Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people of Ayodhya settled with an earnest desire to witness Rama’s return from the woods

 

Chapter – 86– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people of Ayodhya settled with an earnest desire to witness Rama’s return from the woods

 

Rama, Lakshman, and Sita took a seat on the chariot praying to Lord Shambhu, soon Sumanthra drove the Chariot silently from the crowd without leaving any trace, he had driven the chariot in such a way that there were the signs of chariot wheel appeared all over the ground without giving any clear-cut idea of the direction.  Finally, the daybreak has arrived, the people woke up from sound sleep and noticed ‘The Lord of Raghu has left us” shrieked out in utter grief. Soon they closely followed the confused track of chariot wheel, wept bitterly “Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama”, they cursed the fate that made Rama abandoned them during distress. They praised the fate of the fish that die out of the water, and spoke to each other “It is our ill fate, we have to live in the absence of Rama, anyway the Almighty Lord has separated us from our beloved Lord Rama, why can’t he bless us with a wish to die?” The crowd of people mourned for long hours and finally returned to their homes; their grief of separation was beyond description. Finally, the people of Ayodhya settled with a wish to see their Lord Rama back again after fourteen years of life in the woods.

 

Rama Lakhana Siya Jana Chadi Sambhu Charana Siru Nayi | Sachiva Chalayau  Thurath Rathu Itha  Utha Khoj Dhurayi ||

Jage  Sakala Loga  Bhaya Bhoru | Go Raghunatha Bhayau Athi Soru || Ratha Kara Khoja Kathahu Nahi Pavahi |Ram Ram Kahi Chahu Dhisi Dhavahi|| Manahu Barinidhi Booda Jahaju | Bhayau Bikala Bada Banika Samaju || Yekahi Yek Dhehi Upadhesu | Thaje  Rama Hama Jani  Kalesu || Nindhahi Aapu Sarahahi Meena | Dhiga Jeevanu Raghubeera Biheena || Jau Pai Priya  Biyogu Bidhi Keenha | Thau  Kasa Maranu Na Mage Dheenha || Yehi Bidhi Karatha Pralapa Kalapa | Aaye Avadha Bhare  Parithapa || Bishama Biyogu Na Jayi Bakhana | Avadhi Aasa Sab Rakhahi Prana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people followed Rama to the woods fallen asleep on the riverbank of Thamasa

 

Chapter – 85– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people followed Rama to the woods fallen asleep on the riverbank of Thamasa

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, some of the men and women discarded their family members, aged and children at home and left the city of Ayodhya. The first day of the journey of Lord of Raghu was halted on the riverbank of Thamasa. Soon the people throng from different directions at the lotus feet of Prabhu, the pure love and devotion of the people were heart-breaking to watch for the Lord of Raghu who is benevolent, kind, and compassionate, and the Lord who easily get moved at the distress of the Jeeva. He addressed the crowd in a compassionate and most agreeable tone, he comforted them all. The Lord of Raghu taught them the moral duties and responsibilities towards family, children, the elderly, and the Kingdom, although they were felt more than the right to follow the instructions of the Lord, they were overpowered by the devotion and affection to Rama, hence they stayed back with the Lord. The Lord of Raghu finds it difficult to leave them unnoticed who were already taken shelter in him, but not in a position to take them all to woods and make their lives uncomfortable, he experienced caught in the midst of duty and love. That night the people were overpowered by agony and pain fell asleep early, and the Lord of Raghu blessed them to get over their grief very soon, while watching them asleep the two Yamas of the night were passed quietly. Rama addressed Sumanthra in an affectionate tone “Oh! Father, kindly drive the chariot in a way without leaving any trace or get a clue of the direction, otherwise, it would be difficult to proceed further.”

Balaka Brindha Bihayi Griha Lage Loga Sab Sath | Thamasa Theera Nivasu Kiya  Prathama Dhivasa Raghunatha ||

Raghupathi Praja Premabasa Dhekhi | Sadha Hridhaya Dhukhu Bhayau Biseshi || Karunamaya Raghunatha Gosayi | Begi  Payiahi Peera Parayi || Kahi Saprema Mridhu Bachana Suhaye | Bahubidhi Rama Loga  Samujjaye || Kiye Dharama Upadhesa Ghanere | Loga Premabasa  Phirahi Na  Phere || Seelu Sanehu Cchadi Nahi  Jayi | Asamanjasa Basa Bhe Raghurayi || Loga  Soga Shrama Basa  Gaye Soyi | Kacchuka Devamaya Mathi  Moyi || Jabahi Jama Juga  Jamini Beethi | Rama Sachiva  Sana Kaheau Sapreethi || Khoj Mari  Rathu Hakahu Thatha | Aana Upaya Banihi Nahi  Batha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The subjects of Ayodhya prepares to leave the Kingdom

Chapter – 84– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The subjects of Ayodhya prepares to leave the Kingdom

 

The huge number of horses, elephants, birds, cattle, Chathaka, Peacock, Cuckoo, parrots, Chakravaha, Mynas, cranes, swans, Chakora, etc. nurtured in the palace as well as in the city became restless, stood motionless in the grief of separation from Rama. The city of Ayodhya gave out a ghastly appearance, with several fortresses or rock, surrounded by thorny bushes, and the men and women gave out a miserable look. The Almighty Lord appointed Devi Kaikeyi to perform the hunter Bhila woman set fire in the forest. The people of Ayodhya could not bear the pain of separation from Rama, they gathered in a place and spoke “We can’t live without Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita in the Ayodhya. Hence, we have to follow them to the woods and settle where Rama decides to take up his abode. We have no obligation to the city in the absence of three of them.” Soon all those people vacated their homes, proceeded to the woods with their belongings, and family members, thus the homes which were envied by the deities were abandoned at the pain of separation from Rama. Will it be possible for the interest in worldly matters, material possessions, fame, richness, money, wealth, to overpower the Jeeva whose heart is already surrendered at the lotus feet of Rama?

Haya Gaya Kotinha Kelimriga Purapasu Chathaka Mora | Pika Rathanga Suka Sarika Sarasa Hamsa Chakora ||

Rama Biyoga  Bikala Sab Dade | Jaha Thaha Manahu Chithra Likhi  Kade || Nagaru Saphala Banu Gahabar Bhari | Khaga Mriga Bipula Sakala Nara  Nari || Bidhi Kaikeyi Kirathini Keenhi | Jehi Dhava Dhusaha Dhasahu Dhisi Dheenhi || Sahi Na  Sake  Raghubara Birahagi | Chale Loga  Sab Byakula Bhagi || Sabahi Bicharu Keenha Manmahi | Rama Lakhana Siya Binu Sukhu Nahi || Jaha Ramu Thaha Sabuyi Samaju | Binu Raghubeera Avadha Nahi  Kaju || Chale Sath Asa  Manthru Dhridayi | Sura Dhurllabha Sukha Sadhana Bihayi || Ramacharana Pankaja Priya  Jinhahi | Bishaya Bhoga Basa Karahi Ki Theenahahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The city of Ayodhya in the absence of Rama

 

Chapter – 83– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The city of Ayodhya in the absence of Rama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Sumanthra raced to his cart immediately after receiving the order from the King, finally moved to the outskirt of the city of Ayodhya where Rama, Sita and Lakshman was settled. Sumanthra reverentially conveyed the message of the King and requested them with the folded hands, to take a seat on the chariot. The two brothers and Devi Sita took a seat on the grand chariot and mentally offered prayers to the Kingdom of Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya realized that the city is going to be masterless soon, hence the subjects followed the footsteps of Rama with anxiousness. The Supreme Lord Rama who is the ocean of mercy advised the people to return to their homes, some of them obediently followed the instruction of Rama, and others were unwilling out of pure love and affection for Rama, some of them made their minds and proceed to Ayodhya, but could not proceed to the city without Rama, hence they followed Rama to the woods. The city of Ayodhya gave out a gruesome appearance as if the deluge is going to devour the Universe. The men and women looked miserable, frightened of each other’s appearance, their houses resembled funeral grounds, and the relatives, children, elderly looked like ghosts and messengers of death. The trees and creepers, the pleasure gardens lost their charm, shrunken into the straw, the streams and ponds dried were given out a startling appearance.

Payi Rajayasu Nayi Siru RathuAthi Bega Banayi | Gayau  Jaha Bahera Nagara Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi ||

Thab Sumanthra Nripa  Bachana Sunaye | Kari Binathi Ratha Ramu Chadaye || Chadi Ratha Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi | Chale  Hridhaya Avadhahi Siru Nayi || Chalatha Ramu Lakhi Avadha Anatha | Bikala Loga Sab Lage  Satha || Kripasindhu Bahubidhi Samujjavahi | Phirahi Prema Basa Puni Phiri Aavahi || Lagathi Avadha Bhayavani Bhari | Manahu Kalarathi  Andhiari || Ghora Janthu Sama Pura  Nara Nari | Darapahi  Yekahi Yek Nihari || Ghar Masana Parijana Janu Bhootha | Sutha Hitha Meetha Manahu Jamadhootha || Baganha Bitapa Beli Kumihalahi | Saritha Sarobar Dhekhi Na Jahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha’s conversation with Sumanthra

Chapter – 82– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha’s conversation with Sumanthra

 

King Dhasharatha spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Sumanthra, the two princes are too steadfast, and Devi Janaki is too young and delicate, hence take them in your chariot, show them the beautiful woods, and bring them back in three or four days. I am certain that the two princes are unwavering, firm-minded, true to their promises, they may refuse to return to Ayodhya, you have to approach them with wise words with folded hands and request them to allow Devi Sita to return to the palace. Oh! Sumanthra, whenever Devi Sita gets alarmed listening to the sounds of wild animals, or at the sight of dreadful creatures, takes the opportunity to advise her and repeat my words to her “Oh! Devi Sita, your parents have already sent messages to you, they have advised returning home, and choose to be either in the Kingdom of Ayodhya or the City of Mithila, as you please. The forest is not an appropriate place to live in, if you return to your husband’s palace it would be a great help for your elderly father and mothers-in-law. Otherwise, your father-in-law may meet terrible death at the pain of separation from all of you.” Immediately, the King lost his consciousness, wailing “Bring home Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. I want to see them all.”

 

 Sudi Sukumara Kumara Dhoau Janakasutha Sukumari | Ratha Chadayi Dhekharayi Banu Phirehu Gaye Dhin Chari ||

Jau Nahi Phirahi Dheera Dhoau Bhayi | Sathyasandha Dhridabritha Raghurayi || Thau Thumha Binaya Karehu Kara Jori | Pheria Prabhu Mithilesakisori || Jab Siya Kanana Dhekhi Derayi | Kahehu Mori Sikha Avasaru Payi || Sasu Sasura Asa Kaheau Sandhesu | Puthri Phiria Bana Bahutha Kalesu || Pithrugriha Kabahu Kabahu Sasurari | Rahehu Jaha  Ruchi  Hoyi Thumhari || Yehi Bidhi Karehu Upaya Kabandha | Phirayi Tha Hoyi Prana Avalamba || Nahi Tha Mora Maranu Parinama | Kacchu Na  Basayi Bhaya Bidhi Bama || Asa Kahi Murucchi Para Mahi Rau | Ramu Lakhanu Siya  Aani Dhekhau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha advises Sumanthra to follow Rama to the woods

 

Chapter – 81– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha advises Sumanthra to follow Rama to the woods

 

Rama addressed the huge crowd of people “Oh! Dear people of Ayodhya, take good care of yourselves, and make sure my mother is not grieving on the pain of separation from me.” Rama cheered the crowd which was already besieged with the pain of separation from him, he prostrated at the lotus feet of the preceptor. Prabhu Sri Rama conducted the worship of Lord Ganesha who is the remover of obstacles, Goddess Parvathi and the Lord of Kailash, received the blessings from preceptors, and began the journey to woods. The people of Ayodhya grieved on the separation from beloved Rama, as the crowd was mourning over the sudden change of plans, the Lord of Raghu moved forward courageously, listening to the wailing of the huge crowd. S0on, the bad omens started to come into view in the city of Lanka as well as in Ayodhya, while the deities overcame with the mixed feeling of grief and sorrow. In the meantime, the spell of unconsciousness from the King disappeared, he called out for Sumanthra “ Oh! Sumanthra, Rama abandoned the Kingdom of Ayodhya, but my life is still lingering on me, why it is not leaving me? What is the joy in clinging onto this body? I wonder why my soul is not departing me? what’s that more solemn grief waiting to take away my life?” shortly, he regained his normal self and advised “Oh! Sumanthra, Oh! Dear friend, follow my children to the woods.”

 

Mathu Sakala More  Biraha Jehi Na  Hohi Dhukhadheena | Soyi Upau Thumha Karehu Sab Pura  Jana Parama Prabeena ||

Yehi Bidhi Rama  Sabahi Samujjava | Gurupadha Padhuma Harashi Siru Nava || Ganapathi Gauri Gireesu Manayi | Chale Aseesa Payi Raghurayi || Rama Chalatha Athi Bhayau Bishadhu | Suni Na  Jayi Pura Aaratha Nadhu || Kusaguna Lanka Avadha Athi Soku | Harasha Bishadha Bibasa Suraloku || Gayi  Murucha Thab Bhoopathi Jage | Boli Sumanthru Kahana Asa Lage || Ramu Chale  Bana Prana Na Jahi | Kehi  Sukha Lagi Rahath Thana Mahi || Yehi The  Kavana Byatha  Balavana | Jo Dhukhu Payi Thajahi Thanu  Prana || Puni Dheera Dheera Kahayi Naranahu | Lai Sanga  Sakha  Thumha Jahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama pacifies the people of Ayodhya that the preceptor Sage Vashishta will take care of stately matters in the absence of the King

Chapter – 80– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama pacifies the people of Ayodhya that the preceptor Sage Vashishta will take care of stately matters in the absence of the King

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, soon all the arrangements for the travel to woods were completed, while the preceptors and Brahmins were watching in utter bewilderment, Lord of Raghu, Rama, and Devi Sita followed by Lakshman, attired in saffron robe left the palace.  People thronged at the hermit of Sage Vashishta was grief-stricken at the separation of beloved Lord Rama. The Lord of Raghu comforted all of them with the soothing words, met all the Bhramins assembled, give away an abundance of charities, and requested Maharishi Vashishta to provide funds for all those ingredients required for the performance of rites and other expenses to the twice-born. He provided charities to the mendicants, he summoned for the attendants and requested Sage Vashishta with folded palms, “Oh! Guro, kindly takes good care of them as your children.” Rama addressed the crowd pleasantly “Our preceptor is most promising to all, he will take care of the solar race, the Kingdom of Ayodhya and its subjects in the absence of the King.”

 

Saji Bana Saju Samaju Sabu Banitha Bandhu Sametha | Bandhi Bipra Guru Charana Prabhu Chale Kari Sabahi Acheth ||

Nikasi Basishta Dhvara Bhaye Dade | Dhekhe Loga  Biraha Dhava Dhade || Kahi Priya Bachana Sakala Samujjaye | Bipra Brindha Ragubeera Bolaye || Guru Sana Kahi Barshasana Dheenhe | Aadhara Dhana Binaya Basa Keenhe || Jachaka Dhana Mana Santhoshe| Meetha Puneetha Prema  Parithoshe || Dhasi Dhasa Bolayi Bahori | Guruhi Saupi Bole Kara Jori || Sab Kai Sara Sambhara Gosayi | Karabi Janaka Janani Ki Nayi || Barahi Bar Jori Juga Pani | Kahatha Ramu Sab  San Mridhu Bani || Soyi Sab Banthi Mora Hithakari | Jehi The  Rahai Bhuala  Sukhari ||