Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki attains the blessings of Goddess Girija

 

Chapter – 228– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janaki attains the blessings of Goddess Girija

 

Devi Sita eulogized Goddess Gauri “Oh! Devi, you are supreme Goddess, highly devoted to your consort, you are the mother of Universe, you have endless glories, even Devi Sarada/Goddess of speech and the thousand tongued Adhishesha is incompetent to describe them. Oh! Devi, pure love and devotion at your lotus feet would bring Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha to your worshiper. Oh! Devi, you are the source of welfare and happiness of Sura, Muni, Manushya, and all the living creatures. Oh! Devi, you are beloved of Lord Tripurari, and the bestower of boons to your devotees. Oh! Devi, you are the knower of all, resides as a soul in the Jeeva, hence I shall refrain from revealing my desires.” After praying so, the Vidheharajakumari clasped the feet of Goddess Girija. Soon, the flower garland adorned on the idol slipped out and fallen on the neck of Devi Sita, she could perceive the pleasing smile on the face of Goddess Girija. Devi Sita placed the flowers on the idol; Goddess Girija spoke in extreme delight “Oh! Devi Sita, my perpetual grace on you, and very soon all your wishes get fulfilled. Maharishi Narada’s words never go untrue, you are destined to be with your beloved Lord, hence you will unite with your consort very shortly.”

 

Pathidevatha Suthiya Mahu Mathu Prathama Thava Rekha | Mahima Amitha Na Sakahi Kahi Sahasa Sarada Sesha ||

Sevath Thohi Sulabha Phalachari | Baradhayani Purari Piari | Debi Puji Padhakamala Thumhare | Sura Nara Muni Sab Hohi Sukhare || Mora Manorathu Janahu Neeke | Basahu Sadha Ura Pura Sabahi Ke || Keenheau Pragat Na Karan Thehi | Asa Kahi Charana Gahe Baidhehi || Binaya Prema Basa Bhayi Bavani | Khasi Mala Moorathi Musukani || Sadhar Siya Prasadhu Sir Dhareau | Boli GauriHarashu Hiya Bhareau ||Sunu Siya Sathya Aseesa Hamari | Poojihi Man Kamana Thumhari || Narada Bachana Sadha Suchi Sacha | So Baru Milihi Jahi Manu Racha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki’s prayer to Goddess Girija

 

Chapter – 227– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janaki’s prayer to Goddess Girija

 

 Devi Janaki was heading towards the palace with her companions, she was uncertain and restless, keep looking backward as if searching for peacocks, deer, birds in the garden, each time her eyes locked with the dark blue eyes of Lord Rama. Devi Janaki immersed at the thought of unyielding Shivadhanuss, that pushed her too nervous, unwillingly followed her companions placing the marvelous image of Lord Rama in her heart. Lord Rama was highly impressed with the Jagathjanani who symbolizes beauty, virtues, wisdom, and fortune, he portrayed her lovely image in his heart with the ink of love. Devi Sita approached the shrine of Devi Bhavani worshiped her lotus feet and sincerely prayed with folded hands “Oh! Devi Girija, daughter of Mount Himavan Oh! Bhavani, Victory to you! You represent the Chakora that yearningly look at the lustrous moon like the face of Lord Shiva. Oh! Bhavani, mother of elephant-faced Lord Ganesha, who is the remover of obstacles, and the mother of six faced Karithikeya who is the chief of the warriors of deity, you have great effulgence, you have neither beginning nor end, you are primeval deity, you have the resemblance of lightning, Vedas are incompetent to describe your glories. Oh! Devi, you are the cause for creation, preservation, and destruction, you entice the whole Universe with your marvelous beauty, you incarnate at your own will and perform various amusements.”

 

Dhekhana Misa Mriga  Bihaga Tharu Phirayi Bahori Bahori | Nirakhi Nirakhi Raghubeera Cchabi Badayi Preethi Na Thori ||

Jani Kadina Sivachapa Bisurathi | Chali Rakhi Ura Syamala Moorathi || Prabhu Jab Jath Janaki Jani | Sukha Saneha Sobha Guna Khani || Parama  Pramamaya Mridu Masi Keenhi | Charu Chiththa Bheethi Likhi Leenhi || Gayi Bhavani Bhavana  Bahori | Bandhicharana Boli Kara Jori || Jaya Jaya GiriBararaja Kisori | Jaya Mahesa Mukha Chandha Chakori || Jaya  Gajabadhana Shananan Matha | Jagath Janani Dhamini Dhoothi Gatha || Nahi Thava Aadhi Madhya  Avasana | Amitha Prabhavu Bedhu Nahi  Jana || Bhava Bhava  Bibhava Parabhava  Karini | Biswa  Bimohini Svabasa Biharini ||

 

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 ||