Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The reaction of the crowd after listening to the deafening sound of a crash from the Bhavachapa

 

Chapter – 254– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The reaction of the crowd after listening to the deafening sound of a crash from the Bhavachapa

 

The boisterous sound of the crash of Bhavachapa was so intense, the green horses of Lord Surya gone out of control from the reins, the elephant’s trumpet echoed all over, the Earth quivered, the King of serpents Lord Adhishesha, Lord Sri Hari who has assumed the form of wild boar and giant tortoise meddled up, the deities, demons, and the Sages closed their ears in extreme fear, and was anxiously searching for the origin of the sound. Sage Tulsidas says “Lord Rama broken the Bhavachapa into two halves, the whole crowd, deities, demons, Sages cheered in extreme joy.” Thus, the bow of Bhava resembled the ferry, and the powerful arms of Lord Rama resemble the stick used for paddling, drowned the arrogant and ignorant people, and protected the noble-souls. Rama left the two halves of the bow on the ground, the crowd cheered in huge excitement. Sage Vishwamithra who resembles the ocean of compassion and love rose on his feet from the seat with great joy and looked at Rama with great admiration, his eyes took feast on the loveliness of Rama who resembled the autumn moon. The celestial Apsaras and Gandharvas played divine musical instruments, sang melodiously, and the celestial dancers beautifully danced to the tune. Lord Bhrama, deities, Sages, Rishis, Gandharvas, Naga, Kinnara, Yaksha showered flowers on Rama, and sang in praise of Raghuvamsamani. The sounds of victory reverberated in the three worlds; the crowd assembled were congratulated each other on the victory of Rama on the powerful bow of Lord Shambhu.

 

Bhare Bhuvana Ghora Kadora Rava Rabi Baji Thaji Maragu Chale | Chikkarahi Dhiggaja Dola Mahi Ahi Kola Kurooma Kalamale || Sura Asura Munikara Kan Dheenhe  Sakala Bikala Bicharahi | Kodhanda Khadeau Rama Tulasi Jayathi Bachana Ucharahi ||

Sankara Chapu Jahaju Sagaru Raghubara Bahubalu | Booda So Sakala Samaju Chada Jo Prathamahi Moha Basa ||

Prabhu Dhoau Chapakhanda Mahi Dare | Dhekhi Loga  Sab Bhaye Sukhare || Kausikaroopa  Payonidhi Pavana | Prema Bari Avagahu Suhavan || Ramaroopa Rakesu Nihari | Badatha Beech Pulakavali Bhari || Baje  Nabha Gahagahe Nisana| Devabandhu Nachahi Kari Gana || Bhramadhika Sura Sidhdha Muneesa | Prabhuhi Prasamsahi Dhehi Aseesa || Barisahi Sumana Ranga  Bahu Mala | Gavahi Kinnara Geeth Rasala || Rahi Bhuvana Bhari Jaya Jaya Bani | Dhanushabhanga Dhuni Jatha Na  Jani || Mudhitha Kahahi Jaha Thaha Nara Nari | Bhanjeau  Rama Sambhudhanu Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama fastens the Bhavachapa and breaks into two halves

 

Chapter – 253– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama fastens the Bhavachapa and breaks into two halves

 

Rama looked at the vast audience, found them motionless, without blinking their eyes in extreme anguish and expectations. Further, he set eyes on Devi Janakanandhini who was in deep distress, eyes welled up in tears, it was all visible that she was holding the entire weight of the Universe on her chest, each second were unbearable for her, as if the thirsty on the verge of death due to unavailability of water, will the pot of nectar do good after death? Will the rain revive the crop that has been destroyed due to water scarcity? there is no use of repenting on the loss of opportunity. Lord Rama perceived the pure love and the devotion of Devi Sita, it enthused him, experienced a sudden surge of extreme energy passed through his beautiful limbs. Rama contemplated upon the preceptor Sage Vishwamithra, mentally offered obeisance to him and touched the Bhavachapa with great might, an instant flash of lightning rushed through his veins, everything happened so quickly the people were mystified watching, Rama took hold of the Bhavachapa while fastening it broke into two halves and the huge sound of a crash of the Bhavachapa reverberated in the Universe was horrifying.

Rama Biloke Loga  Sab Chithra Likhe  Se Dhekhi | ChithayiSiya  Kripayathana Jani Bikala Biseshi ||

 Dhekhi Bipula  Bikala Baidhehi | Nimisha Bihatha Kalapa Sama  Thehi || Thrishitha Bari Binu Jo thanu Thyaga | Muye Karayi Ka Sudha Thadaga || Ka Barsha Sab Krishi Sukhane | Samaya Chuke  Puni Ka  Pacchithane || Asa Jiya Jani Janaki Dhekhi | Prabhu PUlake  Lakhi Preethi Biseshi || Gurahi Pranamu Manahi Man Keenha | Athi Laghava Udayi Dhanu Leenha || Dhamakeau Dhamini Jimi Jab  Layau | Puni Naba Dhanu Mandala Sama Bhayau || Letha Chadavath Khaichath Gade | Kahu Na Lakha Dhekha Sab Dade || Thehi Cchana Rama Madhya Dhanu Thora | Bhare Bhuvana Dhuni Dhora Kadora ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The command of Lakshman to Mother Earth and the prayer of people assembled

 

Chapter – 252– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The command of Lakshman to Mother Earth and the prayer of people assembled

 

Lakshman viewed the Jewel of Raghu clan/Raghubamsamani set glance on the Bhavachapa, soon his bodily hairs stood upright, he strongly pressed on the crust of Earth with his foot and uttered the word in extreme thrill “Oh! Lord of directions, Oh! Supreme Lord Hari who has incarnated as Kamada/giant tortoise to hold Mount Mandha on its back, Oh! Lord of serpents Adhishesha who carries the entire Universe on its hood, Oh! Lord Hari who has embodied as wild boar to rescue Mother Earth from the demon, kindly hold the Earth from the quiver, Lord Rama has approached the unyielding Bhavachapa, hence listen to my command and act accordingly.” As soon as Rama got closer to the Bhavachapa, the crowd cheered in enthusiasm and seeking the reward of their piousness to beloved deities and Pithrus in favor of Rama, the arrogance and ignorance of Kings and princes assembled, the fury of Bhrugupathi/Parasurama, the apprehensions of deities, Sages, Rishis, the anxiousness of King Janaka, the distress of Devi Janaki, and the grief of mother of Devi Sita, all those emotions were boarded together on the Bhavachapa, Oh! Mune, all those assembled were taken shelter at the prowess of the arms of Ram, otherwise it would become impossible to cross the ocean of worldly existence of grief.”

 

Lakhana Lakheau Raghubamsamani ThakeauHara Kodhandu | Pulaki  Gatha Bole Bachana Charana Chapi Bhramandu ||

Disikunjarahu Kamada Ahi Kola | Dharahu Dharani Dhari  Dheera Na  Dola || Ramu Chahahi Sankara Dhanu Thora | Hohu Sajaga Suni Ayasu Mora || Chapa Sameepa Ramu Jab Aye | Nara Narinha Sura Sukritha Manaye || Sab Kara  Samsau Aru  Agyanu | Mandha Mahipanha Kara Abimanu || Bhrigupathi Keri  Garab Guruayi | Sura  Munibaranha Keri Kadharayi || Siya Kara  Sochu Janaka Pacchithava | Raninha Kara  Dharuna Dhukha Dhava || Sambhuchapa Bada Bohithu Payi | Chade Jayi Sab  Sangu Banayi || Rama Bahubala Sindhu Aparu | Chahath Paru Nahi Koau Kadaharu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki’s prayer and Rama approaches the Bhavachapa

 

Chapter – 251– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janaki’s prayer and Rama approaches the Bhavachapa

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Devi Sita kept looking at Rama with her flickering eyes, she was anxious, her sparkling eyes were taking feast on the attractive blue limbs of Rama, now and then on the floor, resembled the two fishes flaunt on the orbit of the moon. Her mouth resembled a red lotus flower did not utter a word which resembles the humming of bees, out of modesty like night. Her eyes were filled in tears of love, like the miser who hidden the vessel of treasure. Devi Sita experienced the moment were so intense, agitated, soon gathered her courage and prayed “ If I am true to my words, deeds, and mind devoted to the lotus feet of Rama, If I am a sincere servant to Rama, the Almighty Lord who is supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva will take care of this situation, and make all the way to get united his true love with the supreme Lord Rama.” Devi Sita fixed her gaze at Rama, with intense devotion and faith. The Supreme Lord Rama who is the embodiment of love and compassion, knower of all, looked at Devi Sita and set eyes on the Bhavachapa like the Garuda/King of birds set eyes on the snake.”

 

Prabhuhi Chathayi PUni Chithava Mahi Rajath Lochana Lola | Khelath Manasija Meena  Juga Janu Bidhu Mandhala Dola ||

Gira Alini Mukha Pankaja Roki | Pragata Na Laja Nisa  Avaloki || Lochana Jalu Raha Lochana Kona | Jaise Parama Kripana Kara Sona || Sakuchi Byakulatha Badi Jani | Dhari Dheeraju Pratheethi Ura Ani || Than Man Bachana Mora Panu Sacha | Raghupathi Padha Saroja Chithu Racha || Thau Bhagavanu Sakala Ura Basi | Karihi Mohi Raghubara Kai  Dasi || Jehi  Ke JehiPar aSathya Sanehu | So Thehi Milayi Na Kacchu Sandhehu || Prabhu Thana Chithayi Prema  Thana Dana | Kripanidhana Rama Sabu Jana || Siyahi Biloki Thakeau Dhanu Kaise | Chithava Gururu Laghu Byalahi Jaise ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The mounting anxiousness of Devi Janakanandhini

 

Chapter – 250– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The mounting anxiousness of Devi Janakanandhini

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Janakanandhini was repeatedly praying to all deities, her eyes were set on Rama who was majestically moving towards the Bhavachapa, her eyes filled in tears out of love for her beloved, her bodily hairs stood upright watching mesmerizing beauty and fearlessness of Rama, her eyes were feasting on the loveliness of Rama, her father’s vow kept her in extreme agitation. Devi Janaki thought “My father has taken up the vow without any further thought of goodness or badness in it, the ministers are afraid and well known about my father’s austerities and vow, hence they did not give a wise opinion. It is a pitiable state, should not happen to the assembly of wise. The Bhavachapa is unyielding, all-powerful, on the other hand, the dark cloud-complexioned Rama has a delicate physique and tender age. Oh! Almighty Lord, how can I achieve peace of mind? would it be possible to cut the diamond with the Sirisa flowers? The members of the assembly have gone unwise, Oh! Lord, I have no one to help other than you, Oh! Bhavachapa, kindly assumes light-weight at the sight of Rama, taking into consideration of the dull-minded people of the assembly.” Devi Janaki was extremely anxious experienced each second as Yuga.

 

Dhekhi Dhekhi  Raghubeera Thana Sura Manava Dhari Dheera | Bhare Bilochana Prema Jala Pulakavali Sareera||

Neeke Nirakhi Nayana Bhari Sobha | Pithu Panu Sumiri Bahuri Manu Cchoba || Ahaha Thatha Dharuni Hat Dani | Samujjath Nahi Kachu Labhu Na  Hani || Sachiva Sabhaya Sikha Dheyi Na Koyi | Budha Samaja Bada Anuchitha Hoyi|| Kaha Dhanu Kulisahu Chahi Kadora | Kaha  Syamala Mridhugatha Kisora || Bidhi Kehi Bhanthi Dharau Ura Dheera | Sirasa Sumana KanaBedhia Heera || Sakala Sabha Kai Mathi Bhai Bhori | Aba Mohi Sambhuchapa Gathi Thori || Nija Jadatha Liganha Par Dari | Hohi  Harua Raghupathihi Nihari || Athi Parithapa Siya  Mana Mahi | Lava Nimesha  Juga Saya Sama Jahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sita’s mother was pacified by her companion – Devi Sita’s anxiousness and prayer to Lord Shambhu, Bhavani and Ganesha

 

Chapter – 249– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Sita’s mother was pacified by her companion – Devi Sita’s anxiousness and prayer to Lord Shambhu, Bhavani, and Ganesha

 

The companion of Devi Sita’s mother spoke “Oh! Devi, the sacred hymns and syllabus are too short to pronounce, but it has so much power to fulfill the desires of the worshiper, it has the power to invoke Hari Hara and all the deities, like the spear is enough to take good control over the untamed elephant. The Lord Manmatha who is wielded in flower bow and arrows makes all the creatures on the Earth dance to his tune, none of the Jeevas of the Universe is free from his clutches. Oh! Devi, leave all your worries, Rama will bend the unyielding bow of Lord Shiva, and he will remove the anxiousness and grief of us.” Immediately all the anxiousness of Devi Sita’s mother has vanished, and her love for Rama enhanced to a great extent.  Janakanandhini was equally concerned like her mother, praying her heart out in deep distress “Oh! Almighty Lord, kindly be gracious to me. Oh! Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani, kindly shower your grace and lighten the weight of the unyielding bow. Oh! Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, chief of Lord Shiva’s Gana, Oh! Bestower of boons, kindly listen to my repeated prayers, and reduce the weight of the bow of Lord Shiva to trifle.”

Manthra Parama Laghu JasuBasa Bidhi Hari Hara Sura  Sarba | Mahamaththa Gajaraja Kahu Basa Kara Anukusa Garba ||

Kama Kusuma Dhanu Sayaka Leenhe | Sakala Bhuvana Apane Basa Keenhe || Dhebi Thajia Samsau Asa Jani | Bhanjab Dhanushu Rama Sunu Rani || Sakhi Bachana Suni Bai Paratheethi | Mita  Bishadhu Badi  Athi Preethi || Thab Ramahi Biloki Baidhehi | Sabhaya Hridhaya Binavathi Jehi Thehi || Manahi Man Manava Akulani | Hohu Prasnna Mahesa Bhavani || Karahu Saphala Aapani Sevakayi | Kari Hithu Harahu Chapa Guruayi || Gananayaka Baradhayaka Dheva | Aaju Lage Keenhia Thua  Seva || Bara Bara Binathi Suni Mori | Karahu Chapa Gurutha Athi Thori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Mother of Devi Janaki’s concern about the instruction of Maharishi Vishwamithra on Rama was assigned to fasten the Bhavachapa

 

Chapter – 248– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Mother of Devi Janaki’s concern about the instruction of Maharishi Vishwamithra on Rama was assigned to fasten the Bhavachapa

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Mother of Devi Sita witnessed Rama heroically moving towards the powerful bow of mighty Lord Shiva, she became uneasy and spoken out of intense love “Oh! Dear Ladies, I feel very anxious, there are friends, and families watching the whole scenario, none of them bothered to stop Maharishi Vishwamithra from instructing Rama to fasten the Shivadhanuss, it is not a fair decision to assign the tender youths with a huge task. These two youths are too delicate to take part in the Dhanur Yajja. The mighty Ravana and Banasura have failed and many illustrious Kings were miserably returned after trials, hence it is an undesirable act from the elders to assign these two princes to lift the bow like the bee was appointed to elevate the mount Mandhara, and even the King has lost his good sense, do not know what will happen next.” One of her intelligent companions replied “Oh! Devi, do not undervalue the two youths of the illustrious clan of Raghus.  The illustrious Sage Agasthya who was born out of the vessel dried up the ocean with his supernatural powers was widely known to the world. Oh! Devi, the Sun may appear small from the Earth, as soon as it rises it would drive away all the darkness in the three worlds.”

 

Ramahi Prema Sametha Lakhi Sakhinha Sameepa Bolayi| Seetha Mathu Saneha Basa Bachana Kahayi Bilakhayi ||

Sakhi Sab Kauthuku Dhekhanihare | Jeau Kahavath Hithu Hamare || Koau Na  Bujjayi Kahayi Guru Pahi | Ye Balaka Asi Hat Bhali Nahi || Ravana Bana Cchua Nahi  Chapa | Hare Sakala Bhoopa Kari Dhapa || So Dhanu Rajakuara Kar Dhehi | Bala Marala Ki Mandhara Lehi || Bhoopa Sayanapa Sakala Sirani | Sakhi Bidhi Gathi Kacchu Jathi Na  Jani || Boli Chatura Sakhi Mridhubani | Thejavanth Laghu Gania Na Rani || Kaha Kumbhaja Kaha Sindhu Apara | Sosheau Sujasu Sakala Samsara || Rabi Mandala Dhekhath Laghu Laga | Udhaya Thasu Thibhuvana Thama Bhaga ||