Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The message of King Janaka brought extreme delight in the assembly of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 281– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The message of King Janaka brought extreme delight to the assembly of King Dhasharatha

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the splendor of the City of Mithila where the supreme Goddess Mahalakshmi who is the essence of beauty, fortune, wisdom, wealth, and happiness incarnated as daughter of King Janaka, was beyond description even for the Goddess Sarada who symbolizes excellence in speech, and the thousand tongued serpent Adhishesha.”

 

The messengers of King Janaka arrived in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, which is the birth of place of the supreme Lord Hari as Rama, behold the mesmerizing beauty of the city. The messengers conveyed their presence to the palace guards, soon they were taken to meet the King, and the message was delivered to the King Dhasharatha, who was anxiously waiting to hear the news of his beloved children. King Dhasharatha’s joys grew beyond limits after receiving the message from King of Mithila, his tears welled up, raptured in strong emotions, his bodily hairs stood upright in a thrill, his heart was beaming with delight. King Dasaratha was transported to a state of ecstasy, could not utter a word, the members of the assembly stood motionless, further the King regained consciousness and read out the content of the letter to the ministers.  There were loud voices of wishes poured out in the assembly, soon Bharatha and Shathrughna with their playmates arrived in the assembly noticing the sudden roar of celebration, Bharatha affectionately asked his father “Oh! Father, what was the reason for the sudden rush of joy in the assembly? Where did the message come from?”

Basayi Nagara Jehi Lacchi Kari  Kapata Nari Bara Beshu | Thehi Pura Kai Sobha Kahatha Sakuchahi Saradha Seshu ||

Pahuche Dhootha Rama Pura Pavana | Harashe Nagara Biloki Suhavana|| Bhoopa Dhvara Thinha Khabari Janayi |Dhasharatha Nripa Suni Liye Bolayi || Kari Pranamu Thinha Pathi Dheenhi | Mudhitha Maheepa  Aapu Udi Leenhi || Bari  Bilochana Bachath Pathi | Pulaka Gatha Ayi Bhari Cchathi || Ramu Lakhanu Ura Kara Bara Cheedi | Rahi Gaye Kahatha Na  Khati Meeti || Puni Dhari Dheera Pathrika Banchi | Harashi Sabha Bath Suni Sanchi || Khelath Rahe  Thaha Sudhi Payi | Aye Bharathu Sahitha Hitha Bhayi | Poochath Athi Sanehu Sakuchayi | Thatha Kaha The Pathi Ayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of the Kingdom of Mithila and the righteousness its subjects

 

Chapter – 280– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The splendor of the Kingdom of Mithila and the righteousness its subjects

 

The decoration of the huge pavilion was made of gold, carved mango trees embellished with the precious gems of ruby, emeralds, etc. the marvelousness of the huge wedding hall was beyond description. The hall was loaded with stunning pieces of chandeliers, exquisite artworks, murals, flags, banners, curtains, and chowries, etc. the walls were decorated with the precious stones, enchanting beauty of the pavilion which holds the wedding ceremony of the supreme Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi personified as Vidhehakanya cannot be described in words. The magnificent throne for the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the ocean of beauty and compassion, and the grand palace of King Janaka from where the King could perceive the prettiness of the entire city and the beautiful homes of the people of Vidheha excelled the beauty of fourteen worlds. The righteousness, kindness, and simplicity of the people of Vidheha, which is the source of prosperity and happiness that prevailed in the Kingdom was more enough to fascinate the celestials and the deities.

Saurabha Pallava Subhaga Sudi Kiye Neelamani Kori | Hema Baura Marakatha Dhavari Lasath Patamaya Dori ||

Rache Ruchira Bara Bandhanivare | Manahu Manobhava Phandha Savare || Mangala Kalasa Aneka Banaye | Dhvaja Pathaka Pata Chamara Suhaye || Dheepa Manohara Manimaya Nana | Jayi Na  Barani Bichithra Bithana || Jehi Mandapa Dhulahini Baidhehi | So Baranai Asi  Mathi Kabi Kehi || Dhulahu Ramu  Roopa Gunasagara| So Bithanu Thihu Loka  Ujagara || Janaka Bhavana Kai Sobha Jaisi | Griha Griha Prathi Pura Dhekhia Thaisi || Jehi Therahuthi Thehi Samaya Nihari| Thehi Laghu Lagahi Bhuvana Bhuvana Dasa Chari || Jo Sampadha Neecha Griha Soha | So  Biloki Suranayaka Moha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The grand arrangements for the wedding ceremony of Jagathjannai Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 279– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The grand arrangements for the wedding ceremony of Jagathjannai Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita

 

The city of Mithila and its palace was decorated in a grand manner under the supervision of skilled artisans, huge pavilions were erected, decorated with the gem and precious metals, which pushed the celestial architecture in a jaw-dropping moment. The leaves of plantain, mangoes leave, bamboo, creepers carved out of gold, and strings of pearl used for the decoration, the exquisite painting, murals, artwork multiplied the beauty of the pavilion that too within a short period of time. The precious gems of ruby, emerald, diamonds, and turquoises were used abundantly to decorate the lotus flower carved out of gold, decorated with the swarm of bees carved out of gold, birds of various species, the pillars of gold erected were so huge with the carvings of deities on it gave out marvelous appearance. The entire floor areas were decorated with gems and pearls, and the signs of auspicious marks was stunningly beautiful left the participants in utter astonishment.

Harathi Maninha Ke Pathra Phala Padhumaraga Ke Phool | Rachana Dhekhi Bichithra Athi  Manu Biranchi Kara Bhoola ||

Benu Haritha Manimaya Sab Keenhe | Sarala Saparab Parahi Nahi Cheenhe || Kanaka Kalitha Ahibeli Banayi | Lakhi Nahi Parayi Saparana Suhayi || Thehi Ke Rachi Pachi Bandha Banaye | Bicha Bicha Mukutha Dhama Suhaye|| Manika Marakath Kulisa Piroja | Cheeri Kori Pachi Rache Saroja || Kiye  Bringa Bahuranga Bihanga | Gunjahi Koonjahi Pavana Prasanga| Sura Prathima Khambhan Gadi Kadi | Mangala Dhrabya  Liye Sab  Dadi || Chauke Bhanthi Aneka Purayi | Sindhura Manimaya Sahaja Suhayi||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The messengers were sent to the Kingdom of Ayodhya – The City of Mithila preparing for witnessing the grand wedding arrangements

 

Chapter – 278– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The messengers were sent to the Kingdom of Ayodhya – The City of Mithila preparing for witnessing the grand wedding arrangements

 

Sage Vishwamithra continues “Oh! Rajan, nevertheless, you can carry out all the ceremonies and wedding rites after conversing with your elderly members of the family, sincerely following customary rites and the rites prescribed in the Veda, after discussing with the twice-born in your Kingdom, and your preceptor Sage Shathanandha. Firstly, let the King of Ayodhya Dhashratha should be duly informed about the news of the proceedings and the future plan of activities.” Kind Janaka happily responded “Oh! Bhagavan, I shall follow your instructions carefully.” Further, the message was duly sent to King Dhasharatha, invited the prominent members of the Kingdom and King Janaka invited them reverentially and spoke in wise words “Oh! Dear members, kindly prepare the city of Mithila for the grand wedding of Devi Sita with Lord Rama, make extravagant arrangements and decorations all over the cities, markets, streets, public places, pathways, shrines, etc.” Kind Janaka enthusiastically summoned the attendants to erect pavilion, banners, flags, tents, temporary arrangements for the participants to witness the grand celestial wedding. Thus, the grand arrangements were begun in the palace of Janaka, a huge number of workers and artisans delightfully engaged in building pavilions, refreshment areas, pleasure gardens, etc. The skilled workers offered prayers to Lord Bhrama and began the work of erecting huge pillars of gold, building structures, roofing, and decoration work, etc.

 

Thadhapi Jayi Thumha Karahu Aba Jaya Bamsa Byavaharu | Booji Bipra Kulabrindha Guru Bedha Bidhitha Aacharu ||

 Dhootha Avadhapura Padavahu Jayi | Aanahi Nripa Dhasharathahi Bolayi || Mudhitha Rau Kahi Bhalehi Kripala | Padaye Dhootha Boli Thehi Kala || Bahuri Mahajana Sakala Bolaye | Aayi Sabanihi Sadhara Sira Naye || Hat Bat Mandhira Surabasa | Nagaru Savarahu Charihu Pasa || Harashi Chale Nija Nija  Griha Aye |Puni Paricharaka Boli Padaye || Rachahu Bichithra Bithana Banayi | Sira Dhari Bachana Chale  Sachu Payi || Padaye  Boli Guni Thinha Nana | Je  Bithana Bidhi Kusala Sujana || Bidhihi Bandhi Thinha Keenha  Aramba | Birache Kanaka Kadhali Ke  Khambha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The joy of King Janaka

 

Chapter – 277– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The joy of King Janaka

The deities, celestials, Apsaras and Gandharvas, showered flowers on Rama, the sounds of divine instruments reverberated in the sky, the righteous and wise people rejoiced at heart, the wicked and unruly disappeared from the assembly. There were festivities began, the auspicious sounds of music echoed all over the city, people exchanged auspicious ingredients as a sign of upcoming wedding festivals, the stunning Apsaras beautifully danced to the tune of music of Gandharvas, the melodious music echoed resembled the sounds of Cuckoos. King Janaka’s joy was beyond description as if the beggar found the most valuable treasure. The anxiousness of Devi Sita vanished, felt extremely delighted at heart like the Chakora at the sight of the autumn moon. King Janaka prostrated before Sage Vishwamithra and spoke “Oh! Bhagavan, it was your auspicious grace on Rama that could bend the unyielding Bhavachapa. I am extremely happy to watch the lovely brothers Rama and Lakshman, Oh! Lord, kindly advise me what shall I do?” Maharishi Vishwamithra spoke “Oh! Rajan, listen to me carefully, the marriage of Devi Sita/Siya Swayamvara was taken on the condition of whoever bends the Bhavachapa would achieve her as a wedded wife, thus Rama has successfully completed the task and it was well known to the world, deities, celestials, demons, humans, and Nagas.”

 

Devanha Dheenahi Dhundhubi Prabhu Para Barashahi Phool | Harashe Pura Nara Nari Sab Miti Mohamaya Sool ||

Athi Gahagahe Bajane Baje | Sabahi Manohara Mangala Saje || Jooth Jooth Mili Sumukhi Sunayani | Karahi Gana Kala Kokilabayani || Sukhu Bidheha Kara Barani Na  Jayi | Janmadharidhra Manahu Nidhi Payi || Bigatha  Thrasa Bhaye Siya Sukhari | Janu Bidhu Udhaya Chakorakumari || Janaka Keenha Kausikahi Pranama |Prabhu Prasadha Dhanu  Bhanjeau Rama || Mohi Krithakrithya Keenha  Dhuha Bhayi | Ab Jo Uchitha So Kahia Gosayi || Kaha Muni Soonu Naranatha Prabeena | Raha Bibahu Chapa Adheena || Tootathahi Dhanu Bhayau Bibahu | Sura  Nara Naga Bidhitha Sab Kahu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Parashurama eulogizes the splendor of Rama and Lakshman

 

Chapter – 276– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Parashurama eulogizes the splendor of Rama and Lakshman

 

Sage Parashurama got exhilarated recognizing the might of supreme Lord Rama, his bodily hairs stood upright in extreme joy, his heart burst with various emotions, with folded hands spoke to Rama “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Raghubhamsabhanu, Victory to you! You are the delight to the lotus flowers like the clan of Raghus. Victory to the supreme Lord Rama who swallows the forest fire like the wicked demons! Victory to the benefactor of deities, Brahmins, and cows! Victory to supreme Lord Rama who destroys Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara! Victory to supreme Lord who is the ocean of compassion, kindness, humility, amiability, benevolence, and excellence in speech! Victory to the supreme Lord who has attractive limbs of dark cloud complexion which excels the beauty of millions of Manmatha, and the delight of his devotees! Oh! Prabho, your glories are beyond description, how can I describe them all? Victory to the supreme Lord who is beloved of Lord Shambhu, you resemble the swan that resides in the Manasarovar like the heart of Shambhu! Oh! Prabho, Kindly pardon me for my ignorance, I have uttered disgraceful words on you and your brother without knowing the real nature, you are the abode of mercy, kindly forgive me. Victory to the Lord of Raghu and his clan!” Thus, Sage Parashurama, Lord of Bhrigus praising the splendor of Rama and Lakshman, returned to dense woods to conduct austerities and Tapasya. The wicked Kings and Princes assembled in the grand hall of King Janaka started to flee into different directions in extreme fear.

 

Jana Rama Prabhau Thab Pulaka Praphullitha Gath | Jori Pani Bole  Bachana Hridhaya Na Premu Aamath ||

Jaya Raghubamsa Banaja Ban  Bhanu | Gahana Dhanuja Kula Dhahana Krisanu || Jaya Sura Bipra Dhenu Hithakari | Jaya Madha Moha  Koha  Bhrama Hari || Binaya Seela Karuna Guna Sagara | Jayathi Bachana Rachana Athi Nagara || Sevaka Sukhadha Subhaga Sab Anga | Jaya Sareera Cchabi Koti Ananga || Karau Kaha Mukha Yek Prasamsa | Jaya Mahesa Mana Manasa Hamsa || Anuchitha Bahutha Kaheau Agyatha | Cchamahu Cchamamandhira  Dhoau Bhratha || Kahi Jaya Jaya Jaya Raghukulakethu | Bhrigupathi Gaye Banahi Thapa Hethu || Apabhaya Kutila  Maheepa Darane | Jaha Thaha Kayar  Gavahi Parane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The powerful bow of Sage Parashurama readily slides on the hands of Rama

 

Chapter – 275– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The powerful bow of Sage Parashurama readily slides on the hands of Rama

 

Rama spoke amiably “Oh! Bhagavan, Lord of Bhrugs, kindly listen to my truthful words, I respect you wholeheartedly as a twice-born/ Bhramin, and you are the most valiant known to the world for your heroic deeds, I was not bowing my head before you out of fear, I respect and honor twice-born, is dear to my life. Oh! Prabho, I would gladly accept the challenge from anyone who possesses might equivalent to mine or superior to mine, whether it is a demon, deity, human, King or warrior, even the Lord of Death. The Kshatriya born in illustrious lineage refrain from battle is utterly disgraceful, it will bring shame to his clan. Oh! Prabho, I have high reverence to my clan, the Raghus are not afraid to fight with even the Lord of death, you are an illustrious Bhramin, I honor you and respect you, as a born Kshatriya I gracefully accept your challenge.” Sage Parashurama disenchanted listening to the profound words of Rama, replied “Oh! Rama, get hold of this bow of Lord Sri Hari and fasten it so that all our doubts get cleared.” The powerful bow of Parashurama readily slipped to the hands of Rama after the mere utterance of his word, Sage Parashurama felt astounded watching it.

 

Jau Hama Nidharahi Bipra Badhi Sathya Sunahu Bhrigunatha | Thau Asa Ko Jaga Subhatu Jehi Bhaya Basa Navahi Matha ||

Deva Dhanuja Bhoopathi Bhat Nana | Samabala Adhika  Hoau Balavana || Jau Rana Hamahi Pacharai Koau | Larahi Sukhena Kalu Kina Hoau || Chathriya Thanu Dhari Samara Sakana | KulaKalanku Thehi Pavara Ana || Kahau Subhau Na Kulahi Prasamsi | Kalahu  Darahi Na Rana Raghubamsi || Biprabamsa  Kai Asi Prabhuthayi | Abhaya Hoyi  Jo Thumhahi Derayi || Suni Mridhu Gooda Bachana Raghupathi Ke | Udhare Patala Parasudhara Mathi Ke || Rama Ramapathi Kara Dhanu Lehu | Khaichahu Mitai Mora Sandhehu || Dhetha Chapu Aapuhi Chali Gayau | Parasurama Man Bismaya Bhayau ||