Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha returns to Shringaberipura at the command of Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 112– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha returns to Shringaberipura at the command of Lord Rama

 

The Lord of Raghu praised Guha for his pure love and devotion and advised him to leave to his village Shringaberipura, thus Guha returned to his village at the command of the Lord. Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman prostrated before Devi Yamuna who is the daughter of Lord Surya, further accompanied by Devi Sita and Lakshman, proceeded to the dense wood. On their way, they met a few travelers who were beholding the beauty of Rama and Lakshman, exclaimed “Oh! Noble souls, we feel terribly ill watching the three of you walking on the rough pathways of the woods, we could perceive the divine symbols which you hold, watching the footprints that holds the divine symbols we could envisage your own celestial vehicles, it is causing trouble to our mind. The pathways are unapproachable, difficult to cross, moreover, you have a beautiful young and delicate woman accompanies you. The forest is inhabited by wild animals and dreadful creatures. We are happy to follow you if you allow us to do so, we will happily follow you as long as you allow us and we will return bowing our heads before you.”

Thab Raghubeera Aneka Bidhi Sakhahi Sikhavanu Dheenha | Rama Rajayasu Seesa Dhari Bhavana Gavanu Theyi Keenha ||

Puni Siya Rama Lakhana Kara Jori | Jamunahi Keenha Pranamu Bahori || Chale Sasiya Mudhitha Dhoau Bhayi | Rabithanuja  Kayi Karatha Badayi || Pathika Aneka  Milahi Maga Jatha | Kahahi Saprema Dhekhi Dhoau Bhratha || Raja Lakhana Sab Anga Thumhare | Dhekhi sochu Athi Hridhaya Hamare || Maraga Chalahu Payadhehi Paya | Jyothishu Joot Hamare Bhaya || Agamu Panthu Giri Kanana Bhari | Thehi MahaSath Nari  Sukumari || Kari Kehari Bana Jayi Na jOyi | Hama Sanga Chalahi Jo Aayasu Hoyi || Jab Jaha Lagi Thaha Pahuchayi | Phirab Bahori Thumhahi Siru Nayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – A young hermit arrives to meet Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita on the riverbank of Yamuna

Chapter – 111– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– A young hermit arrives to meet Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita on the riverbank of Yamuna

 

As soon as the young ascetic saw the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, his beloved Lord, a sudden rush of joy ran through his limbs, eyes overflown with tears, threw his body at the lotus feet of the Lord, and prostrated, the state of his mind and body was beyond description. The young sage was raptured in a state of ecstasy like the pauper achieved the treasure, Rama raised him from the ground and embraced him tightly, then he has fallen at the feet of Lakshman, who raised the young sage from the ground and embraced him with extreme love. He prostrated before Devi Sita reverentially, and took a handful of dust from the footsteps of Devi Sita and adorned it on his forehead, Devi Sita realized him as her own child and blessed him. The Nishadharaja Guha prostrated at the feet of the young Sage, realizing him as beloved of Lord Rama. The hermit embraced Guha knowing him as a sincere servant of Rama. The hermit beholds the beauty of his beloved Lord, devours his beauty with the eyes, like a hungry soul achieved a sumptuous meal after a long period of time. The men and women assembled before Lord Rama behold the beauty of the three and wept over the grief of the King and the queen mothers who have left their dear children to woods.

Sajala Nayana Thana Pulaki Nija Ishtadeva Pahichani | Pareau Dhanda Jimi Dharanithala Dhasa Na  Jayi Bhakhani ||

Rama Saprema Pulaki Ura Lava | Parama Ranka Janu Parasu Pava || Manahu Premu Paramarathu Dhoau | Milatha Dhare Thana Kaha Sabu Koau || Bahuri Lakhana Pathanha Soyi Laga | Leenha Udayi Umagi Anuraga || PUni Siya Charana Dhoori Dhari Seesa | Janani Jani Sisu Dheenhi Aseesa || Keenha Nishadha Dhandavath Thehi | Mileau Mudhitha Lakhi Rama Sanehi || Piath Nayana Puta Roopu Peeyusha | Mudhitha Suasanu Payi Jimi Bhookha || The Pithu Mathu Kahahu Sakhi Kaise | Jinha Padaye Bana Balaka Yese || Rama Lakhana Siya Roopu Nihari | Hohi Saneha Bikala Nara Nari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –The villagers nearby the riverbank of Yamuna throng to meet the princes of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 110– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers nearby the riverbank of Yamuna throng to meet the princes of Ayodhya

 

Rama followed by the disciples of Sage Bharadhwaja arrived on the riverbank of Yamuna, he reverentially sends off the disciple who has achieved the fruitfulness of their lives. He crossed river Yamuna and took a bath in the dark waters of the Yamuna that has a close resemblance to his limbs. The people living close to the riverbank heard the news of the arrival of handsome princes of Ayodhya, soon they left their work, and family and rushed to meet the Lord, they behold the beauty of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, and praised their fortune. Their hearts were brimming with love and devotion, but they were shy to enquire the name and details of the visitors. The wise ones recognized the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama the son of Dasaratha, further they described the virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra who sincerely followed the command of his father and abandoned all the stately pleasures and proceeded to the woods. The people who listened to the legend of Rama were grieved and lamented “The decision of the King and the Queen are not a fair one to their children.” In the meantime, there arrived a saint who has a great effulgence, young and charming appearance. His actions were difficult to describe for the poet, he was attired in a saffron robe, lived a life of a hermit, and was a great devotee of Rama by words, actions, and thoughts.

Bidha Kiye Batu Binaya Kari Phire Payi Mana Kama | Uthari Nahaye Jamuna  Jala Jo Sareera Sama Syama ||

Sunatha Theerabasi Nara Nari | Dhaye Nija  Nija Kaja Bisari || Lakhana Rama Siya  Sundharathayi | Dhekhi Karahi Nija Bhagya Badayi || Athi Lalasa Basahi Manamahi || Nau Jau Boojjath Sakuchahi || Je Thinha Mahu Bayabiridha Sayane | Theenha Kari Juguthi Ramu Pahichane || Sakala Katha Theenha Sabahi Sunaye | Banahi Chale Pithu Aayasu Payi || Suni  Sabishadha Sakala Pacchithahi | Rani Raya Keenha  Bhala Nahi || Thehi Avasara Yek Thapasu Aava | Thejapunja Laghubayasa Suhava || Kabi Alakhitha Gathi Beshu Biragi | Mana Krama Bachana Rama Anuragi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama leaves the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja after receiving permission from the Sage

 

Chapter – 109– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama leaves the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja after receiving permission from the Sage

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, that day Rama halted in the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja, at the early hours of daybreak, he took ablutions in Theertharaj Prayaga on the auspicious confluence of Ganga and Yamuna offered humble salutation to the Sage, and spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Mahathma, kindly advise me which route should I proceed my journey?’ The Sage smiled at heart and replied “Oh! Prabho, all routes are familiar to you, and everything is accessible to you.” Soon Sage Bharadhwaja called for his disciple and instructed them to lead Rama to the woods, a fifty of them gathered before Rama, each one was thrilled to follow Rama to the woods, everyone replied in chorus their willingness to join with Rama. Finally, Sage Bharadhwaja has chosen four virtuous disciples who has practiced several austerities and achieved immense piousness in their several births to follow Rama to the woods. Rama prostrated before the Sage, after receiving his permission proceeded journey with great pleasure along with Devi Sita, Lakshman, and Guha to the woods. While they were crossing villages, the men, women, children, and elderly people of the village gazed at them in deep admiration, thus, they have achieved the fruitfulness of their birth, and returned to their homes unwillingly.

Rama Keenha Bishrama Nisi Pratha Prayaga Nahayi | Chale Sahitha siya Lakhana Jana Mudhitha Munihi Siru Nayi ||

Rama Saprema Kaheau MuniPahi | Natha Kahia  Hama Kehi Maga Jahi || Munimana Bihasi Rama San Kahahi | Sugama Sakala Maga Thuma Kaha Ahahi || Sath Lagi Muni Sishya Bolaye | Suni Man Mudhitha Pachasaka Aaye || Sabanhi Rama Par  Prema Apara | Sakala Kahahi Magu Dheekha Hamara || Muni Batu Chari Sanga Thab Dheenhe | Jinha Bahu Janama Sukritha Sab Keenhe || Kari Pranamu Rishi Aayasu Payi | Pramudhitha Hridhaya Chale Raghurayi || Grama Nikata Jab Nikasahi Jayi | Dhekhahi Dharasu Nari Nara Dhayi || Hohi Sanatha Janama Phalu Payi | Phirahi Dhukhitha Manu Sanga  Padayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people of Prayaga arrives to meet Rama and Lakshman in the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja

 

Chapter – 108– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people of Prayaga arrives to meet Rama and Lakshman in the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja

 

Sage Bharadhwaja spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Jeeva cannot experience happiness or dream of it until and unless they are devoted to you by words, mind, and deeds. Oh! Prabho, any deeds or Kriya without pure love and devotion at your lotus feet is unfruitful." Rama felt shy listening to the praise of Sage Bharadhwaja, felt immensely happy at the devotion of the Sage. The chief of Raghu spoke amiably “Oh! Highly revered sage, he is the essence of virtues, he is the reservoir of auspiciousness and happiness.” In great joy, they put a pause to the praise of the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama. Soon the whole of Prayagaraja spread the news of the arrival of two charming princes of King Dhasharatha, shortly the people of Prayaga, ascetics, elderly people, children, men, and women gathered to meet the princes of Ayodhya in the hermitage of Sage Bharadhwaja. Lord Rama greeted the crowd with a pleasing smile, and the crowd assembled were achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes. The ascetics, noble souls have blessed the princes with great joy, and devour the beauty of the two princes with their fortunate eyes.

 

Karama Bachana Man CChadi CChalu Jab Lagi Janu Na  Thumhara | Thab Lagi Sukhu Sapanehu Nahi Kiya Koti Upachara ||

Suni Muni Bachana Ramu Sakuchane | Bhava Bhagathi Anandha  Adhane || Thab Raghubara Muni Sujasu Suhava | Koti Bhanthi Kahi Sabahi Sunava || So Bada So Sab Gunagana Gehu | Jehi Muneesa Thumha Aadhar Dhehu || Muni Raghubeera Paraspara Navahi | Bachana Agochara Sukhu Anubhavahi || Yaha Sudhi Payi Prayaga Nivasi | Batu Thapasa Muni Sidhdha Udhasi || Bharadhwaja Aashrama Sab Aye | Dhekhana Dhasharatha Suana Suhaye || Rama Pranama Keenha Sab Kahu | Mudhitha Bhaye Lahi LoyanaLahu || Dhehi Aseesa Parama Sukhu Payi | Phire Sarahath Sundharathayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja achieves Bhramanandham watching the splendor of Lord of Raghu

Chapter – 107– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja achieves Bhramanandham watching the splendor of Lord of Raghu

 

The illustrious Sage Baradhwaja perceived that the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama arrived to meet him in the woods, as a reward for his several years of penance and austerities. Sage Bharadhwaja reverentially invited Rama, Sita, and Lakshman to the hermitage offered seats to them. The compassionate Sage enquired about the welfare of Rama and served the guests with fruits and fiber roots of nectar-like sweetness. Rama, Lakshmana, Devi Sita and Guha partook the fruits served by the Sage, thus Rama felt relieved from the tiredness of the journey, the Sage addressed Rama in a soft tone “Oh! Rama, I have achieved the meritorious rewards of austerities, Tapasya, celibacy, pilgrimages, etc. I have achieved the fruit of meditation in the form of dispassion/Bairagya, all my religious practices and rites have been given a reward in the form of your visit to my hermitage. Oh! Rama, your visit to my hermitage made my Thapasya fruitful, there is no joy or achievement more than this in my life. Oh! Prabho, kindly provide me a boon to achieve pure love and devotion at your lotus feet.”

Dheenhi AseesaMuneesa Ura  Athi Aanandhu Asa Jani | Lochana Gochara Sukritha Phala Manahu Kiye Bidhi Aani ||

Kusala Prasanna Kari Aasana Dheenhe | Pooji Prema Paripoorana Keenhe || Kandhamoola Phala Ankura Neeke | Dhiye Aani Muni Manahu Ami Ke || Siya Lakhana Jana Sahitha Suhaye | Athi Ruchi Ramamoola Phala Khaye || Bhaye  Bigathashrama Ramu Sukhare | Bharadhwaja Mridhubachana Uchare || Aaju Suphala Thapu Theeratha Thyagu| Aaju Suphala Japa Joga Biragu || Saphala Sakala Subha Sadhana Saju | Rama Thumhahi Avalokatha Aaju || Labha Avadhi Sukha AvadhiNa Dhooji | Thumhare Dharasa Aasa Sab Pooji || Ab Kari Kripa Dhehu Bara Yehu | Nijapadha Sarasija Sahaja Sanehu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama worships Theertharaja, the presiding deity Bindhumadhava and Akshayavata Vruksha, and proceed to visit Sage Bharadhwaja

 

Chapter – 106– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama worships Theertharaja, the presiding deity Bindhumadhava and Akshaya Vatavruksha, and proceed to visit Sage Bharadhwaja

 

The fortunate Sadhus and Sant Mahathma serve the King and attain the Purusharththa, the Vedas and scriptures highly eulogize the glories of Theertharaja Prayag. The splendor of Prayaga is beyond description, how can the herd of elephants like sins withstand before the lion Theertharaja? The chief of Raghu is an ocean of bliss was highly delighted to visit the Theertharaja, further described the greatness of Prayag to Devi Sita and Lakshman and Guha. Rama offered obeisance to Theertharaj and looked around the beautiful lush green land and woods, at once they have achieved the grace of the Lord. He arrived at the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna, the very thought of it would provide auspiciousness, Rama took a holy dip in the Triveni, worshiped Lord Shiva and the presiding deity Bindumadhava in a prescribed ritual. Rama took a visit to Sage Bharadhwaja, fallen at the feet of the Sage was raised from the ground and he embraced Rama with intense love. The joy of Sage Bharadhwaja at the visit of Rama was beyond description, he achieved Bhramanandham watching the splendor of Rama.

 

Sevahi Sukrithi Sadhu Suchi Pavahi Sab Manakama | Bandhi Bedha Purana Gana Kahahi Bimala Gunagrama ||

Ko Kahi Sakayi Prayaga Prabhau | Kalusha Punja Kunjara Mrigarau || Asa Theerthapathi Dhekhi Suhava | Sukha  Sagara Raghubara Sukhu Pava || Kahi Siya Lakhanahi Sakhahi Sunayi | Srimukha Theertharaja Badayi || Kari Pranamu Dhekhath Bana Baga | Kahatha Mahathama Athi  Anuraga || Yehi Bidhi Aayi Biloki Beni | Sumiratha Sakala Sumangala Dheni || Mudhitha Nahayi  Keenhi Siva Seva | Pooji Jayabidhi Theeratha Deva || Thab Prabhu Bharadhvaja Pahi Aye | Karatha Dhandavath Muni Ura  Laye || Munimana Modha Na  Kacchu  Kahi Jayi | Bhramanandha Rasi  Janu Payi ||