Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The messengers of Mithila describes the incidents that took place during ‘Siya Swayamvara’

 

Chapter – 283– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The messengers of Mithila describes the incidents that took place during ‘Siya Swayamvara’

 

The messengers spoke amiably “Oh! Rajan,/Maheepathi, you are the most fortunate one in the whole Universe, there is no one fortunate as you to have the two charming and auspicious youths as your children who are the ornament of the Universe. They are the lion among the kings and they are the sources of brightness to the Universe, you need not be anxious about your children. They resemble Surya and Chandra, brilliant rays of sun get cooled in the night with the cool rays of the moon. Oh! Rajan, how could we refrain from noticing the mesmerizing appearance of your children? Do we require light to witness the brilliant Sunrays? Oh! Rajan, there were several kings and princes were present to attend the ‘Siya Swayamvara’, each and everyone was extremely skilled and charming, but no one could move the Bhavachapa, all their prowess, and glories were crushed in the assembly, the mighty demons Ravana who prepared to lift Mount Kailash and Banasura who is capable to lift mount Meru and many valiant Kings were miserably failed, had to retire in utter shame.”

Sunahu Maheepathi Mukuta Mani Thumha Sama Dhanya Na Koau | Ramu Lakhanu Jinha Ke Thanaya Biswa Bibhooshana Dhoau ||

Poochana  Jogu Na Thanaya Thumhare | Purushasimha Thihu Pura Ujiare || Jinha Ke  Jasa Prathapa Ke  Aage | Sasi Maleena Rabi Seethala Lage || Thinha Kaha Kahia Natha Kimi Cheenhe | Dhekhia Rabi Ki Dheepa Kara Leenhe || Siya Swayambara Bhoop Aneka | Samite Subhata Yek The Yeka || Sambu Sarasanu Kahu Na  Tara | Hare Sakala Beera  Bariara || Theene Loka  Maha Je  Bhatmani | Sabha Kai Sakathi Sambhu Dhanu Bhani || Sakayi Udayi Sarasura Meru | Soau Hiya Hari  Gayau Kari Pheru || Jehi Kauthuka Sivasailu Udava | Soau Thehi Sabha Parabhau Pava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha’s friendly conversation with the messengers of Mithila

 

Chapter – 282– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Dhasharatha’s friendly conversation with the messengers of Mithila

 

Bharatha enquired “Oh! Father, Is that message about my beloved brothers? Are they doing well? Where are they?” King Dasaratha read out the message of Janaka once again for Bharatha who was beaming with joy, overcome by various emotions, the whole assembly overwhelmed watching the affection of Bharatha to Rama and Lakshmana. King Dhasharatha took a closer seat to the messengers and spoke with extreme delight and affection “Oh! Brother, how are the youths? Are they doing well? Have you met them personally? If you remember one in dark cloud complexioned and another one in fair, wielded in bow and arrow, both are young followed Maharishi Vishwamithra. Did you recognize them? Kindly tell me more about their temperaments, I would like to hear more about my beloved children.” Thus, King Dhasharatha repeatedly asked the messengers and his thirst to hear more about his lovely children grown beyond control. King Dhasharatha beaming with joy continued “I am receiving the news about my beloved children after a long period, gone with the Sage Kaushika took them to the dense forest to battle against the demons. Oh! Friends, describe me, how did the King of Mithila get to know about my children?”

 

Kusala Pranapriya Bandhu Dhoau Ahahi Kahahu Kehi Desa | Suni Saneha Sane Bachana Bachi Bahuri Naresa ||

Suni Pathi Pulake Dhoau Bhratha | Adhika Sanehu Samatha Na Gatha || Preethi Puneetha Bharath Kai Dhekhi | Sakala Sabha Sukhu Laheau Biseshi || Thab Nripa Dhootha Nikat Baitare | Madhura Manohara Bachana Uchare || Bhaiya Kahahu Kusala Dhoau Bare | Thumha Neeke Nija Nayana Nihare || Syamala Gaura Ghare Dhanu Bhaya | Baya Kisora Kausika Muni Satha || Pahichanahu Thumha Kahahu Subhau | Prema Bibasa Puni Puni Kaha Rau || Ja Dhina The Muni Gaye Lavayi | Thab The Aaju Sanchi Sudhi  Payi || Kahahu Bidheha Kavana Bidhi Jane | Suni Priya Bachana Dhootha Musukane ||

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 ||