Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama absorbed at the thoughts of the loveliness of Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 230– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama absorbed at the thoughts of the loveliness of Devi Janaki

 

Rama reiterates “How can be Devi Sita compared to the moon who is born from the salty ocean, undergoes eclipse caused by the demons Rahu and Kethu, grow weak and has several dark spots on it, cannot be compared with the loveliness of the Janakanandhini who is the epitome of beauty, virtues, wisdom, and fortune. The moon undergoes the process of waxing and waning, afflicted by the demon Rahu, and constantly pushes the Chakravaha into despair, and causes to wither the lotus flower in the night. Moon has several impurities and faults in it; hence I cannot compare its beauty with the splendor of Devi Janaki. If anyone does that would reap the fruits of grave sin. Vidhehanandhini is incomparable and beyond description.” Thus, Rama was engrossed in various thoughts about the beauty of Devi Janaki, the night has advanced without his knowledge, Rama arrived in the chamber of the preceptor, prostrated before him, and withdrawn to his chamber. Rama woke up at the early break of dawn, looked at his brother, and spoke “Lakshman, the early hours of the sun has brought delight to the lotus flowers, Chakravaha, and to the whole world.” Lakshman began to speak gently with folded hands.

Janamu Sindhu PUni Bandhu Bishu Dhin Malina Sakalanka |Siya  Mukha Samatha Pava Kimi Chandhu Bapuro Ranka ||

Ghatayi Badayi Birahini Dhukhadhayi| Grasayi Rahu Nija Sandhihi Payi || Koka Sokapradha Pankaja Dhrohi | Avaguna Bahuth Chandhrama Thohi || Baidhehi Mukha Patathara Dheenhe | Hoyi Dhoshu Bada Anuchitha Keenhe|| Siya  Mukhachabi Bidhu Byaja Bakhani | Guru Pahi Chale Nisa Badi Jani || Kari Muni Charana Saroja Pranama | Ayasu Payi Keenha Bishrama || Bigatha Nisa Raghunayaka Jage | Bandhu Biloki Kahana Asa Lage || Uyayu Aruna  Avalokahu Thatha | Pankaja Koka Loka  Sukhadha || Bole Lakhanu Jori Juga Pani | Prabhu Prabhau Soochak MridhuBani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshman return to Maharishi Vishwamithra and spend the rest of the day in various activities

 

Chapter – 229– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Rama and Lakshman return to Maharishi Vishwamithra and spend the rest of the day in various activities

 

Devi Girija spoke “Oh! Devi Sita, the dark cloud-complexioned charming prince would be your wedded husband, you both are destined to be together, and the all-pervasive Supreme Lord Rama highly appreciate your love, virtues, and beauty.” Devi Sita and her companions were left surprised to hear the nectar-like voice from the face of Goddess Girija. Devi Sita prostrated before the Goddess, again and again, returned to the palace with a heart full of joy and contentment. Devi Sita’s joy has no bound, after hearing the verdict from the lips of Goddess Gauri, her left limbs began to quiver like a sign of auspiciousness. Oh! Mune, the two brothers highly praising the marvelous beauty of Devi Sita returned to Maharishi Vishwamithra. Soon, Rama related all those that happened in the garden to his preceptor. Sage Vishwamithra was highly pleased to watch the pure nature of Rama, and he received flowers collected from the garden and blessed Rama wholeheartedly “Let all your wishes come true.” Rama and Lakshman returned happily from the chamber of Preceptor. Rama and Lakshmana partook meals with the Sages, ascetics, Rishis, twice-born, and they all began to discuss various legends from the scriptures. It was almost the hour of dusk, the two brothers got permission from the preceptor and went to perform the evening rites. Eventually, the darkness of the night has arrived, Rama spends hours watching the loveliness of the full moon that resembled the beauty of Devi Sita, immersed in her thought made him extremely joyful, shortly he regained his normal self and corrected himself to the darkness of night can’t be Devi Sita.

Manu Jahi Racheau Milihi So Baru Sahaja Sundara Savaro | Karuna Nidhana Sujana Seelu Sanehu Janath Ravaro || Yehi Bhanthi Gauri Aseesa Suni Siya Sahitha Hiya Harashi Ali | Tulasi Bhavanihi Pooji PUni Puni Mudhitha Man Mandhira Chali ||

Jani Gauri Anukoola Siya Hiya Harashu Na Jayi Kahi | Manjuala Mangala Moola Bama Anga Pharakana Lage ||

Hridhaya Sarahath Siya Lonayi | Guru Sameepa Gavane Dhoau Bhayi || Rama Kaha Sabu Kausika Pahi | Sarala Subhau Chooath Cchal Nahi || Sumana Payi Muni Pooja Keenhi | Puni Aseesa Dhuhu Bhayinha Dheenhi || Suphala Manorath Hohu Thumhare | Ramu Lakhanu Suni Bhaye Sukhare || Kari Bhojanu Munibara Bigyani | Lage Kahana Kacchu Katha Purani || Bigatha Dhivasu Guru Aayasu Payi | Sandhya KaranaChale Dhoau Bhayi || Prachi Dhisi Sasi Uyau Suhava| Siya Mukha Sarisa Dhekhi Sukhu Pava || Bahuri Bicharu Keenha Man Mahi | Siya Badhana Sama Himakara Nahi ||

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 ||