Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The women lamenting over the separation from Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 120– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The women lamenting over the separation from Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita

 

The villagers assembled were shed tears in grief, and spoke: “The two charming princes and the young and beautiful princess are too delicate to walk through the rough pathways on the forest, how shall they conduct journey through the impassable roads and mountains in the woods?” They became restless thinking about the danger involved in the woods, shed tears, and grieved like the female Chakravaha birds at the hours of dusk. The women spoke in extreme grief “These two charming princes and princess are too delicate; the Earth may get pained as our hearts while they walk with their red lotus-like soft and supple feet on the harsh pathways. If the Lord of the Universe ordained them to live in the woods, why can’t he spread the pathways of these princes with the flowers of rich fragrance? Oh! Friend, we can pray to that Almighty Lord to give us a boon for the safety and welfare of them, and protect them like eyeballs.” The villagers who did not make it, failed to witness the Lord and behold the beauty of Ram, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, became heartbroken, rushed to the place, and enquired anxiously “Where did they go? How far they would have traveled?” The strong ones flee to the woods to get a glimpse of the Lord returned triumphantly, as they have achieved the liberation from the grief of worldly existence.

 

Yehi BidhiKahi Kahi Bachanapriya Lehi Nayana Bhari Neer | Kimi  Chalihahi Maraga Aagama Sudi Sukumara Sareera ||

Nari Saneha Bikala Basa Hohi | Chakayi Sanjj Samaya Janu Sohi || Mridhupadha Kamala Kadina Magu Jani | Gahabari Hridhaya Kahahi Bara Bani || Parasath  Mridhula Charana Arunare | Sakuchitha Mahi Jimi Hridhaya Hamare || Jau Jagadheesa Inhahi Banu Dheenha | Kasa Na  Sumanamaya Maragu Keenha || Jau  Maga Payia Bidhi Pahi | Ye Rakhiahi  Sakhi Aankhinha Mahi || Je Nara  Nari Na  Avasara  Aaye| Theenha Siya Ramu Na Dhekhana Paye || Suni Suroopu Boojjahi Akulayi | Ab Lagi Gaye Kaha Lagi  Bhayi || Samaratha Dhayi Bilokahi Jayi | Pramudhitha Phirahi Janamaphalu Payi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers blaming Lord Bhrama for his ordinance on the charming princes and the beautiful princess

Chapter – 119– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers blaming Lord Bhrama for his ordinance on the charming princes and the beautiful princess

 

The villagers grieved at the fate of the two charming princes Rama and Lakshman and the beautiful princess Devi Sita “Oh! Friends, these two handsome princes, and the gorgeous princess are destined to live like a hermit, attired in a saffron robe, adorned in matted hair locks, and prayer beads, then why the Almighty Lord has created the stunning clothes, gems and precious ornaments, aren’t they pointless? If these two princes have to depend on the fruits and vegetables from the forest, that too available in the particular seasons, then all those nectar-like lavish meals and ingredients created by Almighty Lord isn’t that worthless?” some others cried “These princes are too compassionate and charming, must be born on Earth at their will, cannot be the creation of Lord Bhrama. Honestly, it is impossible to find such a most graceful youths and lovely woman in the fourteen worlds, or in the creation of Lord Bhrama or among the deities described in the Vedas and scriptures. Lord Bhrama must have felt jealous watching the loveliness of these princes and princess, none of his creation would match with the virtues, grace, and beauty of these princes and princess, that is why he has ordained them to live in the woods.” The other villagers exclaimed “We do not know anything, one thing for sure, we are fortunate, achieved the fruitfulness of our eyes. Whoever witnesses these two princes and princess would achieve an abundance of piousness in their lives.”

Jau Ye Muni Pata Dhara Jatila Sundhara Sudi Sukumara | Bibidha Bhanthi Bhooshana Basana Badhi Kiye  Karathara ||

Jau Ye  Kandhamoola Phala Khahi | Badhi Sudhadhi Asana Jaga Mahi || Yek Kahahi Ye Sahaja Suhaye | Aapu Pragata Bhaye Bidhi Na Banaye || Jaha Lagi Bedha Kahi Bidhi Karani | Shravana Nayana Mana Gochara Barani || Dhekhahu Khoji Bhuana Dhasa Chari | Kaha Asa Purusha Kaha Asi Nari || Inhahi Dhekhi Bidhi Manu Anuraga | Patathara Joga  Banavai Laga || Keenha Bahuth Shrama Yek Na  Aaye | Thehi Ersha Bana Aani Dhuraye || Yek Kahahi Ham Bahuth Na Janahi | Aapuhi Parama Dhanya Kari Manahi || The Puni Punyapunja Hama Lekhe | Je Dhekhahi Dhekhihahi Jinha Dhekhe ||

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 ||