Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka and King Dhasharatha shares mutual love and respect which was beyond description

 

Chapter – 319– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Janaka and King Dhasharatha shares mutual love and respect which was beyond description

 

King Janaka attended the groom’s people individually, and honored them and offered an abundance of gifts. He received the twice-born, Sages, Rishis with great respect and offered charities, prostrated before them seeking perpetual blessings, and stood before them with folded hands and spoke in a pleasant tone “The deities and ascetics gets highly pleased with the pure love and devotion, they are the ocean of compassion and kindness, will it be possible to propitiate the ocean by offering a handful of water?” King Kushakethu, younger brother of King Janaka approached them with folded hands and prayed to King of Kosala, with full of wise and sincere words “Oh! Rajan, the marriage between the princes and princess of Kosala and Mithila brought great fame and respect to us, kindly consider us as your sincere attendants. Oh! Kosalapathi, kindly consider these young girls as your son’s sincere attendants, and foster them with extreme kindness. Oh! Rajan, kindly pardon us for the ignorance to put you in trouble to visit us.” King of Ayodhya, the jewel of the solar race honored the King of Mithila and Kushakethu, and offered an abundance of gifts in return, the mutual respect, and love shared by the King of Mithila and King of Ayodhya was beyond description, their hearts overflown with love and respect for each other, the deities showered flowers on them. King Dhasharatha along with preceptors, followed by a huge number of twice-born reciting Vedic chants, sounds of divine musical instruments, returned to the fortress arranged for him to stay, the celestial showered flowers in extreme delight. Sage Vashishta instructed the brides and grooms to conduct the worship of family deities eventually led them to the place where the deities have been installed before the wedding ceremonies were begun.

 

Sanmani Sakala Barath Aadhara Dhana Binaya Badayi Kai |Pramudhitha Mahamuni Brindha Bandhe Pooji Prema  Ladayi Kai || Siru Nayi Deva Manayi Sab San Kahatha Kara Samputa Kiya | Sura Sadhu Chahath Bhau Sindhu Ki  Thosha  Jala Anjali  Dhiya || Kara Jori Janaku Bahori Bandhu Sametha Kosalaraya So | Bole  Manohara Bayana Sani Saneha Seela Subhaya So || Sambandha Rajan Ravare Ham Bade Ab Sab Bidhi Bhaye | Yehi Raja Saja Sametha Sevak Janibe Binu Gaya Liye || Ye Dharika  Paricharika  Kari Palibi Karuna Nayi | Aparadhu Cchamibo Boli Padaye Bahuth Hau  Tityo Kayi || Puni  Bhanukula Bhooshana Sakala Sanmana Nidhi Samadhi Kiye | Kahi Jathi Nahi Binathi Paraspara Prema Paripoorana Hiye || Brindharaka Gana SumanaBarisahi Rau Janavasehi Chale | Dhundhubi Jaya Dhuni Bedha Dhuni Nabha Nagara Kauthuhala Bhale|| Thab Sakhi Mangala Gana Karatha Muneesa Aayasu Payi Kai | Dhulaha Dhulahininha Sahitha Sundhari  Chali  Kohabar Playi Kai ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka offered an abundance of gifts to his sons-in-law were graciously accepted by King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 318– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Janaka offered an abundance of gifts to his sons-in-law were graciously accepted by King Dhasharatha

 

The King of Ayodhya/Avadhapathi was extremely delighted to see his four beautiful sons and lovely daughters in law, the illustrious Kings perceived the charming grooms as the Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha personified as sons of Dhasharatha and the beautiful daughters in law as the symbol of sacrificial performances, piousness, Yoga, and spiritual practices. Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna’s marriages were performed exactly the same as the wedding rites performed for Rama. The wealth and richness offered as gifts by King Janaka to his groom was beyond description, the entire wedding Hall was filled with gifts and contributions offered by King Janaka to his sons-in-law in the form of golden ornaments, silk garments, chariots, elephants, horses, several male and female attendants, cows adorned in magnificent golden ornaments. The guardians of different realms envied watching the gifts offered as gifts by King Janaka to his sons-in-law. The King of Ayodhya accepted the gifts offered wholeheartedly, further stored the required items for the brides were transferred to their carts and the rest of them were offered to the needy people. King Janaka with folded hands spoke gentle words to King Dhasharatha.

Mudhitha Avadhapathi Sakala Sutha Bandhunha Sametha Nihari | Janu Paye Mahipala Mani Kriyanha Sahitha Phalachari ||

Jasi  Raghubeera Byaha Bidhi Barani | Sakala Kuara Byahe Thehi Karani || Kahi Na  Jayi  Kacchu Dhayija Bhoori | Raha Kanaka Mani Mandapu Poori || Kambala Basana Bichithra Patore | Bhanthi Bahu Mola Na Thore || Gaja Ratha Thuraga Dhasa Aru Dhasi | Dhenu Alankritha Kamadhuha Si || Basthu Aneka Karia  Kimi Lekha | Kahi Na  Jayi  Janahi Jinha Dhekha || Lokapala Avaloki Sihane | Leenha Avadhapathi Sabu Sukhu Mane|| Dheenha Jachaknhi Jo Jehi Bhava | Ubara So Janavasehi Ava || Thab Kara Jori Janaku Mridhu Bani | Bole  Sab Barath Sanmani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The three brothers Bharatha Lakshman and Shathrughna marries to Devi Mandavi, Devi Urmila, and Devi Shruthakeerthi respectively

 

Chapter – 317– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The three brothers Bharatha Lakshman and Shathrughna marries to Devi Mandavi, Devi Urmila, and Devi Shruthakeerthi respectively

 

Devi Janaki and Lord Rama took a seat on the magnificent throne, King Dhasharatha gazed at the couple without blinking eyes in extreme bliss, a sudden happiness rushed through the limbs, perceived the wish-fulfilling tree bore fruits of his meritorious deeds. The whole Universe drenched in bliss, and the people have nothing to speak of other than the grand wedding ceremony of the celestial couple Devi Sita and Lord Rama. Sage Vashishta advised King Janaka to bring princesses Devi Mandavi, Shruthakeerthi, and Urmila who are the daughters of Kushakethu, the younger brother of King Janaka in bride’s attire. Devi Mandavi who is the essence of virtues, goodness, beauty, and delight, was given in marriage to Bharatha.  Devi Janaki’s younger sister Urmila who resembled the crest-jewel of the charming girls was given in marriage to Lakshman. The fair-complexioned lovely princess Shruthakeerthi who is the essence of virtues, amiability, beauty, was married to Shathrughna/Ripusudhana. Thus, the marriage of the four pairs taken place according to the customary rites and rites prescribed in Veda, all these four couples were equally admirable, were the perfect match for each other, the crowd assembled cheered in extreme joy, and the deities showered flowers on the newly wedded couples.

 

Baite Barasana Ramu Janaki Mudhitha Mana Dhasarathu Bhaye | Thanu Pulaka Puni Puni Dhekhi Apane Sukritha Surutharu Phalanaye || Bhari Bhuvana Raha Ucchahu Rama Bibahu Bha Sabahi Kaha | Kehi Bhanthi Barani Sirath Rasana Yek Yahu Mangalu Maha || Thab Janaka Payi Basishta Ayasu Byaha Saja Savari Kai | Mandavi Shruthakeerathi Urmila Kuari Layi Hakari Kai || Kusasethu Kanya Prathama Jo  Guna  Seela Sukha Sobhayi | Sab Reethi Preethi Sametha Kari  So Byahi Nripa  Bharathahi Dhayi || Janaki Laghu Bhagani Sakala Sundhari Siromani Jani Kai | so Thanaya Dheenhi Byahi Lakhanahi Sakala Bidhi Sanmani Kai || Jehi Namu Shruthakeerathi Sulochani Sumukhi Sab Guna Agari | So Dhayi Rupusoodhanahi Bhoopathi Roopaseela Ujagari || Anuroopa Bara Dhulhini Paraspara Lakhi Sakucha Hiya Harashi | Sab Mudhitha Sundharatha Sarahahi Sumana Suragana Barashahi ||Sundhari Sundhara Baranha Saha Sab Yek Mandapa Rajahi | Janujeeva  Ura Chariau Avasya Bibhuna Sahitha  Birajahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama applies vermilion on the forehead of Devi Janaki - The newlyweds together completes the wedding rites

 

Chapter – 316– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda–Rama applies vermilion on the forehead of Devi Janaki - The newlyweds together completes the wedding rites

The Vandiganas eulogized the glories of the two clans, the Vedic chants reverberated in the sky, the sounds of divine musical instruments echoed all over, the deities rejoiced “Victory to Lord Sri Rama and Devi Sita! Victory to Lord Sri Rama and Devi Janaki!  Victory to Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Janakanandhini !’ and showered flowers on the newly wedded couple. The bride and groom circumambulated the fire gracefully, the crowd took feast on the beauty of the couple with their eyes, the beauty of the couple was beyond description. The mirror image of the couple reflected on all the pillars of the grand wedding hall gave out the appearance of the Devi Rathi and Kamadeva, the couple was bashful, often missed out of the sight of the crowd, all the crowd were transported to the state of ecstasy, and the state of Janaka and Devi Sunayana was beyond description. Rama applied vermilion on the forehead of Devi Janaki, resembled the fully blossomed flower enriched with the pollen, the newlyweds received gifts in abundance, finally, the Sages and Rishis assembled in the hall watched all the ceremonial rites in bliss and bade-farewell to the couple and departed. Sage Vashishta advised Lord Sri Rama and Devi Janaki to take a seat together after the ceremonial rites.

 

Jaya Dhuni Bandhi Bedha Dhuni Mangala Gana Nisana | Suni Harashahi Barashahi Bibudha Suratharu Sumana Sujana ||

Kuaru Kuari Kal Bhavari Dhehi | Nayana Labhu Sab Sadhara Lehi || Jayi Na  Barani Manohara Jori | Jo Upama Kacchu Kahai So Thori || Ramasiya Sundhara Prathicchahi | Jagamagath Mani Khabhana Mahi || Manahu Madhana Rathi Dhari Bahuroopa | Dhekhath Rama Biahu Anoopa || Dharasa Lalasa Sakucha Na Thori | Pragatath Dhooratha Bahori Bahori || Bhaye Magana Sab Dhekhanihare | Janaka Samana Apana Bisare || Pramudhitha Muninha Bhavari Pheri | Negasahitha Sab Reethi Niberi || Ramasiya Sira Sedhura Dhehi | Sobha Kahi Na  Jathi Bidhi Kehi || Aruna Paraga Jalaju Bhari  Neeke | Sasihi Bhoosha Ahi Lobha Abhi Ke || Bahuri  Basishta Dheenhi Anusasana | Baru Dhulahina Baiti Yek Aasana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Devi Janaki was given in marriage to Lord Rama - The newlyweds circumambulated the Agni

 

Chapter – 315– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda–Devi Janaki was given in marriage to Lord Rama - The newlyweds circumambulated the Agni

The touch at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Paramathma Parambhramam incarnated as the son of Dhasharatha brought sheer joy in the heart of King Janaka and Devi Sunayana, while the huge crowd was watching the marriage ceremony in immense pleasure, the divine music instruments echoed from all over the place, there were cheers raised from the heaven, amidst the crowd and cheers, the couple washed the feet of Lord Rama whose lotus feet resides in the lake like the heart of Lord Shambhu, the mere contemplation upon that lotus feet removes the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara of the Jeeva and removes the impurities of the Kali era, the lotus feet which removed the curse of Gauthamapathni Devi Ahalya, the lotus feet which caused to descend Devanadhi Ganga on the Earth which was taken hold of Lord Shambhu on his matted hair locks, Ganga considered the holiest river who is the purifier of souls which is the shelter homes for the bee-like minds of illustrious Sages and Rishis to achieve the Bhramanandham. The family priests joined the palm of the couple Devi Sita and Rama, and joyously recited the Pravara/the details of the clan of bride and groom, watching the  bride was accepted in the hands of the groom, Lord Bhrama and deities cheered in intense joy. The King and Queen gazed at the newly wedded couple in extreme delight, tears welled up, bodily hairs stood upright, were transported to a state of supreme bliss. Thus, followed by the rites in the family, and the rites prescribed in the Veda, all the wedding rites were carried out by Sage Vashishta and Sage Shathanandha, while King Janaka offered Devi Janaki as a wife in marriage to Lord Rama, like Himavan offered Devi Parvathi as wedded wife to Lord Mahadeva, and the King of the ocean offered Devi Sri Mahalakshmi as wedded wife to Lord Sri Hari. Further, the newly wedded couple together performed various ceremonial rites, fire sacrifices, and circumambulated the Agni.

 

Lage Pakharana Pathapankaja Prema Than Pulakavali | Nabha Nagara Gana Nisana Jaya Dhuni Umagi Janu Chahu Dhisichali || Je Padha Saroja Manoja Ari Ura Sara Sadhaiva Birajahi | Je Sakrita Sumirath Bimalatha Mana Sakala Kalimala Bhajahi || Je Parasi Munibanitha Lahi Gathi Rahi Jo Pathakamayi | Makarandhu Jinha Ko Sambhu Sira  Suchitha Avadhi Sura Baranayi || Kari Madhupa Manamuni Jogijana Je Seyi Abhimatha Gathi Lahai |The Padha Pakharatha Bhagyabhajanu Janaku Jaya Jaya  Sab Kahai || Bar Kuari Karathala Jori Sakhecharu Dhoau Kulaguru Karai | Bhayo Panigahanu Biloki Bidhi Sura Manuja Muni Anandha Bharai || Sukhamoola Dhulahu Dhekhi Dhampathi Pulaka Thana Hulasyo Hiyo | Kari Loka Bedha Bidhanu Kanyadhanu Nripabhooshana Kiyo || Himavanth Jimi Girija Mahesahi Harihi Sri Sagar Dhayi | Thimi Janaka Ramahi Siya Samarapi Bisva  KalaKeerathi Nayi || Kyo Karai Binaya Bidhehu Kiyo Bidhehu Moorathi Savari | Kari Homu Bidhivath Gati Jori Hona Lagi  Bhavari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka and Devi Sunayana washing the feet of groom Lord Ramachandra as a part of the wedding ceremony

 

Chapter – 314– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda–King Janaka and Devi Sunayana washing the feet of groom Lord Ramachandra as a part of the wedding ceremony

Sage Shathanandha and Sage Vashishta performed the customary rites in great enthusiasms, invoked the blessings of the deities, Gauri and Ganesa. The deities assumed the form of beautiful females and twice-born, received the offerings, and blessed the couple. The priests carried out the ceremonies meticulously, whatever they have intended to offer the deities have appeared in their hands in a golden pitcher and trays instantly. Lord Surya observed the customary rites of the family and personally taken care of the ceremonies. Devi Sita was taken a seat on a magnificent throne and began the worship of invoking family deities, the loving glances shared by Devi Sita and Rama were beyond description and it was not perceivable, it was beyond mind, intellect, word. The grand fire sacrifice has begun, the Agnidevatha was overjoyed at an abundance of offerings made to the fire, the four Vedas of Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva disguised as twice-born, guided the marriage ceremony. King Janaka and Devi Sunayana who is the essence of virtues, wisdom, fortune, beauty, and joy, was resembled the creator’s excellence. At an auspicious hour the family priests summoned Devi Sunayana to attend with the members of the family, the Queen along with a large number of Suvasinis present on the dais was received with great honor. The King and the Queen resembled Mount Himvan and Devi Mena who performed the wedding ceremony of Devi Parvathi with Lord Mahadeva. The King and the Queen offered a golden pitcher of scented water, trays full of Mangaladhravya, gems, and jewels, to the groom. The whole atmosphere reverberated with the Vedic chants; the deities showered flowers on them, further the couple blissfully washed the feet of Lord Rama.

 

Acharu Kari Guru Gauri Ganapathi Mudhitha Bipra Poojavahi | Sura Pragati Pooja Lehi Dhehi Aseesa Athi Sukhu Pavahi || Madhuparka Mangala Dhravya Jo Jehi Samaya Muni Mana Mahu Chahai | Bhare Kanaka Kopara Kailasa So Thab Liyehi Paricharaka Rahai || Kula Reethi Preethi Sametha Rabi Kahi Dhetha Sabu Sadhara Kiyo | Yehi Bhanthi Deva Poojayi Seethahi Subhaga Sindhasanu Dhiyo || Siyarama Avalokani Paraspara Premu Kahu Na  Lakhi  Parai | Man Budhdhi Bara Bani Aagochara  Pragata Kabi Kaise Karai ||

Homa Samaya Thanudhari Analu Athisukha AhuthiLehi | Bipra Beshadhari Bedha Sab Bibaha Bidhi Dhehi ||

Janaka Pattamahishi Jagajani | Siya Mathu Kimi Jayi Bakhani || Sujasu Sukritha Sukha Sundharathayi | Sab Sameti Bidhi Rachi Banyi || Samau Jani Munibaranha Bolayi | Sunatha Suasini Sadhar Plyayi || Janaka Bama Dhisi Soha Sunayana | Himagiri Sanga Bani Janu Mayana || Kanaka Kalasa Mani Kopara Roore | Suchi Sugandha Mangala Jala Poore || Nijakara Mudhitha Raya AruRani | Dhare Rama Ke  Aage Ani || Padahi Bedha Munimangala Bani | Gagana Sumana Jjari Avasaru Jani || Baru  Biloki Dhampathi Anurage | Patha Puneetha Pakharan Lage ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta and Sage Shathanandha performs the customary rites meticulously following the Veda

 

Chapter – 313– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vashishta and Sage Shathanandha performs the customary rites meticulously following the Veda

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Jagathjanani Devi Sita who was accompanied by female deities in disguise, followed by lovely women/Suvasini from the royal family, holding Mangaladhrayas in large trays, accompanied her to the dais. The bride was decorated with the eighteen types of embellishment, has the gait of an elephant, gracefully moved to the center stage, soon the Sages and Rishis got out of meditation, the sounds of Cuckoos silenced in a shy, the auspicious songs of the women were continued, the jingling sounds of the bells adorned in anklets, girdle, bangles were echoed in the air. Devi Sita who is the epitome of beauty shone brilliantly in the middle of the group of lovely women, which was beyond description. The huge family members of the groom witnessed the splendor of Devi Sita who is the storehouse of virtue, fortune, beauty, and bliss, everyone praised her loveliness and greeted her in their hearts. The very sight of the loveliness of Devi Sita aroused desires in the heart of Rama. King Dhasharatha and their four sons immersed in supreme delight, watching the beauty of the bride, the joy of their hearts was beyond description. The deities showered flowers, the Sages and twice-born uttered sacred texts showering benedictions on the bride. The lovely women melodious sang matching to the tune of drums, pipes, etc. the crowd immersed in supreme bliss. The moment Jagathjanani entered the pavilion, the recitation of Vedic chants reverberated in the air, Sage Vashishta, preceptor of King Dhasharatha and Sage Shathanandha, preceptor of King Janaka meticulously performed all the customary rites, and the rites prescribed in the Veda.”

 

Chalilaye Seethahi Sakhi Sadhar Saji Sumangala Bhamini | Navasaptha Saje Sundhari Sab Math Kunjara Gamini || Kalagana Suni Muni Dhyana Thyagahi Kama Kokila Lajahi | Manjeera Noopura Kalitha Kankana Thala Gathi Bar Bajahi ||

Sohathi Banitha Brindha Mahu Sahaja Suhavani Siya | Cchabi Lalana Gana Madhya Janu Sushama Thiya Kamaneeya ||

Siya Sundharatha Barani Na Jayi | Laghu Mathi Bahuth Manoharathayi || Aavath Dheekhi Barathinha Seetha | Rooparasi Sab Bhanthi Puneetha || Sabahi Manahi Man Kiye Pranama | Dhekhi Rama Bhaye Pooranakama || Harashe Dhasharatha Suthanha Sametha | Kahi Na  Jayi Ura  Anandhu Jetha || Sura Pranamu Kari  Barisahi Phoola | Muni Aseesa Dhuni Mangala Moola || Gana Nisana Kolahalu Bhari | Prema Pramodha Magana Nara Nari || Yehi Bidhi Siya Mandapahi Ayi | Pramudhitha Santhi Padahi Munirayi || Thehi Avasara Kar Bidhi Byavaharu| Dhuha Kulaguru Sab Keenha Acharu ||