Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the beautiful garden in the palace of Janaka

 

Chapter – 220– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the beautiful garden in the palace of Janaka

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, it was Lakshman woke up before the crack of dawn, eventually the Lord of Universe, Rama along with Lakshman went to perform the morning rite and stood before their preceptor. The two brothers performed all those customary rites, worship of sun and the deities, and once again appeared before the Sage and prostrated before him. Further, the two brothers went to collect flowers for the veneration of deities at the instruction of the Sage. They have arrived in a beautiful palace garden, well-maintained, loaded with plants and creepers of flowers of various fragrances, and there were beautiful ponds holds a cluster of different colors of freshly bloomed lotus flowers resembled the spring season has taken shelter in it was a nestling place of Chathaka, cuckoo, peacock, parrots, myna, Chakora, Kokila, etc. there were various auspicious trees of Thamala, Palasha, Peepal, Vatavruksha, etc.  and various fruit-bearing trees in abundance excelled the beauty of celestial abode. The whole garden pathways and steps were decorated with precious gems, and the lovely streams and ponds of a cluster of lotus flowers of various colors echoed with the buzzing sounds of bees, the marvelous watercourse in the middle of the garden was the living place of the lovely water birds in pairs that would steal the heart of viewers.”

 

Ude Lakhanu Nisi Bigatha Suni Arunasikha Dhuni Kana | Guru The Pahilehi Jagathpathi Jage Ramu Sujana ||

Sakala Saucha Kari Jayi Nahaye | Nithya Nibahi Munihi Sira Naye || Samaya Jani Guru Ayasu Payi | Lena Prasoona Chale Dhoau Bhayi || Bhoopa Bagu Bar Dhekheau Jayi | Jaha Basanth Rithu Rahi Lobhayi || Lage Bitapa Manohar Nana | Barana Barana Bar  Beli Bithana || Nava Pallava Phala Sumana Suhaye | Nija  Sampathi Sura Rookha Lajaye || Chathaka Kokila Keera Chakora | Koojatha Bihaga Natath Kala Mora || Madhya  Baga Saru Soha Suhava | Mani Sopana Bichithra Banava || Bimala Salilu Sarasija Bahuranga | Jalakhaga Koojatha Gunjatha Bringa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshmana’s devotion to preceptor – Guru/Preceptor is Bhrama, Vishnu, and Maheshwara as well – Guru/preceptor is Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma

 

Chapter – 219– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshmana’s devotion to preceptor – Guru is Bhrama, Vishnu and Maheshwara as well – Guru/preceptor is Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Rama and Lakshmana returned to the palace with a sense of anxiousness overruled for being late to present before the preceptor, they reverentially prostrated before the Sage and took a seat beside him. Sage Vishwamithra reminded them to perform the sun worship in the twilight, and they have spent the rest of the hours in the discussion on scriptures and Veda, narrating the glorious legends of the Supreme Lord, in this way, they have spent the remaining hours to bed. Eventually, Sage retired to his chamber, and the two brothers sincerely followed him, caressed the feet of the preceptor. The Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Parmathma incarnated as the human set a remarkable example for the devotion to Guru who is none another a supreme Bhramam/Lord Bhrama, Lord, Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and the constant service to preceptor resembles the supreme Lord is the essence of wisdom and virtues are capable to remove the Thribidha Thapa/1) The grief caused by the epidemic, drought, famine and natural calamities/Adhi Dheivik 2) The grief caused by the attachment to material matters, richness, wealth, money, fame, possession, family, children, wife, relatives, and companions etc./Adhibhauthik 3) The grief caused by the aging, illnesses, and fear of death/Adhyathmik, and impurities of the mind/ Ego, lust, desire, anger, pride, jealousy, Ahamkara and Mamakara of the Jeeva. The preceptor inspires the disciple to take up austerities, Shamadhamadhi, vow, celibacy, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, etc. to achieve serenity of mind, and get rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and thereby repeated births. Sage Vishwamithra compassionately addressed the princes to return to their chambers and relax, so that they can participate in the upcoming Dhanur Yajja. Finally, the two of them returned to Rama’s chamber, Lakshman continued to serve his brother caressing his feet, Rama constantly insisted Lakshman to catch up some sleep so that they can attend the Yaga with great enthusiasm, it was after the third Yama of the night Lakshman unwillingly returned to his chamber to relax, contemplating upon the lotus feet of his brother.”

 

Sabhaya Prema  Bineetha  Athi Sakucha Sahitha  Dhoau Bhayi | Guru Padhapankaja Nayi Sir Baite  Ayasu Payi ||

Nisi Prabesa Muni Ayasu Dheenha | Sabahi SandhyaBandhanu Keenha || Kahatha Katha Ithihasa Purani | Ruchira  Rajani Juga Jama Sirani || Munibara Sayana Keenahi Thab Jayi | Lage Charana Chapana Dhoau Bhayi || Jinha Ke  Charana Saroruha Lagi | Karatha Bibidha Japa Joga Biragi || Theyi  Dhoau Bandhu Prema  Janu Jeethe | Gurupadha Kamala Palotath Preethe || Bar Bar Muni Agya Dheenhi | Raghubara Jayi  Sayana Thab Keenhi || Chapatha Charana Lakhanu Ura Laya | Sabhaya Sa Prema Parama Sachu Paya || Puni Puni Prabhu Kaha Sovahu Thatha | Paude Dhari Ura Padha Jalajatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshmana took a detailed tour to the Dhanur Yagashala

 

Chapter – 218– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda -  Rama and Lakshmana took a detailed tour to the Dhanur Yagashala

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, the children assembled before Rama and Lakshmana were eager to touch the attractive blue limbs of the Lord, and took immense pleasure watching the beauty of them, the mere touch of the Lord transported them to the state of ecstasy and their eyes became greedy to see them again and again. Rama understood the children are drenched in Bhramanandha, kept following them through the pathways as they have wished, and two of them moved happily along with the crowd of the people enriched with compassion and love.  Rama detailed each and every arrangement made for the Dhanush Yajja to his younger brother, who was keenly observing the scene, both of them conversed in a sweet and soft tone. The Supreme Lord Mayapathi creates an infinite Universe with the union of Maya and makes the Maya dance to his tune, perceivable with pure love and devotion, enthusiastically observed the arena of the Dhanuryajja, and slowly started moving away from the crowd. Thus, Rama and Lakshmana prepared to return to Sage Vishwamithra, they were worried about being late to return to their preceptor who was already advised them to make their visit quick.  Finally, the time has arrived to bid farewell to the assemblings of youths, children, and elderly people of the city, they unhappily retired leaving Rama and Lakshman.”

 

Sab Sisu Yehi Misa  Premabasa Parasi Manohara Gaatha | Thana Pulakahi Athi Harashu Hiya  Dhekhi Dhekhi Dhoau Bhratha ||

Sisu Sab Rama Premabasa Jane | Preethi Sametha Niketha Bakhane || Nija Nija  Ruchi  Sab Lehi Bolayi | Sahitha Saneha Jahi  Dhoau Bhayi || Rama Dhekhavahi Anujahi Rachana | Kahi Mridhu Madhura Manohara Bachana || Lava Nimesha Mahu Bhuvana Nikaya | Rachayi Jasu  Anusasana  Maya || Bhagathi Hethu Soyi Dheenadhayala| Chithavath Chakitha Dhanusha Makhasala || Kauthuka Dhekhi Chale Guru Pahi | Jani Bilambu Thrasa Mana Mahi || Jasu Thrasa Dar Kahu Dar Hoyi | Bhajana Prabhau Dhekhavath Soyi || Kahi Bathe Mridhu Madhura Suhayi | Kiye  Bidha Balaka Bariayi ||

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 ||