Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya reveals her desire to keep Devi Sita in the palace and nurture her daughter-in-law who is dear as her life

Chapter – 60– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya reveals her desire to keep Devi Sita in the palace and nurture her daughter-in-law who is dear as her life

 

Devi Kausalya spoke in a fervent tone “Oh! Dear son, how did the lovely life-giving creeper fit into the dense wood of wild animals, beasts, and toxic plants? The almighty Lord has created forest as the appropriate place for the tribe of Kola, Bhila, and Kirata girls, who are not aware of stately pleasures, they are like the insects live on the rock, do not find any hardship living in the woods. Another set of people is hermits who have renounced worldly matters, material pleasures, live in utmost serenity, conduct penance and austerities, undertake Shamadhamadhi, for the welfare of the Universe. Oh! Dear son, how did Devi Sita live in those woods, she is even afraid of watching the portrait of monkeys, how did the swan in the Manasarovar live in the muddy pool in the forest? Oh! Dear son, think about all those I have mentioned, after that, you make a decision, I will instruct Devi Janaki accordingly. If she decided to lives with us, that would be a great solace to us at this moment.” Lord of Raghu, Rama listened to those wise as well as affectionate words of Devi Kousalya resembled nectar to his ears.

 

Kari  Kehari Nisichara Charahi Dhushta Janthu Bana Bhoori | Bisha Batika Ki Soha Sutha Subhaga Sajeevani Moori ||

Bana Hitha Kola Kiratha Kisori| Rachi Biranchi Bishaya Sukha Bhori || Pahanakrimi Jimi Kadina Subhau | Theenhahi Kalesu Na Kanana Kau || Kai Thapasa Thiya Kanana Jogu | Jinha Thapa Hethu Thaja Sab Bhogu || Siya Bana Basihi Thatha Kehi Bhanthi | Chithralikhitha Kapi Dhekhi Derathi || Surasara Subhaga  Banaja Bana Chari | Dabara Jogu Ki  Hamsakumari || Asa Bichari Jasa Ayasu  Hoyi | Mei Sikha Dheau Janakihi Soyi|| Jau Siya  Bhavana Rahai Kaha Amba | Mohi Kaha Hoyi Bahutha Avalamba || Suni Raghubeera Mathu Priya  Bani | Seela SanehaSudha Janu Sani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya praises the virtues and loveliness of Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 59– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya praises the virtues and loveliness of Devi Sita

 

Devi Kausalya continued in a pleasing tone “Devi Sita’s father King Janaka is the jewel among the Kings, his father-in-law is the sun in the Raghukula, and you are that supreme Bhramam symbolizes wisdom, charm, virtues, personified as the delight of the Bhanukula, resemble the cool rays of moon to the lilies. Devi Sita is our beloved daughter-in-law, she is amiable, enriched with wisdom and virtues. She is the apple of my eyes, my life is vested in Janaki, I always loved her as dear as my life, I have nurtured her in many ways like a creeper/Kalpatharu, feeding with the water of affection, it was the appropriate moment that the creeper was about to bear fruit and flowers, the Almighty has changed his plans, turned against us and we do not what will be the consequences of all. Devi Sita has never set her feet on the ground, she was always been on my lap, on the cushioned bed, with rich well-decorated seats, and swings. I have nurtured her like a life-giving creeper to us, and I have never asked her to touch or turn the wick on the lamp, that Sita awaits to hear your orders. Oh! Lord of Raghu's, how did a female Chakora bird that loved to feed on nectar-like cool rays of the moon would gaze at the Sun?”

 

Pitha Janaka Bhoopala Mani Sasura Bhanukula Bhanu | Pathi Rabikula Kaurava  Bipina  Bidhu Gunaroopa Nidhanu ||

Mei Puni Puthrabadhu Priya Payi | Rooparasi Gunaseela Suhayi || Nayana Puthari Kari Preethi Badayi | Rakheau Prana Janakihi Layi|| Kalapbeli Jimi Bahubidhi Lali | Seechi Saneha Salila Prathipali || Phoolatha Phalatha Bhayau Bidhi Bama | Jani Na  Jayi Kaha Parinama || Palaga Peeda Thaji Godha Hidora | Siya Na  Dheenha Pagu Avani Kadora || Jianamoori Jimi Jogavatha Rahau | Dheepa Bathi Nahi Darana Kahau || Soyi Siya Chalana Chahathi Bana Satha | Ayasu Kaha Hoyi Raghunatha || Chandha Kirana Rasa  Rasika  Chakori | Rabi Rukha Nayana Sakayi Kimi Jori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sita meets Devi Kausalya in her chamber

 

Chapter – 58– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sita meets Devi Kausalya in her chamber

 

As soon as the news fell into the ears of Devi Sita, she rushed to the chamber of Mother Kausalya who was already besieged with extreme agony, she prostrated at the lotus feet of her mother-in-law, sat down on the floor head hung down in curiousness, and kept silent. Her mother-in-law poured blessings on her and gazed at her delicate limbs in deep distress. Devi Sita who is the personification of beauty, wisdom, and fortune, continued to speak lowering her head in a soft tone “The Lord of my life would depart to woods anytime, do not know who will have the fortune to accompany him, is that my body and soul together or my soul alone. The plans of Almighty are hardly perceivable.” As she was scratching the floor with her feet nails, the beautiful anklets adorned on her feet produced a melodious noise, the poets described them as it was sounded like Devi Sita was sincerely praying to her Lord not to leave her alone. Devi Sita’s beautiful eyes were overflown with tears, sat head hung down in utter grief, immediately Devi Kausalya broke the silence watching the pain of her daughter-in-law “Oh! Dear child, Devi Sita is too young and delicate, she is beloved of her father-in-law, and mother-in-law, and the whole family.”

Samachara Thehi Samaya  Suni Siya Udi Akulayi | Jayi Sasu Padha Kamala Juga Bandhi Baiti Siru Nayi||

Dheenihi Aseesa Sasu Mridhubani | Athi Sukumari Dhekhi Akulani || Baiti Namithamukha Sochathi Seetha | Roopa Rasi Pathi Prema Puneetha || Chalana Chahatha Bana Jeevananathu | Kehi Sukrithi Sana Hoyihi Sathu || Ki Thanu Prana Ki Kevala Prana | BidhiKarathabu Kacchu Jayi Na Jana || Charucharana Nakha Lekhathi Dharani | Noopura Mukhara Madhura  Kabi Barani || Manahu Premabasa Binathi Karahi | Hamahi Siya Padha  Jani Pariharahi || Manju Bilochana Mochathi Bari | Boli Dhekhi Rama Mahathari || Thatha Sunahu Siya Athi Sukumari | Sasu Sasura Parijanahi Piari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya grieving over the bad luck of the Kingdom of Ayodhya and its subjects

 

Chapter – 57– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya grieving over the bad luck of the Kingdom of Ayodhya and its subjects

 

Devi Kausalya continued fervently “Oh! Dear child, I do not compel you with my false love, I sincerely request you to kindly do not leave your mother out of your thoughts. May all the deities and manes protect you in the woods! Oh! Lord of Earth, protect my child like the eyelids protects the eyes. Oh! Child, you are extremely kind and compassionate resemble the beautiful pond, the term of exile to wood appears as water in the pond, and the subjects of the Kingdom, dear and beloved ones in the Ayodhya are the fishes in the pond, hence do not forget them, return safely after the term to find them alive. Oh! Dear child, I advise you to proceed to the woods in great enthusiasm, leaving your attendants, family, and the city of Ayodhya. The fruits of meritorious deeds have perished today, and the tide of fortune has disappeared, leaving the bad luck.” Devi Kausalya continued to grieve, clasped the feet of Lord of Raghu, and felt like the most unfortunate woman, her heart was heavy, sunken in deep distress and agony, it was beyond description. Rama raised his mother, embraced her several times, and consoled her with soothing words.

Yaha Bichari  Nahi Karau Had Joot Sanehu Badayi| Mani Mathu Kara Natha Bali Surathi Bisari Jani Jayi ||

Dheva Pithara Sab Thumhahi Gosayi | Rakhahu Palaka Nayana Ki Nayi || Avadhi Ambu Priya Parijana Meena | Thumha Karunakara  Dharama  Dhureena || Asa Bichari  Soyi Karahu Upayi | Sabahi Jiatha Jehi  Bhetahu Ayi || Jahu Sukhena Banahi Bali Jau | Kari Anatha Jana Parijana Gau || Sab Kara Aaju Sukritha Phala Beetha | Bhayau Karala Kalu  Bipareetha || Bahubidhi Bilapi CharanaLapatani | Parama Abhagini Aapuhi Jani || Dharuna Dhusaha Dhahu Ura Byapa | Barani  Na Jahi Bilapa Kalapa || Rama Udayi Mathu Ura Layi | Kahi Mridhu Bachana Bahuri Samujjayi ||

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 ||