Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The Queen mothers prepares the bed for Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 349– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The Queen mothers prepares the bed for Lord Rama

King Dhasharatha spoke “Oh! Devi, our sons are too tired and feeling drowsy, kindly take them to bed, and put them for sleep.” Saying so, King retired to his own chamber, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Rama. The queens rushed to prepare a bed for the children into the marvelous chamber, where the gem-studded cot furnished with expensive mattresses, cushions, spreads, furs, etc. of milk-white, was stunningly beautiful. The room was furnished in extravagant clothes, furniture, mirrors, chandeliers, etc. the large cot was adorned in various precious gems, flowers, perfumes of rich scent, the supreme Bhramam personified as the son of Dhasharatha only knows to describe them. Devi Kausalya affectionately led Rama to his beautiful chamber and put him to sleep on the bed. The three brothers assembled around Rama who was laid on the bed was insisted to retire to their own chamber. The queen mothers watching the attractive cloud-complexioned limb of Rama, exclaimed in an affectionate manner “Oh! Dear, how did you manage to kill the dreadful female demon Thadaka while your way to the hermitage of Maharishi Vishwamithra?”

 

Larika Shramitha Aneedha Basa Sayana Karavahu Jayi | Asa  Kahi  Go  Bishramagriha Ramacharana Chithu Layi ||

Bhoopa Bachana Suni Sahaja Suhaye | Jaritha Kanaka Mani  Palanga Dasaye || Subhaga Surabhi Patha Phena Samana | Komala Kalitha Supethi Nana || Upabarhana Bara Barni Na Jahi | Sraga Sugandha Manimandhira  Mahi || Rathanadheepa Sudi Charu Chandhova | Kahatha Na  Banayi Jana Jehi Jova || Seja Ruchira Rachi Ramu Udaye| Prema Sametha Palaga Paudaye || Agya  Puni PUni Bhayinha Dheenhi | Nija Nija  Seja Sayana Theenha Keenhi || Dhekhi Syama  Mridhu Manjula Gatha | Kahahi Saprema Bachana Sab Matha || Maraga Jatha Bhayavani Bhari | Kehi Bidhi Thatha Thadaka Mari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The grand dinner arrangements in the palace of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 348– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The grand dinner arrangements in the palace of Ayodhya

 

King Dhasharatha followed with his four sons went for bathing, after that they have invited the preceptors and twice-born, ministers of the assembly for a grand dinner, a fabulous meal was served to the guests, and everyone took great pleasure in the meal, the number of dishes served was beyond description, and the guests entertained themselves with the lavish meal, in this way, a couple of hours in the night have passed with enjoyable conversations. The beautiful women in the palace sang melodiously, the night hours have become most delightful, and soul-stirring, the guests assembled were forgot to notice the passing of time. The King along with his guests finished the meal was served with the water to rinse mouth, betel leaves covered in fragrant and sweet ingredients such as cardamom, saffron, sugar etc. were served to the guests. Further, all of the guests were adorned in fresh alluring flower garlands and sandalwood paste, everyone contemplated on the marvelous form of Rama, and received permission from the King and returned to their homes. The serenity, love, merriment, prosperity, loveliness and the magnanimity existed in the Kingdom and the palace was beyond the description even for Goddess Sarada, thousand-headed serpent Adhishesha, Vedas, Bhrama, Shiva, and Lord Ganesha, hence how I could detail them? King Dhasharatha summoned the queens and honored them, and advised them in a sweet tone “Oh! Devi, the brides are too young, have arrived into a new home which is completely strange to them, therefore take good care of them as the eyes protected by the eyelids.”

 

Suthanha Sametha Nahayi Nripa Boli Bipra Guru Gyathi | Bhojana Keenha Aneka Bidhi Dhari Pancha Gayi Rathi ||

Mangalagana Karahi Bara Bhamini | Bhai Sukhamoola Manohara Jamini || OOchayi Pana Sab Kahu Paye | Sraga Sugandha Bhooshitha Cchabi Chaye || Ramahi Dhekhi Rajayasu Payi | Nija Nija Bhavana Chale Sira  Nayi || Prema Pramodhu Binodhu Badayi | Samau Samaju Manoharathayi || Kahi Na  Sakahi Satha Saradha Sesu | Bedha Biranchi Mahesa Ganesu || So Mei Kahau Kavana Bidhi Barani | Bhoominagu  Sira Dharayi Ki Dharani || Nripa Sab Bhanthi Sabhi Sanmani | Kahi Mridhu Bachana  Bolayi  Rani || Bandhu Larikani Para Ghar Ayi | Rakheahu Nayana Palaka Ki Nayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha eulogizes the virtues, nobleness, amiability and the affluence of King Janaka

 

Chapter – 347– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Dhasharatha eulogizes the virtues, nobleness, amiability,  and the affluence of King Janaka

 

The deities after witnessing the glorious wedding ceremony and the following rites of the divine couple, while the divine music instruments reverberated all over the city returned to their respective abodes, all they could think and speak about the splendor of the wedding of Lord Rama with utmost reverence and devotion. King Dhasharatha revealed his gratitude to the assembled guests and kings of the neighboring countries, heart brimming with delight returned to meet his sons and brides in their private chambers, he gladly embraced his four sons, experienced a sudden thrill that was beyond description, then he took the four lovely brides on his lap and affectionately patted on their head with a heart full of love, the people assembled in the palace were transported to a state of bliss watching the affection of the King towards his sons and brides. King described the grand wedding ceremony of his four sons that took place in the Mithila to all those people assembled, after listening to the grandeur of the marriage, they were all experienced the same joy of the divine wedding.  Further King Dhasharatha eulogized the nobleness, virtues, amiability, kindness, compassion, and wealth of King Janaka in a splendid manner, the queens were extremely delighted to hear those priceless pieces of information from the King.

 

Chale  Nisana Bajayi Sura Nija  Nija Pura  Sukhapayi | Kahatha Paraspara Ramajasu Prema Na  Hridhaya Samayi ||

Sab Bidhi Sabahi Samadhi Naranahu | Raha Hridhaya Bhari Poori Ucchahu || Jaha Ranivasu Thaha Pagu  Dhare | Sahitha Bahudinha Kuara Nihare || Liye Godh Kari Modh Sametha | Ko Kahi Sakayi Bhayau Sukhu Jetha || Badhu Saprema Godh Baitari | Bara Bara  Hiya Harashi Dhulari || Dhekhi Samaju Mudhitha Ranivasu | Sab Ke  Ura Anandha Kiyo Basu || Kaheau Bhoopa Jimi Bhayau Bibahu | Suni Suni Harashu Hotha Sab Kahu || Janakaraja Gunaseelu Badayi | Preethi Reethi Sampadha Suhayi || Bahubidhi Bhoopa Bhat Jimi Barani | Rani Sab Pramudhitha Suni Karani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The King and the Queens offers an abundance of charities as a part of the wedding

 

Chapter – 346– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The King and the Queens offers an abundance of charities as a part of the wedding

 

King Dasaratha, and his queens, along with the newly wedded couples repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of the preceptor and received the blessings of the Sage. The heart full of love and devotion, King Dhasharatha placed his sons, and all the wealth before the Sage, but the family priest Sage Vashishta graciously refused all the wealth, and accepted the contributions due for the ceremonial rites, further contemplating upon Lord Rama and Devi Janaki, returned to his place. King Dhasharatha summoned all the Bipravadhu/wives of Bhramins and offered beautiful clothes and ornaments abundantly. He summoned all the Suvasinis/ women whose husbands are alive/, of the city and offered clothes of their choices. All those who were entitled to receive the contributions for their part in the ceremonial rites were received enormous gifts and ornaments, king honored all those close relatives and guests with gifts of their choices. The deities showered flowers in delight, watching the ceremonial rites followed by the wedding of Rama with Devi Janaki.

 

Bandhunha Sametha Kumara  Sab  Raninha Sahitha Maheesu| Puni Puni Bandhana Gurucharana Dhetha Aseesa Muneesu ||

Binaya Keenhi Ura Athi Anurage | Sutha Sampadha Rakhi Sab  Agey || Negu Magi Muninayaka Leenha | Aasirabadhu Bahuth Bidhi Dheenha || Ura Dhari Ramahi  Siya Sametha | Harashi Keenha Guru Gavanu Niketha || Biprabandhu Sab Bhoopa Bolayi | Chaila Charu Bhooshana Pairayi || Bahuri Bolayi Suasini Leenhi | Ruchi Bichari Pahiravanahi Dheenhi || Negi Nega Joga Sab Lehi | Ruchi  Anuroopa Bhoopamani Dhehi || Priya Pahune  Poojya Je Jane | Bhoopathi Bhali Bhanthi Sanmane || Deva Dhekhi Raghubeera Bibahu | Barashi Prasoona Prasamsi Ucchahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The King and the Queens worships preceptors and Brahmins

 

Chapter – 345– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The King and the Queens worships preceptors and Brahmins

 

The people of the city who received the gifts in abundance praised the King, and wished them good fortune and returned, later the King along with the twice-born and the preceptors arrived inside the palace. King performed all the rituals under the guidance of Sage Vashishta sincerely following the Veda, the queens were so happy to meet several Bhramins assembled in the palace as a symbol of fortune, they rose from their seats and offered obeisance to them. The queens followed the King in the performance of rites, washed the feet of preceptors and Bhramins, worshiped them, and offered a fabulous meal to them. The preceptors and the twice-born received an abundance of gifts and contributions after the sumptuous meal, they showered blessings on the King and the queens, and delightfully returned to their homes. The King and the Queens approached the Gadhi’s son Sage Vishwamithra and prostrated at his lotus feet, and adored the dust particles from the feet of the Sage on their forehead and eyes, and spoke reverentially “Oh! Bhagavan, there is no one fortunate as me, I have achieved the fruitfulness of my life with your presence.” One of the fine fortresses that meets all the needs of the Sage was arranged for his stay, and the King, Queens, remain vigilant to serve his requirements and the attendants were appointed to render service to the Sage. Once again, King Dhasharatha and his family prostrated before the preceptor Sage Vashishta.

Dhehi Aseesa Johari Sab Gavahi Gunagana Gatha | Thab Guru Bhoosura Sahitha Griha Gavanu Keenha Naranatha ||

Jo Basishta Anusasana Dheenhi | Loka Bedha Bidhi Sadhara Keenhi || Bhoosura Bheera Dhekhi Sab Rani | Sadhar Udi Bhagya Bada Jani || Patha Pakhari  Sakala Anhavaye | Pooji Bhali Bidhi Bhoop Jevaye || Aadhara Dhana Prema  Pariposhe | Dhetha Aseesa Chale Mana Thoshe || Bahu Bidhi Keenhi Gadhisutha Pooja | Natha Mohi Sama Dhanya Na  Dhooja || Keenhi Prasamsa Bhoopapthi Bhoori | Raninha Sahitha Leenhi Paga Dhoori || Bheethara Bhavana Dheenha Bara Basu | Man Jogavatha Raha Nripu Ranivasu || Pooje Guru Padhakamala Bahori | Keenhi Binaya Ura Preethi Na Thori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The King and his family worships deities and Pithrus, and distributes an abundance of gifts to the people of Ayodhya

Chapter – 344– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The King and his family worships deities and Pithrus and distributes an abundance of gifts to the people of Ayodhya

 

The joy of queen mothers was indescribable, believed that the Jewel of Raghu clan, Lord Rama brought all the three brothers got duly married to the appropriate brides, while the mothers performing various customary rites, the brides and grooms felt shy, Lord Rama enthusiastically observed them all, and smiled at heart. Further, the mothers worshiped the deities and Pithrus following the prescribed rites, as a part of gratitude for bestowing perpetual grace on them. At the end of the worship, they have asked for the welfare of Rama and his brothers, and the entire family as a boon. The deities showered their blessings which were unseen, the mothers spread the upper end of their garments and received the blessings. King Dhasharatha graciously offered chariots, horses, elephants, garments, gifts, ornaments for all those who have participated in the grand wedding procession, eventually, they have obtained permission to leave from the King, envisaging the glorious form of Rama in their heart delightfully returned to their homes. All the women and men in the City of Ayodhya received an abundance of gifts in the form of jewels, garments, vehicles, etc. as wedding gifts, all the homes were drenched in extreme happiness. The mendicants received clothing, grains, money as they have wished, all the attendants and the musicians of the palace were received an abundance of gifts and ornaments from the King.

Yehi Sukha The Satha Koti Guna Pavahi Mathu Anandhu | Bhayinha Sahitha Biahi Dhara Aye Raghukulachandhu || Loka Reethi Janani Karahi Bara Dhulahini Sakuchahi | Modhu Binodhu Biloki Bada Ramu Manahi Musukahi ||

Dheva Pithara Pooje Bidhi Neeki | Pooji Sakala Basana Ji Ki || Sabahi Bandhi Magahi Baradhana | Bhayinha Sahitha  Rama Kalyana || Antharahitha Sura  Aasisha Dhehi | Mudhitha Mathu Anchala Bhari Lehi || Bhoopathi Boli Barathi Leenhe | Jana Basana Manibhooshana Dheenhe || Ayasu Payi Rakhi Ura  Ramahi | Mudhitha Gaye Sab Nija Nija  Dhamahi || Pura Nara Nari SakalaPahiraye | Ghar Ghar Bajana Lage  Badhaye|| Jachaka Jana Jachahi Joyi Joyi | Pramudhitha Rau Dhehi Soyi Soyi || Sevaka Sakala Bajania Nana | Poorana Kiye  Dhana Sanmana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The queen mothers worshiped the groom and brides according to the customary rites

Chapter – 343– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The queen mothers worshiped the groom and brides according to the customary rites

 

The queen mothers completed all the rites according to the sacred text and customary rites, led the couples to inside the palace, once again waved lights on the couple, offered water, and led them through the marvelous carpeted ways to the majestic Hall. There were magnificent thrones positioned for the brides and sons, in the middle of the Hall led the couples to the ornamented throne and reverentially made them seated on it. They worshiped the couples according to the Vedic rites, offered oblations, earthen lamps, incense, flowers, vermilion, turmeric, unbroken yellow rice, curd, etc. they took Harathi/waving lamps around the couples, and fanned them. The queen mothers offered an abundance of jewels, ornaments, and gifts to the couples, they resembled Yogis, who has achieved the Paramarththa Thaththva/the highest knowledge of self, the knowledge of all-pervasive supreme Bramham resides as a soul in the Jeeva is indestructible Purusha and the Prakrithi is destructible which is inseparable from the Purusha. The state of those queen mothers were beyond description, it was like the Pauper stumbled upon the treasure, the thirsty person achieved the pot of nectar, the dumb person achieved the grace of Goddess Sarada, the blind regained the eyesight, and the hero won over the vital battle.

Nigama Neethi Kula Reethi Kari  Aaradha Pavade Dhetha | Bandhunha Sahitha Sutha  Paricchi Sab Chali Lavayi Niketha ||

Chari Sindhasana Sahaja Suhaye | Janu Manoja Nija Hath Banaye || Thinha Para Kuari Kuara Baitare | Sadhar Patha Puneetha Pakhare || Dhoopa Dheepa Naibedha Bedha Bidhi | Pooje  Bara Dhulahini Mangalanidhi || Barahi Bar Aarathi Karahi | Byanjana Charu Chamara Sira  Darahi || Basthu Aneka Nicchavari Hohi | Bhari  Pramodha Mathu Sab Sohi || Pava Parama  Thaththva Janu Jogi | Amrithu Laheau Janu Santhatha Rogi || Janaka  Ranka Janu Parasa Pava | Andhahi Lochana Labhu Suhava || Mooka Badhana Janu Saradha Cchayi | Manahu Samara  Sura Jaya Payi ||