Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kaikeyi continues to hurt the King

Chapter – 35– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kaikeyi continues to hurt the King

 

King Dhasharatha could not control his grief, fell on the ground, hit his head with both hands, and sobbed “Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama, Oh! Raghunatha!” soon all his limbs became motionless, lost his speech, voices were broken, lips were dried, felt miserable like the fish out of the water. Thus, the wish-fulfilling tree/Kalpatharu was thrashed by an untamed female elephant, Devi Kaikeyi burdened him with the sword-like toxic words, “Oh! Rajan, if you were not intended to fulfill the promises given to me, why did you encourage me to ask for the boon? Oh! Emperor on the Earth, how could you do that to me? You were so kind to the distressed and poor, and you had the reputation of being generous and enjoyed the fame, yet you are miserly to me? Is it possible to remain unhurt while playing the role of a hero? Oh! Rajan, either keep up your promise and follow my words, do not wail like a woman, it does not suit you. A noble person does not show interest in wealth, richness, money, fame, possessions, life, wife, sons, etc. An honest, Viraktha/renounced person considers the material pleasures as straw, takes no interest in it.”

Dhekhi Byadhi Asadha Nripu Pareau Dharani Dhuni Matha | Kahatha Parama Bachana Rama Rama Raghunatha ||

Byakula Rau Sithila Sab Gatha |Karini Kalpatharu Manahu Nipatha || Kandu Sukha Mukha Aava Na  Bani | Janu Padinu Dheena Binu Pani || Puni Kaha Katu Kadora  Kaikeyi| Manahu Dhaya Maha Mahura Dheyi || Jau Anthahu Asa Karathabu Raheau | Magu Magu Thumha Kehi Bala Kaheau || Dhuyi Ki Hoyi Yek Samaya Bhuala | Hasab Dadayi Phulaub Gala || Dhani Kahauab Aru Kripanayi | Hoyi Ki Khema Kusala Rauthayi || Cchadahu Bachanu Ki  Dheeraju Dharahu | Jani Abala Jimi Karuna  Karahu || Thanu Thiya Thanaya Dhamu Dhanu Dharani | SathyaSandha Kaha Thrina Sama Barani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha pleads to Devi Kaikeyi to change her mind

Chapter – 34– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha pleads to Devi Kaikeyi to change her mind

 

Devi Kaikeyi voiced “Oh! Rajan, remember my words if Rama does not retire to woods before the daybreak, leaving all the royal comforts, attired in a saffron robe of a hermit, and matted hair locks, I promise you that you will not see me alive, and you will bear the ill reputation of it.” Thus, Devi Kaikeyi rose on her feet resembled the brimming water of anger splashed down from the mountain of sin, and the overflowing water broken all the boundaries gave out a terrible appearance. The two boons she has asked were the coronation of Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya and the exile of Rama from the Kingdom resembled the two banks of the river, her anger resembled the whirlwind in the water caused by the wicked influence of Manthara, uprooted the King who appeared as a giant tree on the bank, and the wickedness of Kaikeyi like muddy water rushed towards the ocean of adversity. Finally, King Dhasharatha understood that all that was spoken were real, the demand of Devi Kaikeyi was true, in a moment the King felt that his death is dancing above his head in the form of his beloved consort. Suddenly, King fell down at the feet of Devi Kaikeyi, and tightly clasped her feet, and begged with teary eyes “Oh! Devi, do not be an ax on the clan of Raghu, kindly show some respect to the solar race. Oh! Devi, you can ask for my head, I am readily offering it to you, but do not separate me from Rama while I am alive. Kindly leave Rama with me, otherwise, you will burn with anguish and grief all your life.”

Hotha Prathu Munibesha Dhari Jau Na Ramu Ban Jahi | Mora Maranu Raura  Ajasa  Nripa Samujjia Manmahi ||

Asa Kahi Kutila Bhayi Udi Dadi | Manahu Rosha Tharangini Badi || Papa Pahara Pragata Bhayi Soyi || Bhari Krodha Jala Jayi Na Joyi || Dhoau Bara Koola Kadina Hat Dhara | Bhavara Kubari Bachana Prachara || Dahath Bhooparoopa  Tharumoola | Chali Bipathi Baridhi Anukooola || Lakhi Naresa  Bath Phuri Sanchi | Thiya  Misa  Meechu Seesa Para Nachi || Gahi Padha Binaya Keenha Baitari | Jani Dhinakara Kula Hosi Kudari ||Magu Matha Abahi Dheau Thohi | Rama Biraha Jani Marasi Mohi || Rakhu Rama Kahu Jehi Thehi Bhanthi | Nahi Tha Jarihi Janama Bhari Cchathi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha pleads to Devi Kaikeyi to leave anger

 

Chapter – 33– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha pleads to Devi Kaikeyi to leave anger

 

King Dhasharatha pleaded “Oh! Devi, kindly leave your anger and ask for a reasonable boon, so that I could witness the coronation ceremony of Bharatha with my own eyes. Oh! Devi, a fish may continue to live without water, or the serpent may get along without the gem on its forehead, but I promise you, I can’t live without Rama. Oh! Beloved one, kindly understands the fact that my very existence depends on Rama.” Devi Kaikeyi could not control her rage after listening to the most sensitive declaration by the King, which worked as the ghee added to the sacrificial fire. Devi Kaikeyi shrieked out of anger “Oh! Rajan, you may adopt thousands of pretexts, none of them are not going to work with me. You have two choices before you, either you grant me the boon I have asked, or refuse it and earn a bad reputation in the clan, I am not interested in any more arguments with you. Rama is virtuous, and you too virtuous and wise, and same with Devi Kausalya too. I have known all of you, I will definitely settle the scores with you all, especially to Devi Kausalya who has adopted to confer upon me for every single issue.”

Priya Hasa Risa  Pariharahi Magu Bichari Bibeku | Jehi Dhekhai Ab Nayana Bhari  Bharatharaja Abhisheku ||

Jiye Meena Baru Bari Biheena | Mani Binu Phaniku Jiye Dhukha Dheena || Kahau Subhau Na Cchalu Manamahi | Jeevanu Mora  Ramabinu Nahi || Samujji Dhekhu Jiya Priya Prabeena | Jeevanu Rama Dharasa Adheena || Suni Mridhu Bachana Kumathi Athi Jarayi | Manahu Anala Aahuthi Dhritha Parayi || Kahayi Karahu Kina Koti Upaya | Iha Na Lagihi Rauri Maya|| Dhehu Ki Lehu Aajasu Kari Nahi | Mohi Na  Bahuth Prapancha Sohahi || Ramu Sadhu Thumha Sadhu Sayane | Ramamathu Bhali Sab Pahichane || Jasa Kausaliya Mora Bhala Thaka | Thasa Phalu Unhahi Dheau Kari Saka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha pacifies Devi Kaikeyi with the first boon, and praising the virtues of Rama

Chapter – 32– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha pacifies Devi Kaikeyi with the first boon, and praising the virtues of Rama

 

King Dasaratha solemnly spoke “Oh! Devi, Rama has no greed for the Kingdom or the crown. He is deeply attached to his younger brother Bharatha, I was sincerely following the rule of the scriptures, thus I have chosen the elder one Rama to perform the coronation ceremony, still, I shall promise you Rama and Bharatha are two eyes of mine. I have not found any difference between them. One more thing, I promise on Rama hundredth time, there is no influence or intervention of Devi Kausalya in this matter, she is innocent and she has not spoken a single word about it. Definitely, I have announced for the celebration and preparation for the event without discussing with you, that’s why my long-cherished wish to crown Rama as the King of Ayodhya was unaccomplished. Oh! Devi, leave your resentment and anger, get yourself ready with the auspicious clothe and ornaments, your wish is going to fulfill in a few days. Oh! Devi, your second boon was taken my life out of me, that was not at all agreeable, still, I could not believe it, my heart is aching, was that your anger or is it true? Oh! Devi, kindly tell me the fault of Rama, the whole world is praising the virtues and kindness of Rama. I am certain that you too spoke about his gentleness several times, admired and loved him, but after listening to your second boon, I believe all that love and affection to Rama was a pretense. Rama is kind and compassionate to all, even to his enemies, how could he act against the will of his mother?”

Lobhu Na Ramahi Raju Kara Bahuth Bharatha Para Preethi | Mei Bada Cchotta Bichari Jiya Karatha Raheau Nripaneethi ||

 Rama Sapatha Sath Kahau Subhau| Ramamathu Kacchu Kaheau Na Kau || Mei Sabu Keenha Thohi Binu Pooche | Thehi The  Pareau Manorathu Chooche || Risa Pariharu Ab Mangala Saju | Kacchu Dhina Gaye Bharatha  Jubaraju || Yekahi Bath Mohi Dhukhu Laga | Bara Dhoosara Asamanjasa Maga || Ajahu Hridhau Jaratha Thehi Aancha | Risa  Parihasa Ki Sanchehu Sancha || Kahu Thaji Roshu Rama Aparadhu | Sabu Koau Kahayi Rama Sudi Sadhu || Thuha Sarahasi Karasi Sanehu | Ab Suni Mohi Bhayau Sandhehu || Jasu Subhau Arihi Anukoola | So Kimi Karihi Mathu Prathikoola ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha promises to crown Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya to Devi Kaikeyi

Chapter – 31– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha promises to crown Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya to Devi Kaikeyi

 

King Dhasharatha who is the essence of righteousness took the courage to open his eyes, heavily banged his head on both hands, and cried out “I am completely trapped, finding no way to get out.” Looked at Devi Kaikeyi who was fuming in extreme rage, resembled his powerful sword out of the sheath, her malicious mind as the edges that was sharpened in the grindstone like the wicked mind of hunch-back Manthara. Every single word spelled has the sharpness of the powerful sword of the King, he understood the boon she was asked to fulfill were enough to take away his life, began to speak to her gently “Oh! Devi, your sharp and inauspicious words are puffing away the affection and confidence shared between us. Oh! Timid lady, Bharatha, and Rama are two eyes of mine, I promise the same on Lord Shankara. I shall make all the arrangements to send the messengers to bring back Bharatha and Shathrughna to the Kingdom before the daybreak, after that we can fix an auspicious day and time to perform the coronation of Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya. I shall promise you; we will arrange for a grand ceremony and crown Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya.”

 

Dharma Dhurandhara Dheera Dhari Nayana Udhare  Raya | Siru  Dhuni Leenhi Usasa Asi Maresi Mohi Kudaya ||

Aagey Dheekhi Jaratha Risa Bhari | Manahu Rosha Tharavari Udhari || Moodi Kubudhdhi Dhara Nidurayi | Dhari  Koobari Sana Banayi || Lakhi Maheepa Karala  Kadora | Sathya Ki Jeevanu Leyihi Mora || Bole  Rau Kadina  Kari Cchathi | Bani Sabinaya Thasu  Sohathi || Priyabachana Kasa Kahasi Kubhanthi | BheeraPratheethi Preethi Kari Hathi || More Bharathu Ramu Dhuyi Aankhi | Sathya Kahau Kari  Sankaru Sakhi || Avasi  Dhoothu Mei Padayiba Pratha | Yehahi Begi Sunatha Dhoau Bhratha || Sudhina Sodhi Sabu Saju Sajayi | Dheau Bharatha Kahu Raju Bajayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kaikeyi’s heated argument with the King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 30– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kaikeyi’s heated argument with the King Dhasharatha

 

King Dhasharatha wept bitterly “An inauspicious incident has occurred at the propitious hour, I have trusted a woman and thereby doomed to darkness, I was a Sadhaka who was striving hard to achieve the fruit of my Yoga, the fruit of self-realization.” Devi Kaikeyi fumed watching the pathetic state of the King, “Oh! Rajan, Is Bharatha not your son? Have you accepted me as your queen for money? If my words are too sharp as powerful arrows to your ears, why did not give serious thought before declaring your wish to perform the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya? You can either accept my proposal or reject it, but remember that you belong to the illustrious clan of Raghu’s who never fails to keep up their promises. Oh! Rajan, you can refuse the boons promised to me several years ago, and proceed with your decision in the assembly. You have promised to give me boons, thinking that I would ask for a handful of parched grains. I shall bring to your notice the righteous deeds of that illustrious Dhadhichi, King Sibi, and Bali for their sacrifices, generosity, and truthfulness, to keep up their promises. The noble King Sibi was tested by Lord Agni and Lord Indra who were disguised as pigeon and hawk respectively. The pigeon took shelter on the lap of the King, as a true Kshatriya the King was not willing to give away the prey to hawk. On the other hand, the hawk insisted the King give his prey or give King’s flesh weighing the same as the pigeon, otherwise, it would die out of starvation.  King chopped off the muscular part of the body and kept on the weighing scale, alas! the process continued, added his flesh on the scale, the flesh couldn’t match the weight of the pigeon, finally, King Sibi prepared to sieve off his head was intervened by Lord Agni and Indra. Lord Indra battled against the demon Vrathrasura, the battle continued for several years, Indra approached Lord Vishnu and sought shelter.  Lord Vishnu advised Lord Indra to approach the illustrious Sage Dhadhichi who was taking penance in the Naimisharanya and appeal for his bone to kill the demon. Sage Dhadhichi graciously left his mortal coil for Indra, and the artisan of deities Vishwakarma carved a powerful weapon that resembled lightning out of the bone of Sage Dhadhichi, later Indra killed the demon with the weapon/Vajrayudha. The demon King Bali conquered the three worlds, the deities lost their glories and abode, the mother of deities Devi Adhithi grieved over her children’s pitiful state. She appealed to Lord Vishnu who was granted a boon to be born as her son. Devi Adhiti undertook severe austerities of Payovratha and Lord Vishnu was born as Dwarf/Vamana to Devi Adhithi and Sage Kashyapa, approached Bali in the Yajja arena, who was willing to offer anything for the Bhramachari, was asked for three strides of land and measured the whole Universe.” In this way, Devi Kaikeyi continued to pour the malicious words like the salt added to the wounds.

 

Kavane Avasara  Ka  Bhayau Gayau Nari  Biswasa | Joga Sidhdhi Phala Samaya Jimi Jathihi Abidhdhya Nasa ||

 Yehi Bidhi Rau Manahi Man Jjankha | Dhekhi Kubhanthi Kumathi Mana Makha || Bharathu Ki Raura  Pootha Na  Hohi | Anehu Mola  Besahi Ki Mohi || Jo Suni Saru Asa  Laga Thumhare | Kahe Na  Bolahu Bachanu Sambhare || Dhehu Utharu Anu Karahu Ki Nahi | Sathyasandha Thumha Raghukula Mahi || Dhena Kahehu Ab Jani Baru Dhehu | Thajahu Sathya Jaga  Upajasu Lehu || Sathya Sarahi Kahehu Baru Dhena | Janehu Leyihi Magi  Chabena || Sibi Dhadheechi Bali Jo Kacchu Bhasha | Thanu Dhanu ThajeauBachana Panu Rakha || Athi Katu Bachana Kahathi Kaikeyi | Manahu Lona  Jare  ParaDheyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kaikeyi asks for two boons to King Dhasharatha and the grief of the King

 

Chapter – 29– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kaikeyi asks for two boons to King Dhasharatha and the grief of the King

 

The King’s desire to crown Rama as the King of Ayodhya, represents the beautiful grove that provides shelter to lovely birds appear as joy, Devi Kaikeyi resembled the Bhila woman who is all prepared to hunt down the birds with the shot of sharp arrows, with her merciless words. Devi Kaikeyi gracefully moved towards the King and spoke “Oh! Beloved Lord, I have to ask for a boon that pleases my heart, hence I would ask for the crowning ceremony of Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya, kindly promise me that you would provide me that boon. Oh! Lord, I may ask for the second boon with folded hands, kindly accomplish my wish, let Rama live in the woods for fourteen years, as a hermit completely disconnected from the world.” The King was shocked at the gentle words of Devi Kaikeyi, he could not utter a word out of grief, like the Chakravaha in agony felt the touch of moonlight. He turned pale, as if struck by the lightning, closed his eyes tightly, shriveled in extreme pain, murmured “My long-cherished wish was about to fulfill, the celestial tree of desire with fully blossomed flowers was about to bear fruits were thrashed by an untamed elephant resembled Kaikeyi, she has set fire to the happiness of the subjects of Ayodhya, and brought everlasting misery to the Kingdom.”

Bhoopa Manoratha Subhaga Banu Sukha Subihanga Samaju | Bhillini Jimi Cchadana Chahathi Bachanu Bhayankaru Baju ||

Sunahu Pranapriya Bhavath Ji Ka | Dhehu Yek Bara Bharathahi Teeka || Magau Dhoosara Bara Kara Jori | Puravahu Natha Manoratha Mori || Thapasa Vesha Biseshi Udhasi | Chaudhaha Barasi Ramu Banabasi || Suni Mridhu Bachana Bhoopa Hiya Soku | Sasi Kara Chooath Bikala Jimi Koku || Gayau Mahima Nahi Kacchu Kahi Ava | Janu Sachana Bana Jjapateau Lava || Bibarana Bhayau Nipata Narapalu | Dhamini Haneau Manahu Tharu Thalu || Mathe Hath Moodhi Dhoau Lochana | Thanu Dhari Sochu Laga Janu Sochana|| Mora Manorathu Suratharu Phoola | Pharatha Karini Jimi Hatheau Samoola || Avadha Ujari Keenhi Kaikeyi | Dheenhasi  Achala Bipathi Kai Neyi ||