Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The initial rites of the wedding of the divine pair Lord Rama and Devi Sita has begun

Chapter – 304– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The initial rites of the wedding of the divine pair Lord Rama and Devi Sita has begun

 

The most auspicious hour for the wedding has arrived, it was the moment the cows returned at the time of sunset after grazing a long day in the greens, scattering dust all over with its hooves that were considered as a propitious hour.  A group of twice-born met King Janaka to inform the arrival of the auspicious hour of the wedding rites. Soon, King Janaka approached the family priest Sage Shathanandha, who called out for ministers to bring the procured Mangaladhravya in large quantities for the performance of Vedic rites, as the initial rites began there was the loud noise of conches, drums, and tabors reverberated. A large quantity of Mangaladhravya, such as Kushagrass, turmeric, curd, vermilion, unbroken yellow rice, were brought to the scene. The Suvasinis/ladies who have husbands alive, attired in marvelous clothes, adorned in ornaments, vermilion, turmeric, and flowers on their hairs, gracefully sang songs, the whole atmosphere of the grand wedding hall reverberated with the sounds of Vedic chants. A group of prominent members of the assembly of King Janaka along with the group of twice-born approached the groom’s party in the grand fortress where they have settled on the previous day. The bride’s party was cordially invited the groom’s party to attend the wedding procedures, the bride’s party highly praised King Dhasharatha excelled the glories of Lord India. King Dhasharatha performed the initial rites of the wedding ceremony, at the guidance of family priest Sage Vashishta, along with the large group of twice-born, Sages, Rishis, further they have followed with the sounds of divine musical instruments moved towards the grand wedding hall.

 

Dhenudhuri Bola Bimala Sakala Sumangala Moola | Bipranha Kaheau Bidheha San Jani Saguna Anukoola ||

Uparohithahi Kaheau Naranaha | Ab Bilamba Kara Karanu Kaha || Sathanandha Thab Sachiva Bolaye | Mangala Sakala Saji Sab Lyaye || Sankha Nisana Panava Bahu Baje | Mangala Kalasa Saguna Subha Saje || Subhaga Suasini Gavahi Geetha | Karahi Bedha Dhuni Bipra Puneetha || Lena Chale  Sadhara Yehi Bhanthi | Gaye Jaha Janavasa Barathi || Kosalapathi Kara Dhekhi Samaju | Athi Laghu Laga  Thinhahi Suraraju || Bhayau Samau Ab Dharia Pau | Yaha Suni Para Nisanahi Dhau || Bhayau Samau Ab Dharia Pau | Yaha Suni Para  Nisanahi Dhau || Gurahi Poochi Kari Kula Bidhi Raja | Chale Sanga  Muni Sadhu Samaja ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The Thithi and auspicious hours of the wedding of Devi Sita with Lord Rama was declared

 

Chapter – 303– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The Thithi and auspicious hours of the wedding of Devi Sita with Lord Rama was declared

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “The glories of the Kingdom of Ayodhya and Mithila are exemplary, cannot be described in words, are the ocean of virtues, courage, valor, wisdom, beauty, affluence and amiability, hence poets and wise men are incompetent put them into words. The beggars while seeking alms sincerely prayed, and the women while pouring gifts prayed “Oh! Almighty Lord, let the four charming sons of King Dhasharatha find appropriate brides in the city of Mithila so that we can celebrate all our lives.”

 

The damsels, with the tears of joy, bodily hairs stood upright, sincerely prayed collectively “Oh! Dear friends, the supreme Lord Shambhu is too compassionate and kind to his devotees, the two Kings are fervent devotees of Lord Shambhu who is the slayer of demons of Tripura, hence they would get fulfilled their desires indefinitely.”

 

The people of the Mithila and damsels sincerely poured prayers, drenched in immense joy. The princes who made a visit to witness the enthralling beauty of these four youths from Ayodhya highly praised their virtues, wisdom, valor, and kindness and returned to their countries. That day passed in extreme delight for the groom and brides’ people, finally the auspicious day of the wedding has arrived, on the month of Margashirsha, was the beginning of the cold season. Lord Bhrama prescribed the propitious day, Thithi, hours, the conjunction of stars, nature of planets, etc. for the celestial wedding of Rama and Sita, and delivered through Maharishi Narada, were same as the royal astrologer of King Janaka mentioned in his predictions, the people were rejoiced listening to the auspicious hours of the wedding and praised the royal astrologers are none other than the creator itself.

 

Upama Na Koau Kaha Dhasa Tulasi  Kathahu Kabi  Kobidha Kahai | Bala Binaya Bidhdhya Seela Sobha Sindhu Inha Se Yeyi Ahai || Pura Nari Sakala  Pasari Anchala Bidhihi Bachana  Sunavahi | Byahiahu Chariau Bhaye Yehi Pura Hama Sumangala Gavahi ||

Kahahi Paraspara Nari Bari Bilochana Pulaka Than | Sakhi Sabu  Karab Purari Punya  Payonidhi Bhoopa Dhoau ||

Yehi  Bidhi Sakala Manoratha Karahi | Anandha Umagi Umagi Ura Bharahi || Je Nripa  Siya  Swayambara Aye | Dhekhi  Bandhu Sab Thinha Sukha Paye || Kahatha Rama Jasu Bisadha Bisala| Nija Nija  Bhavana Gaye Maheepala || Gaye Beethi Kacchu Dhin Yehi Bhanthi | Pramudhitha Purajana Sakala Barathi || Mangala Moola Lagana Dhinu Ava | Hima Rithu Agahanu Masu  Suhava || Graha Thithi Nakhathu Jogu Bara Baru | Lagana Sodhi Bidhi Keenha Bicharu || Padai Dheenhi Naradha San Soyi | Gani Janaka Ke Ganakanha Joyi || Suni Sakala Loganha Yaha Batha | Kahahi Jothishi Ahi Bidhatha ||

 

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 ||