Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The charming appearance and valor of the two princes, Rama and Lakshman has driven the Kings of neighboring countries in extreme anxiousness

 

Chapter – 237– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The charming appearance and valor of the two princes, Rama and Lakshman has driven the Kings of neighboring countries in extreme anxiousness

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the grand Yajja arena was crowded with the people of Mithila, Kings, and princes from the neighboring countries, King’s men, and their families, eventually everyone occupied their seats allotted for them. Sage Vishwamithra with the two princes took a seat on the majestic throne arranged for the Kings, preceptors, Sages, and Rishis, and people of the highest ranks. King Janaka took a seat with the Sage Vishwamithra and his preceptors. The Kings and the princes from the neighboring countries were dejected to watch the two powerful youths with a lovely appearance, that aroused jealousy in them like the sunrise causes the stars to fade away. The people of Mithila sincerely wished Rama should bend the powerful bow of Lord Shiva so that Devi Janaki would attain the charming prince as her wedded husband. The crowd was too anxious, sincerely wished glories, fame, strength, and pride personified charming youth Rama should achieve Devi Janaki as a wedded wife so that the princes and kings of neighboring countries assembled represent arrogance and ignorance, would be defeated. The Kings and princes of the neighboring countries, swollen with pride spoke in mockery “It is impossible for Rama to bend the powerful bow of Lord Shiva or achieve Devi Sita as a wedded wife, there is no hope for it, in case if it happens, we should be ready to kill ourselves in a battlefield to achieve Devi Janaki.” The pious and noble souls, devotees of Lord Sri Hari watching the arrogance and ignorance of the princes assembled, began to speak in a soft tone.”

Sab Manchanha The  Manchu Yek Sundhara Bisadha Bisala| Muni Sametha Dhoau Bandhu Thaha Baitare  Mahipala ||

Prabhuhi Dhekhi  Sab Nripa Hiya Hare | Janu Rakesa Udhaya Bhaye Thare || Asi Pratheethi Sab Ke  Man Mahi | Ramachapa Thorab Saka Nahi || Binu Bhanjehu Bhava Dhanushu Bisala | Melihi Siya Rama Ura  Mala || Asa  Bichari Gavanahu Ghar Bhayi | Jasu Prathapu Balu Theju Gavayi || Bihase Apara Bhoopa Suni Bani | Je Abibeka Andha Abhimani || Thorehu Dhanushu Byahu Avagaha | Binu  Thore  Ko Kuari Biaha || Yek Bar KalauKin Hoau | Siya Hitha Samara Jithab Ham Soau || Yaha Suni Avara Mahipa  Musukane | Dharamaseela Haribhagatha Sayane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshman takes seats in the Yajja arena – The crowd set their eyes on the Sacchidhanandharoopa Paramathma transported to a state of ecstasy

 

Chapter – 236– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshman takes seats in the Yajja arena – The crowd set their eyes on the Sacchidhanandharoopa Paramathma transported to a state of ecstasy

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two charming princes, adorned in magnificent pieces of jewelry and pearl ornaments and garland of Tulsi on the chest, neck, arm, waist, and ankle, has a great physique, broad chest, strong shoulders, powerful arms, stood like two lions in the arena. The two princes were adorned in sacred thread across the chest, wielded in the bow and arrow, holding an arrow on the hand, the beautiful waist covered in magnificent yellow silk, stealing the eyes of the crowd assembled in the arena, where the embodiment of beauty. People were delighted to watch the two charming youths, marvelously decorated in auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead, attired in finest clothes and adorned in ornaments, provided immense delight to all the eyes, soon they were transported to a state of ecstasy, forgot to blink their eyes watching the charm of Rama and Lakshmana. King Janaka reverentially prostrated before the Sages, and could not take his eyes off from the two valorous youths. Further, King Janaka explained the purpose of Dhanush Yajja to the sage, and taken him to show the preparations were made for the grand Yajja, thus they together visited the whole Yajja arena introducing each and all arrangements were made for the rite. The two princes showered compassionate grace on the people assembled and took their seats, surprisingly the crowd experienced that Rama showering his auspicious grace on them individually, none could realize mystery behind in it. Sage Vishwamithra became extremely happy after noticing the expansive arrangements of the Dhanur Yajja, expressed his pleasure to the King Janaka.”

 

Kunjjara Manikanda Kalitha Uraniha Tulasika Mala | Bhrishabha Kandha Kehari Davani Bala Nidhi Bahu Bisala ||

 

Kati Thuneera  Peetha Pat Bandhe | Kara Sara Dhanusha Bama Bara Kandhe || Peetha Jagya Upabeeth Suhaye | Nakha Sikha Manju Mahacchabi  Cchaye || Dhekhi Loga Sab Bhaye Sukhare | Yektaka Lochana Chalatha Na Thare || Harashe Janaku Dhekhi Dhoau Bhayi | Muni Padhakamala Gahe Thab Jayi || Kari Binathi Nija Katha Sunayi | Ranga  Avani Sab  Munihi Dhekhayi || Jaha Jaha Jahi Kuara Bara Dhoau | Thaha Thaha Chakitha Chithavath Sabu Koau || Nija Nija  Rukha Ramahi Sabu Dhekha | Koau Na  Jana Kacchu Maramu Bisesha || Bhali Rachana Muni Nripa San Kaheau | Raja Mudhitha Mahasukha Laheau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the charm of Rama and Lakshmana

 

Chapter – 235– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the charm of Rama and Lakshmana

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the two charming princes, adorned in finest jewelry, attractive limbs, great physique, charming appearances, attired in marvelous garments, one in a dark cloud complexioned and another one in fair captivated the attention of the huge crowd assembled in the arena. These two princes were the embodiment of beauty, virtues, fortune, and valor excelled the loveliness of crores of Manmatha. Their charming and lustrous appearance put the moon into shame, the beautiful long eyes stretched up to ears resembled blue lotus petals were eye-catching, and their lovely stare has stolen the hearts of the crowd. They have beautiful nose, curved eyebrows, black curly hair locks put the swarm bees into shame, the yellow turban wrapped around the curly hair locks decorated with the feather of peacock, attractive chin, jawline, sparkling teeth, red lips, melodious voice, ears adorned in magnificent earrings were spreading shine on the face, the lustrous forehead was adorned in vermilion and sandalwood paste and their attractive smile ridiculed the moon rays. The conch shaped neck adorned in pearl choker, broad chest adorned in exquisite ornaments and sacred thread, strong shoulders, armlets, waist ornaments and the three lines on the stomach, and anklets, everything multiplied the loveliness of Rama and Lakshman.”

Rajath Raja Samaja Mahu Kosalaraja Kisora | Sundhara Syamala Gaura Thana Biswa Bilochana Chora ||

Sahaja Manohara Moorathi Dhoau | Koti Kama Upama Laghu  Soau || Saradha  Chandha Nindhaka Mukha Neeke | Neeraja Nayana Bhavathe Ji Ke || Chithavani Charu Mara Manu Harani | Bhavathi Hridhaya Jathi Nahi Barani || Kala Kapola Shruthi Kundala Lola | Chibuka Adhara Sundhara Mridhu Bola || KumudhaBandhu Kara Nindhaka Hamsa | Brikuti Bikata  Manohara Nasa || Bhala Bisala Thilaka Jjalakahi | Kacha Biloki Ali Avali Lajahi || Peetha Chauthani Siraniha Suhayi | Kusuma Kali Bicha Beecha Banayi|| Rekhe Ruchira Kambu Kala Greeva | Janu Thribhuvana Sushama Ki Sava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The perceptions of the two charming youths by the Mahatmas, Kings, people of Mithila, and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 234– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The perceptions of the two charming youths by the Mahatmas, Kings, people of Mithila, and Devi Janaki

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, the beautiful women assembled in the arena were perceived the two charming princes according to their taste, as an epitome of loveliness, incomparable, felt a desire to get close to the charming princes. The intellectuals and learned perceived the two heroes in Viratswaroopa, with the infinite eyes, hands, legs, body parts as the Universe and its living and non-living things. The King’s men perceived the two heroes as their dearest relative, the queen and the King experienced a remarkable feeling towards the two handsome youths, considered them as their dear children, their rush of love for these two youths was beyond words. The Yogis perceived the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam incarnated as two heroes, as the eternal truth, pure, unblemished, free from afflictions. The devotees of Lord Sri Hari felt the two youths as their beloved Lord has personified as the sons of King Dhasharatha, a fountain of bliss, finally, the rush of love and joy Devi Sita has experienced was beyond words and incomparable, her heart filled with various emotions and love for her beloved caused chocked for words, Oh! Mune, how could a poet describe the love and the emotions experienced by these pair Rama and Sita in words? In this way, everyone in the crowd perceived the two charming youths according to their wish.”

 

Nari Bilokahi Harashi Hiya Nija Nija Ruchi Anuroopa | Janu Sohath Singara Dhari Moorathi Parama Anoopa ||

Bidhushanha Prabhu Biratamaya Dheesa | Bahu Mukha Kara Para Lochana Seesa || Janaka Jathi Avalokahi Kaise | Sajana Sage Priya Lagahi Jaise || Sahitha Bidheha  Bilokahi Rani | Sisu Sama Preethi Na Jathi Bakhani || Joginha Parama Thaththvamaya Bhasa | Santha Sudhdha Sama Sahaja Prakasa || Haribhathanha Dhekhe Doau Bhratha | Ishtadeva Iva  Sab Sukha Dhatha || Ramahi Chithavath Bhaya Jehi  Siya | So  Sanehu Sukhu Nahi  Kathaneeya || Ura  Anubhavathi Na Kahi Saka Soau | Kavana Prakara Kahai Kabi Koau || Yehi Bidhi Raha Jahi Jasa  Bhau | Thehi Thasa Dhekheau Kosalarau ||

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 ||