Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janakanandhini instructs Ashtasidhdhis to shower an abundance of grace on the people of the wedding procession

 

Chapter – 297– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Janakanandhini instructs Ashtasidhdhis to shower an abundance of grace on the people of the wedding procession

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the meeting of the two sets of people from Mithila and Ayodhya was brought immense delight in the atmosphere, as if the union of rivers with the ocean waters. The deities showered flowers, and the celestials danced and played divine musical instruments to enhance the auspiciousness of the occasion. The prominent members of the assembly of King Janaka presented the huge collections of auspicious ingredients, and valuables before the King Dhasharatha, and offered their salutations. King Dhasharatha affectionately received the gifts, further, it was distributed to the people of the wedding procession, and the rest is offered to the penniless. The guests from Ayodhya were received with great honor, offered comfortable chambers to occupy in the shelter houses to get relieved from the exhaustion of long hours of journey, the arrangements in the shelter homes were fabulous, which was already loaded with magnificent clothing, beddings, meals, etc. excelled the affluence of Lord Kubera. Devi Sita who is the personification of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, the essence of wealth and happiness, born as the daughter of King Janaka heard the arrival of the wedding procession from the Kingdom of Ayodhya was transported to the world of supreme bliss, taken the opportunity to shower her relentless grace on the people which bourgeoned the availability of richness, and happiness in their lives, she invoked her Ashtasiddhis to shower grace on the people of wedding procession from Ayodhya copiously.

Harashi Paraspara Milana Hitha Kacchuka Chale Bagamela | Janu Anandha Samudhra Dhuyi Milath Bihayi Subela ||

Barashi Sumana Sura Sundhari Gavahi | Mudhitha Dheva Dhundhubi Bajavahi || Basthu Sakala Rakhi Nripa Agey |Binaya Keenihi Theenha Athi Anurage || Prema Sametha Raya Sabu Leenha | Bhai Bakaseesa Jachakanhi Dheenha || Kari Pooja Manyatha Badayi | Janavase  Kahu Chale Lavayi || Basana Bichithra Pavade Parahi | Dhekhi Dhandhu Dhana Madhu Pariharahi|| Athi Sundhara Dheenheau Janavasa | Jaha Sab Kahu Sab Bhanthi Supasa || Jani  Siya Barath Pura Ayi| Kacchu Nija Mahima Pragati Janayi || Hridhaya Sumiri Sab Sidhdhi Bolaye | Bhoopa Pahunayi Karana Padayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wedding procession of Rama was received with ceremonial rites by the men of King Janaka

 

Chapter – 296– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The wedding procession of Rama was received with ceremonial rites by the men of King Janaka

 

As soon as the city of Mithila reverberated with the sounds of divine music of the wedding procession of Rama, a large group of twice-born, prominent men in the assembly of King Janaka followed by huge army of warriors, sword fight, chariot fight, elephant, and horse fight warriors, in their vehicles, set out to receive the grand wedding procession from Ayodhya. This army of men was carrying huge golden vessels of luscious fruit juices, baskets of fresh fruits and dry fruits, sumptuous meals, sweets and savories, snacks, and meals of Shadrasa/six types of tastes, auspicious ingredients.  The laborers carried huge pots of curd in large numbers, and several items to appease the people participated in the wedding procession. The arrival of bride’s people with various auspicious ingredients, dressed in stunning garments, followed with the sounds of divine instruments, brought immense pleasure in the people of wedding procession from Ayodhya.

 

Avath Jani Barath Bara Suni Gahagahe Nisana | Saji Gaja Ratha Padhachara Thuraga Lena Chale Agavana ||

Kanaka Kalasa Bhari Kopara Thara | Bhajana Lalitha Aneka Prakara || Bhare  Sudhasama Sab Pakvane | Nana Bhanthi Na Jahi Bakhane || Phala Aneka Bara Basthu Suhayi | Harashi Bhet Hitha Bhoopa Padayi || Bhooshana Basana Mahamani Nana | Khaga Mriga Haya Gaya Bahu Bidhi Jana || Mangala Saguna Sugandha Suhaye | Bahuth Bhanthi Mahipala Padaye || Dhadhi Chiura Upahara Apara | Bhari Bhari Kavari Chale Kahara || Agavanha Jab Dheekhi Baratha | Ura Anandhu Pulaka Bhara Gatha || Dhekhi Banava Sahitha Agavana | Mudhitha Barathinha Hane Nisana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wedding procession halted in the magnificent shelter homes prepared for the guests

 

Chapter – 295– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The wedding procession halted in the magnificent shelter homes prepared for the guests

 

The huge wedding procession witnessed several auspicious omens on their way, as if all their desires are going to be fulfilled, and that too the supreme Lord Rama, the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma incarnated as the son of King Dasaratha who is the essence of auspiciousness, on the occasion of the celestial marriage going to be held with the Janakanandhini who is none other than Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi the essence of wealth and affluence. King Dhasharatha and King Janaka witnessed several auspicious omens in their lives too, the wedding procession moved enthusiastically towards the city of Mithila, the air filled with the neighing of horses, trumpeting elephants, sounds of rolling of wheels on the rough pathways, the sword fight warriors, horse, chariot, and elephant fight warriors were exhibiting their skills and entertaining the rest of the people to wave off the tediousness of long journey, dancers and singers were performing their skills, while the sounds of divine musical instruments reverberating in the atmosphere. As soon as King Janaka heard the plan of grand wedding procession from the city of Ayodhya, he ordered his men to construct bridges across the rivers in the city, and several beautiful shelter homes with an abundance of food supply, clothing, marvelous guest rooms, were constructed on the way, the magnificence of the city of Mithila excelled the beauty of Amaravathi was all set to receive their guests. The people of the wedding procession took shelter in the guest rooms arranged in a stylish manner, forgot their exhaustion of long journeys took great pleasure in the extravagant meal, bedding, and clothing, and forgot the comfort of their own homes back in the city of Ayodhya.

 

Mangalamaya Kalyanamaya Abimatha Phala Dhathara | Janu Sab Sache  Hona Hitha Bhaye Saguna Yek Bara ||

Mangala Saguna Sugama Sab Thake | Saguna Bhrama Sundhara Sutha Jake || RamaSarisa Baru Dhulahini  Seetha | Samadhi Dhasharathu Janaku Puneetha || Suni Asa Byahu Saguna Sab Nache | Ab Keenhe Biranchi Hama Sanche || Yehi Bidhi Keenha Barath Pathana | Hatha Gaya Gajahi Hane Nisana || Aavath Jani Bhanukula Kethu | Sarithaniha Janaka Badhaye Sethu || Beech Beech Bara Basa Banaye | Surapura Sarisa Sampadha Cchaye || Asana Sayana Bara Basana Suhaye| Pavahi Sab Nija Nija Man Bhaye || Nitha  Noothana Sukha Lakhi Anukoole| Sakala Barathinha Mandhir Bhoole ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Several auspicious omens were witnessed by the people in the wedding procession

 

Chapter – 294– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Several auspicious omens were witnessed by the people in the wedding procession

 

The young and talented princes mounted on the horses made their stallion dance to the tune of kettle drums, the accomplished dancers took great pleasure in it. The marriage procession was beyond description, people could witness several auspicious omens, the blue-necked bird nibbled its grain from the left of the procession is considered as auspicious, cow and calf appeared on the right of the paddy field, mongoose witnessed by all, soft and cool breeze was  blowing towards the promising direction, Sumangali/un widowed women were seen with the pitcher on her head, holding the arm of the child walking away, and the calf was seen sucking milk from the udder of mother cow, a herd of deer appeared from nowhere to witness the wedding procession, all that was considered as auspicious omen by the people assembled, wife of Bhramin blessed the  procession, Shyama bird was seen seated on the tree  left to the procession, a villager was seen with the pitcher of curd on the head was holding a bunch of fishes on his hand, two Vedic Brahmins holding scriptures was seen walking towards the procession were considered as one of the most promising omens.

 

Thuraga Nachavahi Kuara Bara Akani Mridhanga Nisana | Nagara Nat Chithavahi Chakitha Dagahi Na Thala Bandhan ||

Banayi Na Baranath Bani Baratha | Hohi Saguna Sundhara Subhadhatha || Chara Chashu Bama Dhisi Leyi | Manahu Sakala Mangala Kahi Dheyi || Dhahina  Kaga Sukhetha Suhava | Nakula Dharasu Sab Kahu Pava || Sanukoola Baha Thribidhi Bayari| Saghat Sabala Aava Bara Nari || Lova Phiri Phiri Dharasu Dhekhava | Surabhi Sanmukha Sisuhi Piava || Mrigamala Phiri Dhahini Ayi | Mangala Gana Janu Dheenhi Dhekhayi || Cchemakari Kaha Chema  Biseshi | Syama  Bama Sutharu Par Dhekhi || Sanmukha Aayau Dhadhi Aru  Meena | Kara  Pusthaka Dhuyi  Bipra  Prabeena ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The journey of King Dhasharatha to the city of Mithila

 

Chapter – 293– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The journey of King Dhasharatha to the city of Mithila

 

King Dhasharatha followed Sage Vashishta and preceptors along with their wives to get into the most excellent chariots, then King occupied his seat in one of the stunning chariots along with Sage Vashishta, contemplating upon Lord Shambhu, Goddess Bhavani, and Lord Ganesha. Sage Vashishta and King Dhasharatha in the magnificent chariot resembled Sage Bhrihaspathi and Lord Indra. The initial rites and Vedic Karma were performed before the beginning of the journey, all the arrangements were made as prescribed in the Veda, the conch was blown in an auspicious moment to begin the procession, preceptors contemplated upon the supreme Lord Rama. The people of Ayodhya rejoiced, showers of flowers began, following an abundance of wishes, resembled the celestial procession. There were sounds of neighing horses, trumpeting elephants, the jingling of bells, the sounds of wheels of the chariot rolling on the beautiful well-paved pathways, there were sounds of clarinets, pipes followed with melodious songs, the stunning dancers attired in marvelous clothing danced to the tune that resembled the abode of the deities.

 

Thehi Ratha Ruchira Basishta Kahu Harashi Chadayi Naresu | Aapu Chadeau Syandhana Sumiri Hara Guru Gauri Ganesu ||

Sahitha Bashishta Soha Nripa Kaise | Sura Guru Sanga Purandhara Jaise || Kari Kula Reethi  Bedh Bidhi Rau | Dhekhi Sabahi Sab BhanthiBanau || Sumiri Ramu Guru Aayasu Payi | Chale Maheepathi Sankha Bajayi || Harashe Bibudha Biloki Baratha | Barashahi Sumana Sumangala Dhatha || Bhayau Kolahala Hatha  Gaya Gaje | Byoma Barath Bajane  Baje || Sura Nara  Nari Sumangala Gayi | Sarasa Raga  Bajahi Sahanayi || Ghanta Ghanti Dhuni Barani Na Jahi | Sarava Karahi Payika Phaharahi || Karahi Bidhushaka Kauthuka Nana | Hasa Kusala Kala Gana Sujana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sumanthra brought a marvelously decorated chariot of King followed by several palanquins beautifully decorated for the Queens

 

Chapter – 292– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sumanthra brought a marvelously decorated chariot of King followed by several palanquins beautifully decorated for the Queens

 

The people who were joined in the procession rejoiced at heart, kept moving towards the city of Mithila whispering to each other “When we get the fortune to appease our eyes witnessing Rama and Lakshman? When we get the opportunity to meet those two heroes of Raghu clan?” The elephants trumpeted, the bells tied around their neck made loud jingling noises, there were neighing of horses, and deafening noises of wheels rolling rough pathways, the sounds of kettle drums and pipes resembled thunder, no one could hear each other’s voice, still did not lose the spirit in conversing to each other. The palace of King Dhasharatha was crowded with people, pouring wishes to the King and their children, beautiful women of Ayodhya watched the huge preparation of the procession from the terrace and windows of the houses, holding Aarathi/lights and auspicious ingredients on their hands to remove the evil eyes on the King and his family, singing melodious songs, the joy instilled in the air was beyond description. Sumanthra, the chief of the minister and charioteer of the King stood ready with one of the most excellent chariots tied to high-quality breed of horses resembled the horses of Sun, for the King to be occupied, even Goddess Sarada was incompetent to describe its splendor, followed by several palanquins marvelously decorated to occupy for the Queens and their family.

 

Sab Ke Ura Nirbhara Harashu Pooritha Pulaka Sareera | Kabahi Dhekhibe Nayana Bhari Ramu Lakhanu Dhoau Beera ||

Garajahi Gaja Ganta Dhuni Dhora | Ratha Rava Baji Himsa  Chahu Aura || Nidhari Dhanahi Dhurmmarahi  Nisana| Nija Parayi Kachu Sunia Na Kana || Maha Bheera Bhoopathi Ke Dhvare | Raja Hoyi Jayi  Pashana Pabare || Chadi Atarinha Dhekhihi Nari | Liya Arathi Mangala Thari || Gavahi Geetha Manohara Nana | Athi Anandhu Na Jayi Bakhana || Thab Sumanthra Dhuyi Syandhana Saji | Jothe Rabi Hatha Nindhaka Baji || Dhoau Ratha Ruchira Bhoop Pahi Ane | Nahi Saradha Pahi Jahi  Bakhane || Raja Samaju Yek Ratha Saja | Dhoosara Theja Punja  Athi  Bhraja||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The huge procession of Bhoodevatha/Bhramins, Vandhigana, Suthaganas, etc. marched towards the city of Mithila

 

Chapter – 291– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The huge procession of Bhoodevatha/Bhramins, Vandhigana, Suthaganas, etc. marched towards the city of Mithila

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, the wedding procession of Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam born as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, marched out of the city of Ayodhya. There were several auspicious omens that were visible, everyone rejoiced at heart, singing, dancing, reciting auspicious hymns, etc. the wedding procession kept moving forward. The elephants were decorated with ornaments, bells produced jingling noises while moving and the canopy for the passengers was beautifully decorated on the back of the elephant, was followed by several palanquins decorated with precious gems, vehicles, were occupied by the Bhoodevatha/Bhramins of huge numbers, immersed in Vedic chants. The Vandhiganas, Suthaganas, who sing the praise of the glories of the King and the illustrious clan of Raghu's were taken seats on the vehicles allotted according to their rank. The oxen, camels, mules, were loaded with food supplies for the wedding procession, ornaments, weapons, dry fruits, clothing, foods, and beverages on a large scale. In addition to it, there were millions of porters who were carrying items, several attendants of Kings were traveling on the vehicles allotted for them.”

 

Chadi Chadi Ratha Bahera  Nagara Lagi  Jurana Barath | Hoth Saguna Sundhara Sabahi Jo Jehi Karaja Jatha ||

Kalitha Karibaranhi Pari Ambari | Kahi Na  Jahi  Jehi Bhanthi Savari || Chale Maththa Gaja Ghanta Biraji | Manahu Subhaga Savana Dhana Raji || Bahana Apara Aneka Bidhana| Sibika Subhaga Sukhasana Jana|| Theenha Chadi Chale Biprabara Brindha| Janu Thanu Dhare Sakala Shruthi Chandha ||Magadha Sootha Bandhi Gunagayaka | Chale Jana Chadi Jo Jehi Layak || Besara Oot Brishabha Bahu Jathi | Chale Basthu Bhari Aganitha Bhanthi || Kotinha Kavari Chale Kahara | Bibidha Basthu Ko Baranai Para || Chale Sakala Sevaka Samudhayi | Nija Nija Saju Samaju Banayi ||