Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshmana were led by a large group of children to witness the grand preparations of Dhanur Yajja

 

Chapter – 217– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshmana were led by a large group of children to witness the grand preparations of Dhanur Yajja

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two charming princes followed by a huge crowd of people of Mithila drenched in supreme bliss, the deities, and celestials showered flowers on the princes. The children gathered around Rama and Lakshman led them to the eastern quarter of the city where a grand arrangement for the Dhanush Yajja was taken place, a magnificent altar was erected in the middle of the hall, decorated with stunning artworks, gems, and gold. The long pathways led to this alter was spectacular, the four sides of the alter were decked with grand seating arrangements for the guests and audience of different ranks to occupy a large number of people to witness the Dhanuryajja. There were spacious galleries erected for the common people, with comfortable seating arrangements, separately for the women folks. The children took Rama and Lakshman to witness the grand arrangements made for Dhanush Yaga was reverentially described the plan of actions in detail to them.”

 

Hiya Harashi Barashahi Sumana Sumukhi Sulochani Brindha | Jahi Jaha Jaha Bandhu Dhoau Thaha Thaha Paramanandha ||

Poora Poorab Dhisi Go Dhoau Bhayi | Jaha Dhanumakha Hitha Bhoomi Banayi || Athi Bisthara Charu Gacha Dari | Bimala Bedhika Ruchira Savari || Chahu Dhisi Kanchana Mancha Bisala | Rache Jaha Baitahi Mahipala || Thehi Pacche Sameepa  Chahu Pasa | Apara Mancha Mandali Bilasa || Kacchuka  Ooonchi Sab Bhanthi Suhayi | Baitahi Nagara Loga  Jaha Jayi || Thinha Ke Nikata Bisala Suhaye | Dhavala Dhama Bahubarana Banaye || Jaha Baite Dhekhahi Sab Nari | Jatha Jogu Nijakula Anuhari || Pura Balaka Kahi Kahi Mridhu Bachana | Sadhara Prabhuhi Dhekhavahi Rachana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The interesting conversion that took place between the women assembled

 

Chapter – 216– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The interesting conversion between the women assembled

 

The woman spoke “Oh! Dear, if the wedlock of Janakanandhini with the most charming Rama would keep him visiting the city of Mithila, otherwise it would be impossible for us to see the marvelous sight of these two brothers again. If we are fortunate, have an abundance piousness of previous births, that would benefit us from witnessing the most stunning princes again.” One of them said “Oh! Dear, you have spoken the wise words, the marriage of Janakanandhini with the charming prince Rama would bring fortune to all.” Another woman spoke in anxiousness “Oh! Dear, the powerful bow of Lord Shiva is extremely difficult to bend, and the two princes have a too delicate physique to bend that powerful bow, I feel everything seems to be impossible.” Another woman uttered in great confidence “Oh! Dear, don’t leave our hopes, I have heard these two charming youths wielded in bow and arrow have possessed immense valor and strength, killed numerous demons in the forest, removed the curse on Devi Ahalya who achieved liberation. Hence, do keep up your spirits, the charming youth Rama will break the Shiva’s bow, the dark cloud complexioned youth is already destined to take Devi Maithili/Sita who is the epitome of beauty, virtue, wisdom, and fortune as his wedded wife.” All the ladies assembled were cheered in delight ‘Let it be.

 

Nahi Tha Hama Kahu Sunahu Sakhi Inha Kara Dharasanu Dhoori | Yaha Sanghatu Thab Hoyi Jab Punya Purakritha Bhoori ||

Boli Apara Kahehu Sakhi Neeka | Yehi Biaha Athi Hitha Sabahi Ka || Koau Kaha Sankara Chapa Kadora | Ye Syamala Mridhugath Kisora || Sabu Asamanjasa Ahayi Sayani | Yaha Suni Apara Kahayi Mridhubani || Sakhi Inha Kaha Koau Koau Asa Kahahi | Bada Prabhau Dhekhath Laghu Ahahi || Parasi Jasu Padha Pankaja  Dhoori | Thari Ahalya Kritha Adha Bhoori || So Ki Rahahi Binu Sivadhanu There | Yaha Pratheethi Pariharia Na Bhore || Jehi Biranchi Rachi Siya Savari | Thehi Syamala Baru Racheau Bichari || Thasu Bachana Suni Sab Harshani | Yeseyi Hoau Kahahi Mridhubani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The women assembled awe-struck watching the mesmerizing beauty of the two youths sincerely wished for Janakanandhini to achieve Rama as wedded husband

 

Chapter – 215– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The women assembled awe-struck watching the mesmerizing beauty of the two youths sincerely wished for Janakanandhini to achieve Rama as wedded husband

 

One of the women continued in a sweet tone “Oh! Dear friends, these two youths are Princes Rama and Lakshman are the sons of Devi Kausalya and Devi Sumithra respectively. They are extremely fearless, have fought against the demons Subhahu and Mareecha and a huge army of demons, and protected the grand fire sacrifices of Sage Vishwamithra, thus they have protected the life of ascetics and twice-born from the troubles of these wicked demons. On their way to Mithila, the elder son of King Dasaratha, the bliss personified Rama removed the curse of Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya who was cursed to become a rock for her mischievousness.” The ladies assembled were highly praised for the valor and magnanimity of these two youths. One of the ladies spoke “Oh! Friends, I sincerely believe that the elder son of King Dhasharatha would make great pair with Janakanandhini, if King Janaka discards his vow to conduct Dhanuryajja to choose a groom for his beloved daughter, he would achieve the most charming prince Rama as wedded husband to his daughter Janaki.” Other women spoke in despair “If the King does not give up his vow, even after receiving the handsome youths, along with Sage Vishwamithra, ascetics and twice-born, whatever happens, would be the faith, sincerely wish for the auspiciousness to Janakanandhini.”  Soon, other women spoke “The glories of Kingdom of Mithila, King Janaka and the loveliness of Devi Janaki is beyond words, and the King has decided to conduct a Swayamvara for his lovely daughter and she has all the right to choose the best groom as her wedded husband. There is no doubt that the alliance with the two Kingdom Mithila and Koshala would make the world flourish with happiness and welfare, I am growing impatient would like to see Devi Janaki’s union with the bliss personified Rama, so that he would make frequent visits to the Kingdom of Mithila.”

 

Biprakaju Kari Bandhu Dhoau Maga Munibandhu Udhari | Aye Dhekhana Chapamakha Suni Harashi Sab Nari ||

 

Dhekhi Rama Cchabi Koau Yek Kahayi | Jogu Janakihi Yaha Baru Ahayi || Jau  Sakhi Inhahi Dhekha Naranahu | Pana Parihari Hati Karayi Bibahu || Koau Kaha Ye  Bhoopathi Pahichane | Muni Sametha Sadhara Sanmane || Sakhi Paranthu Panu Rau Na  Thajayi | Bidhi Basa Hati Abibekahi Bhajayi || Koau Kaha Jau Bhala Ahayi Bidhatha | Sab Kaha Sunia Uchitha Phaladhatha || Thau Janakihi Milihi Baru Yehu | Nahina  Aali Iha Sandhehu || Jau Bidhi Basa Asa Banai Sanjogu | Thau Krithakrithya Hoyi Sab Logu || Sakhi Hamare Aarathi Athi Thathe | Kabahuka Ye Aavahi Yehi Nathe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The women’s praiseworthy comments on the two charming princes

 

Chapter – 214– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The women’s praiseworthy comments on the two charming princes

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the beautiful women assembled on the balconies and terrace of their houses spoke “Oh! Dear friends, these two attractive youths, one is dark cloud complexioned and another one in the fair is the essence of beauty and bliss. They have excelled the loveliness of the crores of Manmatha, their marvelous stature, and stunning appearance is beyond description.” Other women who were assembled thrilled to watch the youths and spoke “Oh! Dear friends, have you seen anyone attractive and pleasant as these two lads in your lifetime?” and another one spoke in a sweet tone “Oh! Dear Friends, listen to me carefully, what I have been told about these two lads one in a freshly formed dark cloud complexioned attired in yellow silk garment wrapped a blue robe on the waist, attractive physique, charming appearance, adorned in marvelous ornaments, wrapped on a robe to cover the upper portion of the thickly grown dark curly hair locks, long and beautiful eyes stretched up to ears resemble a blue lotus flower petals, lustrous forehead adorned in vermilion and sandalwood paste, conch shaped neck adorned in pearl choker, long and powerful hands stretched up to knees, deep navel, broad chest, strong shoulders, three attractive lines on the stomach, wielded in bow and arrow,  and the other youth in fair complexion, have the beautiful appearance as the elder one, strong built, are the sons of King Dasaratha of Kingdom of Ayodhya. They have followed Maharishi Vishwamithra to the dense forest to protect his fire sacrifices, they have killed powerful demons Subhahu and his huge army of demons, and thrown Mareecha out of sight. The elder one in dark cloud complexioned is Rama, son of Devi Kausalya, and the younger one is Lakshman, son of Devi Sumithra, these two fearless youths are inseparable from each other.”

Bhaya Kisora Sushama Sadhana Syama Gaura Sukhadhama | Anga Anga Par Variahi Koti Koti Satha Kama ||

Kahahu Sakhi Asa Ko Thanudhari | Jo Na  Moha Yaha Roopa Nihari || Koau Saprema Boli Mridhu Bani | Jo Mei Suna So Sunahu Sayani || Ye Dhoau Dhasaratha Ke Dhota | Bala Maralanahi Ke Kal Jota || Muni Kausika Makha Ke  Rakhavare | Jinha Rana Ajira Nisachara Mare || Syama Gatha Kala Kancha Bilochana || Jo Mareecha  Subhuja Madhu Mochana || Kausalya Sutha So Sukha Khani | Namu Ramu Dhanu Sayaka Pani || Gaura Kisora  Beshu Bara  Kacche | Kara Sara Chapa Rama Ke Pacche || Lacchimanu Namu Rama Laghu Bhratha | Sunu  Sakhi Thasu Sumithra Matha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The women and men assembled to witness the beauty of the two princes

 

Chapter – 213– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - The women and men assembled to witness the beauty of the two princes

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Rama, and Lakshman who are the bliss personified, with marvelous appearances and attractive limbs, the beautiful curly hair locks were partially wrapped with a striking robe, got the eyes of onlookers. The people of Mithila came to know that these two princes have arrived to have a glimpse of the city, women, and men rushed on their feet, leaving their work, families, elderly, and children behind as if the Pauper rushes after the treasure. They overwhelmed watching the mesmerizing beauty from the toe to head of the two princes, achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes. The women and young maidens stood on the terrace, bay windows, and balconies of their homes to have a glimpse of these two charming princes, and drank the beauty of the lovely youths with their eyes. The women conversed with each other in extreme joy “Oh! Friends, these two princes have stunning appearances which excelled thousands and crores of Manmatha, and even the deities, Gandharvas, Kinnaras, Yaksha, Naga, etc. cannot surpass the attractiveness of these two youths. Lord Bhrama has four faces, Lord Vishnu has four arms, and Lord Shiva is attired in animal skins and holds dreadful weapons. Oh! Friends, these two youths have possessed immense loveliness, are beyond comparison and description.”

Ruchira Chauthani Subhaga Sira Mechaka Kunchitha Kesa | Nakha Sikha Sundhara Bandhu Dhoau Sobha Sakala Sudhesa ||

Dhekhana Nagaru Bhoopasutha Aye | Samachara Poorabasinha Paye || Dhaye Dhama Kama Sab Thyagi | Manahu Ranka Nidhi Lootana Lagi || Nirakhi Sahaja Sundhara Dhoau Bhayi | Hohi Sukhi Lochana Phala Payi || Jubathi Bhavana Jjarokhanhi Lagi | Nirakhahi Ramaroopa Anuragi || Kahahi Paraspara Bachana Sapreethi | Sakhi Inha Koti Kama Cchabi Jeethi || Sura Nara Asura Naga Muni Mahi | Sobha Asi Kahu Suniathi Nahi || Bishnu Chari  Bhuja Bidhi Mukha Chari | Bikata Besha Mukha Pancha Puari || Apara Dheau Asa Koau Na Ahi | Yaha Cchabi Sakhi Patatharia Jahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshman’s tour to the city of Mithila

 

Chapter – 212– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshman’s tour to the city of Mithila

 

Maharishi Vishwamithra spoke affectionately “Oh! Dear Children, you are the bliss personified, have a pleasant journey through the city and come back, let the people of Mithila achieve the benefit the auspicious and most charming appearance of both of you and remain blessed.” The two brothers prostrated before the Sage and set out their journey to the city of Mithila, seeing the two-charming youth with great effulgence walking on the pathways, many children accompanied them, kept looking at the beauty of Rama and Lakshmana in awe. The Supreme Lord Rama who has a dark blue complexion, attractive physique, charming face, ears adorned in magnificent earring, wide and long eyes resembled blue lotus flower petals, conch shaped neck, strong shoulder, wide chest adorned in various pearl ornaments, armlet, Kankan, waist ornament, wielded in bow and arrow, attired in marvelous yellow silk garment, and a blue robe draped on the waist was walking along with Lakshman who has fair complexion, attractive limbs, great stature, adorned in ornaments, and wielded in bow and arrow. The compassionate grace of that Lord is capable to remove the Thribidha Thapa/Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, and Adhyathmik of the Jeeva, the two brothers were beautifully smeared in vermilion and sandalwood paste on their lustrous forehead, the onlookers were assembled in huge numbers to watch the mesmerizing beauty of these two youths.

 

Jayi Dhekhi Avahu Nagaru Sukha Nidhana Dhoau Bhayi | Karahu Suphala Sab Ke  Nayana Sundhara Badhana Dhekhayi ||

Munipadha Kamala Bandhi Doau Bhratha | Chale  Loka Lochana Sukhadhatha || Balaka Brindha Dhekhi  Athi Sobha | Lage Sanga  Lochana Manu Lobha || Peetha Basana Parikara  Kati  Bhaya | Charu Chapa Sara Sohatha Hatha || Thana Anuharath Suchandhana Khori | Syamala Gaura Manohara Jori || Kehari Kandhara Bahu Bisala | Ura Athi Ruchira Nagamani Mala || Subhaga Sona Sarasiruha Lochana | Badhana Mayanka Thapathraya Mochana || Kanahi Kanakaphool Cchabi Dhehi | Chithavath Chithahi Chori Janu Lehi || Chithavani Charu Bhrukuti Bara Banki | Thilaka Rekha Sobha Janu Chanki ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama expresses his willingness to fulfill his brother Lakshmana’s desire to witness the glory of the city of Mithila to Maharishi Vishwamithra

 

Chapter – 211– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama expresses his willingness to fulfill his brother Lakshmana’s desire to witness the glory of the city of Mithila to Maharishi Vishwamithra

 

The jewel of the clan of Raghu, Lord Rama and Lakshman partook meals with the Rishis, Sages, and twice-born assembled, after that Rama joined with his brother and spend the remaining half of the day with him. Lakshman developed a desire to watch the glory of the city of Kingdom of Janaka, but he was reluctant to share with his brother, in front of Rishis Vishwamithra. Rama could read the mind of his brother, decided to fulfill his desire. Rama approached his preceptor in his chamber and spoke courteously “Oh! Guro, Lakshman longing to see the splendor of the city of Mithila, he is afraid of revealing it to you, if you permit, I would like to take him to the city and return shortly.” Rishis Vishwamithra was highly pleased and spoke “Oh! Rama, you are the strict follower of Dharma. Oh! Thatha, you have possessed great respect and manners, you are the source of happiness and welfare to Jeeva, you have always been kind and compassionate to your devotees.”

Rishaya Sanga Raghubamsa Mani Kari  Bhojanu Bisramu | Baite Prabhu Bhratha Sahitha Dhivasu Raha Bhari Jamu ||

Lakhana Hridhaya Lalasa Biseshi | Jayi Janakapura Ayia Dhekhi || Prabhu Bhaya Bahuri Munihi Sakuchahi | Pragat Na Kahahi Manahi Musukahi || Rama Anuja  Man Ki  Gathi Jani | Bhagatha Bacchalatha Hiya  Hulasani || Parama Bineetha Sakuchi Musukayi | Bole Guru Anusasana Payi || Natha Lakhanu Pooru Dhekhana Chahahi | Prabhu Sakocha Dar Pragat Na Kahahi || Jau Raur Ayasu Mei Pavau | Nagar Dhekhayi Thurath Lai Aavau || Suni Muneesu Kaha Bachana Sapreethi | Kasa Na  Rama Thumha Rakhahu Neethi || Dharama Sethu Palaka ThumhaThatha | Prema Bibasa Sevaka Sukhadhatha ||