Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The female companion informs the presence of Rama and Lakshman in the garden to Devi Sita – All the ladies hurried back to meet the charming youths

 

Chapter – 222– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda      –  The female companion informs the presence of Rama and Lakshman in the garden to Devi Sita– All the ladies hurried back to meet the charming youths

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, a female companion of Devi Sita who has witnessed the two charming youths in the garden rushed to the ladies in the shrine, her eyes overflown with tears of joy, she was in a state of ecstasy, chocked for words, others were surprised to watch her in extreme bliss prompted her to describe the reason for her delight. The companion answered in an exciting tone “Oh! Dear friends, I have witnessed two charming youths in the garden, one has the complexion of freshly formed dark clouds, great stature, strong physique, and charming appearance and the another one is in fair, their loveliness is beyond description, would be a feast for eyes of the fortunate ones.” All the female companions got excited to witness the two handsome youths, watching the coyness of Devi Sita, they began to hurry the place where Rama and Lakshman absorbed in collecting flowers, one of her companions spoke “Oh! Friends, I have heard about the two handsome youths who accompanied Sage Vishwamithra, twice-born and the ascetics, is the princes of Ayodhya, I have also heard that the youths had captivated the hearts of the people of Mithila during their tour to the city yesterday. The entire people of Mithila have nothing else to speak about other than the charisma of the two youths, hence we must go and see them.” The heart of Devi Sita was racing in merriment was keen and restless to witness the charm of the two youths, soon all the females marched towards the place where their companion found the handsome youths, Devi Sita shyly followed her companions, no one was aware of the fact that dark cloud complexioned youth was her eternal love, and they were anxiously waiting for the union.”

 

Thasu  Dhasa Dhekhi Sakhinha Pulaka Gatha Jalu Naina | Kahu Karanu Nija Harasha Kar Poochahi Sab Mridhu Baina ||

Dhekhana Bagu Kuar Dhuyi Aye | Baya Kisora Sab Bhanthi Suhaye || Shyama Gaura Kimi Khau Bakhani | Gira Anayana Nayana Binu Bani || Suni Harashi Sab Sakhi Sayani | Siya Hiya Athi Athakanda Jani || Yek Kahayi Nripasutha TheyiAali | Sune  Je Muni Sanga Aye Kali || Jinha Nija Roopa  Mohani Dari | Keenhe  Svabasa Nagara Nara  Nari || Baranath Cchabi Jaha Thaha Sab Logu | Avasi Dhekhiahi Dhekhana Jogu ||Thasu Bachana Athi  Siyahi Sohane | Dharasa Lagi Lochana Akulane || Chali Ugra Kari  Priya Sakhi Soyi |Preethi Purathana Lakhayi Na Koyi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sita arrives in the garden to worship Goddess Girija in the shrine

 

Chapter – 221– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Sita arrives in the garden to worship Goddess Girija in the shrine

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two brothers took a stride through the magnificent garden, both of them were completely absorbed in the mesmerizing beauty of the garden, ponds, lakes, watercourses etc. Rama and a Lakshman approached the care-taker of the garden and received permission to collect flowers, after that they have collected fresh alluring flowers in abundance, and leaves of bale and Tulsi for the worship of the deities. At that very moment, Devi Sita who was instructed by her mother arrived to worship Devi Girija in the shrine located in the vicinity of the garden. Devi Sita was accompanied by her female companions, were merrily dancing and singing, attired in marvelous garments and ornaments, approached the shrine close to the beautiful pond, the divinity of the shrine was beyond description.  Devi Sita and her female companions took a dip in the lake, and went to the shrine. Devi Sita performed the veneration of Goddess Girija with utmost reverence, and sincerely prayed to achieve handsome and appropriate groom as a wedded husband. One of her companions stood far from the shrine noticing the beauty of the garden, suddenly her eyes fell on the two handsome youths collecting flowers from the garden, immediately she rushed back on her feet in search of Devi Sita to inform her about the two charming youths, on her way back to shrine, she finds it difficult to catch breathe, was overwhelmed in extreme bliss and love.”

Bagu Thadagu Biloki Prabhu Harashe Bandhu Sametha | Parama Ramya Aaramu Yahu Jo Ramahi Sukha Dhetha ||

ChahuDhisi Chithayi Poonchi Maligana | Lage Lena Dhala Phool Mudhitha Man || Thehi Avasara Seetha Thaha Ayi | Girija Poojana Janani Padayi || Sanga  Sakhi Sab Subhaga Sayani | Gavahi Geetha Manohara Bani || Sara Sameepa Girija Griha Soha | Barani  Na Jayi Dhekhi Manu Moha || Majjanu Kari Sara Sakhinha Sametha | Gayi Mudhitha Man Gauri Niketha || Pooja Keenhi Adhika Anuraga | Nija Anuroopa Subhaga Baru Maga || Yek Sakhi Siya  Sangu Bihayi | Gayi Rahi Dhekhana Phulvayi || Thehi Dhoau Bandhu Biloke  Jayi | Prema Bibasa Seetha Pahi Ayi ||

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 ||