Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The preparation for the grand wedding procession took place in full swing

 

Chapter – 290– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The preparation for the grand wedding procession took place in full swing

 

The arrangements for the wedding procession were taken place in full swing, there were several handsome youths attired in marvelous attire mounted on horses, followed by a huge army of warriors who are skilled in the sword fight, spear fight, chariot fight, horse fight, wrestling, etc. Thus, huge warriors armed with weapons were getting ready to follow the wedding processing outside the city. The whole city reverberated with the sounds of kettle drums, pipes, etc. The charioteers meticulously decorated their chariots with gems, flowers, banners, flags, bells, and various ornaments to give out the appearance of celestial vehicles. King Dhasharatha owned several high breed horses with magnificent looks and black ears have the speed of the wind was tied to the chariots. The marvelously decorated chariots were allotted to the preceptors, twice-born, King and his family members. Thus, all the arrangements for the transportation were made for the wedding procession, several carts filled with large stock weapons, food materials, splendid clothing, ornaments, precious gems, etc. was kept ready and duly informed the King Dasaratha.

Cchare CchabeeleCchayala Sab Sura Sujana Nabeena | Juga  Padhachara Asavara Prathi Je  Asikala Prabeena||

Bandhe Biradha Beera Rana Gade | Nikasi Bhaye Pura Bahera Dade || Pherahi Chathura Thuraga Gathi Nana | Harashahi Suni suni Panava Nisana || Ratha Sarathinha Bichithra Banaye | Dhvaja Pathaka Manibhooshana Laye|| Chavara Charu Kinkini Dhuni Karahi | Bhanu Jana Sobha Apaharahi || Savakarana Aganitha Hatha Hothe | The  Thinha Rathanha Sarathinha Jothe || Sundhara Sakala Alankritha Sohe | Jinhahi Bilokath Munimana Mohe || Je Jala Chalahi Thalahi Ki Nayi | Tapa Na Booda Bega Adhikayi || Asthra Sasthra Sabu  Saju Banayi | Rathi Sarathinha Liye Bolayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna along with several handsome princes gets ready to lead the wedding procession

 

Chapter – 289– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Bharatha and Shathrughna along with several handsome princes gets ready to lead the wedding procession

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the marvelousness of the palace of King Dhasharatha which is the birthplace of Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam incarnated as Rama who is the Choodamani of the Raghu's clan was beyond the description of the poets. King Dhasharatha called out for Bharatha and spoke “Oh! Dear Son, keep all the horses, elephants, chariots, ready for the procession of the wedding of Rama” Bharatha and Shathrughna were thrilled to hear the instructions from their father, rushed to give orders to the stablemen, and care-takers of elephants and chariots, soon a huge line of high breed horses with great speed  of wind in different colors was set ready for the procession, chariots were stunningly decorated, elephants were decorated with gold ornaments and majestic seating arrangements/canopy was made by mahouts. The most handsome Bharatha, Shathrughna and young prince in the family dressed in marvelous clothing, adorned in armlets, Kankan, ear ornaments, crown, ornaments on the chest and neck, waist ornaments, decked in bow and arrow, etc. majestically mounted on the stunning horses that have the speed of the wind.”

Sobha Dhasharatha Bhavana Kayi Ko Kabi Baranai Par | Jaha Sakala Sura Seesa Mani Rama Leenha Avathara ||

Bhoop Bharath Puni Liye Bolaye | Hatha Gaya Svayadhana Sajahu Jayi || Chalahu Begi Raghubeera Baratha| Sunatha Pulaka Poore Dhoau Bhratha || Bharatha Sakala Sahani Bolaye | Aayasu Dheenha Mudhitha Udi Dhaye || Rachi Ruchi Jeena Thuranga Thinha Saje | Barana Barana Bar Baji  Biraje || Subhaga Sakala Sudi Chanchala Karani | Aya Iva Jaratha Dharatha Paga Dharani || Nana Jathi Na JahiBakhane| Nidhari Pavanu Janu Chahath Udane || Thinha Sab Chayala Bhaye Asavara | Bharath Sarisa Baya Rajakumara || Sab Sundhara Sab Bhooshanadhari | Kara Sara Chapa ThoonaKati Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The joy of the people of the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 288– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The joy of the people of the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

The houses in Ayodhya were decorated in a grand manner and colorful Rangolis were drawn in front of the houses, streets and pathways were sprinkled with the fragrant water mixed with musk, sandalwood paste, saffron, and camphor. The attractive ladies lustrous like the moon, assembled in groups, attired in magnificent clothes and ornaments, resembled Devi Rathi, melodiously singing in praise of Rama were excelled the sounds of Cuckoo. The palace of King Dhasharatha was beyond description, the large number of pavilions erected were magnificent enticed the whole Universe. There were various auspicious omen visible to the people of Ayodhya, the sounds of divine instruments reverberated in the sky,  a huge number of Bhramins immersed in Vedic chants, Vandhiganas and Suthaganas beautifully sang in praise of the clan of Raghu's, pretty women dressed in magnificent clothes, adorned in exquisite ornaments all over the body, hair decorated with flowers in abundance,  assembled in different groups beautifully sang various auspicious songs, wishing the divine couple Rama and Devi Sita, thus the Kingdom of Ayodhya overflown with joy.

 

Mangalamaya Nija Nija Bhavana Loganha Rache Banaye | Bithi Seechi Chathurasama Chauke Charu Purayi ||

Jaha Thaha Jooth Jooth Mili Bhamini | Saji Navasaptha Sakala Dhuthi Dhamini || Bidhubadhani Mriga Savak Lochani | Nija  Saroop Rathi Manu Bimochani || Gavahi Mangala Manjuala Bani | Suni Kalarava Kalakandi Lajani || Bhoop Bhavana Kimi Jayi Bakhana | Biswa Bimohana Racheau Bithana || Mangala Dhrabya Manohara Nana | Rajath Bajath Bipula Nisana || Kathahu Biridha Bandhi Uccharahi | Kathahu Bedh Dhuni Bhoosura Karahi|| Gavahi Sundhari Mangala Geetha | Lai Lai Namu Ramu Aru Seetha || Bahuth Ucchahu Bhavanu Athi Thora | Manahu Umagi Chala Chahu Aura ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The city of Ayodhya prepares for welcoming the newlyweds

 

Chapter – 287– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The city of Ayodhya prepares for welcoming the newlyweds

 

A large feast was organized by the Queens for the penniless in the villages, and offered an abundance of gits as money, grains, clothes, etc. in return they wished the children and the entire clan and left the palace, uttering “Long Live the King Dhasharatha and his four children”. The city of Ayodhya reverberated with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments, the news of the wedding of Rama spread all over the Kingdom ear to ear, people started celebrating in their homes. The fourteen worlds drenched in extreme bliss at the news of the wedding of Devi Janaki, the daughter of King Janaka with Rama, son of King Dasaratha and the hero of Raghu clan. The houses, streets, pathways, market places, pleasure gardens, shelter homes, etc. were decorated in a grand manner to receive the celestial couple. The unfailing splendor of the Kingdom of Ayodhya bourgeoned to immeasurable, which is the abode of supreme Lord Rama who is the essence of love, valor, compassion, kindness, and charm. The entire city was decorated with flags, banners, flowers, as a part of lodging for the guests several huge pavilions were erected with stunning decorations made out of gold and precious gems and arrangements were made for the collections of  Mangaladhravya/Kusha, vermilion, turmeric, Sandalwood paste, unbroken yellow rice, flowers of rich fragrances, holy leaves of bale and Tulsi, flower garlands, etc. in huge quantities.

 

Jachaka Liye  Hamkari Dheenhi Nichavari Koti Bidhi | Chiru Jeevahu Sutha Chari Chakrabarththi Dhasarathth Ke ||

Kahath Chale Pahire Pat  Nana| Harashi Hane  Gahagahe  Nisana|| Samachar Sab Loganha Paye | Lage Dhara Dhara Hona Badhaye || Bhuvana Chari Dhasa Bhara Ucchahu | Janakasutha Raghubeera Biahu || Suni Subha Katha Loga Anurage | Maga  Griha Gali Savarana Lage || Jadhdhyapi Avadha Sadhaiva Suhavani | Ramapuri Mangalamaya Pavani || Thadhapi Preethi Kai Preethi Suhayi | Mangala Rachana Rachi Banayi || Dhvaja Pathaka Pat  Chamara Charu | Cchava Parama Bichithra Bajaru || Kanaka Kalasa Thorana Mani Jala| Haradha Dhoob Dhadhi Acchath Mala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The boundless joy in the palace of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 286– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The boundless joy in the palace of King Dhasharatha

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rajan, kindly make immediate arrangements to proceed to the city of Mithila.” King Dhasharatha prostrated before Sage Vashishta and left the hermitage, the messengers were returned to the Kingdom of Mithila, and King returned to his palace and summoned all his consorts and read out the message of King Janaka of Mithila. The women in the palace rejoiced at the news of Rama and Lakshman, further King Dhasharatha explained whatever he had heard from the messengers, soon after there was a huge rush of emotions seen on the faces of Queens assembled, they have started to dance in joy and laughter hurried  to different directions for making arrangements for the wedding, the wives of preceptors, elderly family members and Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi, and Devi Sumithra transported to a state of ecstasy, conducted prayers for the blessings, they repeatedly looked at the message and pressed on their bosom to achieve the coolness from it. King Dhasharatha recollected the various childhood sports of Rama and Lakshman, tears welled up in gratitude remembering the graciousness of Sage Vishwamithra and Sage Vashishta. The queens summoned the Bhramins of the city and offered an abundance of contributions in the form of wealth, cow, grains, money etc. and in returned they blessed the children to achieve appropriate companion as a wedded wife.

 

Chalahu Begi Suni Guru Bachana Bhalehi Natha Siru Nayi | Bhoopathi Gavane  Bhavana  Thab Dhoothanha Basu Devayi ||

 

Raja Sabu Ranivasa Bolayi | Janaka Pathrika Bachi  Sunayi || Suni Sandheshu Sakala Harshani | Apara Katha Sab Bhoopa Bakhani || Prema Praphullitha Rajahi Rani | Manahu Sikhini Suni  Baridha Bani || Mudhitha Aseesa Dhehi Guru Nari | Athi Anandha Magana Mahathari || Lehi Paraspara Athi Priya Pathi | Hridhaya Lagayi Judavahi Cchathi || Rama Lakhana Kai Keerathi Karani | Barahi Bar Bhoobara Barani || Muni Prasadhu Kahi Dhwara Sidhaye | Raninha Thab Mahideva Bolaye || Dhiye Dhana Anandha Sametha | Chale  Biprabara Aasisha Dhetha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta praise the splendor of Raghu's and gives instruction for the arrangement of the grand wedding procession

 

Chapter – 285– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vashishta praise the splendor of Raghu's and gives instruction for the arrangement of the grand wedding procession

 

King Dhasharatha prepared to meet Sage Vashishta handed the letter to him, and the messengers took a leave from the large assembly was reverentially followed by the ministers. Further, King Dasaratha explained everything that he got to know from the messengers to the Sage who was highly pleased to hear about Rama and Lakshman, and began to speak “Oh! Rajan, the virtuous are the essence of happiness and contentment, hence the affluence and grace follow them wherever they go like the rivers and watercourses rush to meet the ocean. You and your wives are highly devoted and righteous, have great respect, and lend relentless service to the twice-born, preceptors, deities, and cows, Devi Kausalya is equally pious as you, I have not seen such a noble soul like you and your consorts, and will not be seen in the future. Oh! Rajan, there is no one in the fourteen worlds as pious and fortunate as you, hence you have achieved that supreme Bhramam, Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma as your son Rama, and your four sons are equally auspicious to the world. These four children of yours are equally courageous, righteous, kind, valorous, submissive, amiable, true to their vows, strictly follows austerities and ocean of virtues. Oh! Rajan, you are the most fortunate one in the Universe, kindly make arrangements for the wedding of Rama, let the Kingdom reverberate with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments.”

Thab Udi Bhoop Bashishta Kahu Dheenhi Pathrika Jayi | Katha Sunayi Gurahi Sab Sadhar  Dhootha Bolayi ||

Suni Bole  Guru Athi Sukhu Payi | Punya Purusha Kahu Mahi Sukha Cchayi || Jimi Saritha Sagar Mahu Jahi | Jadhdhayapi Thahi Kamana Nahi || Thimi Sukha Sampathi Binahi Bolaya | Dharamseela Pahi Jahi Subhaya || Thumha Guru Bipra Dhenu Sura  Sebi | Thasi Puneetha Kausalya Debi || Sukrithi Thumha Samana Jaga Mahi | Bhayau Na Hai Koau Honeau Nahi || Thumha The Adhika  Punya Bada Kake | Rajana Rama Sarisa  Sutha Jake || Beera Bineetha Dharma Bhratha Dhari | Guna Sagara Bara Balaka Chari || Thumha Kahu Sarba Kala Kalyana| Sajahu Barath Bajayi Nisana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The expression of love, devotion, and admiration of the messengers of Mithila to Rama and Lakshman

 

Chapter – 284– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The expression of love, devotion, and admiration of the messengers of Mithila to Rama and Lakshman

 

The messengers continued “Oh! Rajan, your elder son Rama who is the jewel of Raghu's clan happened to get closer to the Bhavachapa and lifted it from the cradle effortlessly, like the elephant pulled up the lotus stalk. After that the Sage Parashurama arrived in extreme fury, listening to the damage caused to the Bhavachapa. They had heated conversation for a few minutes, Rama proved his might before him, thus crushed the pride of the Sage who returned to woods for Tapasya, leaving the Vishnuchapa/bow of Lord Vishnu with Rama. Oh! Rajan, your son Rama possessed immense prowess and courage, the younger one Lakshman equally possess the might and glories as Rama, his mere sight is enough to spread fear among the unruly Kings, like the gaze young lion at the untamed elephants. Oh! Rajan, we had the fortune to witness your two lovely sons, we are contented, our eyes will not get attracted to anything in the future.” The excellent speeches of the messengers were full of love, described the valor, and glories of the two youths enhanced the spirit of people gathered in the assembly. King was overwhelmed in various emotions, affectionately offered an abundance of valuable gifts to the messengers were pleasantly refused, closed their eyes, tears overflowing replied “It is unfair to accept any gifts, we have already achieved the fruitfulness of our lives.”

Thaha Rama Raghubamsa Mani Sunia Maha Mahipala | Bhanjeau Chapa Prayasa Binu Jimi Gaja Pankaja Nala ||

Suni Sarosha Bhrigunayaku Aye | Bahuth Bhanthi Thinha Aankhi Dhekhaye || Dhekhi Rama Balu Nija Dhanu Dheenha | Kari Bahu Binaya Gavanu Bana Keenha || Rajan Ramu Athulabala Jaise | Theja Nidhana Lakhanu Puni  Thaise || Kampahi Bhoop Bilokath Jake | Jimi Gaja Hari Kisora Ke Thake || Deva Dhekhi Thava Balaka Dhoau | Ab Na  Aankhi Thara  Avath Koau || Dhootha Bachana Rachana Priya Lagi | Prema Prathapa Beera Rasa Pagi || Sabha Sametha Rau Anurage | Dhoothanha Dhena Nicchavari Lage || Kahi Aneethi The Mudhahi Kana | Dharamu Bichari Sabahi Sukhu Mana ||