Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sachi, Goddess Sarada, Goddess Rama, Goddess Bhavani, assumed the form of women of the royal families and seated on the dais

 

Chapter – 309– Sri Ramacharitha Manas  Bala Kanda– Devi Sachi, Goddess Sarada, Goddess Rama, Goddess Bhavani, assumed the form of women of the royal families and seated on the dais

 

The wedding hall merged in extreme delight, the sounds of divine instruments reverberated in the sky, the deities showered flowers, rejoiced, and cheered “Victory to Raghu clan! Victory to the Raghu clan! Victory to Raghu clan and Victory to the jewel of Raghu’s race!” the sounds of kettle drums, pipes, clarinet were echoed, while Rama and the whole wedding procession were about to enter the magnificent wedding hall. Queen Sunayana, the mother of Devi Sita summoned all the Suvasinis in the family to collect auspicious ingredients, they have lightened a large number of beautiful earthen lamps and made all preparations to receive the groom to the wedding Hall. A large group of beautiful women attired in magnificent clothes, adorned in stunning pieces of jewelry, holding the tray full of auspicious ingredients, and lightened lamps, received the groom into the Hall. Those women have the face lustrous as the moon, beautiful eyes have the resemblance of the antelopes, excelled the beauty of Devi Rati, attired in majestic garments, attractive limbs adorned in exquisite ornaments, sang beautifully resembled the sounds of Cuckoos. These beautiful women have the gait of elephants, gracefully approached the groom, following the sounds of jingling sounds of bells from the anklets, and waist ornaments. The beautiful music echoed in the air; the people assembled experienced as if in heaven.  Devi Sachi of Lord Indra’s consort, Goddess Sharada, Goddess Rama, Goddess Bhavani, and all the female deities, assumed the form of lovely women and assembled on the dais where the royal families were taken seats, and they beautifully sang along with the other women in the wedding hall, but none could recognize them as female deities.

Athi Harashu Rajasamaja Dhuhu Dhisi Dhumdhubi Bajahi Ghani | Barashahi Sumana Sura Harashi Kahi Jaya Jayathi Jaya Raghukulamani || YehiBhanthi Jani Barath Aavath Bajane  Bahu Bajahi | Rani  Suasini  Boli Paricchani Hethu Mangala Sajahi ||

Saji Arathi Aneka Bidhi Mangala Sakala Savari | Chali Mudhitha Paricchani Karana Gajagamini Bara Nari ||

Bindhubadhani  Sab Sab Mrigalochani | Sab Nija Thana Cchabi Rathi Madhu Mochani || Pahire  Barana Barana Bara Cheera | Sakala Bibhooshana Saje Sareera || Sakala Sumangala Anga Banaya | Karahi Gana Kalakandi Lajaya || Kankana Kinkini Noopura Bajahi | Chali Biloki Kama Gaja Lajahi || Bajahi Bajane  Bibidha Prakara | Naba Aru Nagara Sumangalachara || Sachi Saradha Rama Bhavani | Je Surathiya Suchi Sahaja Sayani || Kapata Nari  Bara Besha Banayi | Mili Sakala Ranivasahi  Jayi || Karahi Gana Kala Mangala Bani | Harasha Bibasa Sab Kahu Na Jani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Karthikeya, and Lord Purandhara beholds the beauty of Rama

 

Chapter – 308– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Lord Shambhu, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Karthikeya, and Lord Purandhara beholds the beauty of Rama

 

The beautiful horse on which Rama strode to the wedding hall was decorated with the heavy ornaments of gems and pearls, resembled the cupid has assumed the form of a lovely horse for Rama, the people mesmerized at the young, vigor, the beauty of the horse decorated with the finest ornaments on its body, tinkling bells around its neck, stunning bridle, dazed the hearts of the people, deities, and sages. The horse was moving according to the will of the Sacchidhanandaswaroopa Paramathma who was taken a seat on it, the loveliness of the horse resembled the scattered clouds, giving way to the twinkling stars, which arouse the emotions in the peacock and compel them to dance beautifully spreading its feathers. Devi Sarada who is  excellence in speech was unable to describe the moment, Lord Shankara who have five faces that holds three eyes on each, beholden the beauty of that supreme Lord and eulogized the loveliness of Rama. Lord Sri Hari fondly gazed at the loveliness of Rama, and the four-faced Lord Bhrama behold the beauty of Rama and felt his eight eyes are not enough to engulf the loveliness of Rama. The chief of the warrior of deities, the six-faced Lord Karthikeya felt his twelve eyes are insufficient to swarm the beauty of Rama. Lord Indra who has possessed thousands of eyes, felt the curse of the sage Gautama as a blessing on this occasion, and all the deities envied viewing the delight of Lord Indra/Purandhara. All the deities and celestials arrived to witness the loveliness of Rama immersed in supreme bliss, same as the monarchs in the grand wedding hall.

 

Janu Baji Beshu Banaye Manasiju Ramahitha Athi Sohayi | Aapne Baya Bala Roopa Guna Gathi Sakala Bhuvana Bimohayi || Jagamagath Jeenu  Jarava  Jothi Sumothi Mani  Manika  Lage | Kinkini Lalama Lagamu Lalitha Biloki Suranara Muni  Dage ||

 

Prabhu Manasahi Manu Chalath Baji Cchabi Pava | Bhooshitha Udgana Thaditha Dhanu Janu Bara Barahi Nachava ||

Jehi Bara Baji  Ramu  Asavara | Thehi Saradhau Na Baranai Para || Sankaru Ramaroopa Anurage | Nayana Panchadhasa Athipriya Lage || Harihitha Sahitha Ramu Jab Johe| Rama Sametha Ramapathi Mohe || Nirakhi Rama Cchabi Bidhi Harashane | Adayi Nayana Jani Pacchithane || Sura Sanepa Ura Bahuth Ucchahu |  Bidhi The Devada Lochana Lahu ||Ramahi Chithavath Suresa Sujana | Gauthama Shrapu Paramahitha Mana || Deva Sakala Surapathihi Sihahi | Aju Purandhara Sama Koau Nahi || Mudhitha Devagana Ramahi Dhekhi | Nripasamaja Dhuha Harashu Biseshi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani beholds the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter – 307– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Lord Shambhu and Goddess Bhavani beholds the splendor of Rama

 

The slayer of demon Tripura, Lord Shambhu, and Goddess Bhavani behold the loveliness of Rama and Sita, their bodily hairs stood upright, eyes welled-up in tears of devotion. They kept looking at the beauty of the divine pair from head to toe. The attractive dark cloud complexioned limbs of Rama, attired in magnificent silk garment resembled the lightning, he was adorned in various precious ornaments all over the body, his face has the luster of the autumn moon, his beautiful dark blue eyes stretched to ears put shame to blue lotus flower petals. The elegance of the groom was beyond description, capable to capture the minds of everyone. Lord Rama was accompanied by his three brothers who were equally attractive attired in marvelous garments, followed by charming princes on their beautiful horses, and the family members sing auspicious songs praising the glories of Raghu’s on this occasion. The King of birds, Garuda blushed watching the speed of the horses that the four brothers were mounted, resembled the cupid has assumed the form of beautiful horses.

 

Ramaroopu Nakha Sikha Subhaga Barahi Bara  Nihari | Pulaka Gatha Lochana Sajala Uma Sametha Purari ||

Keki Kanda Dhyuthi Syamala Anga | Thaditha Binidhaka Basana Suranga || Byaha Bibhooshana Bibidha Banaye | Mangala Sab Sab Bhanthi Suhaye || Saradha Bimala Bidhu Badhanu Suhavana | Nayana Navala Rajeeva Lajavana|| Sakala Alaukika Sundharathayi | Kahi Na Jayi Manahi Man Bhayi || Bandhu Manohara Sohahi Sanga | Jatha Nachavath Chapala Thuranga || Rajakuara Bara Baji Dhekhavahi | Bamsa Prasamsaka Biridha Sunavahi || Jehi Thuranga Para Ramu Biraje| Gathi Biloki Khaganayaku Laje|| Kahi Na Jayi Sab Bhanthi Suhava | Baji Beshu Janu Kama Banava ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha along with his preceptors, four sons, a large number of twice-born, Rishis, Sages, etc. marched towards the grand wedding Hall

 

Chapter – 306– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Dhasharatha along with his preceptors, four sons, a large number of twice-born, Rishis, Sages, etc. marched towards the grand wedding Hall

 

Lord Shambhu who is the slayer of Kamadeva, cautioned the deities assembled “let us not get lost in the splendor or its wonders, and take great pleasure in the divine wedding of Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of Raghu's with the Jagathjanani Goddess Mahalakshmi incarnated as Devi Sita. The mere utterance of their sacred name ‘Sita Ram’ would destroy the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and provides liberation of Karya, Karana, Sookshma and Sthoola Shareera.” Thus, Lord Shambhu advised the deities and set on his celestial bull, the deities witnessed King Dhasharatha along with his preceptors accompanied by the huge number of twice-born, Rishis, Sages, etc. marching towards the grand wedding hall. The deities took notice of the marvelous scene, with extreme joy, their bodily hairs stood upright, raptured in extreme merriment. King Dhashartha along with his four sons, Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha and Shathrughna resembled Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha majestically moved through the stunning pathways to the wedding Hall.

 

Siva Samujjaye Deva Sab Jani Acharaja Bhulahu | Hridhaya Bicharahu Dheera Dhari Siya Ragubheera Biahu ||

Jinha Kara Namu Letha Jaga Mahi | Sakala Amangala Moola Nasahi || Karathala Hohi Padharatha Chari | Theyi Siya Ramu Kaheau Kamari || YehiBidhi Sambhu Suranha Samajjuva | Puni Agey Bara Basaha Chalava || Dhevanha Dhekhe Dhasharathu Jatha | Mahamodha  Mana Pulakitha Gatha || Sadhu Samaja Sanga  Mahidheva | Janu Thanu Dhare Karahi Sukha Seva || Sohatha Sath Subhaga Sutha Chari| Janu Apabaraga Sakala Thanudhari || Marakatha Kanaka Barana Bara Jori | Dhekhi Suranha Bhai Preethi Na Thori || Puni Ramahi Biloki Hiya  Harashe | Nripahi Sarahi Sumana Theenha Barashe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The deities arrived in the city of Mithila to witness the grand wedding ceremony of Rama and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 305– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The deities arrived in the city of Mithila to witness the grand wedding ceremony of Rama and Devi Sita

 

Lord Bhrama and deities eulogized the glories and fortune of King Dhasharatha for achieving the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam as four sons symbolizes Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha. The deities witnessed the ocean of bliss, impatiently waited for an auspicious moment for the Universe to be held very soon, the union of Jagathjanani Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita with the Paramathma Parambhramam Lord Rama, the deities showered flowers in joy, there were loud sounds of divine instruments reverberated in the sky. Lord Bhrama, Vishnu, Shiva, and deities in extreme delight and thrill mounted on their celestial vehicles and arrived to witness the propitious wedding rites of Rama with Devi Sita. The deities astonished watching the spectacular arrangements and the glories city of Mithila, and experienced their abodes are inferior to its grandeurs, they keenly observed the exquisite beauty of the pavilion, grand wedding hall, etc. in utter amazement. The subjects of King Janaka were equally pious and strictly followed the Dharmic rites like the King. The men and women have the lovely appearance, happy, contented, amiable, and wise resembled the stars in the moonlight. Lord Bhrama dazed watching the grand wedding arrangements and took pride in his own stunning creation.

 Bhagya Bibhava Avadhesha Kara Dhekhi Dheva Bhramadhi | Lage Sarahana Sahasa Mukha Jani Janama Nija Badhi ||

 Suranha Sumangala Avasaru Jana | Barashahi Sumana Bajayi Nisana || Siva Bhramadhika Bibudha Barootha | Chade  Bimananhi Nana Jutha || Prema Pulaka Thana Hridhaya Ucchahu | Chale Bilokana Rama Biahu || Dhekhi Janakapuru Sura Anurage | Nija Nija Loka Sabahi Laghu Lage || Chithavahi Chakitha Bichithra Bithana | Rachana Sakala Alaukika Nana || Nagara Nari Nara Roopa Nidhana | Sudhara Sudharama Suseela  Sujana|| Thinhahi Dhekhi Sab Sura  Suranari | Bhaye Nakhatha Janu Bidhu Ajiari|| Bidhihi Bhayau Acharaju Biseshi | Nija Karani Kacchu Kahathu Na Dhekhi ||

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 ||