Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra, the chief of the Minister and Charioteer brings Rama to the chamber of the King

 

Chapter – 39– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra, the chief of the Minister and Charioteer  brings Rama to the chamber of the King

 

Devi Kaikeyi spoke in utter dislike “Oh! Sumanthra, the King had no sleep yesterday night, he was all awake and God only knows the reason for it. He has been calling out for Rama several times till the daybreak and was not willing to speak anything to me. Therefore, bring Rama immediately so that we will come to know what he really intends to speak.” Sumanthra looked at the King as if seeking permission to leave, which was approved by the Lord of Ayodhya. Sumanthra left to the fortress of Rama and Devi Sita, on his way he could not understand a single thing, the King is in grief-stricken, and motionless, he could barely speak anything to Rama, the situation of the King is appalling to watch. Sumanthra became inconsolable, the ministers and attendants who met him were anxiously waiting to receive the news of the King. Sumanthra approached the chamber of Jewel of the Raghu clan, Rama was received with great honor, considered Sumanthara as equal to his father. Sumanthra informed Rama about the King who wanted to see him immediately and he has something important message to deliver, soon Sumanthra and Rama returned to the chamber where the King Dasaratha was settled, on their way, all the attendants and ministers were found perplexed watching at Sumanthra and Rama.

Pari Na Rajahi Needha Nisi Hethu Jana Jagadheesu | Ramu Ramu Rati Bhoru Kiya Kahayi Na Maramu Maheesu ||

Aanahu Ramahi Begi Bolayi | Samachara Thab Poochehu Aayi || Chaleau Sumanthru Raya Rukha Jani | Lakhi KuchaliKeenhi Kachu Rani || Socha Bikala Maga  Parayi Na  Pau | Ramahi Boli Kahihi Ka Rau || Ura Dhari Dheeraju Gayau Dhuare | Poochahi Sakala Dhekhi ManuMare || Samadhanu Kari So Sabahi Ka| Gayau Jaha  Dhinakara Kula Teeka || Rama Sumanthrahi Aavath Dhekha | Aadharu Keenha Pitha Sama Lekha || Nirakhi Badhanu Kahi Bhoopa  Rajayi | Raghukuladheepahi  Chaleau Levayi || Ramu Kubhanthi Sachiva  Sanga Jahi | DhekhiLoga  Jaha Thaha Bilakhahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra meets the King Dhasharatha in his chamber and shocked to see the King in a wretched state

 

Chapter – 38– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra meets King Dhasharatha in his chamber and is shocked to see the King in a wretched state

 

The Vandhiganas, Suthaganas, and ministers who were singing in praise of the King followed by the sounds of divine music instruments were surprised to witnessed no sign of him, they anxiously spoke to each other “The daylight has arrived, the Lord of Ayodhya hasn’t woke up yet, what could be the reason for it? It is not an ordinary matter, usually, the King wakes up in the last hour of the night, but today the Lord of Ayodhya is still on the bed, does not feel strange?” They rushed back to the assembly and met the chief of the minister and charioteer Sumanthra “Oh! Sumanthara, kindly meets the King in his chamber, so that we can make arrangements for the grand ceremony.” Thus, Sumanthra approached the chamber of the King, the entire atmosphere in the chamber appeared gloomy and dull, hence he was afraid to move further, felt like he has stepped into the most haunted place where the demons and spirits waiting to devour him. The very sign of the room appeared as the abode of grief and disaster. Sumanthra kept moving through the dark pathways, finally arrive the place where Lord of Ayodhya was laid on the floor, and Devi Kaikeyi was seated next to him. Sumanthra praised the King and bowed before him,  took a seat close to the King was shocked to see the King pale and motionless, grief-stricken like the lotus stalk ripped apart from its roots. Sumanthra was too frightened to ask anything, Devi Kaikeyi who was seated next to the King appeared in resentment broken the silence.

 

Dhwara Beera Sevaka Sachiva  Kahahi Udhitha Rabi Dhekhi | Jageau Ajahu Na Avadhapathi Karanu Kavanu Biseshi ||

Pacchile Pahara Bhoopu Nitha Jaga | Aaju Hamahi Bada Acharaju Laga || Jahu Sumanthra Jagavahu Jayi | Keejia Kaju Rajayasu Payi || Gaye Sumanthru Thab Raura Mahi | Dhekhi Bhayavana Jatha Derahi || Dhayi Khayi Janu Jayi Na Hora | Manahu Bipathi Bishadha Basera || Pooche  Koau Na Utharu Dheyi | Gaye Jehi Bhavana Bhoopa Kaikeyi || Kahi Jayajeeva  Baita Siru Nayi | Dhekhi Bhoopa  Gathi Gayau Sukhayi || Socha Bikala Bibarana Mahi Pareau | Manahu Kamala Moolu Parihareau || Sachiau Sabheetha Sakayi Nahi Poochi | Boli Asubha Bhari Subha Choochi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The Vandhigana, Suthaganas, and the Ministers eulogizes the glories of the King at the day-break

 

Chapter – 37– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The Vandhigana, Suthaganas, and the Ministers eulogizes the glories of the King at the day-break

 

King Dhasharatha and Devi Kaikeyi continued to argue for crores of time, King made all efforts to bring peace between them were failed miserably, soon the King lost consciousness, and fallen on the floor. He wept bitterly and spoke “Why are you bringing destruction to the entire clan?”, she did not utter a word, as though she was preparing to meet the possibilities of the cremation. King Dasaratha was grief-stricken, cried out ‘Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama’ all his efforts to raise from the floor went in vain like the bird lost its wings, all the trials to raise from the floor were failed. He sincerely prayed at heart “May the night never ends or the daybreak does not arrive so that no one would inform about the painful news to Rama. Oh! Lord Surya, the Lord of the Raghu clan, you would be disheartened to see the plight of Ayodhya tomorrow.” The affection of the King and the resentment of Devi Kaikeyi was beyond description, the whole night was passed the King lying on the floor wailing and thinking about the destiny of Rama and the people of Ayodhya. Finally, the daylight has arrived, there were sounds of divine music instruments, conch, flute, etc. was heard at the doorstep. The Vandhiganas, Suthaganas, and ministers sing in praise of the glories of the Lord of Raghu clan, but those were piercing the heart of the King, earlier the sounds of divine music brought boundless joy in him stirred an extreme dislike, that was not pleasant as the way it was for the past several years. That night was sleepless for the people of Ayodhya and in the palace, everyone was eagerly waiting to have a glimpse of Rama in the morning.

Pareau Rau Kahi Koti Bidhi Kahi Karasi  Nidhanu | Kapata Sayani Na  Kahathi Kacchu Jagathi Manahu Masanu ||

Rama Rama Rata Bikala Bhualu | Janu Binu Pankha Bihanga Behalu || Hridhaya Manava Bhoru Jani Hoyi | Ramahi Jayi Kahai Jani  Koyi || Udhau Karahu Jani Rabi  Raghukula Guru | Avadha Biloki Soola Hoyihi Ura || Bhoopa Preethi Kaikayi Kadinayi | Ubhaya Avadhi Bidhi Rachi Banayi || Bilapatha Nripahi Bhayau Binusara | Beena Benu Sankha Dhuni Dhvara || Padahi Bhata Guna Gavahi Gayaka | Sunatha  Nripahi Janu Lagahi Sayaka || Mangala Sakala Sohahi Na Kaise | Sahagaminihi  Bibhooshana Jaise || Thehi Nisi Needha Pari Nahi Kahu | Rama Dharasa Lalasa Ucchahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha orders Devi Kaikeyi to keep out of his sight

 

Chapter – 36– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha orders Devi Kaikeyi to keep out of his sight

 

King Dasaratha was pained to listen to the harsh words of Devi Kaikeyi and spoke “Oh! Devi, you can speak as you wish, you are not to blame for it, I understand it was my bad luck that I have possessed a wife of devilish nature to speak against me. Bharatha would never allow himself to crown as the King of Ayodhya, but my ill-fortune and your association with the wicked sinful Manthara has completely taken control of your mind. I believe all that happened was the result of my sins, the tide has turned against me at the unfortunate moment. Oh! Devi, I was dreamt of the Kingdom of Ayodhya flourish under the regime of Rama, who is the symbol of virtues. I wished for all the brothers would serve Rama relentlessly, and they collectively bring fame to the Kingdom, and their reputation will spread across the three worlds. I am certain that the stain on your reputation and my grief will not disappear even after our death. Do whatever you feel, but the least, do not show your face to me. Keep yourself out of my sight, I pray with folded hands, do not show your face to me as long as am alive. You will reap the fruit of your misdeeds and you will repent for it. Oh! Unfortunate woman, you have taken out the life of a cow.”

 Marama Bachana Suni RauKaha Kahu Kacchu Dhoshu Na Thora | Lageau Thohi Pisacha Jimi Kalu Kahavath Mora ||

Chahatha Na  Bharatha Bhoopathi Bhore | Bidhibasa Kumathi Basi Jiya Thore || So Sabu Mora Papa Parinamu | Bhayau Kudahara Jehi  Bidhi Bamu || Subasa Basihi Phiri Avadha Suhayi | Sab Guna Dhama Rama Prabhuthayi || Karihahi Bhayi Sakala Sevakayi | Hoyihi Thiha Pura Rama Badayi || Thora Kalanku Mora Pacchithau | Muyeha Na Mitihi Na Jayihi Kau || Ab Thohi Neeka  Laga Karu Soyi | Lochana Auta Baitu Muhu Goyi || Jab Lagi Jiau Kahau Kara Jori | Thab Lagi Jani Kacchu Kahasi Bahori|| Phiri Pacchithaihasi Antha  Abhagi | Marasi Gayi Naharu Lagi ||

 

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 ||