekhi Bhagathi Jo Cchorayi Thahi || Than PUlakitha Mukha Bachana Na Ava | Nayana Mudhi Charanani Siru  Nava || Bismayavanth Dhekhi Mahathari | Bhaye  Bahuri Sisuroopa Kharari || Asthuthi Kari Na  Jayi Bhaya Mana | Jagatha Pitha Mei Sutha Kari Jana || Hari Janani BahubidhiSamujjayi | Yaha Jani Kathahu Kahasi Sunu Mayi ||