Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vishwamithra introduces Rama and Lakshman to Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 261– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vishwamithra introduces Rama and Lakshman to Sage Parashurama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Bhriguvamsamani Sage Parashurama is a supreme ascetic with a shocking history of deeds, killed several wicked Kshatriyas, and reduced the burden of Mother Earth. Sage Parashurama appeared before the Rishis and Sages, Kings, and Princes assembled the Yajja arena of Janaka. Soon, the Kings assembled abruptly rose from their throne, prostrated at the lotus feet of Bhriguvamsamani, recalling the names of their entire clan in hymns and paid their humble obeisance to him. Sage cast a friendly look upon the Kings, further King Janaka offered his prayer and prostrated before the sage, and send out to bring Devi Sita and the Queen to prostrate the Sage. Devi Sita accompanied by female companions prostrated before the Sage, and they have withdrawn from the sight of the sage immediately out of fear and respect. Sage Vishwamithra present before the Sage Parashurama and introduced the two handsome youths as the sons of King Dhasharatha to him, Rama and Lakshman prostrated before the Sage Parashurama and offered prayers introducing their clan. Sage Parashurama’s gaze fixed at the marvelous beauty of Rama, which excels the splendor of crores of Manmatha.”

 

Santh Beshu Karani Kadina Barani Na  Jayi Saroopa | Dhari Munithanu Janu Beera  Rasu Ayau Jaha Sab Bhoopa ||

Dhekhath Bhrugupathi Beshu Karala | Ude Sakala Bhaya Bikala Bhuala || Pithu Sametha Kahi Kahi Nija Nama | Lage Karana Sab Dhanda  Pranama || Jehi Subhaya Chithavahi Hithu Jani | SoJanayi Janu Ayi Khutani || Janaka Bahori Ayi Siru Nava | Siya Bolayi Pranamu Karava || Aasisha Dheenhi Sakhi Harashani | Nija Samaja Lai Gayi Sayani || Biswamithru Mile Puni Ayi | Padhasaroja Mele Dhoau Bhayi || Ramu Lakhanu Dhasharatha Ke Doda | Dheenahi Aseesa Dhekhi Bhala  Jota || Ramahi Chithayi Rahe Thaki Lochana | Roopa Apara Mara Madha Mochana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lakshmana’s fury watching the chaos in the assembly – Sage Parashurama’s arrival

 

Chapter – 260– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Lakshmana’s fury watching the chaos in the assembly– Sage Parashurama’s arrival

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Lakshman eyes become reddened, eyebrows curved in fury watching the unruly behavior of the wicked Kings and Princes, as if the lion observing the herd of untamed elephants, he was all prepared like the lion pounce on its prey. The women and children were pushed to extreme distress seeing the uproar, cursed the unruly herd of rulers. At that very moment, Sage Parashurama who resemble the Sun to the lotus-like race of Brughus entered the Yajja arena after receiving the news of broken Bhavachapa, soon the chaos caused by the Kings and Princes came to standstill, mere witnessing the grandeur of the Sage Parashurama, the unruly Kings and Princes hung down the head in fear. Oh! Mune, the splendor of Sage Parashurama was beyond description, his lustrous limbs, well-built physique, strong shoulders, conch shaped neck was adorned in sacred ashes beautifully, his lustrous forehead was adorned in Thripundra, powerful arms, long hands, and the wide chest was decorated with beads of Rudraksha, has attractive matted hair locks, his moon-like face was reddened in fury, beautiful eyebrows were curved, eyes filled in passion, his facial expression revealed his anger. Sage Parashurama broad chest has adorned with the sacred thread was partially covered with the deerskin, he was wielded in powerful bow and arrow and was holding ax on one hand.”

 

 Aruna Nayana Bhrukuti Kutila  Chithavath Nripanha Sakopa | Manahu Math  Gajagan Nirakhi Sindhakisorahi Chopa ||

Kharbharu Dhekhi Bikala  Pura Nari | Sab  Mili Dhehi Mahipanha Gari || Thehi Avasara Suni Siva Dhanu Bhanga | Aayau Bhrigukula Kamala  Pathanga || Dhekhi Maheepa Sakala Sakuchane | Baj  Jjapat Janu Lava  Lukane || Jauri Sareera Bhoothi Bhala Bhraja | Bhala Bisala Thripundra Biraja || Seesa Jata Sasibadhanu Suhava | Risabasa  Kacchuka Aruna  Hoyi Ava || Bhrukuti Kutila  Nayana  Risa Rathe | Sahajahu Chithavath Manahu Aava || Brishaba Kandha Ura Bahu Bisala | Charu Janeau Mala Mrigacchala || Kati  Munibasana Thuna Dhuyi  Bandhe | Dhanu Sara Kara Kudaru Kala  Kandhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wise words of the righteous Kings watching the uproar in the grand assembly

 

Chapter – 259– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The wise words of the righteous Kings watching the uproar in the grand assembly

 

The righteous rulers spoke “Oh! Wicked Kings, and Princes, leave your disobedient act, get rid of your anger and jealousy and take feast on the marvelous sight of the divine couple, which would provide fruitfulness to your eyes, one more thing, Lakshman’s wrath is enough to set blaze to the Universe, do not let yourself burn to death like the moths. Oh! Princes, try to understand your desire to achieve Janakanandhini as consort is as simpler as the crow take feast on the leftover of the Garuda/King of birds, the rabbit nibble on the leftover meat from  the meal of lion, understand the fact that an angry person cannot achieve happiness, a Shivadhrohi/person who bring disgrace to Lord Siva, cannot achieve auspiciousness, a greedy person cannot achieve fame, a valorous and wise person should be free from the yearning for fame, the person who is far from the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari cannot achieve liberation. Oh! Princes, Devi Sita is an inseparable companion of that supreme Lord Sri Hari cannot be achieved without devotion and pure love.” Devi Sita terrified watching the chaos in the grand hall, soon her female companions took Devi Sita to her mother, while Rama gracefully moved to his preceptor Sage Vishwamithra. Rama was smitten in love and beauty of Devi Sita, was calm and serene, praising the affection of Devi Sita graciously walked through the crowd. Devi Janakanandhini and the queen, and their female companions were becoming anxious watching the uproar in the huge hall. Lakshman rose from the seat and looked hither and thither in extreme rage as if observing the situation, but he was too quiet, did not utter a word, scared of his elder brother.

Dhekhahu Ramahi Nayana  Bhari Thaji Irsha Madhu Kohu | Lakhana Roshu Pavaku Prabala Jani Salabha Jani  Hohu ||

Bainatheya Bali  Jimi Chaha Kagu | Jimi Sasu Chahai Naga  Ari Bhagu || Jimi Chaha Kusala Akarana Kohi | Sab Sampadha Chahai Sivadhrohi || Lobhi Lolupa Kala keerathi Chahayi | Akalankatha Ki KamiLahayi || Haripadha Bimukha Paramagathi Chaha | Thasa Thumhara Lalachu Naranaha || Kolahalu Suni Siya Sakani | Sakhi Lavayi  Gayi Jaha Rani || Ramu  Subhaya Chale Guru Pahi | Siya Sanehu Baranath Man Mahi || Raninha Sahitha Sochabasa Siya | Ab Dhau Bidhihi Kaha  Karaneeya || Bhoopa Bachana Suni Itha Utha Thakahi | Lakhanu Rama Dara Boli Na  Sakahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The chaos in the huge assembly after witnessing the divine couple Rama and Devi Sita declared as husband and wife

 

Chapter – 258– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda–  The chaos in the huge assembly after witnessing the divine couple Rama and Devi Sita declared as husband and wife

 

Devi Janaki who was alarmed to touch the feet of Lord Rama was smiled at heart, the Jewel of Raghuvamsa thought she must be scared of thinking about the fate of Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya who got removed from the curse of her husband with the dust particles from his feet. The wicked Princes assembled grew indignant watching the divine love of the couple, all they want to achieve Devi Janaki as their consort. Shortly, they rose from their seats well-armed and began fighting and abusing each other, soon there were loud shrieks heard “Get imprisoned the couple, get hold of Devi Janaki, we do not agree with the fate of Bhavachapa, let us see who will get married to Devi Sita while we are alive? Let us have a battle with the two youths and will see who will achieve Devi Sita in marriage.” Watching the unruly act of the wicked Kings and Princes, the pious and righteous Kings spoke “shame on these mischievous rulers, all their fame, glory, valor, honor was already shattered the moment Bhavachapa was broken into two pieces. Is there any respect or valor left with these cowards? If any misconceptions left behind, let it be clear that the Supreme Lord Rama has already discolored their faces with his prowess.”

 

Gauthama Thiya Gathi Surathi Kari Nahi Parasathi Paga Pani | Man Bihase  Raghubamsamani Preethi Alaukika  Jani ||

Thab Siya Dhekhi Bhoop Abhilashe | Koora  Kapooth Mooda Mana Makhe || Udi Udi Pahiri Sanaha Abhage | Jaha Thaha Gala Bajavana Lage || Lehu Cchadayi Siya Kaha Koau | Dhari  Bandhahu Nripa Balak Dhoau || Thore  Dhanushu Chada Nahi Sarayi | Jeevath Hamahi Kuari Ko Barayi || Jau  Bidhehu Kacchu Karai Sahayi | Jithahu Samara  Sahitha  Dhoau Bhayi || SadhuBhoop Bole  Suni Bani | Rajasamajahi Laj Lajani || Balu Prathapu Biratha Badayi | Naka  PInakahi  Sanga  Sidhayi || Soyi  Suratha Ki Ab  Kahu Payi | Asi Budhi Thau BidhiMuha Masi Layi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sita adorn the garland of victory/Jayamala around the neck of Rama and vice versa

 

Chapter – 257– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Sita adorn the garland of victory/Jayamala around the neck of Rama and vice versa

 

The deities showered flowers on the couple, while the Kings and princes assembled from the neighboring countries shrunken in extreme distress like the withered lilies at the arrival of the sun, watching Rama holding the garland of victory on his chest. There was auspicious music reverberated all over the Earth and heaven, the wicked Kings and princes were hurt, and the virtuous people beamed with joy. The celestial apsaras danced to the beautiful music of Gandharvas, showered flowers on the couple. The twice-born recited Vedic chants in chorus brought marvelous experience to the world, and the Vandhigana eulogized the couple, families, Kingdom, and its subjects. The news spread fast across the Universe, that Lord Rama achieved Devi Sita as his consort. The people assembled were lightened lamps to remove the evil eyes on the newly wedded couple and offered an abundance of charities as a sign of righteousness. The pair resembled beauty and love incarnated as Lord Rama and Devi Sita respectively. One of the female companions urged Devi Sita “Oh! Devi, prostrate before the feet of your consort.” Devi Sita was too scared to touch the feet of the Supreme Lord who is the Lord of Lords.

 

Raghubara Ura  Jayamala Dhekhi Deva  Barisahi Sumana | Sakuche  Sakala  Bhuala Janu  Biloki Rabi  Mukudhagana ||

Pura Aru Byoma  Bajane  Baje | Khala Bhaye Malina  Sadhu Sab Raje || Sura  Kinnara  Nara Naga Muneesa | Jaya Jaya Jaya  Kahi Dhehi Aseesa || Nachahi Gavahi Bibudha Badhooti | Bar Bar  Kusumanjjali Chooti || Jaha Thaha Bipra  Bedhadhuni Karahi | Bandhi  Biridhavali Uccharahi || Mahi Pathala Nak Jasu Byapa | Rama Bari  Siya  Bhanjeau Chapa || Karahi Aarathi Pura Nara  Nari | Dhehi Nicchavari Bith Bisari || Sohathi Siyarama Kai Jori | Cchabi Singaru  Manahu Yek Dori || Sakhi  Kahahi Prabhupadha  Gahu Seetha | Karathi Na Charana Parasa Athi Bheetha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description on Jagadamba Jagathjanani Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 256– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description on Jagadamba Jagathjanani Devi Janaki

 

Devi Sita who is the epitome of beauty, virtue, wisdom, and fortune, attired in magnificent clothes, adorned in exquisite pieces of jewelry all over the body, long and beautiful curly hair decorated in a tiara and flowers of rich alluring fragrances in abundance, anklets, etc. followed by a large number of beautiful female companions singing auspicious songs, gracefully walked like a swan towards Rama, Devi Sita was holding a marvelous flower garland/Jayamala to adore Rama who is declared as future consort. Devi Janakanandhini with humility, heart full of joy and love elegantly walked towards Rama, gazing at his lovely appearance, attractive limbs, she stood motionless resembled a portrait. One of her clever companions perceived the state of Devi Sita and whispered into her ears “Oh! Devi, adore the Jayamala to your future consort”, she gradually lifted the Jayamala and with a full of love and emotion, adored around the neck of Rama, thus her beautiful hands resembled lotus stalk adorned the Jayamala around the neck of Rama, resembled the moon. The ladies beautifully sang while Rama adorned a beautiful garland on the chest of Devi Sita turned pink and bashful in love.

Sanga Sakhi Sundhara Chathura Gavahi Mangalachara | Gavani Bala Marala Gathi Sushama Anga  Apara ||

Sakhinha Madhya Siya Sohathi Kaise | Cchabigana Madhya Mahacchabi Jaise || Kara Saroja  Jayamala Suhayi | Biswa Bijaya Sobha Jehi  Cchayi || Than Sakochu Mana Parama Ucchahu | Gooda Premu Lakhi Parayi Na Kahu || Jayi  Sameepa Rama Cchabi Dhekhi | Rahi Janu Kuari  Chithra Avarekhi|| Chathura  Sakhi Lakhi Kaha  Bujjayi | Pahiravahu Jayamala Suhayi || Sunatha Jugala Kara Mala  Udayi | Prema Bibasa  Pahirayi  Na Jayi || Sohath  Janu Guga Jalaja Sanala || Sasihi Sabheetha Dhetha Jayamala || Gavahi Cchabi Avaloki Saheli | Siya  Jayamala Rama Ura  Meli ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The reactions of the Queen, King Janaka, Devi Janaki, and Lakshman after witnessing the victory of Rama

 

Chapter – 265 (1)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The reactions of the Queen, King Janaka, Devi Janaki, and Lakshman after witnessing the victory of Rama

 

Bandhigana, Magadhagana, and Suthagana sang in praise of Rama who is Raghuvamsamani, there were lots of charities performed on the victory of Rama, an abundance of horses, elephants, chariots, grains, money, wealth, possessions, jewels, gems, cows were offered to the twice-born as gratitude on the blessings of the Lord. There were huge groups of divine instruments, cymbals, clarinet, conches, drums, and various musical instruments were played on this occasion, men and women sang auspicious songs. The queen and her companions were transported to extreme delight as if the withered crops received downpour in abundance. King Janaka felt immensely relieved as if he has crossed the vast ocean, safely reached the shore. The Kings assembled experienced the early sunlight has arrived, tearing the darkness. Devi Sita’s joy has no bound, has experienced as if the Chathaka received the first droplets of rain from the Swathi star, after long days of anxiousness. Lakshman set his eyes on Rama as if the Chakora bird gazing at the autumn moon. Sage Shathanandha announced to bring the bride closer to the groom, thus Devi Sita elegantly moved towards Rama in the Yajja arena.

Bandhi Magadha Soothagana Birudha Badhahi Mathidheera | Karahi Nicchavari  Loga Sab Haya Gaya Dhana Mani  Cheera ||

JJanji Mridhanga Sankha Sahanayi | Bheri  Dola Dhundhubi Suhayi|| Bajahi Bahu Bajane Suhaye | Jaha Thaha Jubathinha Mangala Gaye || Sakhinha Sahitha Harashi Athi Rani | Sukhath Dhana Para Janu  Pani || Janaka Laheau Sukhu Sochu Bihayi | Paurath Thake Thaha Janu Payi || Sreehath Bhaye Bhoop  Dhanu Toote | Jaise  Dhivasa Dheepa Cchabi Choote || Siya Sukhahi Barnia Kehi Bhanthi | Janu Chathaki Payi  Jalu Swathi || Ramahi Lakhanu Bilokath Kaise | Sasihi Chakora Kisoraku Jaise || Sathanandha Thab Ayasu Dheenha | Sitha Gamanu Rama Pahi Keenha ||