Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama reveals his willingness to proceed to the woods and requests Devi Kaikeyi to speak the truth

 

Chapter – 42– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama reveals his willingness to proceed to the woods and requests Devi Kaikeyi to speak the truth

 

Rama spoke fervently “Oh! Mother, I shall be able to meet many ascetics and noble souls in the forest, and it would be more beneficial to me. I have my father’s command and mother’s approval to proceed to the forest and live a life of a hermit. Oh! Mother, Bharatha is dear as my life, he will be crowned as the King of Ayodhya, I feel the Almighty Lord is highly propitious towards me today. If I refuse to follow the command of my father, I would be stuck in the middle of fools in the assembly and I will regret it in my entire life. If I leave this opportunity to explore in the woods, it would be like nurturing a plant instead of living in the woods, Oh! Mother, this is one of the rarest opportunities, I should not leave it. I have only one thing that pains me deeply watching the miserable state of my father. Oh! Dear Mother, I can’t bear to see my father grieving over a trifling matter. The Lord of Ayodhya, King Dasaratha is brave, and ocean of goodness, I must have committed a severe sin which prevents the King from speaking his heart out, hence I request you to speak the truth.”

Munigana Milanu Bisehi Bana Sabhi Bhanthi Hitha Mora | Thehi Maha Pithu Ayasu Bahuri Sammatha Janani Thora ||

Bharathu Pranapriya Pavahi Raju | Bidhi Sab Bidhi Mohi  Sanmukha Aaju || Jau Na  Jau Bana Yesehu Kaja | Prathama Gania Mohi Mooda Samaja || Sevahi Aradu Kalpatharu Thyagi | Parihari Amritha Lehi Bishu Magi || Theau Na Payi Asa  Samau Chukahi | Dhekhu Bichari  Mathu  Manmahi || Amba Yek  Dhukhu Mohi Biseshi | Nipata Bikala Naranayaku Dhekhi || Thorihi Bath Pithahi Dhukha Bhari | Hothi Pratheethi Na Mohi Mahathari || Rau  Dheera  Guna  Udhadhi Agadhu | Bha Mohi The  Kacchu Bada  Aparadhu || Jathe  Mohi Na  Kahatha Kacchu Rau | Mori Sapatha  Thehi Kahu Sathi  Bhau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama’s pleasant conversation with Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 41– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama’s pleasant conversation with Devi Kaikeyi

 

Devi Kaikeyi continued “ Oh! Rama, your father is in dilemma, neither he cannot reject the boons promised nor make you unhappy, he is suffering from a deep love for his elder son, and the fear of breaking promises, which was never happened in the race of Raghus. Oh! Rama, all that you can do to remove his mental agony by following his words sincerely, in this way you can restore the happiness in your father.” Devi Kaikeyis words were full of callousness, and pungent that could rip off the heart, her tongue resembled a bow and the spiteful words flew out of her mouth were powerful arrows released against the King as her target, it was the maliciousness in her assumed the form of a hero skilled in archery. Further, Devi Kaikeyi detailed all that happened to Rama and took a seat near him. The Supreme Lord Rama, the Lord of Raghu's who is the ocean of mercy, virtues, and bliss smiled at heart, and spoke most pleasing words to Devi Kaikeyi “Oh! Mother, the son is fortunate who sincerely follows the order of his parents, it is rare to find a son who satisfies his parents by words, deeds, and mind.”

Sutha Sanehu Itha Bachanu Utha  Sankata  Pareau Naresu | Sakahu Tha Ayasu Dharahu Sira Metahu Kadina Kalesu ||

Nidharaka Baiti Kahayi Katu Bani | Sunatha Kadinatha Athi Akulani || Jeeba Kamana Bachana Sara Nana | Manahu Mahipa  Mridhu Laccha Samana || Janu Kadorapanu Dhare  Sareeru | Sikhayi Dhanusha Bidhya  Bara Beeru || Sabu Prasangu Raghupathihi Sunayi| Baiti Manahu Thanudhari Nidurayi || Mana  Musukayi Bhanukula  Bhanu | Ramu Sahaja Anandha Nidhanu || Bole  Bachana Bigatha Sab Dhooshana | Mridhu Manjula Janu Baga  Bibhooshana || Sunu Janani Soyi Suthu Badabhagi | Jo PithuMathu Bachana  Anuragi || Thanaya Mathu Pithu Thosha Nihara | Dhurllabha Janani Sakala Samsara ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama enquires the reason for the grief of his father to Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 40– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama enquires the reason for the grief of his father to Devi Kaikeyi

 

The Jewel of Raghu clan/Raghuvamsamani, saw the Lord of  Ayodhya, in a wretched state on the floor, as if the terror-stricken elephant watching at the lioness, his lips were dried, words were not coming out of the throat, the whole limbs were motionless and lack of effulgence, gave out the appearance of the King of serpent without gem on its forehead. Rama saw Devi Kakeyi angrily seated next to the King resembled the death personified, waiting for the final hours of the King. Rama who is bliss personified has never experienced grief or agony, witnessed the same for the first time in his life. The supreme Bhramam personified as Raghuvamsamani, regained serenity and spoke to his step-mother in a soft tone “Oh! Mother, kindly tell me the cause of the grief of my father, so that I can make all effort to remove it.” Devi Kaikeyi spoke vehemently “Oh! Rama, your father is very fond of you and I think that was the main cause for his grief. He has promised me boons several years ago, that I have kept in reserve, now I have claimed the boons as I have desired. Oh! Rama, the reason for your father’s grief is neither he can’t deny the boons I have requested, nor he could displease you.”

Jayi Dheekha  Raghubamsamani Narapathi NipataKusaju | Sahami Pareau Lakhi Sindhinihi Manahu Budhdha Gajaraju ||

Sukhahi Adhara Jarayi Sabu Angu| Manahu Dheena  Maniheena Bhuangu || Sarusha Sameepa Dheekhi Kaikeyi | Manahu Meechu Dhari Gani Leyi || Karunamaya Mridhu Rama Subhau | Prathama Dheekha Dhukhu Suna Na  Kau || Thadhapi Dhari Dhari Samau Bichari | Poochi Madhura  Bachana Mahathari || Mohi Kahu Mathu Thatha Dhukha Karana| Karia Jathana Jehi Hoyi Nivarana || Sunahu Rama Sabu Karana Yehu | Rajahi Thumha Para Bahutha Sanehu || Dhena  Kahenhi Mohi Dhuyi Baradhana | Mageau Jo Kacchu Mohi Sohana || So Suni Bhayau Bhoopa Ura  Sochu | Cchadi Na Sakahi Thumhara  Sakochu ||

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 ||