Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra requests Rama to return to Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 95– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra requests Rama to return to Ayodhya

 

Sumanthra spoke with tears “Oh! Prabho, the King of Kosala ordered me to bring you back, I shall follow whatever my Lord has ordered to me. Oh! Prabho, kindly makes sure that the Kingdom of Ayodhya is not left without Masters to rule.” Sumanthra fell at the lotus feet of Rama and wept like a child. Soon Rama raised Sumanthra from the floor and spoke most amiable words “Oh! Dear one, you might have heard of the virtues of Sage Dhadhichi, King Sibi, King Ranthi Deva, and King Harishchandhra, and King Bali are the upholder of the virtues and truthfulness. Although they had to undergo severe trials and hardships, they did not give up the truthfulness which is the superior virtue. The Veda, scriptures, and Agamashasthras emphasize truthfulness as the superior virtue, hence I have adopted that to achieve goodness in three worlds, and for a man of high self-esteem, the ill fame would bring the experience of millions of deaths. Hence, what shall I do? If I say anything soothing, I may get afflicted with the grave sin.”

Nripa Asa  Kaheau Gosayi Jasa Kahayi Karau Bali Soyi | Kari Binathi Payanha Pareau Dheenha Bala Jimi Royi ||

Thatha Kripa  Kari  Keejia  Soyi | Jathe  Avadha  Anatha Na Hoyi || Manthrihi Rama Udayi Prabodha | Thatha Dharama Mathu Thumha Sabu Sodha || Sibi Dhadheechi Harichandha Naresa | Sahe Dharama Hitha Koti Kalesa || Ranthideva Bali Bhoopa  Sujana | Dharamu Dhareau Sahi Sankata Nana || Dharamu Na Dhoosara Sathya  Samana| Aagama Nigama Purana Bakhana || Mei Soyi Dharamu Sulabha Kari  Pava | Thaje Thihu Pura  Apajasu Cchava || Sambhavitha Kahu Apajasa Lahu | Marana Koti Sama Dharuna Dhahu || Thumha San Thatha Bahuth Ka Kahau | Dhiya Utharu Phiri Pathaku Lahau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama and Lakshman prepares to adopt the life of a hermit

 

Chapter – 94– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama and Lakshman prepares to adopt the life of a hermit

 

Lakshman continues “Oh! Guha, the supreme Bramham has personified on Earth, for the welfare of cows, Brahmins, deities, and noble souls. That gracious Lord is performing deeds like an ordinary human, mere listening to his glories would remove the grief of worldly existence, and release the Jeeva from the repeated cycles of birth. Oh! Friend, leave all your grief, and anger, and take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord of Raghu Lord Sri Ramachandra.” Lakshman continued to describe the virtues of Rama to Guha, thus the whole night has passed without their knowledge. Soon the Lord of Raghu woke up at Bhramamuhurtha, went for ablutions, ‘does the supreme Bhramam requires any cleansing?’  and performed his morning rite. He called out for Lakshman to bring milk of the Banyan tree to tie the matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head, the two brothers applied the milk of Banyan tree on their head and tied hair locks, while watching the princes takes up the life of a hermit, Sumanthra could not control his tears with folded hands prayed to Rama “Oh! Sons, The King of Kosala advised me to bring three of you back to the palace after taking a dip in the river Ganga. He instructed me to bring back three of you at the earliest, he is expecting your return to home.”

Bhagatha Bhoomi Bhoosura  Surabi Surahitha Lagi Kripala | Karatha Charitha Dhari Manuja Thanu Sunatha Mitahi Jagajala ||

 Sakha Samujji Asa  Parihari Mohu | Siya Raghubeera Charana Ratha Hohu || Kahatha Rama Guna  Bha Bhinusara | Jage Jaga Mangala Sukhadhara || Sakala Saucha Kari Rama Nahava | Suchi Sujana Bada Ccheera Magava || Anuja Sahitha Sira Jata Banaye| Dhekhi Sumanthra Nayanajala Cchaye || Hridhaya Dhahu Athi Badhana Maleena | Kaha Kara  Jori BachanaAthi Dheena || Natha Kaheau Asa Kosalanatha | Lai Rathu Jahu Rama Ke  Satha || Banu Dhekhayi Surasari Anhavayi | Anehu Pheri Begi Dhoau Bhayi || Lakhanu Ramu Siya Aanehu Pheri | Samsaya Sakala Sankocha  Niberi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The attachment to worldly matters cause due to ignorance – The ignorance causes grief – Lakshman imparts the highest of knowledge to Guha

 

Chapter – 93– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The attachment to worldly matters causes due to ignorance – The ignorance causes grief – Lakshman imparts the highest of knowledge to Guha

 

Lakshman spoke wisely “Oh! Guha, in the dream a King becomes pauper, and a penniless becomes powerful as Indhra, as soon as they wake up from the dream, everything disappears. Likewise, the material matters, richness, wealth, money, possession, wife, family, children, relatives, companions, etc. and the Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa/appearance and Gandha/smell are mere illusions.  Therefore, whatever is seen, heard, and experienced is a mere illusion, like a dream. Oh! Brother, you have to learn to put that knowledge into practice to get rid of grief, hence blaming or getting frustrated or angry is worthless. Oh! Guha, ignorance causes attachment to whatever is seen, heard, and experienced, and it causes grief in its absence, same as in the dream. It is the Yogi who is renounced soul, abandon the interest in material matters and bondage keeps awake, they are the achiever of knowledge of supreme Bhramam reside as a soul in the Jeeva, and they remain aloof from the worldly matters. The Bhramajjani/Athmajjani, who is the knower of all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul that is pure, unblemished, free from afflictions, neither birth nor death is eternal bliss, develops the Bhakti/pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. Oh! Friend, the highest of the meritorious reward is pure devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Guha, the scriptures, and Veda eulogizes Rama as ‘Na: Ithi, Na: Ithi’, he is incomparable, beyond description, free from affliction and changes, pure, unblemished, neither birth nor death, and he is supreme bliss.”

Sapane Hoyi Bhikhari  Nripu Ranku Nakapathi Hoyi | Jage  Labhu Na Hani Kacchu Thimi Prapancha Jiya  Joyi ||

Asa Bichari Nahi Keejia Rosu | Kahuhi Badhi Na Dheyia  Dhosu || Moha  Nisa  Sabu Sovanihara | Dhekhia Sapana Aneka Prakara || Yehi Jaga  Jamini Jagahi Jogi | Paramarathi Prapancha Biyogi || Jania  Thabahi Jeeva Jaga Jaaga | Jab Sab Bishaya Bilasa  Biraga || Hoyi Bibeku Mohabhrama Bhaga | Thab Raghunatha Charana Anuraga || Sakha  Parama Paramarathu Yehu | Manakrama Bachana Ramapadha Nehu || Rama Bhrama Paramaratha Roopa | Abigatha Alakha  Anadhi Anoopa || Sakala Bikara  Rahitha Gathabhedha | Kahi Nitha Nethi Niroopahi Bedha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lakshmana’s nectar-like advice to Guha – No one is responsible for the grief of others, everyone has to reap the fruit of their own Karma

Chapter – 92– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lakshmana’s nectar-like advice to Guha – No one is responsible for the grief of others, everyone has to reap the fruit of their own Karma

 

Guha spoke in distress “It was the daughter of Kaikeya who is dull-minded brought the ill-fate to Lord Rama, the delight of Raghu clan and Devi Sita, at an auspicious hour. The wicked woman worked as an ax to the clan of Raghu's and shoved the whole Universe into distress.” Guha could not bear the grief of watching Devi Sita and Rama sleeping on the mattress of grass. At that moment, Lakshman spoke nectar-like wise words full of dispassion, and devotion “Oh! Guha, no one is responsible for the grief or happiness of others, Oh! Brother, everyone has to reap the fruit of their own Karma. Oh! Guha, friends, and enemies, good and evil, happiness and sorrows, union and separation are illusions/Maya, all those experienced are Maya like the destiny and time, birth and death, prosperity and adversity, are natural phenomena. Oh! Brother, the material world of richness, fame, possession, wealth, relatives, family, children, wife, etc. all are destructible Prakrithi/Maya, all those Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste, Roopa /appearance, and Gandha/smell are an illusion, attachment to them due to the ignorance causes grief.”

 

Kaikeyanandhini Mandhamathi Kadina Kutilapanu Keenha | Jehi Raghunandhana Janakihi Sukha Avasara Dheekhu Dheenha ||

Bhayi Dhinakara Kula Bitapa Kudari | Kumathi Keenha Sab Bisva Dhukhari || Bhayau Bishadhu Nishadhahi Bhari | Ramasiya Mahi Sayana Nihari || Bole Lakhana Madhura Mridhubani | Gyana Biraga  Bhagathi Rasa Sani || Kahu Na  Koau Sukha Dhukha Kara Dhatha | Nija Kritha Karama Bhoga  Sabu Bhratha || Joga Biyoga  Bhoga Bhala Mandha | Hitha  Anahitha Madhyama Bhrama Phandha || Janamu Maranu Jaha Lagi Jaga Jalu | Sampathi Bipathi Karamu Aru  Kalu || Dharani Dhamu Dhanu Pura Parivaru| Saragu Naraku Jaha Lagi   Byavaharu || Dhekhia Sunia  Gunia Manmahi | Moha Moola Paramarathu Nahi ||

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 ||