Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers lamented on the separation from Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman

 

Chapter – 118– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers lamented on the separation from Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman

 

Rama along with Devi Janaki and Lakshman proceeded to the woods after obtaining detailed information of the easiest pathways from the villagers, but the men, women, children, and elderly people were reluctant to leave Rama, followed him to a fair distance was send back by the Lord with the comforting words. The people while returning homes lamented on their fate, and blamed the King and the queen in their heart, they spoke to one another in utter distress “The creator is heartless, difficult to perceive his actions, he tainted the moon causing waning and waxing, wish-fulfilling creepers/Kalpatharu considered as mere creepers, the ocean filled with the salt waters. The creator destined these two charming princes to live in the woods, he has chosen dense forest as an appropriate dwelling place for them, then what’s the necessity to create luxuries and comforts in the world?  He has destined the charming princes to walk on the rough pathways of the forest, then what’s the need for the palanquin and sophisticated vehicles?  He has destined these charming princes to take shelter under the shade of a tree, sleep on the grass and leaves, then what’s the necessity to create fortresses and luxurious chambers? If the Almighty Lord ordained these princes to live in the forest, what’s the use of the creation of stunning palaces of milk-white?”

 

Lakhana Janaki Sahitha  Thab Gavanu Keenha Raghunatha | Phere Sab Priya Bachana Kahi Liye Layi Mana Sath ||

Phirath Nari Nara Athi Pacchithahi | Dhauahi Dhoshu Dhehi Manamahi || Sahitha Bishadha Paraspara Kahahi | Bidhi Karathab Ulate Sab Ahahi || Nipata  Niramkusa Nidoora Nisanku | Jehi Sasi Keenha Saruja Sakalanku || Rookha Kalpatharu Sagaru Khara | Thehi Padaye Bana Rajakumara || Jau Pai Inhahi Dheenha Banabasu | Keenha Badhi Bidhi Bhoga Bilasu || Ye Bicharahi Maga Binu Padhathrana | Rache Badhi Bidhi Bahana Nana || Ye Mahi Parahi Dasi Kusa Patha | Subhaga  Seja  Katha Srijath Bidhatha || Tharubara Basa Inhahi Bidhi Dheenha| Dhavala Dhama Rachi Sharamu Keenha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman prepares to leave the villagers

 

Chapter – 117– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman prepares to leave the villagers

 

The women assembled prostrated at the lotus feet of Devi Sita, and showered blessings “May you enjoy blissful happy married life as long the Earth rests on the head of serpent Adishesha! Oh! Sumukhi, be a chaste and dutiful wife like Devi Parvathi to Lord Shambhu!  Oh! Devi, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us, we earnestly pray with folded hands, while you return through this route, kindly allow us to get a glimpse of you, remember us as your female servants.” Devi Sita was highly pleased with the pure love and devotion of the women assembled, she comforted them with pleasing words like the lilies achieve the freshness from the moonlight. Shortly, Lakshman enquired the villagers about the route to the woods after reading the mind of Lord Rama, the villagers became gloomy and tears welled upon their eyes. Suddenly, their joy has disappeared, like the treasure bestowed was snatched away, soon they regained their courage and were given the details of the easiest pathway to the dense wood.

 

Athi Saprema Siya Paya Pari Bahubidhi Dhehi Aseesa | Sadha Sohagini Hohu Thumha Jab Lagi Mahi Ahi Seesa ||

Parbathi Sama Pathipriya Hohu | Debi Na Hama Para Cchadab Cchohu || PUni Puni  Binaya Karia Kara Jori | Jau Yehi Maraga Phiria Bahori || Dharsanu Deba Jani Nija Dasi | Lakhi Siya  Sab Prema Piasi || Madhura Bachana Kahi Kahi Parithoshi | Janu Kumudhini Kaumudhi Poshi || ThabahiLakhana Raghubara Rukha Jani | Pooccheau Magu Loganhi Mridhubani || Sunatha Nari Nara Bhaye Dhukhari | Pulakitha Gatha Bilochana Bari || Mita Modhu Mana Bhaye Maleene | Bidhi Nidhi Dheenha Letha Janu Cchene || Samujji Karamagathi Dheeraju Keenha | Sodhi Sugama Magu Theenha Kahi Dheenha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sita introduces the women about Rama and Lakshman

 

Chapter – 116– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sita introduces the women about Rama and Lakshman

 

The elderly woman spoke “Oh! Devi, the two princes one in dark cloud complexioned and the other in golden complexioned are extremely charming, they have possessed lustrous faces of the autumn moon, and their beautiful faces resemble the lotus flower, the loveliness of these two charming princes excels the beauty of millions of Kamadeva. Oh! Sumukhi/ beautiful faced one, how do you relate to them?” Devi Sita became shy, turned purple, and smiled at heart. Devi Sita looked at Rama and Lakshman, instantly head hung down looking on the Earth, the bashfulness multiplied the loveliness of her. Devi Sita replied coyly, with the sweet-nectar-like voice that resembled cuckoo “The fair and graceful one is my brother-in-law Lakshman.” Further Devi Sita took hold of the end of her saffron robe and covered half of her moon-like lustrous face, looking at her beloved Lord, with a sidelong glance, and bending eyebrows, beautiful eye resembles the Kanjana bird famous for its rapid movement of eyes, followed by a gesture informed the elderly women that the dark cloud complexioned handsome prince is her beloved Lord. The women were highly delighted to know the details of their guests like the pauper allowed free access to the treasure box.

Shyamala Gaura Kisora  Bara Sundhara Sushama Yena | Saradha Sarbarinatha Mukhu Saradha Saroruha Naina ||

Koti Manoja  Lajavanihare | Sumukhi Kahahu Ko Aahi Thumhare || Suni Sanehamaya Manjula Bani | Sakuchi Siya Mana Maha Musukani || Theenhahi Biloki Bilokathi Dharani | Dhuha Sakocha Sakuchathi Barabarani || Sakuchi Saprema Bala Mriga  Nayani | Boli Madhura  Bachana Pikabayani || Sahaja Subhaya Subhaga  Thana Gore | Namu Lakhanu Laghu Dhevara More || Bahuri Badhanu Bindhu Anchala Daki | Piya Thana Chithayi Bauha Kari Baki|| Khanjana Manju Thiricche Nayani | Nija Pathi Kaheau Theenhahi Siya  Sayanani || Bhayi Mudhitha Sab  Gramabadhooti | Rankanha Raya Rasi Janu Looti ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The innocent conversation of the elderly women assembled around Devi Sita

Chapter – 115 (2)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The innocent conversation of the elderly women assembled around Devi Sita

 

The charming appearance of Rama and Lakshman adorned in matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head, attractive limbs, lovely face resembled autumn moon, strong shoulders, wide chest, long hands stretched up to the knee, beautiful eyes resembled lotus flower petals, and the perspiration gleamed the beads adorned on the chest, were beyond my words. The villagers could not take their eyes off  from Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, they gazed at them like the Chakora birds at the full moon, they stood motionless in a state of bliss. The elderly women of the village approached Devi Sita in affection and put forward several questions that were unanswered by Devi Sita in an utter shyness, they repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Devi Sita and spoke innocent words “Oh! Devi, Oh! Rajakumari, we are ignorant ones, we have no knowledge kindly forgive us. These two princes are extremely charming, the precious gem emerald and gold must have borrowed the luster from these two handsome princes Rama and Lakshman respectively.”

 

Jata Makuta Seesani Subhaga Ura  Bhuja Nayana Bisala | Saradha Parab Bidhubadhana Bara Lasath Swetha Kana Jala ||

Barani Na  Jayi Manohara Jori | Sobha Bahuth Thori Mathi Mori || Rama Lakhana Siya Sundharathayi | Sab  Chithavahi Chitha Man Mathi Layi || Thake Nari  Nara Prema Piase | Manahu Mriga Mriga Dhekhi Dhiya Se || Siya Sameepa Gramathiya Jahi | Poochath Athi Saneha Sakuchahi || Bar Bar Sab Lagahi Paya| Kahahi Bachana Mridhu Sarala Subhaya || Rajakumari  Binaya Hama Karahi | Thiya  Subhaya Kacchu Poocchath Darahi || Swamini Abinaya Cchamabi Hamari |Bilagu  Na Manab Jani  Gavari || Rajakuara Dhoau Sahaja Salone | Inha The Lahi Dhuthi Marakatha Sone ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers took a seat around Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita under the Banyan tree

 

Chapter – 115 (1)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers took a seat around Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita under the Banyan tree

 

The villagers spread soft grass and leaves under the cool shade of the Banyan tree and requested Rama to take a rest for a while and proceed with their journey. Others brought pitchers full of water and requested the Lord to relieve the thirst. Rama was highly pleased with the love and devotion of the villagers, perceived that Devi Sita was already exhausted after a long journey in the woods, decided to take rest under the banyan tree for a while.  The people assembled were praised the kind-heartedness of the Lord, behold his charming appearance, was transported to a state of bliss. They took a seat around Rama and gazed at him, like the flock of Chakora birds encircled watching at the moon. The Supreme Lord Ramachandra shone in the middle of the villagers leaving the luster of dark cloud resembled young Thamalavruksha, excelled the beauty of millions of Kamadeva. Lakshman who has a fair complexion resembled the lightning in the middle of the villagers, lured the heart of the people with his lovely appearance. The two brothers were wrapped in the bark of trees around their waist, partially covered attractive limbs, wielded in bow and arrows, stolen the heart of the villagers.

Yek Dhekhi Bata Cchaha Bhali Dasi Mridula Thrina Patha | Kahahi Gavayia Cchinuku Shramu Gavanaba Abahi Ki Pratha ||

Yek Kalasa Bhari Aanahi Pani | Aachayia Natha Kahahi Mridhubani | Suni Priya Bachana Preethi Athi Dhekhi | Rama Kripala Suseela Biseshi || Jani Shramitha Siya Mana Mahi | Dharika Bilambu Keenha Bata Cchahi || Mudhitha Nari Nara Dhekhahi Sobha | Roopa Anoopa Nayana Manu Lobha || Yekataka Sab  Sohahi ChahaAura | Ramachandhra Mukha Chandha Chakor a|| Tharuna Thamala Barana Thanu Soha | Dhekhatha Koti  Madhana Manu Moha || Dhamini Barana Lakhana Soodi Neeke | Nakha Sikha  Subhaga Bhavathe Ji Ke | Munipata Kadinaha Kase Thuneera | Sohahi Kara Kamalani Dhanu Theera ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The pure love and devotion of the people who have met Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman on their way

Chapter – 114– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The pure love and devotion of the people who have met Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman on their way

 

The clouds protected the Lord from the scorching heat of the Sun, the deities showered flowers on Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita, and admiringly watched Lord Rama walking on the Earth, showering compassionate grace at the mountains, hills, birds, animals, etc. Whenever they cross the village, the villagers assemble in large numbers including the elderly people leaving their household duties, and earnestly behold the beauty of Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita achieved the fruitfulness of their lives, felt relieved from all grief and pain of worldly existence/Bhavadhukha/Samsaradukha. They were stood motionless, mesmerized in a state of ecstasy, tears overflowing, which is difficult to describe, like the pauper stumbled upon the pile of Chinthamani/precious jewel. Moreover, they have invited their friends and relatives to achieve the reward of their eyes, some of them could not take away their eyes from the couple, hence they followed them to a fair distance, and others perceived the marvelous image of Rama Devi Sita and Lakshman, through the doors of their eyes, safely installed the image in their hearts and locked it, they were won over by word, mind, and deed.

Cchaha Karahi ghana Bibudhagana Barashahi Sumana Sihahi | Dhekhath Giri Bana Bihaga Mriga Ramu Chale Maga Jahi ||

Seetha Lakhana Sahitha Raghurayi |Gaava Nikata Jab  Nikasahi  Jayi || Suni Sab Balabridhdha Nara Nari | Chalahi Thuratha Grihakaju Bisari || Rama Lakhana Siyaroopa Nihari | Payi Nayanaphalu Hohi Sukhari || Sajala Bilochana PUlaka Sareera | Sab Bhaye Magana Dhekhi Dhoau Beera || Barani Na Jayi Dhasa  Theenha Keri | Lahi Janu  Rankanha Suramani Deri || Yekanha Yek Boli Sikha Dhehi | Lochana Lahu Lehu Cchana Yehi || Ramahi Dhekhi Yek Anurage | Chithavath Chale Jahi Sanga Lage || Yek Nayana Maga Cchabi Ura Ani | Hohi Sithila Thana Mana Bara Bani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities envied on the Earth, village and villagers who have witnessed Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman on their way to the woods

 

Chapter – 113– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities envied on the Earth, village, and villagers who have witnessed Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman on their way to the woods

 

The travelers offered help to Lord Rama who is the ocean of mercy, with the tears in their eyes requested the Lord to allow them to follow to the woods, out of intense love and devotion were refused gracefully by the Lord with the pleasing words. The deities and Naga envied at the villages and the villagers who have achieved the fortune to witness Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita. The presiding deities of the villages spoke to one another “The village and the villagers are highly fortunate to witness the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama.” The lands were Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita walked on the Earth achieved great splendor than the celestial abode Amaravathi of deities, the land that held the footprints of Rama remains beyond description. The villagers and virtuous souls abundantly praised the attractive dark cloud complexioned blue limbs of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and his consort Devi Sita who is the epitome of beauty, virtue, and fortune, and their younger brother Lakshman. The lakes, rivers, and streams in the celestial abode envied on the ponds, rivers where Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita took a holy dip. The trees where Lord Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshman has taken shelter was envied by the celestial trees/Kalpatharu and Parijatha. The mother Earth who has achieved the fortune to hold the footprints of Rama considered herself as the most fortunate in the Universe.

Yehi Bidhi Poochahi Premabasa Pulaka Gatha Jalu Naina | Kripasindhu Pharehi Theenhahi Kahi Bineetha Mridhu Baina ||

Je Pura  Gava Basahi Maga Mahi | Theenhahi Naga Sura Nagara Sihahi || Kehi Sukrithi Kehi Dhari Basaye | Dhanya  Punyamaya Parama Suhaye || Jaha Jaha Ramacharana Chali Jahi | Theenha Samana Amaravathi  Nahi || Punyapunja Maga Nikata Nivasi | Theenhahi Sarahahi Surapurabasi || Je BhariNayana Bilokahi Ramahi | Seetha Lakhana Sahitha Ghanasyamahi || Je Sara Saritha Rama Avagahahi | Theenhahi Deva  Sara Saritha Sarahahi || Jehi Tharu Thara Prabhu Baitahi Jayi | Karahi Kalpatharu Thasu Badayi || Parasi  Ramapadha Paduma Paraga | Manathi Bhoomi Bhoori  Nija Bhaga ||