Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta begins the preparation for the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Chapter – 6– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta begins the preparation for the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

King Dhasharatha spoke amiably to all those ministers assembled “I have already met our royal priest and preceptor Sage Vashishta, and informed about my wish to perform the coronation of Rama, hence whatever instructions receive from the Sage should be carried out sincerely without any delay.” Shortly, Sage Vashishta began the preparation for the ceremony, instructed the ministers to arrange for sacred waters from all the holy lands, further ordered to collect auspicious items required for the rite, such as sacred grass, herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, leaves, chowries, deerskin, and draperies of silk, jewels, gems, etc. and countless items which are considered highly auspicious required for the coronation ceremony was collected in large quantities. Sage Vashishta detailed the prescribed rite from the Veda to the King and Ministers “Kindly erect grand Hall and canopies in large numbers decorated with gems and ornaments,  plantain trees with bananas, mango tree leaves, and flowers, so that we can accommodate Kings of neighboring countries and subjects those who arrive to witness the ceremony, draw colorful Rangolis on the floor with the precious gems, decorate the palace, pathways, fortresses, homes in the cities, market places, and streets with flowers, rangoli, plantain, mango leaves, flags, and banners, etc. Begin the worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, preceptor of the royal family, and the presiding deities, worship Bhusura/Bhoodevatha, the twice-born/Bhramins/ the deities on the Earth and offer an abundance of charities.”

 

Kaheau Bhoopa Muniraja Kara Joyi Joyi Ayasu Hoyi | Ramaraja Abhisheka Hitha Begi Karahu Soyi Soyi ||

Harashi Muneesa Kaheau Mridhubani | Anahu  Sakala Sutheeratha Pani || Aushadha Moola Phool Phala Pana | Kahe  Nama Gani Mangala Nana || Chamara Charama Basana Bahu Bhanthi | Roma Pat Pat Aganitha Jathi || Manigana Mangala Basthu Aneka | Jo Jaga Jogu Bhoopa Abhisheka || Bedha Bidhitha Kahi Sakala Bidhana | Kaheau Rachahu Pura Bibidha Bithana || Saphala Rasala Poogaphala Kera | Ropahu Bithinha Pura Chahu Phera || Rachahu Manju Mani Chauke  Charu | Kahahu Banavana Begi  Bajaru || Poojahu Ganapathi Guru Kuladeva | Sab Bidhi Karahu Bhoomisura Seva ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha announces his plan to perform the coronation ceremony of Rama in the assembly

 

Chapter – 5– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha announces his plan to perform the coronation ceremony of Rama in the assembly

 

Sage Vashishta speaks “Oh! Rajan, we do not make any further delay to declare Rama as the King of Ayodhya, and we make preparation for the coronation ceremony as early as possible, I am certain, that day would bring an abundance of auspiciousness and piousness to the Kingdom and its subjects.” King Dhasharatha returned to his palace, summoned for the chief of the Ministers and Charioteer Sumanthra and the ministers of the assembly, everyone greeted the King “Victory to King Dhasharatha! May Long Live the King!”, everyone has taken a seat, King Dhasharatha began to speak piously “I have a suggestion for the welfare of the Kingdom and its subjects, we shall perform the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya as early as possible.” The ministers and attendants assembled could not control their happiness, like the small plants sprout immediately after the shower. The ministers prayed with folded hands “Oh! Jagathpapthi! May long live! May you live for millions of years! May your glories and fame continue for several eras!  Oh! Rajan, you have brought out a well-conceived plan to crown Rama as the King of Ayodhya, that would bring an abundance of auspiciousness, welfare, and happiness to the Kingdom and the Universe, kindly do not make any further delays.” King Dasaratha was highly pleased to hear the readiness of the ministers to embrace Rama as the future King of Ayodhya as if the weakened creeper found a stronghold to grow.

 

Begi  Bilambu Na Karia Nripa Sajia Sabuyi Samaju | Sudhina Sumangalu Thabahi Jab Ramu Hohi Jubaraju ||

Mudhitha Maheepathi Mandhira Aye | Sevaka Sachiva Sumanthru Bolaye || Kahi  Jayajeeva Seesa Thinha Naye | Bhoopa Sumangala Bachana Sunaye || Jau Pachahi Math Lagai Neeka | Karahu Harashi Hiya Ramahi Teeka || Manthri Mudhitha Sunatha Priya Bani | Abhimath Birava Pareau Janu Pani || Binathi Sachiva Karahi Kara Jori | Jiahu Jagathpathi Barisa Karori || Jagamangala Bhala Kaju Bichara | Begia Natha Na  Layia Bara || Nripahi Modhu Suni Sachiva Subhasha | Badatha Baita Janu Lahi Susakha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta describe the splendor of Paramathma/Lord Rama resides as a soul in the Jeeva/Jeevathma

Chapter – 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta describe the splendor of Paramathma/Lord Rama resides as a soul in the Jeeva/Jeevathma

 

Sage Vashishta speaks “Oh! Rajan, your valor, virtues, wisdom, righteousness, and fame brought all that was desired by you. Oh! King of Kings, you would get accomplished whatever desired in your heart.” King Dasaratha was certain that his desire would please his preceptor in all manner, he continued to speak in a soft tone “Oh! Bhagavan, let Rama take the regime of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, kindly make arrangements for the performance of the coronation ceremony of Rama, so that he would invest with the powers to rule the Kingdom wisely. If the ceremony was performed during my lifetime, the people of Ayodhya and myself would benefit from the bliss of the occasion and achieve the fruitfulness of our eyes. I have achieved everything with the grace of Lord Shambhu, I have one and only desire to crown Rama as the King of Ayodhya, afterward whether I survive or not, it would not cause grief to me, or I won’t repent later.” Sage Vashishta was delighted to hear the wise words of King Dasaratha, began to speak thoughtfully “Oh! Rajan, whoever keep afar from Rama would definitely regret in their lives, the adoration of supreme Bramham Lord Sri Ramachandra is the only source to get rid of Thrividha Thapa/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika, and Adhyathmika, he is the Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, sincerely follows the Jeeva, inseparable from Jeevathma, easily attainable with the pure love and devotion, that supreme Bhramam has been born as a son to you.”

Rajan Raura Namu Jasu Sab Abhimath Dhathara | Phala Anugami Mahipa Mani Mana Abhilashu Thumhara ||

Sab Bidhi Guru Prasanna Jiya Jani | BOleau Rau Rahasi Mridhu Bani || Natha Ramu Kariahi Jubaraju | Kahia Kripakari Karia Samaju || Mohi Acchath Yahu Hoyi Ucchahu | Lahahi Loga  Sab Lochana Lahu || Prabhu Prasada Siva Sabayi Nibahi | Yaha Lalasa Yek Mana Mahi || PUni Na Soch Thanu Rahau Ki Jau | Jehi Na Hoyi Pacche Pacchithau || Suni Muni Dhasharatha Bachana Suhaye | Mangala Modha Moola Mana Bhaye || Sunu Nripa Jasu Bimukha Pacchithahi | Jasu  Bhajana Binu Jarani Na Jahi || Bhayau Thumhara Thanaya Soyi Swami | Ramu Puneetha Prema Anugami ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha communicates with the Sage Vashishta about the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Chapter – 3– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha communicates with the Sage Vashishta about the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

King Dhasharatha got relieved on the very idea dashed in his mind, finding an auspicious day, hour, and time, he approached the royal priest Sage Vashishta and communicated the message with the rush of various emotions and in great excitement. King Dhasharatha amiably spoke “Oh!Muninayaka/Lord of ascetics, Rama is well qualified, wise, virtuous, intelligent, valorous, accomplished various tasks, hence my subjects, people, attendants, closest associations, and even the enemies of mine does appreciate Rama as the future King of Ayodhya. All are dear to Rama; it was your grace I have achieved the piousness in the form of my elder son Rama. Oh! Bhagavan, all those Bhramins and their families cherish Rama as you do to him. Whoever adores the dust particles from the feet of preceptor would achieve all the fruitfulness and Purusharththa in their lives, I have thoroughly understood it, whatever I have achieved in my life was your grace. It was the miracle caused by the dust from your lotus feet, I have attained the four Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha are personified as our children. Oh! Bhagavan, you are aware of whatever I desire in my heart, and all that accomplished with your grace.” Sage Vashishta was highly pleased to listen to the devoted and graceful words of King Dhasharatha and spoke to him “Oh! Rajan, what’s your command? I would like to listen from you.”

 

Yaha Bicharu Ura Ani Nripa Sudhinu Suavasaru Payi | Prema Pulaki Thana Mudhitha Mana Guruahi Sunayau Jayi ||

Kahayi Bhualu Sunia Muninayaka | Bhaye Rama Sab Bidhi Sab Layaka || Sevaka Sachiva  Sakala Purabasi | Je Hamare Ari Mithra Udhasi || Sabahi Ramapriya Jehi Bidhi Mohi | Prabhu Aseesa Janu Thanu Dhari Sohi || Bipra Sahitha Parivara Gosayi | Karahi Cchohu Sab  Raurihi Nayi || Je Guru Charanarenu Sira Dharahi | The Janu Sakala Bibhava Bas Karahi || Mohi  Sama Yahu Anubhayau Na Dhooje | Sabu Payau Raja Pavani Pooje || Ab Abhilashu Yeku Mana More | Poojihi Natha Anugraha Thore || Muni Prasanna Lakhi Sahaja Sanehu | Kaheau Naresa Rajayasu Dhehu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha’s revelation of the arrival of elderly years of age

 

Chapter – 2– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha’s revelation of the arrival of elderly years of age

 

Everyone in the Kingdom cherished the loveliness of the couple and prayed to Lord of the Lords Mahadeva, “Oh! Prabho, we wish to witness the Yuvaraj/heir to the throne, Rama crowned as the King of Ayodhya, while the King Dhasharatha is alive.” One day King Dhasharatha who is the embodiment of virtues, along with ministers and preceptors was seated in the grand assembly and listening to the over-pouring fame of the heir to the throne, Lord Rama who is the Lord of Lords, Lord of fourteen worlds, Sarvagya/knower of past, present and future, lured the hearts of all those neighboring Kings. All have the opinion that the young prince Rama is equally skillful, wise, learned, and knowledgeable as King Dhasharatha. Rama made large acquittances with the rulers of the nearby regions for the welfare of the subjects of Ayodhya and Rama is the supreme bliss of King Dhasharatha, so whatever eulogized about him would fall short of words. King Dhasharatha casually approached the mirror, and had a look at his face, and repositioned the crown. Suddenly, he noticed a few grey hairs on the corner of the ears, as if the later years of age whispering on its arrival “Oh! King, perform the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, and achieve the fruitfulness of your birth and the object of life.”

 

Sab Ke Ura Abilashu Asa Kahahi Manayi Mahesu | Aapa  Acchatha Jubaraja Padha Ramahi Dheau Naresu ||

Yek Samaya Sab Sahitha Samaja | Rajasabha Raghuraju Biraja || Sakala Sukritha Moorathi Naranahu | Rama Sujasu Suni Athihi Ucchahu || Nripa Sab Rahahi Kripa Abhilashe | Lokapa Karahi Karahi Preethi Rukha Rakhe || Thibhuvana Theeni Kala Jaga Mahi | Bhooribhaga Dhasharatha Sama Nahi || Mangalamoola Ramu Sutha Jasu | Jo Kacchu Kahia Thora  Sabu Thasu || Raya Subhaya Mukuru Kara Leenha | Badhanu Biloki Mukutu Sama Keenha || Shravana Sameepa Bhaye Sitha Kesa | Manahu Jaradapanu Asa Upadesa || Nripa  Jubaraju Rama Kahu Dhehu | Jeevana Janama Lahu Kina Lehu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Initial prayers – The city of Ayodhya flourishes with an abundance of rich minerals and natural wealth

 

Chapter – 1– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Initial prayers – The city of Ayodhya flourishes with an abundance of rich minerals and natural wealth

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Sri Shankara, who has allocated half of the body with Devi Girija, the daughter of King of Mountains/Bhoodharasutha/Mountains hold the Earth from reposition. He is adorned Devapaga/Devanadhi Ganga on his brownish matter hair locks, he is adorned in the crescent moon on the matted hair locks and has lustrous forehead, he has bluish throat which holds the toxic poison, his broad chest adorned in serpents, he is smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, he is Suravara/Lord of Lords Mahadeva, he is Sarvadhipa/commander of the Universe, he is Sharva/auspicious, he is supreme Lord Shiva who is all-pervasive Bramham/omnipresent/Sarvadha and  eternal has fair complexion resembles the lustrous moon, Oh! Prabho, kindly protects us.

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Raghunandhana, the delight of Raghu’s clan, Lord Rama whose lotus-like face has pleasing nature, he was neither excited to hear the news of the coronation ceremony as the King of Ayodhya, nor dejected about the command of his father to conduct journey to woods.  I shall earnestly pray to envision that lotus-like face of Raghunandhana who is the delight of Raghu’s clan, which brings all kinds of auspiciousness to the Universe.  I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord of Raghu's, Rama, he has beautiful dark cloud complexioned limbs, lustrous like the dark blue lotus flower, seated with Devi Sita on his left, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, I shall repeatedly prostrate before that Lord Rama along with Devi Sita.

 

I shall contemplate upon the lotus feet of my preceptor who cleanse the impurities of lust, desire, anger, jealousy, ego, pride etc. of the mind, I shall sing in praise of Raghuvara, Lord Rama who is unblemished, pure, eternal, free from afflictions, fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, the four Purusharththa/Dharma/righteousness, Arththa/wealth, Kama/desires and Moksha/liberation from repeated births. The celebrations and various rites began from the day Rama returned home with Devi Sita from Mithila, the city of Ayodhya drenched in various festivities, the fourteen worlds were pouring an abundance of happiness, welfare, prosperity, serenity and various auspiciousness in the Kingdom, like the mountains surrounded by the rain clouds, showered in the form of prosperity, richness, wealth, minerals, etc. The charming men and the gorgeous women of the city of Ayodhya resembled the rich mineral wealth, gems, and precious stones. The splendor of the city of Ayodhya was beyond description, seemed the creator invested all his skills and knowledge to beautify it. The people of Ayodhya achieved the fruitfulness of their lives watching the lustrous moon-like face of Lord Sri Ramachandra on a daily basis. The queen mothers and their companions, and the attendants of the palace was delighted to watch Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha, Shathrughna, along with their beautiful consorts, like the creepers yearns to bear fruits, particularly King Dhasharatha lured by the beauty, kindness, compassion, virtues, amiability of Rama.

Sloka –

Yasyange Cha Vibhathi Bhoodharasutha Devapaga Masthake | Bhale Balavidhurgale Cha  Garalam Yasyorasi Vyalarat | So Ayam Bhoothi Vibhooshana: Suravara: Sarvadhipa: Sarvadha | Sharva : Sarvagatha: Shiva: Shashinibha: Shrishankara: Pathu Mam ||

Prasannatham Ya Na  Gathabhibhisheka Thasthatha Na  Malle Vanavasa Dhukhatha: | Mukhambujashri  Raghunandhanasya Mey Sadhasthu Sa  Manjjula Mangalapradha ||

Neelambhuja Syamala Komalangam Seetha Samaropitha Vamabhagam | Panau Maha Sayaka Charuchapam Namami Ramam RaghuVamshanatham ||

Sri Guru Charana Sarojaraja Nija Manu Mukuru Sudhari | Baranau Raghubara Bimala Jasu Jo Dhayaku Phalachari ||

Jab The Ramu Byahi Ghar Aye | Nitha Nava Mangalamodha Badhaye || Bhuvana Charidhasa Bhoodhara Bhari | Sukritha Megha Barashahi Sukhabari || Ridhi Sidhi Sampathi Nadhi Suhayi | Umagi Avadha Ambudhi Kahu Aayi || Manigana Pura Nara Nari Sujathi | Suchi  Amola Sundhara Sab Bhanthi || Kahi Na  Jayi Kacchu Nagara Bibhoothi | Janu Yethania Biranchi Karathoothi || Sab Bidhi Sab Pura Loga Sukhari | Ramachandha Mukha Chandhu Nihari || Mudhitha Mathu Sab Sakhi Saheli | Phalitha Biloki Manoratha Beli || Ramaroopu Gunaseelu Subhau | Pramudhitha Hoyi Dhekhi Suni Rau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramacharitha is the purifier of mind and intellect - Phalashruthi

 

Chapter – 354– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sri Ramacharitha is the purifier of the mind and intellect - Phalashruthi

 

The delight of Gadhi race Sage Vishwamithra walked away from the city of Ayodhya, with the heart full of joyous memories, praising the virtues of King Dasaratha and his sons. He fondly recalled the beauty, virtues, and pleasing nature of Rama, the righteousness of King Dhasharatha, the divine wedding took place between Rama and Devi Janaki in Mithila, and the celebrations followed with it. The Sage Vamadeva and Sage Vashishta kept praising the splendor of Gadhi’s son Sage Vishwamithra in the assembly, the King overjoyed upon hearing the matchless deeds of Sage Kaushika, and the merits he has achieved  from the Sage Kaushika as the preceptor of his sons, and the grace of the Sage on his sons to achieve appropriate girls as wedded wives, that day the assembly dispersed with gloominess after the departure of Sage Kaushika,  the King and his sons returned to the palace. Everywhere the people of Ayodhya highly praised the mysterious and valorous deeds of Lord Rama, shortly the fame and glories of Rama diffused in the three worlds, the festivities and the celebrations continued in the city of Ayodhya from the day Rama has returned with Devi Janaki, the people of Ayodhya drenched in extreme bliss, serenity, auspiciousness and happiness have overflown all over the city of Ayodhya, which was beyond description even for Goddess Sarada, the Goddess of speech and thousand headed serpent Adhishesha. The legend of Rama and Devi Sita is the purifier of the soul as well as the purifier of the entire clan, I have immensely blessed to recite the glories of that Lord. It was the mere grace of Lord Sri Ramachadhra that enabled me to describe the splendor of him and thereby sanctify my words, deeds and mind.

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj wrote the glorious legends of Sri Ramacharitha and purified his heart, mind, and deeds. The legend of Rama is a vast ocean, unfathomable which is beyond description and difficult to cross, and none has been accomplished that task.

 

Whoever reads, write or listens to the glorious myths of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and sing in praise on the auspicious ceremonies of Upanayana/sacred thread ceremony and marriage would achieve perpetual happiness and the grace of Lord Rama and Devi Janaki.

 

Whoever recite, read or write the marriage of the divine couple Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Janaki would achieve perpetual bliss and ultimately attain the abode of Rama.

Thus ends the first Canto/Sopana of Sri Ramacharitha Manas that eradicates all the impurities of Kali era.

 

Rama Roopu Bhoopathi Bhagathi Byahu Ucchahu Anandhu | Jatha  Sarahath  Manahi Manmudhitha Gadhikulachandhu ||

Bamadeva  Raghukula Guru Gyani | Bahuri Gadhisutha Katha Bakhani || Suni Muni Sujasu Manahi Man Rau | Baranath Aapana Punya  Prabhau || Bahure  Loga  Rajayasu Bhayau | Suthanha Sametha Nripathi Griha Gayau || Jaha Thaha Rama Bhyahu Sabu  Gava | Sujasu Puneetha Loka Thihu Cchava || Aye  Byahi Ramu Ghar Jab The | Basayi Anandha Avadha Sab Thab The || Prabhu Bibaha Jasa Bhayau Ucchahu | Sakahi Na Barani Gira  Ahinahu || Kabikula Jeevanu Pavana Jani | Ramasiya Jasu Mangala Khani || Thehi The Mei Kacchu Kaha Bakhani | Karana Puneetha  Hethu Nija Bani ||

 

Nija Gira Pavani Karana Karana  Rama Jasu Tulasi Kahyo | Raghubeera Charitha Apara Baridhi Paru Kabi Kaune Lahyo || Upabeetha Byaha Ucchaha Mangala Suni Je Sadhara Gavahi | Baidhehi Rama Prasadha The  Jana Sarbadha Sukhu Pavahi ||

Siya Raghubeera Bibahu Je Saprema Gavahi Sunahi | Thinha Kaha Sadha Ucchahu Mangalayathana Rama Jasu ||

||Ithi Srimath Ramacharithamanase Sakala Kalikalushavidhvamsane Prathama: Sopana: Samaptha: ||