Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The hunch-back Manthara returns with deep distress to the chamber of Devi Kaikeyi

Chapter – 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The hunch-back Manthara returns with deep distress to the chamber of Devi Kaikeyi

 

Devi Kaikeyi, the mother of Bharatha has a dull-witted maidservant Manthara who is a hunch-back, wicked by nature. Devi Sarada assigned her duty on the hunch-back of ill reputation and returned to her abode. Manthara arrived in the city and found fabulous decorations, arrangements , and festivities in full swing, she was surprised and enquired the people “What was the reason for the sudden celebration?” The people happily replied to her that it was the upcoming celebration of the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya declared by the King, she was so distressed to hear the news. The evil-minded Manthara born in a lowly clan pondered over how to execute the malicious plan overnight so that the upcoming celebration gets disrupted like the Bhila women's plan on how to get access to the honeycomb hanging on the tree. Manthara with a sober face arrived in the chamber of Devi Kaikeyi who was extremely delighted. Manthara heaved a sigh of deep distress, shed crocodile tears, watching her grief Devi Kaikeyi began to speak “Oh! Manthara, what was the reason for your distress? You are a silly woman, Lakshman must have taught you a lesson.” The sinful Manthara did not speak, instead, she hissed like a serpent to the queen.

 

Namu Manthara Mandhamathi Cheri Kaikayi Keri | Ajasa Petari Thahi Kari Gayi Gira Mathi Pheri ||

Dheekha Manthara Nagaru Banava | Manjula Mangala Baj Badhava || Poochesi Loganha Kaha Ucchahu | Rama Thilaku Suni Bha Ura Dhahu || Karayi Bicharu Kubudhdhi Kujathi | Hoyi Akaju Kavani Bidhi  Rathi || Dhekhi Lagi  Madhu Kutila Kirathi | Jimi Gava Thakayi Leau Kehi Bhanthi || Bharatha Mathu Pahigayi Bilakhani | Ka Anmani Hasi Kaha Hasi Rani || Utharu Dheyi Na  Leyi Asasu | Nari  Charitha Kari Darayi Aasu || Hasi Kaha Rani Galu Bada There | Dheenha Lakhana Sikha Asa Mana More || Thabahu Na Bola Cheri Badi Papini| Cchadayi  Svasa Kari Janu Sapini ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sarada unwillingly moving to the city of Ayodhya, as if the evil effects of the planet

 

Chapter – 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sarada unwillingly moving to the city of Ayodhya, as if the evil effects of the planet

 

The deities prayed to Devi Saradha “Oh! Devi, kindly take a notice of our troubles, today is the coronation ceremony of Rama, let his desire grow to leave to the forest, and abandon the throne of Kingdom of Ayodhya, so that the deities wish to get accomplished.” Listening to the prayers of immortals Devi Sarada stood motionless, she grieved for the people of the Kingdom who were yearning to watch the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, and her role to bring mishap in the Kingdom seemed like the winter night causes to wither the fully blossomed lotus flowers. The deities became anxious to watch Goddess Sarada’s dislike of the duty assigned to her, they began to speak in a sweet tone “Oh! Mother, no one will blame you for your actions, the supreme Lord of Raghu, Rama is beyond happiness and sorrow, you are thoroughly aware of the nature of that Supreme Bhramam took birth as the son of King Dasaratha, and his endless glories. Oh! Mother, the Jeevathma/Jeeva gets constantly troubled by Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika, and Adhyathmika Thapa, hence they repeatedly undergo pleasure and pain according to their Karma. Oh! Mother, you should make a visit to the Kingdom of Ayodhya, for the welfare and happiness of the deities.” The deities prostrated before her repeatedly, and sincerely appealed to her several time as she was not willing to move, finally, the deities put so much pressure on her, hence she found she had no choice other than to take the side of the deities. All her way, Goddess Sarada was thinking that the deities can be so mean at times, although they reside in the superior abodes, sometimes their deeds can be gruesome, cannot withstand the welfare of others. Devi Sarada was practicing her role all the way about what to speak and whatnot, so that her role to ensure prosperity to the deities can be executed very well, even the skilled poet would get a chance to learn from her. Thus, Devi Sarada delightfully entered into the Kingdom of Dhasharatha, like the evil effect of the planet that causes afflictions to Jeeva.

 

Bipathi Hamari Biloki Badi Mathu Karia Soyi Aju | Ramu Jahi Ban Raju Thaji  Hoyi Sakala Surakaju ||

Suni Sura Binaya  Thadi Pacchithathi | Bhayiau Saroja Bipina  Himarathi || Dhekhi Deva Puni Kahahi Nihori | Mathu Thohi Nahi Thoriau Khori || Bisamaya Harasha Rahitha Raghurau | Thumha Janahu Sab Rama Prabhau || Jeeva Karama Basa Sukha Dhukha Bhagi | Jayia Avadha Devahitha Lagi || Bar Bar  Gahi Charana Sakochi | Chali Bichari Bibudha Mathi Pochi || Ooncha Nivasu Neechi Karthuthi | Dhekhi Na  Sakahi Parayi Bibhoothi || Agila Kaju Bichari Bahori | Karihahi Chaha Kusala Kabi Mori || Harashi Hridhaya Dhasharatha Pura  Ayi | Janu Graha Dhasa Dhusaha Dhukhadhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities worship Devi Sarada at the news of coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities worship Devi Sarada at the news of the coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, at that very moment, Lakshman entered into Rama’s chamber and greeted him with lots of love, and Rama, the delight of the Raghu clan received his younger brother with sweet words, like the freshly bloomed lily in the moonlight. The sounds of divine music instruments reverberated in the whole city, the celebration began for the upcoming coronation ceremony of Rama, the joy of the people of Ayodhya was beyond description. Everyone prayed for Bharatha’s timely return from his maternal uncle’s Kingdom on the auspicious occasion and spoke to one another “Will Bharatha achieve the fruitfulness of his eyes watching the coronation of Rama?” In every nook and corner of the city, street, and Bazar, people have gathered and discussed the upcoming celebration “When will be the auspicious hour begins? Which deity shower the grace on us to envisage Lord Rama along with Devi Sita seated on the golden throne of Ayodhya? When will we get fulfilled the long-cherished wish to see Rama as the King of Ayodhya?” and they impatiently waited for the daylight. The wicked and deceitful prayed for a mishap so that the joy of the people of the Kingdom would vanish because they did not enjoy the happiness of the people of Ayodhya, like the owl, gets troubled with the sunlight, and the moonlight is hated by the thieves. At that moment, the deities appealed to Goddess Sarada, prostrated at her lotus feet and worshiped her, sincerely prayed to her again and again.

 

Thehi Avasara Aye  Lakhana Magana Premanandhana | Sanmane  Priya  Bachana Kahi Raghukula Kaurava Chandha ||

Bajahi Bajane  Bibidha Bidhana | Pura  Pramodhu Nahi Jayi Bakhana || Bharatha  Agamanu Sakala Manavahi |Avahu Begi Nayana Phalu Pavahi || Hat Bat Ghar Gali Athayi | Kahahi Paraspara Loga  Logayi || Kali  Lagana Bhali Kethika  Bara | Poojihi Bidhi Abhilashu Hamara || Kanaka Sindhasana Siya Sametha | Baitahi Ramu Hoyi Chith Chetha || Sakala Kahahi Kab Hoyihi Kali | Bidhana Manavahi Deva Kuchali || Thinhahi Sohayi Na Avadha Badhava | Chorahi Chandhini Rathi Na Bhava || Saradha Boli Binaya Sura  Karahi | Barahi Bar Paya Lai Parahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama listen to Sage Vashishta about the coronation ceremony and feels unfair to his brothers

 

Chapter – 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama listen to Sage Vashishta about the coronation ceremony and feels unfair to his brothers

 

Sage Vashishta felt immensely happy listening to the pleasing words of Lord of Raghu, he praised Rama and spoke “Oh! Rama, you are the ornament of the Raghu clan, the illustrious clan of wise and intellectuals.” Sage continued to praise the virtues, amiability, kindness, compassion, and noble disposition of Rama; at a certain point his voice broke out of a sudden rush of emotions “Oh! Rama, King Dhasharatha made a decision to perform your coronation ceremony, so that you would achieve the regime of the country. Oh! Son, you should strictly observe austerities, so that the deities get highly pleased and provide an abundance of auspiciousness and welfare to you and your Kingdom and its people.”  Sage Vashishta returned to the palace to meet the King,  while Rama felt uneasy and murmured “My beloved brothers Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna was born and raised together, we have dined and slept together, we have performed childhood amusements, and some of the sixteen ceremonies prescribed in the Veda such as ear piercing, Mundan/tonsuring, sacred thread ceremony, and wedding ceremonies together, I feel unfair to perform the coronation ceremony all alone without my beloved brothers, as I was born as heir to the throne.” May the kindness, truthfulness, and compassion of the Lord Sri Ramachandra drive away the deceitfulness in his devotees.

 

Suni Saneha Sane Bachana Muni  Raghubarahi Prasamsa | Rama Kasa Na Thumha Kahahu Asa Hamsa Bamsa Avathamsa ||

Barani Rama Guna Seelu Subhau | Bole  Prema Pulaki Munirau || Bhoopa Sajeau Abhisheka  Samaju | Chahatha Dhena Thumhahi Jubaraju || Rama KarahuSab  Samjama Aaju | Rama Hridhaya Asa Bismau Bhayau|| Janame Yek Sanga Sab Bhayi | Bhojana Sayana  Keli Larikayi || Karanabedha Upabeeth Biaha | Sanga Sanga Sab Bhaye  Ucchaha || Bimala Bamsa Yahu Anuchitha Yeku | Bandhu Bihayi Badehi Abhisheku || Prabhu Saprema Pacchithani Suhayi | Harau Bhagatha Man Kai Kutilayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta visits Rama at his fortress to inform the austerities followed for the rite

Chapter – 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta visits Rama at his fortress to inform  the austerities followed for the rite

 

The men and women of the Kingdom of Ayodhya celebrated over the news of the upcoming coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, everyone was delighted and felt that the deities have disposed of them favorably and began the preparation for the ceremony. King Dhasharatha summoned Sage Vashishta and requested him to meet Rama and advise him about the austerities that should be followed for the upcoming celebration. The moment Lord of Raghu's heard the arrival of Sage Vashishta to his fortress, he stood at the doorsteps waited to receive him. Rama prostrated before the lotus feet of the Sage at his arrival, reverentially invited him and offered water to wash his hands, and worshiped the Sage following the sixteen methods/Shodasha Upachara, then Rama and Sita together prostrated at the feet of the Sage, and stood with folded hands “Oh! Bhagavan, the visit of Master to his sincere servant’s home brings all kinds of auspiciousness, and removes all the impurities and evilness, Oh! Prabho, it would have been even more beneficial, if the Master ordered the servant to visit him and assigned the duty since your visit to my palace is the most auspicious occasion followed with your affection towards me. Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate to have you, and most willing to follow your orders, a servant achieves all kinds auspiciousness by serving his Master sincerely.”

 

Ramaraja Abhisheku Suni Hiya Harashe Nara Nari | Lage Sumangala Sajana  Sab Bidhi Anukoola Bichari ||

Thab Naranaha Basishtu Bolaye | Ramadhama Sikha Dhena Padaye || Guru Agamanu Sunatha Raghunatha | Dhvara Ayi Padha Nayau Matha || Dhvara  Ayi Padha Nayau Matha || Sadhara  Aaradha Dheyi Ghar Aane | Soraha Bhanthi Pooji Sanmane || Gahe Charana Siya Sahitha Bahori | Bole Ramu Kamala Kara Jori || Sevaka Sadhana Swami Aagamanu| Mangala Moola Amangala Dhamanu || Thadhapi Uchitha Janu Boli Sapreethi | Padayia Kaja Natha Asi Neethi|| Prabhutha Thaji Prabhu Keenha Sanehu | Bhayau Puneetha Aaju Yahu Gohu || Aayasu Hoyi So  Karau Gosayi | Sevaku Lahayi Swami Sevakayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The whole palace and the queens get ready for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama

Chapter – 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The whole palace and the queens get ready for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya spoke “ Oh! Mune, while Rama and Sita conversing each other about the return of Bharatha, exactly at that moment, a large number of beautiful women moved all over the palace delightfully, and informed the most auspicious upcoming event of the coronation ceremony of Rama, as if the waves of the ocean get thrilled at the sign of waxing moon. The women who broke the most auspicious news for the first time were awarded an abundance of gifts, pieces of jewelry, and garments. The queens were raptured in various emotions, could not control their happiness, soon they began the preparation of the collection of Mangaladhravya in great excitement. Devi Sumithra who was preparing meals for the family filled the Puris in gem-decorated vessels, and the elaborate dishes prepared were decorated in a grand manner. Devi Kausalya who was extremely delightful, summoned for a large number of Brahmins to visit the palace and offered an abundance of charities in the form of jewels, clothes, cows, grains, etc. she worshiped the family deities, Nagas, and all the deities with a sincere prayer “Kindly provide me a boon that ensures the welfare of Rama.” The beautiful women who have lustrous faces resemble the full moon, fanned the queens, sang melodiously like the cuckoos.

Yehi Avasara Mangalu Parama Suni Rahaseau Ranivasu | Sobhath Lakhi Bidhu Badath Janu Baridhi Beechi Bilasu ||

Prathama Jayi Jinha Bachana Sunaye | Bhooshana Basana Bhoori Thinha Paye || Prema Pulaki Than Man Anuragi | Mangala Kalasa Sajana Sab Lagi || Chauke Charu Sumithra Poori | Manimaya Bibidha Bhanthi Athi  Roori || Anandha Magana Rama Mahathari | Dhiye Dhana Bahu Bipra Hakari || Pooji Gramadhebi Sura Naga | Kaheau Bahori Dhena Balibhaga || Jehi Bidhi Hoyi Rama Kalyanu | Dhehu Dhaya Kari So Baradhanu|| Gavahi Mangala Kokilabayani | Bidhubadhani Mrigasavakanayani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta describes the rite of coronation from the Veda - Rama and Devi Sita experiences the arrival of fortune

 

Chapter – 7– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta describes the rite of coronation from the Veda - Rama and Devi Sita experiences the arrival of fortune

 

Sage Vashishta continued “kindly decorate the hall and the canopies with the flags, banners, flowers, chandeliers, etc. and decorate the horses, cows, elephants, and chariots with silken clothes, and various ornaments.” As soon as the attendants received orders from the Sage, prostrated before him and duly engaged in their respective duties. The attendants received orders have completed the tasks beforehand and informed the Sage. King worshiped the Bhusura/Bhramins, family deity, Sages, Rishis, ascetics, and rites for the welfare of Rama, soon the auspicious news of the coronation ceremony of Rama spread across the countries, the whole city of Ayodhya reverberated with the divine sounds of musical instruments, the auspicious omen personified as Rama and Sita experienced a shake on their body parts as the sign of the arrival of fortune conversed to one another affectionately “The auspicious omens we have experienced must be  the indication of the return of Bharatha from our uncle’s Kingdom, we have passed many days without him, we are longing to meet him. All these auspicious omens reveal the return of our beloved friend Bharatha, there is no one as dear to me as Bharatha hence I feel the good omen must have one more thing to tell us.” Rama impatiently waited for the return of his beloved brother who has traveled to another Kingdom, not a day or night have passed without thinking of him, like the female tortoise constantly protects its eggs and wait for the arrival of newborn turtles.

 

Dhvaja Pathaka Thorana Kalasa  Sajahu Thuraga Ratha Naga | Sira Dhari Munibara Bachana  Sabu Nija Nija  Kajahi Laga ||

 Jo Muneesa  Jehi  Aayasu Dheenha |So Thehi Kaju Prathama Janu Keenha || Bipra Sadhu Sura Poojatha Raja | Karatha  Rama Hitha Mangala Kaja || Sunatha Rama Abhisheka Suhava | Baj  Gahagaha Avadha Badhava|| Ramasiya Thana Saguna Janaye | Pharakahi Mangala  Anga Suhaye || Pulaki Saprema ParasparaKahahi | Bharatha Agamanu Soochaka Ahahi || Bhaye Bahuth Dhin Athi Avaseri | Saguna Pratheethi Bhet Priya Keri || Bharatha Sarisa Priya Ko Jaga Mahi | Ihayi Saguna Phalu Dhoosara Nahi || Ramahi Bandhu Soch Dhina Rathi | Andanhi Kamada Hridhayau Jehi Bhanthi ||