Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha feels inconsolable remembering the ‘Destiny is unconquerable’

 

Chapter – 91– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha feels inconsolable remembering the ‘Destiny is unconquerable’

 

Nishadharaja Guha spoke in tears “The palace of the King must be luxurious and spotless, with an abundance of luxuries, fortresses of marvelous designs, crammed with rich fragrant flowers, the chambers, and cot must have been decorated with gems, fresh flowers of rich aroma, and it must have cozy spread and covers, quilts, pillows, cushions of milk-white etc. with various amenities which are beyond description and it must be the place where Rama along with Devi Sita must have spend their pleasurable nights like Devi Rathi and Lord Kamadeva. Oh! Dear friend, it is miserable to watch that Rama and Devi Sita sleeping on the rough Kusha grass and leaves, and they have fallen asleep due to exhaustion.  Lord Rama who is cherished by the King and Queen mothers, people of Ayodhya, good-natured companions, sincere servants and attendance is sleeping on the hard mattress made of grass, it is unbearable for me. Devi Sita is the daughter of illustrious King Janaka, whose father-in-law is well known King Dhasharatha, Lord of Raghu race, and a closest companion of Lord Indra, and whose consort is Lord Sri Ramachandhra, is sleeping on the floor shows that ill-fate does not spare a single individual. Do they deserve to be exiled to woods?” Guha release a sigh of distress and continued “It was rightly said that the destiny is unconquerable”.

Suchi Subichithra Subhogamya Sumana Sugandha Subasa | Palaga Manju Manideepa Jaha Sab Bidhi Sakala  Supasa ||

Bibidha Basana Upadhana Thurayi | Ccheera Phena Mridhu Bisadha Suhayi|| Thaha Siya Ramu sayana Nisi Karahi | Nija Cchabi Rathi Manoja Mridhu Harahi || The Siya Ramu Sathari Soye | Sreemitha Basana Binu Jahi Na Joye || MathuPitha  Parijana Purabasi | Sakha  Suseela  Dhasa Aru Dhasi || Jogavahi  Jinhahi Prana Ki Nayi | Mahi Sovath Theyi Rama Gosayi || Pitha Janaka Jaga Bidhitha Prabhau | Sasura  Suresa Sakha  Raghurau || Ramachandhu Pathi So Baidhehi | Sovatha Mahi Bidhi Bama  Na Kehi || Siya Raghubeera Ki Kanana Jogu | Karama Pradhana Sathya Kaha Logu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha feels miserable watching Lord Rama sleeping on the Kushagrass

 

Chapter – 90– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha feels miserable watching Lord Rama sleeping on the Kushagrass

 

Rama returned after the evening rites, delightfully consumed the fruits and water offered by Guha, he partook the meal with Sumanthra, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, shortly Rama laid on the Kusha bed, and Lakshman began to massage the feet of Lord. After a short while, Lakshman understood that Rama has fallen asleep, he rose from the seat and gestured Sumanthra to retire. Lakshman moved to a fair distance and kept an eye on the safety of the Rama, holding bow and arrow. Guha instructed his faithful servant to keep an eye on the safety of Rama sitting in a fair distance, and went closer to Lakshman and took a seat with him. Guha felt extremely sad watching the Lord sleeping on the rough Kusha grass, due to affection his eye overflown with tears, spoke sorrowfully “The palace of King Dhasharatha must be stunning, superior to the abode of Lord Indhra, it must have marvelous fortresses and chambers decorated with exquisite jewels and gems must give out the appearance of the God of love has constructed them all with his own hands.”

Siya Sumanthra Bhratha Sahitha Kandhamoola Phala Khayi | Sayana  Keenha Raghubamsamani Patha Palotatha Bhayi||

Ude Lakhanu Prabhu Sovatha Jani | Kahi  Sachivahi Sovana Mridhu Bani || Kacchuka  Dhoori Saji Bana Sarasana | Jagana Lage Baiti Birasana || Guha Bolayi Paharu Pratheethi | Dava Dava Rakhe  Athipreethi || Aapu Lakhana Pahi Baiteau Jayi | Kati Sathi Sara Chapa Chadayi || Sovatha Prabhuhi Nihari  Nishadhu | Bhayau Premabasa Hridhaya Bishadhu || Thanu Pulakitha Jalu Lochana Bahayi | Bachana Saprema Lakhana Sana Kahayi || Bhoopathi Bhavana Subhaya Suhava| Surapathi Sadhanu Na Patathara Pava || Manimaya Rachitha Charu  Chaubare | Janu Rathipathi Nija Hatha Savare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha prepares Kushagrass bed for Lord Rama in the midst of a cluster of auspicious trees in the forest

 

Chapter – 89– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha prepares Kushagrass bed for Lord Rama in the midst of a cluster of auspicious trees in the forest

 

Ram spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Guha, I have promised to follow the life of a hermit living in the woods for fourteen years to my father. Therefore, I should strictly follow the life of a hermit, wearing a saffron robe, living in the dense woods, and depending on the fruits and vegetables available in the forest. Therefore, living in a village will not be advisable for a hermit.” Guha was heartbroken, became anxious about the life of Rama in the dense woods. The people of the village assembled around Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Devi Sita; spoke in utter amazement “Oh! Dear, what kind of parents are they? How could they send their children to live in the forest?” others said “The Almighty Lord has heard our prayers and showered blessings on us. The King has done very well indeed.” The Nishadha Raja Guha remembered the beautiful and serene land in the wood for their stay, shortly he took Rama to the place where the cluster of Ashoka trees, Rama readily agreed to live in the serene land amidst the cluster of auspicious trees. The people of the village offered obeisance and returned to their homes, while the Lord of Raghu prepared to retire for sun worship at the hours of dusk. Guha prepared a beautiful mattress made out of Kushagrass and tender leaves for Rama and Devi Sita, he made cups out of leaves and filled it with fresh fruits and water.”

Barasha  Charidhasa Basu Bana Munibratha Beshu Aaharu | Grama Basu  Nahi Uchitha  Suni Guhahi Bhayau Dhukhu Bharu ||

Rama Lakhana Siya Roopa  Nihari | Kahahi Saprema Grama Nara Nari || The Pithu Mathu Kahahu Sakhi Kaise | Jinha  Padaye Bana Balaka Yese || Yek Kahahi Bhala Bhoopathi Keenha | Loyana Lahu  Hamahi Bidhi Dheenha || Thab  Nishadhapathi  Ura  Anumana | Tharu  Simsupa  Manohara  Jana || Lai Raghunathahi Dau Dhekhava | Kaheau Rama Sab Bhanthi Suhava || Purajana Kari Joharu  Ghar Aaye | Raghubara Sandhya Karana Sidhaye || Guha Savari Sathari Dasayi | Kusa  Kisalayamaya Mridhula  Suhayi || Suchi Phala Moola  Madhura  Mridhu Jani | Dhona Bhari Bhari Rakhesi Pani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Nishadharaja Guha visits Rama on the riverbank of Ganga

 

Chapter – 88– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Nishadharaja Guha visits Rama on the riverbank of Ganga

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the Sudhdha Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam personified as the son of King Dhasharatha is pure, unblemished, supreme wisdom and bliss has performed all those deeds of a human on the Earth to impart the supreme knowledge of ‘self’/Athmavidhya, Bhramamjjanam and protect the soul from the repeated births. The Nishadharaja Guha got the news of arrival Rama in the Sringabheripura, soon, he called out for the people in his village, they have collected several wicker baskets full of fruits, vegetables, and fiber roots and rushed to meet the supreme Lord with a great joy. Guha prostrated at the lotus feet of Raghu, lined up the baskets full of fruits and vegetables, and kept himself away. The Lord of Raghu affectionately looked at Guha and asked him to take a seat closer to the Lord of mercy and enquired his welfare. Guha reverentially replied “Oh! Prabho, the sight of your lotus feet is enough to bring all the auspiciousness to Jeeva, it is the origin of welfare and auspiciousness, Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate, I have achieved the fruitfulness of my life, my village, people and the Earth has sanctified with the footprints of you. My family and my villagers are your humble servant, Oh! Prabho, kindly make a visit to our village, let everyone has the opportunity to achieve  bliss.” The supreme Lord Ramachandhra replied “Oh! Dear friend Guha, you are true and wise, my father has advised me to take shelter in the forest, hence I am not allowed to visit your village.”

Sudhdha  Scchidhananadhamaya Kandha Bhanukula Kethu | Charitha Karatha Nara  Anuharatha Samsrithi Sagar Sethu ||

Yaha Sudhi Guha Nishadha Jab Payi | Mudhitha Liye  Priyabandhu Bolayi || Liye Phala Moola  Bheta Bhari  Bhara | Milana  Chaleau Hiya  Harashu Aapara || Kari Dhandavath Bhet  Dhari  Aage | Prabhuhi Bilokatha Athi Anurage || Sahaja Saneha Bibasa  Raghurayi | Poochi Kusala Nikata Baitayi || Natha Kusala Padhapankaja Dhekhe | Bhayau Bhagabhajana Jana Lekhe || Dheva Dharani Dhanu Dhamu Thumhara | Mei Janu Neechu Sahitha Parivara || Kripa Karia  Pura Dharia Pau | Thapia Janu  Sabu Logu Sihau || Kahehu  Sathya  Sabu Sakha Sujana | Mohi Dheenha Pithu Aayasu Aana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama describes the legends of Devanadhi Ganga/celestial river to Sumanthra, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 87– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama describes the legends of Devanadhi Ganga/celestial river to Sumanthra, Lakshman and Devi Sita

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, the men and women of Ayodhya engaged in various austerities and observed celibacy for the safe return of Rama after fourteen years of life in the forest, they were miserable as the male and female Chakravaha, and the lotus flowers in the absence of sun. Sumanthra drove the chariot to the beautiful village of Shringaberipura, the two princes and Devi Sita got down from the chariot on the riverbank of Ganga. Rama rushed to the banks of the river and prostrated before river Ganga in extreme delight, soon Sumanthra, Lakshman, and Sita followed Rama and offered obeisance to the river of life Ganga, while watching the beautiful water currents of Ganga, Rama described the origin of Devanadhi Ganga on the Earth, which is capable to wash off all the sins of the soul with a single dip on its icy cold water. Rama continued to describe several legends on the sacred river Ganga to Sumanthra, Laksman and Devi Sita, they took a holy dip in the water and drank the nectar-like water at heart’s content, thus they got relieved from the exhaustion of a long journey. Will the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama feel thirsty? The mere remembrance of the name ‘Rama’ would take away the grief of Samsarachakra/repeated births, can’t feel the thirst, it was the wonderful message from Lord eulogizing the glories of Devanadhi Ganga and the importance of a holy dip in the river has been taught to the world.”

Rama Dharasa Hitha Nema Bratha Lage  Karana Nara Nari | Manahu Koka Koki Kamala Dheena Biheena Thamari ||

Seetha  Sachiva  Sahitha Dhoau Bhayi | Srigaberapura  Pahuche  Jayi || Uthare Rama Devasari Dhekhi | Keenha Dhandavath Harashu Biseshi || Lakhana Sachiva  Siya Kiye Pranama | Sabahi Sahitha Sukhu Payau Rama || Ganga Sakala Mridhu Mangala Moola | Sab Sukha Karani Harani Sab Soola || Kahi Kahi Kotika  Katha Prasanga | Ramu Bilokahi Ganga Tharanga || Sachivahi Anujahi Priyahi Sunayi | Bibudha  Nadhi Mahima  Adhikayi || Majjanu Keenha  Pantha  Shrama Gayau | Suchi  Jalu Piatha MudhithaMan Bhayau || Sumiratha Jahi  Mitayi Shrama Bharu | Thehi Shrama Yaha Laukika  Byavaharu ||

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 ||