Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The big announcement of Dhanur Yaga and the most appealing reward to the winner

 

Chapter – 242– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– – The big announcement of Dhanur Yaga and the most appealing reward to the winner

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, soon the big announcement reverberated in the atmosphere “Dear, Princes, and Kings assembled to attend the Dhanush Yajja, kindly listen to the vows of Vidheha Raja, whoever bends the powerful bow of mighty Lord Shiva would achieve Devi Janakanandhini as his wedded wife, hence display the mightiness of your arms before the audience and achieve fruitful results. The mightiness of the arms of King resembles the moon and the powerful bow of Lord Shiva represent Rahu which would cause afflictions, is massive and unbending, known to the world. The powerful kings Ravana and Banasura has miserably failed to lift it, and quietly slipped out of the arena. Whoever successfully complete the task would achieve daughter of Vidheha as a wedded wife followed with all honors and pride.” The Kings and princes assembled greedily set eyes on the bow and Devi Janaki, cheerfully rose from their seat one by one, re-arranging their heavy garments and ornaments adorned on their hefty bodies, approached the bow of Lord Shiva in a fury, looked at it in vehemence, made a futile effort to lift it, could not even move an inch from its place, eventually returned to their seats all exhausted head hung down in despair and some of them did not even approach the bow with an embarrassment.”

Bole Bandhi Bachana Bara Sunahu Sakala Mahipala | Pan Bidheha Kara Kahahi Ham Buja  Udayi Bisala ||

Nripa Bhujabalu Bidhu Sivadhanu Rahu | Gurua Kadora Bidhitha Sab Kahu || Ravanu Banu Mahabhat Bhare | Dhekhi Sarasana Gavahi Sidhare || Soyi PUrari Kodhandu Kadora | Raja Samaja Aaju  Joyi Thora || Thribhuvana Jaya Sametha Baidhehi | Binahi Bichara Barayi Hati Thehi || Suni Pan Sakala Bhoopa Abilashe | Bhatmani Athisaya Man Makhe || Parikara Bandhi Ude  Akulayi | Chale Ishtadevanha Sir Nayi || Thamaki Thaki Thaki Sivadhanu Dharahi | Udayi Na Koti Bhanthi Balu Karahi || Jiha Ke  Kacchu Bicharu Man Mahi | Chapa Sameepa Maheepa Na Jahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The audience was transported to a state of bliss watching the mesmerizing beauty of Devi Janaki and Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 241– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The audience was transported to a state of bliss watching the mesmerizing beauty of Devi Janaki and Lord Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, Devi Sita set a quick glance on the people assembled in the huge hall, became timid watching preceptors, Sages, Rishis, prominent members of the Kingdom, last but not the least the hero of the clan of Raghu's, soon contemplating upon that marvelous form of dark cloud complexioned Rama she turned towards her female companions. The audience watching the mesmerizing beauty of Jagadamba Paramba Bhagavathi Jagathjanani Devi Sita and Jagannatha Prabhu Sri Rama forgot to blink their eyes, transported to a state of extreme joy. All of them became anxious watching the gatherings of the Kings and princes who has arrived to participate in the Dhanur Yaga, sincerely prayed to Lord Bhrama “Oh! Paramathma, kindly remove the ignorance of King Janaka who has promised to give away his lovely daughter to the prince who bend the powerful bow of Lord Shiva, kindly make him revoke his decision to conduct Dhanur Yaga, so that Devi Sita could attain that supreme Lord Rama as her wedded husband, then the whole world will highly praise his intelligence and the very idea of finding an appropriate groom for Devi Sita would take place in a proper manner. If the King does not cancel the proposal of Yajja it may end in disaster, will bring ill-fame to him. All the audience has the collective opinion that the dark cloud complexioned Rama is the appropriate groom for Janakanandhini.” Janaka instructed his men to make further announcement of the Dhanur Yajja, the Kings and princes from the neighboring countries were introduced to the audience, and the rules and conditions of the Yajja was detailed, the audience doomed into deep despair thinking of the outcome of the Yajja.”

Gurujana Laj Samaju Bada Dhekhi Siya Sakuchani | Lagi Bilokana Sakhinha Than Raghubeerahi Ura Aani ||

Ramaroopa Aru Siya Cchabi Dhekhe | Nara  Narinha Parihari Nimeshe || Sochahi Sakala Kahath Sakuchahi | Bidhi  San Binaya San Binaya Karahi Man Mahi || Haru Bidhi Begi  Janaka Jadathayi | Mathi Hamari Asi Dhehi Suhayi || Binu Bichara Panu Thaji Naranahu | Siyarama Kara Karai Bibahu || Jagu Bala Kahihi Bhava Sab Kahu | Hat Keenhe Anthahu Ura  Dhahu || Yehi Lalasa Magana Sab Logu | Baru Savaro Janaki Jogu || Thab Bandhigan Janaka Bolaye| Biridavali Kahath Chali Aye || Kaha Nripu Jayi Kahahu Pan Mora | Chale  Bhat Hiya  Harashu Na Thora ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sita enters the arena holding Jayamala, anxiously set eyes on the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 240– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Sita enters the arena holding Jayamala, anxiously set eyes on the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Lord Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, if the churning conducted in the above said manner, there would be a fortune to achieve Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is the epitome of loveliness and delight, even though the poet would hesitatingly describe her as Paramba Jagadamba Bhagavathi Devi Sita. Thus, Jagathjanani accompanied by several female companions beautifully decorated in finest garments and ornaments entered the Yajja arena, a melodious song reverberated in the atmosphere. Devi Janaki attired in finest gem decorated garment, the mother of the Universe of exquisite beauty was adorned in various ornaments all over the body with great care by her companions, soon the men and women assembled were awe-struck watching the mesmerizing beauty of the Jagathjanani. The deities played various musical instruments, Apsaras danced to the beautiful music of Gandharvas and showered flowers on her. Devi Janaki was holding a stunning garland/Jayamala to adorn her future consort, she cast a hurried glance on the princes assembled in the arena. Devi Sita anxiously set eyes on Rama, while the rest of the princes were driven in their world of imagination. Thus, Devi Sita greedily set her eyes on her beloved consort with whom she was yearningly waiting for a reunion, was seated next to the Sage Vishwamithra.”

 

Yehi Bidhi Upajai Lacchi Jab Sundharatha Sukha  Moola | Thadhapi Sakocha  Sametha Kabi kahahi Siya  Samathoola ||

Chali Sanga  Lai Sakhi Sayani | Gavath  Geetha Manohara Bani || Soha  Navala Thanu Sundhara Sari | Jagatha Janani Athulitha Cchabi Bhari || Bhooshana Sakala Sudhesa Suhaye | Anga Anga  Rachi Sakhinha Banaye || Rangabhoomi Jab Siya  Pagu Dhari | Dhekhi Roopa Mohe  Nara Nari|| Harashi Suranah Dhumdhubi Bajayi | Barashi Prasoona Apacchara Gayi || Pani Saroja  Soha  Jayamala | Avachat Chithaye Sakala Bhuala || Siya  Chakitha Chitha Ramahi Chaha | Bhaye  Mohabasa Sab Naranaha || Muni Sameepa Dhekhe Dhoau Bhayi | Lage Lalaki Lochana Nidhi Payi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the loveliness of Jagadamba Bhagavathi Jagathjanai Vidhehanandhini Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 239– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the loveliness of Jagadamba Bhagavathi Jagathjanai Vidhehanandhini Devi Janaki

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, thus the auspicious moment has arrived, King Janaka instructed his attendants to bring Devi Janaki with due honor, soon Devi Janaki Jagathjanani, Paramba Bhagavathi accompanied by several female companions arrived in the Yajja arena. Oh! Mune, Devi Janaki who is the mother of the Universe, the embodiment of beauty, virtues, wisdom and fortune were beyond description. Jagadamba Bhagavathi cannot be compared with the mortals, gracefully moved towards the arena with a beautiful smiles that cannot be described even for the excellent poets if anyone dares to do that would be considered as a dull poet. Devi Sita cannot be compared with the mortals, or Devi Sarada who is the Goddess of speech, and Goddess Bhavani who has shared half of her body with the supreme Lord Tripurari, and Devi Rathi who is distressed for being possessed her consort without appearance, hence Vidhehanandhini was beyond comparison.  The loveliness of Devi Sita resembled the ocean of nectar, her beautiful limbs represent the tortoise, her splendor resemble the rope for churning the mount and the passion and love for Rama resembles the Mount Mandhara was churning by the supreme Lord Rama by himself.”

 

Jani Suavasaru Siya Thab Padayi Janaka Bolayi | Chathura Sakhi Sundhara Sakala Sadhara Chali Lavayi ||

Siya Sobha Nahi Jayi Bakhani | Jagadhambika Roopa Guna Khani || Upama Sakala Mohi Laghu Lagi | Prakritha Nari Anga  Anuragi || Siya Barania Theyi Upama Dheyi | Kukabi Kahayi Ajasu Ko Leyi || Jau  Patatharia thiya Sama Siya | Jaga Asi Jubathi Kaha Kamaneeya || Gira  Mukhara Thana Aradha Bhavani | Rathi Athi Dhukhitha Athanu Pathi Jani || Bisha Baruni Bandhu Priya  Jehi | Kahia Ramasama Kimi Baidhehi || Jau Cchabi Sudha Payonidhi Hoyi | Parama Roopamaya Kacchapu Soyi || Sobha Raju Mandharu Singaru | Mathai Pani Pankaja Nija Maru ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The hunger cannot be satiated with the portrait of sweets and savories – The pious and fortunate Kings assembled achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes watching the mesmerizing beauty of Rama and Lakshman

Chapter – 238– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda –The hunger cannot be satiated with the portrait of sweets and savories – The pious and fortunate Kings assembled achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes watching the mesmerizing beauty of Rama and Lakshman

 

The devotees of Lord Sri Hari spoke fervently “Oh! Princes, there is no doubt Rama would bend the powerful bow of Lord Shiva, and achieve Devi Janaki as his wedded wife, and remember none can withstand the valor and fearlessness of the sons of King Dasaratha. Hence, stop pouring hatred words, hunger cannot be satiated with the portrait of sweets and savories, kindly listen to our advice, Rama is none other than that supreme Bhramam, Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam personified as the son of Dasaratha. He is the essence of the Universe, and its living and non-living things, he is the mother and father of the Universe, he is the protector of the Universe, that Sachidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma took birth as the son of Dasaratha in the illustrious Raghu clan for the welfare of the Universe, and reduce the burden of the Earth. He is the sole source of delight, welfare, to the creatures. He is the embodiment of bliss, virtues, fortune, and beauty, and he is beloved of Lord Shambhu. These two charming princes are the supreme Bhramam, resides in the heart of Lord Shambhu. Hence, it is vivid that no one would run after Mrigathrishna/mirage of water in the desert and face death, leaving the nectar-like Rama. Oh! Princes, do whatever as your wish, we have reaped the fruitfulness of our lives mere witnessing that Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma personified as Rama and Lakshman.” The pious and noble King turned their affectionate gaze on the two charming princes, who have incomparable beauty and virtues. The deities and celestials assembled on the sky to watch the Dhanuryajja in their own respective vehicles, followed by the sounds of Dhundhubi, celestial Apsaras dancing to the tunes of Gandharva, the deities showered flowers on Rama and Lakshman.

 

Siya Biahabi Rama Garaba Dhoorikari Nripanha Ke | Jeethi Ko Saka Sangrama Dhasaratha Ke Rana Bankure ||

Byrarththa Marahu Jani Gala Bajayi | Mana Modhakanhi Ki Bhookh Buthayi || Sikha  Hamari Suni Parama Puneetha | Jagadhamba Janahu Jiya Seetha || Jagatha Pitha Raghupathihi Bichari | Bhari Lochana Cchabi Lehu Nihari || Sundhara Sukhadha Sakala Gunarasi | Ye Dhoau Bandhu Sambhu Ura Basi || Sudha Samudhra Sameepa Bihayi | Mrigajalu Nirakhi Marahu Katha Dhayi || Karahu Jayi Ja Kahu Joyi Bhava | Hama Thau Aaju Janama Phalu Pava || Asa Kahi Bhale Bhoop Anurage | Roopa Anoopa Bilokana Lage || Dhekhahi Sura Nabha Chade Bimana | Barashahi Sumana Karahi Kala Gana ||

 

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 ||