Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The deities disguised as twice-born to attend the wedding ceremony of Rama and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 311– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The deities disguised as twice-born to attend the wedding ceremony of Rama and Devi Sita

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Rama was taken a sanctified seat already arranged on the dais, women attired in finest garments, adorned in several ornaments, holding a tray full of Mangaladhraya and earthen lamps removed the evil eyes on Rama, they sang melodiously and the whole crowd rejoiced at the loveliness of Rama. Lord Bhrama and deities disguised as twice-born took great pleasure in the merriment, they gazed at the Sacchidhanandaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam who is the delight of lotus like Raghu clan, attired in groom’s garments, attractive dark cloud limbs beautifully adorned in various ornaments, such as  crown, armlets, girdle, upper clothes covered the broad chest, revealing half of the strong shoulders, conch shaped neck adorned in gem and pearl decorated ornaments, sacred thread across the chest, etc. thus, the deities achieved the fruitfulness of their lives. Further the attendants, royal performers, and dancers bowed heads before Rama and received his blessings. All the customary rites were performed according to the two illustrious clan, following the rites prescribed on the Veda. King Janaka and King Dhasharatha embraced each other with great love, the poets assembled failed to describe the devotion and love shared between these two monarchs, the deities surprised to witness the mutual respect and loved shared by these two illustrious monarchs, showered flowers in extreme joy, and sang melodiously praising the glories of the Kings, and eulogized “Ever since the creation of Bhrama has begun, this is the one and only grand celestial wedding we are witnessing, although we have heard of several celestial weddings, but the grandeur of wedding ceremony organized by the bride and groom parties is well-balanced, in an appropriate manner.” These words were echoed in the heaven brought extreme bliss to all, King Dhasharatha led by King Janaka walked through the majestic carpeted pathways to the pavilion with all respects and offered water to wash hands.”

 

Baitari Asana Arathi Kari Nirakhi Baru Sukhu Pavahi | Mani Basana Bhooshana Bhoori Varahi Nari Mangala Gavahi || Bhramadhi Surabara Bipra Besha Banayi Kauthuka Dhekhahi | Avaloki Raghukula Kamala  Rabi Cchabi Suphala Jeevana Lekhahi ||

Nau Bari Bhat Nat Rama Nicchavari Payi | Mudhitha Aseesahi Nayi Sira Harashu Na Hridhaya Samayi ||

Mile Janaku Dhasarathu Athi  Preethi | Kari Baidhika Laukika Sab Reethi || Milatha Maha Dhoau Raja Biraje | Upama Khoji Khoji Kabi Laje || Lahi Na Kathahu Hari  Hiya  Mani | Inha Sama Yehi Upama Ura Ani || Samadha Dhekhi Deva  Anurage | Sumana Barashi Jasu Gavana Lage || Jagu Biranchi Upajava  Jab The | Dhekhe Sune Byaha Bahu Thab The || Sakala Bhanthi Sama Saju Samaju| Sama  Samadhi Dhekhe Hama Aju || Deva Gira Suni Sundhara Sanchi | Preethi Alaukika Dhuhu Dhisi Machi || Dheth Pavade Aradhu Suhaye | Sadhara Janaku Mandapahi Plyae ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Sunayana, mother of Devi Sita receives the groom into the wedding Hall

 

Chapter – 310– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Devi Sunayana, mother of Devi Sita receives the groom into the wedding Hall

 

The female deities assembled as members of the royal family approached the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parmabhramam with the trays full of auspicious ingredients/Mangaladhravya, and lightened lamps to remove evil eyes on that Paramathma, the sounds of divine musical instruments reverberated in the sky, the deities showered flowers, the women assembled behold the loveliness of that Paramathma Parambhramam incarnated as Rama, tears overflown through their beautiful eyes resembled lotus flower petals in extreme joy, and transported them to a world of ecstasy. The joy of Queen Sunayana watching the mesmerizing beauty of Lord Rama in the groom’s attire was beyond the description even for Devi Sarada and Lord Adhishesha in hundreds of Kalpa. Devi Sunayana felt it is inauspicious to shed tears on the propitious moment, she dutifully removed the evil eyes from the groom, waving the earthen lamps around him in clock and anti-clockwise, and followed all the customary rites and the rites prescribed in the Veda. There were five types of divine musical instruments echoed in the air, Devi Sunayana offered water to Rama for washing hands, and proceeded to the pavilion. The majestic appearance of King Dasaratha excelled at the Emperors of the three worlds.

The deities showered flowers, the large group of twice-born recited the Vedic chants meticulously, brought all new vibrations in the air, the sounds of musical instruments reverberated in the Earth and heaven as well, hence the people couldn’t converse each other.  Rama after washing hands, was followed by ceremonial priests, and a sanctified seat was offered by the royal priests to the groom in the large wedding Hall.

 

Ko Jana Kehi Anandha Basa Sab Bhramu Bara  Parcchana Chali | Kala Gana Madhura Nisana Barashahi Sumanasura Sobha Bhali || Anandhakandhu Biloki Dhulahu Sakala Hiya Harashitha Bhayi | Ambhoja Ambaka Ambu Umagi Suanga  Pulakavali Cchayi ||

Jo Sukhu Bha Siya Mathu Mana Dhekhi Rama Bara Beshu | So Na  Sakahi Kahi Kalapa Satha Sahasa Sarasdha Seshu ||

Nayana Neeru Hati Mangala Jani | Paricchani Karahi Mudhitha Mana Rani || Bedha Bihitha Aru Kula Aacharu | Keenha Bhali Bidhi Sab  Byavaharu || Pancha Sabadha Dhuni Mangala Gana | Pat Pavade Parahi Bidhi Nana || Kari Arathi Aradhu Theenha Dheenha | Rama  Gamanu Mandapa Thab Keenha || Dhasharathu Sahitha Samaja Biraje | Bibhava  Biloki Lokapathi Laje || Samaya Samaya Sura Barashahi Phool | Santhi Padahi Maheesura  Anukula || Nabha Aru  Nagara  Kolahala Hoyi | Aapani  Para Kacchu  Sunayi Na Koyi || Yehi Bidhi Ramu Mandapahi Aye | Aaradhu Dheyi Aasana Baitaye ||

 

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 ||