Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the splendor of Rama and Lakshman - The perception of the guests arrived in a huge number

 

Chapter – 233– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the splendor of Rama and Lakshman -  The perception of the guests arrived in a huge number

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two charming princes one in a dark cloud complexioned attired in marvelous yellow silk garments, adorned in finest ornaments, attractive physique, and enticing charisma and another one in fair complexion entered in the huge Yajja arena, addressed the people of Mithila, honorable guests, preceptors, twice-born, and the audience in a pleasing manner, and taken their throne heavily decorated with gems and precious yellow metal, that was already arranged with their preceptor Vishwamithra. The audience arrived in large numbers were seated according to their ranks, and the necessary service were offered to everyone assembled. The two princes resembled the ocean of bliss, the epitome of beauty, virtues, fortune, and valor, their great effulgence caused them shone like two full moons on the arena. All the eyes set on the mesmerizing beauty of these two princes, and soon their imagination started running enthusiastically according to their perception. The two heroes of strong physique, unconquerable, charming appearance, wielded in bow and arrow grabbed the attention of the entire audience. The pious perceived them as the protector of the Universe, the wicked Kings perceived them as their enemies and the dull-minded considered as Lord Yama, the demons considered these two heroes as their death, while the noble-minded people of Mithila considered the two charming princes as their savior, ornament of Raghu clan, the epitome of beauty is the delight to their eyes.”

Kahi Mridhu Bachana Bineetha Thinha Baitare  Nara Nari | Uththama Madhyama Neecha Laghu Nija Nija Thala  Anuhari ||

Rajakuara Thehi Avasara Aye | Manahu Manoharatha Thana Cchaye || Gunasagara Nagara Bara Beera | Sundhara  Syamala Gaura  Sareera || Raja Samaja Birajatha Roore | Udagana Mahu Janu Juga Bidhu Pure || Jinha Ke  Rahi Bhavana Jasi | Prabhu Moorathi Thinha Dhekhi Thaisi || Dhekhahi Roopa Maha Randheera | Manahu Beera Rasu  Dhare Sareera || Dare Kutila  Nripa Prabhuhi Nihari | Manahu Bhayanaka Moorathi Bhari || Rahe Asura  Cchal Chonipa Besha | Thinha Prabhu Pragat Kalasama Dekha || Purabasinha Dhekhe Dhoau Bhayi | Narabhooshana Lochana Sukhadhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshmana followed by a large number of ascetics, twice-born, Sages and Rishis arrives in the Yajja arena

 

Chapter – 232– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshmana followed by a large number of ascetics, twice-born, Sages and Rishis arrives in the Yajja arena

 

Rama and Lakshmana appeared before their preceptor Sage Vishwamithra, and met the Sage Shathanandha who represent the royal preceptor of King Janaka, the two brothers reverentially prostrated before the sage and took a seat beside their preceptor. Sage Vishwamithra spoke to Rama and Lakshman “Oh! Children, we have got an invitation from King Janaka, we have invited to attend the Dhanur Yajja, hence we shall proceed shortly.” Lakshman spoke to Rama “Prabho, let us see how Devi Sita get to choose her wedded husband, wish to witness whom the province has to prepare to honor as the future son-in-law of King Janaka. Oh! Prabho, whoever taken shelter in you would achieve all the glories.” The entire group of ascetics strongly supported the wise words of Lakshman and blessed them. Thus, Rama, Lakshman, along with Sage Vishwamithra, ascetics, Rishis, Sage, and a large group of twice-born arrived in the grand Yajja arena. Soon, the Dhanur Yajjashala was crowded with the people of Mithila, the young ones, children, women, men, and elderly rushed on their feet hearing the arrival of the two charming youths in the Yajja arena. King Janaka saw a huge crowd of the audience assembled to witness the Dhanush Yajja, instructed his attendants to receive his guests with honor, and provide respective seats allotted to them.

 

Sathanandha Padha Bandhi Prabhu Baite  Guru Pahi Jayi | Chalahu Thatha Muni Kaheau Thab Padava Janaka Bolayi ||

 

Siya Swayambaru Dhekhia Jayi | Esu  Kahi Ghau Dheyi Badayi || Lakhana Kaha Jasa  Bhajanu Soyi | Natha Kripa  Thava Japa Hoyi || Harshe Muni Sab Suni Bara Bani | Dheenhi Aseesa  Sabahi Sukhu Mani || Puni Munibrindha Sametha Kripala | Dhekhan Chale Dhanushmakha Sala || Rangabhoomi Aye Doau Bhayi | Asi Sudhi Sab Purabasinha Payi || Chale Sakala Griha Kaja Bisari | Bala Jubana Jarata Nara Nari || Dhekhi Janaka Bheera Bhai Bhari | Suchi Sevaka Sab Liye  Hakari || Thurath Sakala Loganha Pahi Jahu | Aasana Uchitha Dhehu Sab Kahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Shathanandha, the Preceptor of King Janaka arrives to meet Sage Vishwamithra to inform about the Dhanush Yajja to be held shortly

 

Chapter – 231– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Shathanandha, the Preceptor of King Janaka arrives to meet Sage Vishwamithra to inform about the Dhanush Yajja to be held shortly

 

Lakshman spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, the sunlight has arrived and put the lilies to fade away, the brightness of the stars disappeared from the sight, as the news of your arrival in the Mithila to participate in the Dhanuryaga pushed the Kings of the neighborhood into despair. Oh! Prabho, the Kings arrived to participate in the Dhanushyajja is like the stars, who cannot lift the heavy bow of Lord Shiva. The birds, Chakora, cuckoo, lotus flowers, and all the living beings rejoicing the arrival of sunlight. Oh! Prabho, I am certain that all your devotees would be delighted to witness your vigor in the grand assembly while lifting the powerful bow of Lord Shiva and bend it. Oh! Prabho, the sun is spreading its brilliant rays all over the Earth, the darkness has disappeared completely Oh! Prabho, you resemble the sun of the illustrious Raghu clan, spread brilliance and joy to the world. Oh! Lord of Raghu, you have to prove the might of your arms, by lifting and bending the powerful bow of Lord Shiva.” Lord Rama affectionately smiled at his brother, both of them went to perform the morning ablutions, customary rites, worship of the deities, and arrived to meet the preceptor and prostrated before him. In the meanwhile King Janaka summoned his preceptor Shathanandha and appealed to him to meet Sage Vishwamithra, eventually, Sage Shathanandha passed on the message to the Sage about the Dhanur Yaga to be held shortly, soon Sage Vishwamithra called out for the two charming princes to accompany him for Dhanur Yajja.

Arunodhaya Sakuche  Kumudha  Udagana Jothi Maleena | Jimi Thumhara Agamana Suni Bhaye Nripathi Balaheena ||

Nripa Sab Nakhath Karahi  Ujiari | Dari Na  Sakahi Chapa Thama Bhari || Kamala Koka  Madhukar Khaga Nana | Harashe Sakala Nisa Avasana || Yesehi Prabhu Sab Bhagath Thumhare | Hoyihahi Toote Dhanusha  Sukhare || Uyau Bhanu Binu Shrama Thama Nasa | Dhoore Nakhath Jaga Theju Prakasa || Rabi Nija  Udhaya Byaja  Raghuraya | Prabhu Prathapu  Sab Nripanha Dhikhaya || Thava Bhuja  Bala Mahima  Udhaghati | Pragati  Dhanu Bighatana Paripati || Bandhu Bachana Suni Prabhu Musukane | Hoyi  Suchi Sahaja  Puneetha  Nahane || Nithyakriya  Kari Guru Pahi Aye | Charana Saroja  Subaga  Sira Naye || Sathanandhu Thab  Janaka Bolaye | Kausika  Muni Pahi Thurath Padaye || Janaka Binaya Thinha Ayi Sunayi| Harashe Boli Liye  Dhoau Bayi ||

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 ||