Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki meets the two princes before her eyes for the first time, her eyes set on the blue-complexioned charming prince Rama

 

Chapter – 226– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janaki meets the two princes before her eyes for the first time, her eyes set on the blue-complexioned charming prince Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Bhanukulabhooshana/ magnificent jewel of the Surya clan, attired in yellow silk garment on the slender waist and has the gait of a lion, was the bliss, virtues, and beauty personified stood before them. The companions of Devi Janaki forgot their very existence witnessing the charm of Rama and Lakshman. One of the female companions clasped the hands of Devi Janaki and spoke in a soft voice “ Oh! Janakanandhini, have a look at the charming princes now, and meditate Devi Gauri afterward.” soon Devi Janaki opened her eyes saw the two charming princes resembled the lions of Raghu clan before her, she looked from toe to head and vice versa immediately remembered the vow of her father to find a suitable groom for her, pushed her into extreme anguish. The companions noticed Devi Sita raptured in love for the dark cloud-complexioned prince, one of them shrieked out of joy, “Oh! Devi, we are already late to return to the palace, we shall be here tomorrow at the same time.” and coyly laughed at everyone, Devi Sita blushed to recollect the inner meaning of her remarks. Devi Sita was anxious to realize that they are already late to return as per mother’s advice, she contemplated upon the marvelous form of Lord Rama and hurried back to palace.”

 

Kehari Kati Pata Peetha Dhara  Sushama Seela Nidhana | Dhekhi Bhanukula Bhooshanahi Bisara  Sakhinha Apana ||

Dhari Dheeraju Yek Ali Sayani | Seetha San Boli Gahi Pani || Bahuri Gauri Kara Dhyana Karehu | Bhoopakisora  Dhekhi Kin  Lehu || Sakuchi Siya  Thab Nayana Udhare | Sanmukha Dhoau Raghusindha Nihare || Nakha sikha Dhekhi Rama Kai Sobha| Sumiri Pitha Panu Manu Athi Shobha || Parabasa Sakhinha Lakhi Jab Seetha | Bhayau Gaharu Sab Kahahi Sabheetha || Puni Aaub Yehi Beria Kali | Asa Kahi Man Bihasi Yek Aali || Gooda Gira Suni Siya Sakuchani | Bhayau Bilambu Mathu Bhaya Mani || Dhari Badi Dheera Ramu Ura Aane | Phiri Apanapau  Pithubasa Jane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the charisma of Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 225 (2)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the charisma of Lord Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalky speaks “Oh! Mune, at that very moment Rama and Lakshman appeared out the creeper home, the pairs resembled lustrous moon dashed out of the cluster of dark clouds. The two attractive youths, one in dark cloud complexioned and another one in fair, well built, strong shoulders, conch-shaped neck, broad chest, charming face, adorned in finest ornaments and clothes resembled the luster of blue and golden lotus flowers respectively. They both were beautifully wrapped a turban around the head, partially covering the curly dark hair, decorated in feathers of the peacock, while they have emerged from the cluster of creeper home, there were lots of flowers stuck all over their bodies and hairs. They were adorned in vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead, the perspiration above the eyebrows was visible, ears adorned in magnificent Kundala that was spreading intense luster all over the cheek areas. There was small curly hair locks beautifully spread on the corner of the face, red lips, beautiful chin, nose, and cheeks multiplied the loveliness, was beyond description, pushed Kamadeva into utter shame. Their attractive limbs were adorned in various ornaments, armlets, Kankan, finger rings, waist ornament, pearl ornaments on the chest, sacred thread, long hands that resembled the trunk of an elephant, were excelled the charm of Lord Kamadeva. Oh! Mune, the loveliness of that supreme Lord Rama who has the dark cloud complexion holding handful of flowers and leaves was beyond description.”

 

Lathabhavana The Pragat Bhe Thehi Avasara Dhoau Bhayi | Nikase Janu Juga Bimala Bidhu JaladhaPatala Bilagayi ||

Sobha Siva Subhaga  Dhoau Bira | Neela Peetha  Jalajabha Sareera || Morpankha Sira Sohath Neeke |Guccha Beech Beech Kusuma Kali Ke || Bhala Thilaka Shramabindhu Suhaye | Shravana subhaga Bhooshana Cchabi Cchaye || Bikata Bhrukuti Kacha  Dhoodharavare | Nava Saroja Lochana Rathanare || Charu Chibuka Nasika Kapola | Hasa Bilasa Leth Manu  Mola || Mukhacchabi Kahi Na  Jayi Mohi Pahi | Jo Biloki Bahu Kama Lajahi || Uramani Mala Kambhu Kala Greeva | Kamala Kalabha Kara Bhuja Balaseeva || Sumana Sametha Bama Kara Dhona | Savara Kuara Sakhi  Sudi  Lona ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki’s initial reaction after witnessing the supreme Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 225– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janaki’s initial reaction after witnessing the supreme Lord Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Rama who was enamored by the loveliness of Devi Sita, conversed in a soft tone to his dear brother Lakshman and revealed his unique feeling for Janakasutha, which was never experienced before, after watching the prettiness of the Janakanandhini Rama was completely absorbed in her thoughts, developed an unstoppable yearning as the honey bees that take pleasure in the freshly blossomed lotus flower. Devi Sita’s eyes were flickering, constantly searching for the presence of the blue-complexioned charming youth, her mind was agitated and was yearning to have a glimpse of that marvelous form again and again. One of her companions pointed out the two charming youths, one in dark cloud complexioned adorned in exquisite ornaments, attired in marvelous yellow silk, attractive limbs, broad chest, strong shoulders, conch shaped neck adorned in pearl ornaments, armlets, Kankan, waist ornament, etc. and another one in fair-complexioned equally charming like the elder one, both of them were absorbed in collecting flowers. Devi Janaki could not take eyes off from them, wished to achieve a glance from the dark-complexioned Rama, her eyes were already set on him, forgot to blink for a while. Devi Janakasutha forgot her very existence, stood motionless, like the Chakora bird yearning looking at the autumn moon. She devoured the charisma of that supreme Lord Rama with her beautiful wide eyes, and safely deposited his marvelous appearance in her heart, and cleverly shut her eyes as if the eyelids are the doors to her heart. The female companions realized the strong feelings of Devi Sita for the dark cloud complexioned prince, they stood speechless watching her.”

 

Karatha Bathakahi Anuja  San Man Siyaroopa Lobhan | Mukha Saroja  Makarandha Cchabi Karayi Madhupa Iva Pana||

Chithavathi Chakitha Chahu Dhisi Seetha |Kaha Gaye Nripakisora Manu Chintha || Jaha Biloka Mriga  Savaka Naini | Janu Thaha Barisa Kamala Sitha Shreni || Latha  Aut Thab Sakhinha Lakhaye | Syamala Gaura Kisora  Suhaye || DhekhiRoopa Lochana Lalachane | Harshe  Janu Nija Nidhi Pahichane || Thake  Nayana RaghupathiCchabi Dhekhe | Palakinhihu Parihari Nimeshe || Adhika Saneha Dheha Bhai Bhori | Saradha Sasihi Janu  ChithavathChakori || Lochana Maga Ramahi Ura Aani |Dheenhe Palaka Kapata Sayani || Jab Siya  Sakhinha Premabasa Jani | Kahi Na  Sakahi Kacchu Man Sakuchani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama’s confession to Lakshman about his unique feelings for Janakasutha

 

Chapter – 224– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama’s confession to Lakshman about his unique feelings for Janakasutha

 

The Supreme Lord Rama highly praised the loveliness of Devi Sita in his heart and began to speak to his younger brother “Oh! Lakshman, she is none other than the daughter of King Janaka, for whom the grand Dhanush Yajja was organized. She has accompanied by several female companions to visit the sacred shrine of Goddess Girija, and she’s spreading great effulgence and joy all over the place. My heart was always remained perturbed, but today my heart is agitated at the sight of her marvelous beauty, and God only knows the reason for it. Oh! Brother, my right limbs are quivering as a sign of auspiciousness, the race of Raghu never set an eye on evil, it has been the natural predisposition for several decades now. Oh! Brother, I am confident that my mind has never been perturbed or agitated like this after seeing a woman, I am experiencing that unique feeling after witnessing the loveliness of Janakanandhini, I have never dreamt of a woman in my life. Oh! Lakshman, the pious and noblemen do not run away from the battlefields or set an evil eye on strangers’ wife, or never discourage a penniless.”

Siya Sobha Hiya Barani Prabhu Aapani Dhasa Bichari | Bole  Suchi Mana Anuja San Bachana Samaya Anuhari ||

Thatha Janakathanaya Yaha Soyi | Dhanushajagya  JehiKarana Hoyi || Poojana Gauri Sakhi Lai Ayi | Karatha Prakasu Phirayi Phulvayi || Jasu Biloki Alaukika Sobha | Sahaja Puneetha Mor Manu Cchobha || So Sabu Karana Jana Bidhatha | Pharakahi Subhadha Anga Sunu Bhratha || Raghubansinha Kara Sahaja Subhau | Manu Kupantha Pagu Dharayi Na Kau || Mohi Athisaya Pratheethi Mana Keri | Jehi  Sapnehu Parnari Na  Heri ||Jinha Kai Lahahi Na Ripu Rana Peedi | Nahi Pavahi Parathiya Manu Deedi || Mangna Lahahi Na Jinha Kai Nahi | The Narabara Thore Jaga Mahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Ram meets Devi Sita in the palace garden and admires her loveliness

 

Chapter – 223– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Ram meets Devi Sita in the palace garden and admires her loveliness

 

Devi Sita recollected the words of Maharishi Narada, instantly she has experienced the rush of love for her consort, her eyes were anxiously searching for a glimpse of her beloved, looked around like a startled female antelope. The jingling noise of her bangles, anklets, and waist ornaments fell in the ears of Rama that grabbed his entire attention, mumbled to himself “sounds like the cupid of Love is gripping the attention of entire Universe with the sounds of small kettle drums” saying so, Rama looked back to the direction where the heart-gripping sounds had been heard from, his eyes have fallen on the stunning beauty of Devi Janaki, his eyes took feast on her loveliness like the Chakora gazing at the full moon. His beautiful long eyes resembled lotus flower petals stood motionless, forgot to blink watching the elegance of Devi Sita. Rama devoured the beauty of Devi Sita with his eyes, admired her loveliness in his heart felt the creator had invested all his skills and the beauty in her. The Vidheha Rajakumari was the epitome of beauty, left the poets dazed to describe her loveliness.”

 

Sumiri SiyaNarada Bachana Upaji PreethiPUneetha | Chaktiha  Bilokathi Sakala Dhisi Janu Sisu Mrigi Sabhitha ||

Kankana Kinkini Noopura Dhuni Suni |Kahatha Lakhana San Ramu Hridhaya Guni || Manahu Madhana Dhundhubi Dheenhi | Manasa Bisva  Bijaya Kaha Keenhi || Asa Kahi Phiri Chithaye Thehi Aura | Siya Mukha  Sasi Bhaye Nayana Chakora || Bhaye Bilochana Charu Achanchala | ManahuSakuchi  Nimi Thaje  Dhiganchala || Dhekhi Siya Sobha Sukhu Pava | Hridhaya Sarahath Bachanu Na Ava || Janu Biranchi Sab Nija  Nipunayi | Biranchi Biswa Kaha Pragati Dhekhayi ||Sundaratha Kahu Sundhara Karayi | Chabigriha Dheepasikha Janu Barayi || Sab Upama Kabi Rahe Judari | Kehi Patatharau Bidhehakumari ||

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 ||