Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The beautiful women assembled relentlessly praised the charm of four sons of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 302– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The beautiful women assembled relentlessly praised the charm of four sons of King Dhasharatha

 

The damsels continued “Oh! Dear ladies, after the wedding of the pair, King Janaka will invite his daughter and son-in-law very often to the city of Mithila, hence we could get a glimpse of the two charming brothers who excels the appearance of Kamadeva as well.  King Janaka is too gracious, there will be several ceremonial rites in the coming days, and who will get tired of extravagant hospitality of fathers-in-law? I expect these charming youth wouldn’t refuse the invitation of King Janaka, would love to stay in the city of Mithila quite often, so that the people of Mithila could witness the charm of Rama and Lakshman too. Oh! Dear ladies, King Dhasharatha has brought another two charming youths same as Rama and Lakshman with him, one has the dark cloud complexioned and another one in fair, have an attractive appearance, now declare who have obtained the sight of two charming youths accompanied with King Dasaratha?” One of the young ladies cheered in bliss “I have seen them today, appears as the creator has put all the loveliness in his creation of these two youths, Bharatha resembled Rama and Shathrughna to his elder brother Lakshman, these charming youths are indistinguishable appearance, steals the heart of the people and they are beyond comparison and words. I would say there is no one attractive as these pairs in the three worlds.”

 

Barahi Bar Saneha Bas Janaka Bolauab Siya | Lena  Ayihahi Bandhu Dhoau Koti Kama  Kamaneeya ||

Bibidha Bhanthi Hoyihi Pahunayi | Priya Na  Kahi Asa Sasura Mayi || Thab Thab Rama Lakhanahi Nihari | Hoyihahi Sab Pura Loga  Sukhari || Sakhi Jasa Rama Lakhana Kara Jota | Thaiseyi Bhoop Sanga Dhuyi Dota || Syama Gaura Sab Anga  Suhaye | The Sab Kahahi Dhekhi Je Aye || Kaha Yek Mei Aju Nihare | Janu Biranchi Nija Hath Savare || Bharathu Ramahi Ki Anuhari | Sahasa Lakhi Na Sakahi Nara Nari || Lakhanu Sthrusudhanu Yekaroopa | Nakha Sikha The Sab Anga Anoopa || Mana Bhavahi Mukha Barani Na Jahi | Upama Kahu Thribhuvana Koau Nahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – People of the Kingdom of Mithila and Ayodhya praises the splendor of the divine pair Rama and Sita

 

Chapter – 301– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– People of the Kingdom of Mithila and Ayodhya praises the splendor of the divine pair Rama  and Sita

 

The people of Mithila, the men, and women assembled in large groups and highly praised the divine pair Rama and Sita who are the epitome of beauty, wisdom, fortune, and affluence, and the King Dasaratha and King Janaka are the symbols of virtues. The noble-souls continued to praise “ Devi Janakanandhini is the personification of the piousness of King Janaka, and Lord Rama is the incarnation of the virtues of King Dasaratha. These two illustrious rulers are fervent devotees of Lord Shambhu achieved the grace of the Lord in the form of virtuous daughter and son respectively, and no one has achieved the merit as they did, they are beyond comparison, and there won’t be anyone virtuous as King Janaka and King Dasaratha in the Universe. We are fortunate to be born as the subjects of these Kings, it was merely the piousness achieved in the several births we could become the subject of King Janaka, and achieved the bliss to witness the beautiful pairs Rama and Sita. Soon, we will witness the celestial wedding of the divine couple and thereby we will achieve the fruitfulness of our eyes too.” The celestial damsels who have the melodious voice of Cuckoos spoke “Oh! Dear Ladies with beautiful eyes, we shall achieve all the auspiciousness by witnessing the union of the two marvelous pair, the city of Mithila has been ready for the grand wedding ceremony of Rama and Sita, and these two charming brothers will provide an immense delight to our eyes.”

 

Ramu Siya Sobha Avadhi Sukritha Avadhi Dhoau Raja | Jaha Thaha Purajana Kahahi Asa Mili Nara Nari Samaja ||

Janaka Sukritha Moorathi Baidhehi | Dhasharatha Sukritha Ramu Dhare Dhehi|| Inha Sama Kahu Na  Siva Avaradhe | Kahu Na  Inha Samana Phala Ladhe || Inha Sama Koau Na  Bhayau Jaga Mahi | Hai Nahi Kathahu Honeau Nahi || Hama Sab Sakala Sukritha Kai Rasi | Bhaye Jaga Janami Janakapura Basi || Jinha Janaki Rama Cchabi Dhekhi | Ko Sukrithi Hama Sarisa Biseshi || Puni Dhekhab Raghubeera Biahu | Leb Bhali Bidhi Lochana Lahu || Kahahi Paraspara Kokila Bayani | Yehi  Biahu Bada Labhu Sunayani || Bade Bhaga Bidhi Bath Banayi | Nayana Athithi Hoyihahi Dhoau Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The groom and the huge wedding procession arrives in the palace of King Janaka

 

Chapter – 300– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The groom and the huge wedding procession arrives in the palace of King Janaka

 

The Supreme Lord Rama who is too compassionate and kind greeted everyone assembled including members of the family, countrymen, attendants, kinsmen, poor people, ministers, etc. in a befitting manner. The mere sight of Rama and Lakshman was so comforting and pleasant to them, the love and devotion shared with the people were beyond description. The sight of King Dhashratha with his beloved sons resembled the Purusharatha,/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha, the people assembled took great pleasure in watching them. The deities showered flowers, there were divine music sounds echoed, celestial Apsaras danced beautifully to the tune of melodious music of Gandharvas.  The illustrious Sage Shathanandha who is the preceptor of King Janaka, a large number of twice-born, prominent members of the assembly of the King were present to receive their guests with great honor, and offered an abundance of gifts before the King, after some time they took leave from the place of shelter. The groom and the huge wedding procession arrived in the palace of Janaka just before the day of wedding rites, the city hosted several festivities at the arrival of the groom’s party. The people of Mithila were transported to a state of extreme bliss, forgot the arrival of day and night, prayed to the creator for the everlasting happiness yearned to immerse in various merriments.

 

Purajana Parijana Jathijana Jachaka Manthri Meeth | Mile Jathabidhi Sabahi Prabhu Paramakripala Bineetha ||

Ramahi Dhekhi Barath Judani | Preethi Ki Reethi Na Jathi Bakhani || Nripa Sameepa Sohahi SuthaChari | Janu Dhana Dharamadhika  Thanudhari || Suthanha Sametha Dhasarathahi Dhekhi | Mudhitha Nagara Nara Nari Biseshi || Sumana Barisi Sura  Hanahi Nisana | Nakanati Nachahi Kari Gana || Sathanandha Uru Bipra Sachiva Gana | Magadha Sutha Bidhusha Bandhijana || Sahitha Barath Rau Sanmana | Ayasu Magi Phire Agavana || Prathama Barath Lagana The Ayi | Thathe  Pura  Pramodhu Adhikayi || Bhramanandhu Loga  Sab Lahahi | Badahu Dhivasa Nisi Bidhi San Kahahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha meets Rama and Lakshman along with Sage Vishwamithra

 

Chapter – 299– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Dhasharatha meets Rama and Lakshman along with Sage Vishwamithra

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, King Dasaratha noticed the arrival of Sage Vishwamithra and his two sons, abruptly rose from his throne and rushed on his feet in extreme joy to reach out for the children, as if the man landed on the ocean of bliss. King Dhasharatha reverentially prostrated before Sage Vishwamithra, took the dust particles from the feet of the sage and adorned them on his head, and repeatedly prostrated before the Sage. Soon, Kaushika lifted the King from the floor and embraced him affectionately, and enquired the welfare of him, family, kingdom, and its people. Further, Rama and Laksman prostrated before King Dhasharatha, were affectionately carried from the floor, and tightly embraced children felt his life has restored. Rama and Lakshmana prostrated before the Sage Vishwamithra remained in the embrace of Sage for some time. The two brothers prostrated before the preceptors from the Ayodhya, then the twice-born, and prominent members respectively, achieved an abundance of blessings from them.  Bharatha and Lakshman transported to a state of ecstasy watching Rama and Lakshman, brothers rushed to meet each other’s, lifted in joy and remained in the embrace. Lakshman felt immensely pleased, was overruled by several emotions remained in the embrace of Bharatha and Shathrughna.”

 

Bhoop Biloke  Jabahi Muni Aavath Suthanha Sametha | Ude Harashi Sukhasindhu Mahu Chale Thaha Si Leth ||

Munihi Dhandavath Keenha Maheesa | Bara Bara Padharaja Dhari Seesa || Kausika  Rau Liye Ura Layi | Kahi Aseesa Poochi Kusalayi || Puni Dhandavath Karath Dhoau Bhayi | Dhekhi Nripathi Ura Sukhu Na Samayi || Sutha Hiya Layi Dhusaha Dhukha Mete | Mrithaka Sareera Prana Janu Bhete || Puni Basishta Padha Sira Theenha Naye | Prema Mudhitha Munibara Ura Laye || Bipra Brindh Bandhe Dhuha Bhayi | ManaBhavathi Aseese Payi || Bharath Sahanuja Keenha Pranama | Liye Udayi Layi Ura  Rama || Harashe  Lakhana Dhekhi Dhoau Bhratha | Mile Prema Paripooritha Gatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The city of Mithila burgeoned with the richness – Rama and Lakshman along with Sage Vishwamithra arrives to meet King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 298– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The city of Mithila burgeoned with the richness – Rama, and Lakshman along with Sage Vishwamithra arrives to meet King Dhasharatha

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Ashtasiddhis miraculously played their role after the command from the Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, soon all the shelter homes and city of Mithila burgeoned with the richness, luxuries, and wealth, resembled heaven on the Earth. The people of the wedding procession from Ayodhya felt they are already in heaven, and taken great pleasure in the luxuries, but none had the idea of the miracle performed by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi personified as Devi Sita, everyone abundantly praised the splendor of Rajarishi Janaka. Lord Rama perceived the overflowing compassion and love of his consort and felt extremely delighted. The two brothers understood the news of the arrival of their father, could not control their joy, but they kept silent before their preceptor Sage Vishwamithra, they were quiet before the Sage as a mark of honor to their preceptor, but their heart was longed to see their father. Sage Vishwamithra was highly pleased to watch the amiable nature of the two youths, he embraced them affectionately, soon a bliss ran through his limbs, and tears were overflown through his cheeks in extreme happiness. Soon, Sage Vishwamithra along with Rama and Lakshman arrived in the shelter homes where King Dhasharatha was halted as if the lake went to reach the thirsty soul.”

Sidhi Sab Siya Ayasu Akani Gayi Jaha Janavasa | Liya Sampadha Sakala Sukha Surapura Bhoga Bilasa ||

Nija Nija Basa Biloki Barathi | Sura Sukha Sakala Sulabha Sab Bhanthi || Bibhava Bhedha Kacchu Koau Na  Jana | Sakala Janaka Kara Karahi Bakhana || Siya  Mahima  Raghunayaka  Jani | Harashe Hridhaya Hethu Pahichani || Pithu  Agamanu Sunatha Dhoau Bhayi | Hridhaya Na Athi Ananadhu Abhayi || Sakuchanha Kahi Na  Sakatha Guru Pahi | Pithu Dharasana Lalachu Man Mahi || Biswamithra Binaya Badi Dhekhi | Upaja  Ura Santhoshu Biseshi || Harashi Bandhu Dhoau Hridhaya Lagaye | Pulaka Anga  Ambaka Jala Cchaye || Chale  Jaha Dhasharathu Janavase | Manahu Sarobara Thakeau Piase ||

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 ||