Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka’s despair after not finding an appropriate groom for Janakanandhini

 

Chapter – 244– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda –  King Janaka’s despair after not finding an appropriate groom for Janakanandhini

 

King Janaka continued in utter despair “I have announced a lovely bride and marvelous gifts for whoever bends the unyielding bow of Lord Shiva, I feel Lord Bhrama has not created an appropriate groom who can win over the challenge and achieve my precious daughter as a wedded wife. I am extremely saddened to watch no one could move the bow an inch from its place or fasten or bend it. Pardon me, I feel there are no valorous men left on the Earth to lift the bow, fasten and bend it, kindly disperse the assembly immediately. I feel Devi Sita is not destined to marry, should remain unmarried all her life, If I have the knowledge that there are no powerful men left on the Earth, I would not have engaged in such a vow and made myself laughing stock before the huge crowd, now all my religious austerities would disappear once I revoke the vows.” All the women and men assembled were grief-stricken, looked at Janakanandhini in extreme anguish. On the other hand, Lakshman's face reddened in fury, his beautiful eyebrows curved in anger, his lips quivered in agitation.

 

Kuari Manohara Bijaya Badi Keerathi  Athi  Kamaneeya | Pavanihara Biranchi Janu Racheau Na Dhanu Dhamaneeya ||

 Kahahu Kahi  Yahu Labhu Na  Bhava | Kahu Na  Sankara Chapa Chadava || Rahau Chadaub Thorab Bhayi | Thilu Bhari Bhoomi Na Sake  Chadayi|| Ab Jani Koau Makhai Bhat Mani | Beera Biheena  Mahi Mei  Jani || Thajahu Aasa Nija  Nija  Griha Jahu | Likha  Na Bidhi Baidhehi Bibahu || Sukrithu Jayi  Jau  Panu Pariharau | Kuari  Kuari  Rahau Ka  Karau || Jau  Janatheau Binu Bhat  Bhubi Bhayi | Thau Panu Kari Hotheau Na Hasayi || Janaka Bachana Suni Sab Nara Nari | Dhekhi Janakihi Bhaye Dhukhari || Makhe  Lakhanu Kutila  Bhaya Bhaihe | Radhapat Pharakath Nayana Risauhe||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Kings and Princes of neighboring countries failing attempt to lift the Shivadhanuss

 

Chapter – 243– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Kings and Princes of neighboring countries failing attempt to lift the Shivadhanuss

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Kings assembled enthusiastically marched towards the powerful bow of Lord Shiva in arrogance was returned to their seats in utter disgrace, the process continued so long, thus ten thousand of the Kings were attempted to lift the bow was miserably failed. The bow was unbending, the virtuous women looked at it without blinking their eyes followed by a prayer. The princes assembled of great fame, glory, and valor were attempted the same, presented themselves as a fool before the audience, unhappily returned to their seats. King Janaka who was sitting with the prominent people of the Kingdom, and preceptors, watching the whole scenario felt extremely disappointed, confused, and disheartened to see the end results. King Janaka grown impatient announced, “I have understood that after listening to my vow, there are many Kings assembled from various kingdoms, considered as the gods and demons in human forms, and these are valorous Kings and princes who are extremely skilled in battlefields.”

 

Thamaki Dharahi Dhanu Mooda Nripa Udayi Na  Chalahi Lajayi | Manahu Payi  Bhat  Bahubalu Adhiku Adhiku Guruayi||

 

Bhoopa Sahasa Dhasa Yekahi Bara | Lage  Udavana Darayi Na Dara || Dagayi Na Sambhu Sarasanu Kaise | Kami Bachana Sathi Manu  Jaise || Sab Nripa  Bhaye Jogu Upahasi | Jaise  Binu Biraga  Sanyasi ||  Keerathi Bijaya Beeratha Bhari | Chale Chapa Kara Barabasa Hari || Srihath Bhaye  Hari  Hiya Raja | Baite  Nija Nija  Jayi Samaja || Nripanha Biloki Janaku Akulane| Bole Bachana Rosha Janu Sane || Dheepa Dheepa Ke Bhoopathi Nana | Aye  Suni Hama Jo Panu Dana || Deva Dhanuja Dhari  Manuja  Sareera | Bipula  Beera Aye  Ranadheera ||

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 ||