Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vishwamithra/Kaushika bade farewell to King Dasaratha and his family

 

Chapter – 353– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vishwamithra/Kaushika bade farewell to King Dhasharatha and his family

 

The city of Ayodhya was inundated with auspiciousness, peace, and happiness, it has multiplied days after days. The festivities, and merriment in the Kingdom of Ayodhya continued, the people forgot the passing of days and nights. A propitious day was chosen to untie the yellow thread tied on the wrist of brides and grooms to ward off the evil eyes during the marriage, and the rites performed with gaiety. The deities envied watching the happiness and enthusiasm of the people of Ayodhya on a regular basis and appealed to Lord Bhrama to benefit from an opportunity to be born as the subjects of Ayodhya.  Sage Vishwamithra approached the assembly of the King with an intention to leave the Kingdom was affectionately refused, Rama detained the Sage Kaushika with his mesmerizing appearance and pleasant conversations. King Dhasharatha grown hundred-fold affectionate to Sage Kaushika, watching the pure love and devotion of the King, the Sage praised the King abundantly. Finally, the time has arrived for the Sage to depart from the Kingdom of Ayodhya, King, and his family was greatly moved, they stood before the sage reverentially greeted him, and spoke in amiable words “Oh! Bhagavan, all that I have achieved in my life with the perpetual grace of you, and all that is yours. Oh! Prabho, kindly, consider me, my consorts, and sons and his family as your sincere devotees and servants, kindly be gracious on us, and shower your perpetual grace on us and our children.” Saying so, King and the queens, along with their sons and brides fell at the lotus feet of Sage Kaushika, they have lost words to praise the Sage, could not utter a word out of the grief of separation. Sage Vishwamithra blessed them profusely, and left the assembly of the King, was a painful moment for all of them which was beyond description. Rama and his brothers reverentially followed the Sage Vishwamithra to a fair distance, after a while they have obtained permission from the Sage and returned home.

Mangala Modha Ucchaha Nitha Jahi Dhivasa Yehi Bhanthi | Umagi Avadha Anandha Bhari  Adhika  Adhika  Adhikathi ||

Sudhina Sodhi Kala Kankana Cchore | Mangalamodha Binodha Na Thore || Nitha Nava Sukhu Sura Dhekhi Sihahi | Avadha Janma  Jachahi Bidhi Pahi || Biswamithru Chalana Nitha Chahahi | Rama Saprema Binaya  Basa Rahahi || Dhina Dhina  Sayaguna Bhoopathi Bhau | Dhekhi Saraha Mahamunirau || Magatha Bidha Rau Anurage | Suthanha Sametha  Dada Bhe Agey || Natha Sakala Sampadha Thumhari | Mei Sevaku Sametha Sutha Nari || Karaba Sadha Larikanha Par Chohu | Dharasanu Dhetha Rahab Muni Mohu || Asakahi Rau Sahitha Sutha Rani | Pareau Charana Mukha Aava Na  Bani || Dheenhi Aseesa  Bipra  Bahu Bhanthi | Chale Na  Preethi Reethi Kahi Jathi || Ramu Saprema Sanga  Sab Bhayi | Aayasu Payi Phire Pahuchayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta describes various legends from scripture and the splendor of Sage Vishwamithra to King and his family

 

Chapter – 352– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vashishta describes various legends from scripture and the splendor of Sage Vishwamithra to King and his family

 

The supreme Bhramam which is free from afflictions, unblemished, and pure by nature, performed the purification process with his three brothers in the Sarayu river, they returned home and performed the morning rites, worshipped the deities, and went to meet the preceptors. The four brothers arrived in the grand assembly and met King Dasaratha embraced four of them affectionately and gladly taken seats allotted for them after obtaining permission from the King.  Soon the Sage Kaushika and Sage Vashishta arrived in the assembly was received with great honor, and the Sages were taken seats on the grand throne arranged for them, King and the four sons prostrated at the feet of Sages and received their blessings, the two Sages were transported to a state of ecstasy watching the marvelous appearance of Rama. Sage Vashishta described the various legends from the scriptures to the King and his family seated in the courtroom sincerely listened to them. Meanwhile, Sage Vashishta described various glorious legends of Sage Vishwamithra, that surpassed all the hermits. Sage Vamadeva/preceptor of Raghu's, earnestly listened to the legends described by the Sage was true to his knowledge, and the fame of Sage Kaushika was known to the entire Universe. Everyone assembled were rejoiced to listen to the various legends from the scriptures, especially Rama and Lakshman the supreme Bhramam incarnated the son of King Dhasharatha, were most delighted at heart.

 

Keenhi Saucha Sab Sahaja Suchi Saritha Puneetha Nahayi | Prathakriya Kari Thatha Pahi Aye  Chariau Bhayi ||

Bhoopa Biloki Liye Ura  Layi | Baite  Harashi Rajayasu Payi || Dhekhi Ramu Sab Sabha Judani | Lochana Labha Avadhi Anumani || Puni Basishtu Muni  Kausiku Aye | Subhaga Asananhi Muni Baitaye || Suthanha Sametha Pooji Padha Lage | Nirakhi Ramu Dhoau Guru Anurage || Kahahi Basishtu Dharama Ithihasa | Sunahi Maheesu Sahitha Ranivasa || Munimana Agama Gadhisutha Karani | Mudhitha Basishta Bipula Bidhi Barani || Bole Bamadheau Sab Sanchi | Keerathi Kalitha Loka Thihu Machi || Suni Anandhu Bhayau Sab Kahu | Rama Lakhana Ura Adhika Ucchahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The Queen Mothers took the brides to sleep with them in their grand chamber

 

Chapter – 351– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The Queen Mothers took the brides to sleep with them in their grand chamber

 

Lord Rama addressed his mothers with sweet words, meditating upon Lord, fixing mind at the lotus feet of Lord Shambhu, his preceptors Sage Kaushika and Sage Vashishta, and the twice-born, closed his beautiful eyes resembled lotus flower petals to sleep while sleeping, his red lotus-like eyes half-closed gave out a marvelous appearance. The women in the city and palace were wide awake in the night, could not go to sleep watching the auspiciousness and merriment of arrival of grooms and brides, the queens conversed with their female companions “The city is marvelous in the presence of children and their brides, and the beauty of the night is beyond description.” The queen mothers retired to their grand chambers, they took their brides and put them sleep on their bed, and kept them close to their bosom, like the serpent, coils its precious gem on the forehead. It was the early hours of the dawn, the rooster’s sunrise song informed the arrival of the sun, Lord Rama woke up during that auspicious hour, the Vandhiganas and Suthaganas sung in praise of Lord of Raghu, the people of Ayodhya arrived on the entrance of the palace to eulogized and prostrated before the King and his family. The four brothers finished the early morning rites, offered salutations to preceptors, twice-born, deities, and the elderly members of the family, and received their blessings. The queen mothers reverentially gazed at the King and the princes stood ready for the morning rites.

Rama Prathoshi Mathu Sab Kahi Bineetha Bara Baina | Sumiri Sambhu Guru Bipra Padha Kiye  Needhabasa Naina ||

Needhau Badhana Soha Sudi Lona| Manahu Sanjj Sarasiruha Sona || Ghar Ghar Karahi Jagarana Nari | Dhehi Paraspara Mangala Gari || Puri Birajathi Rajathi Rajani | Rani Kahahi Bilokahu Sajani || Sundhara Bandhunha Sasu Lai Sayi | Phanikanha Janu Siramani Ura Goyi|| Pratha Puneetha Kala Prabhu Jage | Arunachooda Bara Bolana Lage || Bandhi Magadhanhi Gunagana Gaye | Purajana Dhvara Joharana Aye || Bandhi Bipra  Sura Guru Pithu Matha | Payi Aseesa Mudhitha Sab Bhratha || Jananiha Sadhar Badhana Nihare | Bhoopathi Sanga Dhwara Pagu Dhare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The Queen Mothers approaches Rama with thousands of inquiries on the deeds performed while living in the wood and in the assembly of King Janaka

 

Chapter – 350– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The Queen Mothers approaches Rama with thousands of inquiries on the deeds performed while living in the wood and in the assembly of King Janaka

 

The Queen Mothers lovingly enquired “Oh! Darling, how did you manage to kill the dreadful demons Mareecha and Subhahu, and their numerous armies of warriors? How did you fight with those wicked demons, without having any experience on the battlefield? It was the perpetual grace of Sage Vishwamithra and the supreme Lord protected you and your brother from all those brutal attacks, and dangers from the woods, may God protect you always. Oh! Dear child, you and your younger brother Lakshman were taken to the woods by Sage Vishwamithra to protect his fire sacrifices from the wicked demons caused troubles to his Yaga, but you have performed various mysterious deeds that were widely known to the world, you have provided liberation to the Gautama Pathni Ahalya, and relieved her from the curse of her husband with the mere dust particles from your lotus feet. The whole Universe is singing in the glory of your deeds, you have broken the unyielding bow of Lord Shambhu in the grand assembly of King Janaka, which was hard as rock and tortoiseshell. Oh! Dear child, you have attained triumph over the world, achieved immense fame with the enigmatic deeds, and received Devi Janaki as a wedded wife, and your brothers were found equally competent brides as a wedded wife, and majestically returned home. Oh! Child, all your deeds seemed to be superhuman, which was successfully accomplished only with the grace of the preceptor, Sage Kaushika, and the Lord. Oh! Dear child, our birth has become prolific we have achieved the fruitfulness of our lives by watching your lustrous face resemble the autumn moon.  Oh! Dear child, the days we have spent in your absence were miserable, even the creator cannot count them.”

Ghora Nisachara Bikata Bhata Samara Ganahi Nahi Kahu | Mare Sahitha Sahaya Kimi Khala Mareecha  Subahu ||

Muni Prasadha Bali Thatha Thumhari | Esa Aneka Karavare Dari || Makha Rakhavari Kari Dhuha Bhayi | Guruprasadha Sab  Bidhdhya Payi|| Munithiya Thari Lagatha Paga Dhoori | Keerathi Rahi Buvana Bhari Poori || Kamada  Peedi Pabi Koota Kadora | Nripa Samaja Mahu Sivadhanu Thora || Biswa Bijaya Jasu Janika  Payi | Aye Bhavana Byahi Sab Bhayi || Sakala Amanusha Karama Thumhare | Kevala Kausika  Kripa  Sudhare|| Aaju Suphala Jaga Janamu Hamare | Dhekhi Thatha Bidhubadhana Thumhara || Je Dhin Gaye  Thumhahi Binu Dhekhe | The  Biranchi Jani Parahi Lekhe ||

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 ||