Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya requests Rama to take her to the woods with him

 

Chapter – 56– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya requests Rama to take her to the woods with him

 

Devi Kausalya spoke in a mild tone“Oh! Dear child, I do not feel sorry for the change of plan in crowning you as the King of Ayodhya, or exiling you to the woods for fourteen years, all that I am deeply concerned about the plight of Bharatha, the King, and the people of Ayodhya in your absence. It makes me worrisome, pushing me into a deep sense of grief. Anyway, your father’s command weighs important than the affection of a mother, therefore follow the command of your father. Oh! Dear child, you are proceeding to the woods with the blessings and permission of your father and mother, hence the woods would be equivalent to hundreds of cities of Ayodhya. The Vanadeva and Vanadevatha would be your father and mother in the woods, and all those Khaga/birds, animals, and demons would be waiting to achieve the loveliness of your lotus feet. Actually, in the latter years of the life of a king are advisable to live in the woods and pursue meditation, but you have chosen to live in the woods during your tender age, which makes me feel even more distressed. How blessed is the forest where you are going to live? And how unfortunate the city of Ayodhya in your absence? Oh! Raghuvamsathilaka, May I ask you something, could you please take me with you to the woods? You are supreme Bhramam, you are beloved of all, Oh! Dear child, you are the Prana of the Jeeva, therefore, if you leave me here and proceed to woods, I may repent all my life.”

 

Raju  Dhena Kahi Dheenha Banu Mohi Na  So Dhukha Lesu | Thumha Binu Bharathahi Bhoopathihi Prajahi Prachanda Kalesu ||

Jau Kevala Pithu Ayasu Thatha | Thau Jani Jahi Jani Badi Matha || Jau Pithu Mathu Kaheau Bana Jana | Thau Kanana Satha Avadha Samana || Pithu Banadeva Mathu Banadevi | Khaga Mriga  Charana  Saroruha Sevi || Anthahu Uchitha Nripahi Banabasu | Baya  Biloki Hiya Hoyi Harasu|| Badabhagi Banu Avadha  Abhagi | Jo Raghubamsathilaka Thumha  Thyagi || Jau Sutha Kahau Sanga Mohi Lehu | Thumhare Hridhaya Hoyi Sandhehu || Pootha Parama Priya Thumha Sabahi Ke | Prana Prana  Ke Jeevana Ji Ke || The Thumha  Kahahu Mathu Bana Jau | Mei Suni Bachana Baiti Pacchithau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya was heart-broken to know the decision of the King, and appreciate Rama for his righteousness

 

Chapter – 55– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya was heart-broken to know the decision of the King, and appreciate Rama for his righteousness

 

Lakshman who is the son of Queen Sumithra, and a constant companion of Rama was standing beside him, after reading his brother’s eyes,  explained the reason for Rama’s exile from the Kingdom. Devi Kausalya became inconsolable; her state of mind was beyond description. Devi Kausalya was not in a position to abandon the decision that was already announced or send her son off to the woods gladly, she has experienced extreme pain in the chest “Everything seems to be erratic, as though somebody has taken the pen to write ‘moon’ was changed to ‘Rahu’ at the slip of the pen. The destiny written by the creator is difficult to understand.” Devi Kausalya was in the middle of her obligation to follow the instruction of the King and affection to her dearest son, she found herself in dilemma like the serpent stuck in the rathole, she began to think “If I stop Rama from leaving to woods, that would be a grievous offense to King and breaking the moral code prevailed in the clan of Raghu's, or it may even cause enmity between the brothers. On the other hand, If I willingly send Rama to follow his duty, I would be grieving from the pain of separation from him.” Devi Kausalya has experienced a deep sense of embarrassment and grief, soon she regained her consciousness, remembered her duty as the Queen of Ayodhya, considered Rama and Bharatha are not different from one another, the sinless Devi Kausalya spoke to Rama in a gentle manner “Oh! Dear son, you have done very well. Oh! Dear child, the foremost duty of a son is to follow the command of his father. Oh! Beloved child, I promise you, you have chosen the righteousness by following the command of your father as your prime duty.”

 

Nirakhi Rama Rukha Sachivasutha Karanu KaheauBujjayi | Suni Prasangu Rahi Mooka Jimi Dhasa Barani Nahi Jayi ||

Rakhi Na  Sakayi Na Kahi Saka Jahu | Dhuha Bhanthi Ura  Dharuna  Dhahu || Likhatha Sudhakara Ga Likhi Rahu | Bidhi Gathi Bama Sadha Sab Kahu || Dharama Saneha Ubhaya Mathi Dheri | Bhayi Gathi Sapa Chucchundhari Keri || Rakhau Suthahi Karau Anurodhu | Dharamu Jayi Aru Bandhu Birodhu || Kahau Jana Bana Thau Badi Hani | Sankata  Socha Bibasa Bhayi Rani || Sarala Subhau Rama Mahathari | Boli Bachana Dheera Dhari Bhari || Thatha Jau Bali  Keenhehu Neeka | Pithu Ayasu Sab  Dharmaka Teeka ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya wailing at the decision of Rama to proceed to the woods

 

Chapter – 54– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya wailing at the decision of Rama to go to the woods

 

Rama spoke to Devi Kausalya “Oh! Mother, I will be back after fourteen years of life in the woods following the command of my father, I will be back at your lotus feet, kindly do not grieve on this matter.” The most pleasing and gentle words of Lord of Raghu, Rama was piercing the heart of Devi Kausalya, she was frightened, her face turned pale, her voice stuck in the throat like the Yavasaka plant get withered in the monsoon. The agony of Devi Kausalya was intolerable, and beyond description, like a doe heard the sudden roar of a lion. Her eyes overflooded with tears of grief, her limbs trembled in extreme anxiousness, like the fish out of the pond. Soon Devi Kausalya regained her normal self and spoke to him in anguish “Oh! Dear son, you are dear as life to your father who starts his day at the very sight of you, he has already arranged for a grand ceremony on an auspicious hour to crown you as the King of Ayodhya. What was your sin committed to proceed to the woods? Oh! Dear child, let me know everything in detail, who wished to feed the solar race with fire?”

 

Barasha  Charidhasa Bipina  Basi Kari  Pithu Bachana Pramana | Aayi Paya Puni Dhekhihau Manu Jani Karasi Malana ||

Bachana Bineetha Madhura Raghubara Ke | Sara Sama Lage Mathu Ura  Karake || Sahami Sukhi Suni Seethali Bani | Jimi Javasa Pare Pavasa  Pani || Kahi Na  Jayi Kacchu Hridhya Bishadhu | Manahu Mrigi  Suni Kehari Nadhu || Nayana Sajala Thana Thara Thara Kapi | Majahi Khayi Meena Janau Mapi || Dhari Dheeraju Sutha Badhanu Nihari | Gadhagadha Bachana Kahathi Mahathari || Thatha Pithahi Thumha Pranapiare | Dhekhi Mudhitha Nitha Charitha Thumhare || Raju Dhena  Kahu Subha Dhina Sadha | Kaheau Jana Bana Kehi Aparadha || Thatha  Sunavahu Mohi Nidhanu | Ko Dhinakara Kula Bhayau Krisanu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama informs Devi Kausalya about his father’s promise to Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 53– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama informs Devi Kausalya about his father’s promise to Devi Kaikeyi

 

Devi Kausalya spoke passionately “Oh! Dear child, the whole world is waiting impatiently like the pairs of Chathaka waiting for the droplets from the star Swathi during the Sharath Rithu, to witness the coronation ceremony of you as the King of Ayodhya. Oh! Thatha, Oh! Darling, take bath quickly and taste the sweet which is your favorite and proceed to meet your father. It is already late to begin the ceremony.” The affectionate words pouring out of the heart of Mother Kausalya were the blossoms of the wish-fulfilling Kalpatharu resembled the laden overflowing with the honey of joy, the fountain of prosperity, but the bee-like Rama’s mind could not lure those charm. Rama who is the essence of righteousness, virtue, honesty, beauty, and wisdom, spoke to his mother in a pleasing manner “Oh! Dear mother, father has bestowed me with the kingdom of the forest where there is an abundance of auspicious opportunities for me. Kindly give me your permission with a pleasant heart to proceed with it, so that I can attain all your blessings and joy. Oh! Mother, do not grieve out of fear or affection, I will be happy wherever I go with your blessings.”

Jehi Chahath Nara Nari Sab Athi Aaratha Yehi Bhanthi | Jimi Chathaka Chathaki Thrishitha Vrishti Sarada Rithu Swathi||

Thatha Jau Bali Begi  Nahahu | Jo Man Bhava Madhura  Kacchu Khahu || Pithu Sameepa Thab Jayehu Bhaua | Bhaye Badi Bara Jayi Bali Maua || Mathu Bachana Suni Athi Anukoola | Janu Saneha Suratharu Ke  Phoola || Sukha Makarandha Bhare  Shriyamoola | Nirakhi Rama Manu Bhavaru Na Bhoola || Dharama Dhureena Dharama Gathi Jani | Kaheau Mathu Sana Athi MridhuBani || Pitha Dheenha Mohi Kanana Raju | Jaha Sab Bhanthi Mora Bada Kaju || Ayasu Dhehi Mudhitha Mana Matha |Jehi Mudha Mangala Kanana Jatha || Jani Saneha Basa Darapasi Bhore | Anandhu Amba Anugraha Thore ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya’s overflowing affection for her son Rama

 

Chapter – 52– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya’s overflowing affection for her son Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks "Oh! Mune, as soon as Rama heard the news of exile to the woods from Devi Kaikeyi, he felt immensely happy, experienced that he has released from all bondage and his heart was brimming with joy. Oh! Mune, the Hero of Raghu’s race Raghuveera resembled the young elephant that was released from the chains of the regime of the Kingdom. The Raghukulathilaka Rama enthusiastically approached his mother, folded his palms together, and prostrated at the lotus feet of Devi Kausalya. She delightfully raised him from the floor, and embraced him, she scattered jewels around him as if removing the evil eyes on him and wished him to remain protected from all the troubles. Devi Kausalya kissed on his forehead several times and embraced him, her eyes were overflowing with tears of joy, she made him seated on her lap and embraced him, the affection of mother overflown in the form of milk from her bosom, her joy was beyond description as if a pauper received the status of Lord Kubera all of a sudden. Devi Kausalya fondly touched his forehead and spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Dear child, I adore you, tell me when will be the auspicious hours of the coronation ceremony are going to be held, that would be the highest reward of a human birth, the attainment of piety, virtues, and joy.”

Nava Gayandhu Raghubeera Manu Raju Alana Samana | Cchoot Jani Bana Gavanu Suni Ura  Anandhu Adhikana ||

Raghukulathilaka Jori Dhoau Hatha | MudhithaMathu  Padha Nayau Matha || Dheenihi Aseesa Layi Ura  Leenhe | Bhooshana Basana Nicchavari Keenhe || Bara Bara Mukha Chumbitha Matha | Nayana  Neha Jalu Pulakitha Gatha || Godha Rakhi Puni Hridhaya Lagaye | Sravatha Premarasa Payadha Suhaye || Premu Pramodhu Na Kacchu Kahi Jayi | Ranka Dhanadha Padhabi Janu Payi || Sadhara Sundhara Badhanu Nihari | Boli Madhura  Bachana Mahathari || Kahahu Thatha Janathi Balihari | Kabahi Lagana Mudha Mangalakari || Sukritha Seela Sukha Siva Suhayi | Janama Labha Kayi Avadhi Adhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The advice of the female members fallen into deaf ears of Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 51– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The advice of the female members fallen into deaf ears of Devi Kaikeyi  

 

The twice-born, companions and the elder family members spoke “Oh! Devi Kaikeyi, find out a way to remove the grief and agony and protect your family from the destruction. Oh! Irascible lady, kindly leave your anger, the city of Ayodhya can’t endure in the absence of Lord of Tulsidas, Rama, it would be unimaginable like the Universe without sunlight or moonlight, a body without vital air/Prana, and the Universe without day or night.” All those advice given were fallen into deaf ears, although it was most agreeable to the situation and to protect the family from the disaster, but Devi Kaikeyi was already well tutored by the hunch-back Manthara, hence she kept silent. She did not speak a word, instead gave out a morose look, she stared at them like a hungry tigress on the herd of doves. They have understood that Devi Kaikeyi has shut her ears forever, and her illness is incurable, while leaving they spoke to each other “She’s a wretched fool, her mind has turned against her fortune, she is digging her grave that no one would prefer to do.” The people of Ayodhya lamented over the separation of Rama, they cursed Devi Kaikeyi for her role to exile Rama from the Kingdom. They felt the world has come to an end without Rama, they relieved a sigh of distress, the pain of separation from Rama was beyond words and thoughts for them as the aquatic creatures get parted from the water. Rama met Devi Kausalya with a pleasant look, had fourfold joy in his heart, and hoped for King Dhasharatha should not hinder his decision to pursue woods.

 

Jehi Bhanthi Soku Kalanku Jayi Upaya KarikulaPalahi | Hadi Pheru Ramahi Jatha  Ban Jani Bath Dhoosari Chalahi || Jimi Bhanu Binu Dhinu Thanu Chandha Binu Jimi Jamini | Thimi Avadha Tulasidasa Prabhu Binu Samujji Dhau Jiya  Bhamini ||

Sakhinha Sikhavanu Dheenha Sunatha Madhura Parinama  Hitha | Theyi Kacchu Kana Na  Keenha Kutila  Prbodhi Kubari ||

Utharu Na  Dheyi Dhusaha Risa Rookhi | Mriginha Chithava Janu Badhini Bhookhi || Byadhi Asadhi Jani Thinha Thyagi | Chali Kahatha Mathimandha Abhagi || Raju Karatha Yaha Dhaua Bigoyi | Keenhesi Asa Jasa Karayi Na Koyi || Yehi Bidhi Bilapahi Pura Nara  Nari | Dhehi Kuchalihi Kotika  Gari || Jarahi Bishama Jara Lehi Usasa | Kavani  Rama Binu Jeevana Aasa || Bipula Biyoga  Praja  Akulani | Janu Jalachara Gana  Sukhatha Pani || Athi Bishadha Basa Loga  Logayi | Gaye Mathu Pahi Ramu Gosayi || Mukha Prasanna Chitha  Chauguna  Chau | Mita  Sochu Jani Rakhai Rau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The elderly members of the family and companions advises Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 50– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The elderly members of the family and companions advises Devi Kaikeyi

 

The elderly members of the family, the twice-born and ministers spoke “ Oh! Devi Kaikeyi, Will Devi Sita forgo Rama? Will Lakshmana choose to remain in the Kingdom in the absence of Rama? Will Bharatha enjoys the crowning as King of Ayodhya? Will King Dhasharatha survive without Rama? Oh! Devi, remove resentment from your heart, otherwise, you will make yourself the storehouse of miseries and sorrows.  Oh! Devi, kindly listen to us, let Bharatha take the regime as the King of Ayodhya, further what’s the need to exile Rama from the Kingdom? Rama has no desire for the crown or Kingdom, he is the Lord of righteousness and has no interest in stately pleasures. Oh! Devi, ask the King to send Rama to the preceptors’ home and let him live with the preceptor as the second boon. If you do not follow our advice, you won’t gain anything in your life. We still believe that all that was happened are unreal, it was a sportive time with your King. So, kindly be transparent, does Rama like a virtuous son is deserved to be in the woods for fourteen years? What will the world speak about your view? So kindly speak up something wise to remove the grief and agony of the people of Ayodhya.”

 

Siya Ki Piya Sagu Pariharihi Lakhanu Ki Rahihahi Dhama | Raju Ki Bhujab Bharatha Pura Nripu Ki Jiyihi Binu Rama||

Asa Bichari Ura  Cchadahu Kohu | Soka Kalanka Koti Jani Hohu || Bharathahi Avasi Dhehu Jubaraju | Kanana Kaha Rama Kara  Kaju || Nahina  Ramu  Raj Ke  Bhookhe | Dharama Dhureena  Bishaya Rasa Rookhe || Guru Griha Basaha Ramu Thaji Gehu | Nripa Sana Asa Baru Dhoosara Lehu || Jau Nahi Lagihahu Kahe  Hamare | Nahi  Lagihi Kacchu Hath  Thumhare || Jau Parihasa  Keennihi Kacchu Hoyi | Thau Kahi  Pragata Janavahu Soyi || Rama Sarisa  Sutha Kanana Jogu | Kaha Kahihi Suni Thumha Kaha Logu || Udahu Begi  Soyi KarahuUpayi | Jehi Bidhi Soku Kalanku  Nasayi ||