Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Valmiki gets highly pleased with the nectar-like speeches of Lord of Raghu

 

Chapter – 125– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Valmiki gets highly pleased with the nectar-like speeches of Lord of Raghu

 

Lord Rama spoke fervently to Sage Valmiki “Oh! Prabho, all that has happened  provided me a good fortune to visit you, I have desired to follow the command of my father, and please my stepmother Devi Kaikeyi by installing Bharatha as the crown prince of Ayodhya. Oh! Prabho, all that took place because of my meritorious rewards, I have got the fortune to behold your feet, Oh! Prabho, kindly advise me which direction to I shall proceed, where there is no hermit feel disturbed in my presence, especially to those who live on fruits and vegetables, leaving the foods cooked in the fire, follow strict austerities, Shamadhamadhi, etc. The pleasantness of the twice-born/Bhramin is the root cause of all the happiness, and not to mention their wrath which could consume millions of generations, keeping all these in mind, kindly advise me a place where I can stay with my younger brother Lakshman and Devi Sita in the forest. Oh! Prabho, we can build a hermitage and spend some time engaging in austerities.” Sage Valmiki was highly pleased to hear the innocent and wise words of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra, exclaimed in joy “Oh! Raghukulakethu, Oh! Lord of Raghu, Oh! Prabho, you are the essence of Veda and Scriptures, you are the protector of righteousness on the Earth, Oh! Prabho, you have very well said.”

 Thatha Bachana Puni Mathu Hitha Bhayi Bharatha Asa Rau | Mo Kahu Dharasa  Thumhara Prabhu Sabu Mama Punya Prabhau ||

Dhekhi Paya Muniraya Thumhare | Bhaye Sukritha Sab  Suphala Hamare || Ab Jaha Rauara  Aayasu Hoyi | MuniUdhbegu   Na Pavai Koyi || Muni Thapasa  Jinha  The Dhukhu Lahahi | The Naresa  Binu Pavaka Dhahahi || Mangala Moola  Bipra Parithoshu | Dhahayi Koti Kula Bhoosura  Roshu || Asa Jiya  Jani Kahia  Soyi Dau | Siya Saumithri Sahitha Jaha Jau || Thaha Rachi Ruchira Parana Thrina  Sala | Basu Karau Kacchu Kala  Kripala || Sahaja  Sarala Suni Raghubara  Bani | Sadhu Sadhu Bole Muni  Gyani || Kasa Na  Kahahu Asa  Raghukulakethu | Thumha Palaka Santhatha Shruthi Sethu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The conversation between Rama and Sage Valmiki

 

Chapter – 124– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The conversation between Rama and Sage Valmiki

 

The Supreme Lord Rama behold the beauty of the nature and beautiful hermitage of Sage Valmiki, in the meantime, the Sage came to know the arrival of the supreme Bhramam Raghuvara, rushed to meet the Lord. The marvelous appearance of Rama brought intense joy in Sage Valmiki, he reverentially greeted the Lord and took them to his hermitage, he received the guests with a heartful of joy, offered them a seat, and arranged for fruits and rooted vegetables. Sage Valmiki behold the beauty of Lord Rama who is bliss personified. The Lord of Raghu, with folded hands, spoke sweet nectar-like words pleasant to ears “Oh! Lord of Sages, you are Sarbagya/you are the knower of past, present, and future. You can perceive the whole Universe as a berry on your palms.” Further, Rama detailed the reason for his exile to the woods and all that happened between King Dhasharatha and Devi Kaikeyi.

Suchi Sundhara Ashramu Nirakhi Harashe Rajivanena | Suni Raghubara Aagamanu Muni Aage  Aayau Lena ||

Muni Kahu Rama Dhandavath Keenha | Aasirabadhu Biprabara Dheenha || Dhekhi Rama Cchabi Nayana Judane | kari Sanmanu Aashramahi Aane || Munibara  Athithi Pranapriya  Paye | Kandhamoola Phala Madhura Magaye || Siya Saumithri Rama Phala Khaye | Thab Muni  Ashrama Dhiye Suhaye || Balmiki Mana Aanandhu Bhari | Mangala MoorathiNayana Nihari || Thab Kara Kamala Jori Raghurayi |Bole Bachana Shravana  Sukhadhayi || Thumha Thrikala Dharasi Muninatha | Biswa  Badhara Jimi Thumhare  Hatha || Asa  Kahi Prabhu Sab Katha Bakhani | Jehi Jehi Bhanthi Dheenha Banu Rani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama approaches the hermitage of Sage Valmiki

 

Chapter – 123– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama approaches the hermitage of Sage Valmiki

 

Sage Yajjavalkya spoke “ Oh! Mune, whoever witnessed the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita and Lakshman on the way to woods achieved relief from the Thapathraya/three types of grief of worldly existence, and repeated births/Samsarachakra. Whoever remembers or dream of the supreme Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman would achieve the supreme abode /Saketha, which is free from afflictions, grief, agony, and sorrow.  Lord of Raghu, Rama paused the journey of that day, realizing Devi Sita is worn out of exhaustion, they halted under the Banyan tree partook the fruits and rooted vegetables, stayed that night, at the early morning after bath and morning rites, they have proceeded to journey through the dense wood, watching the beauty of mountains, lush green lands, rivers, creepers, and cluster of tall trees, etc.  Finally, they have approached the hermitage of Sage Valmiki. Rama saw the beautiful hermitage located on the foothills surrounded by watercourse, cluster of lotus flowers, trees loaded with flowers of alluring colors and fragrances, the buzzing of honey bees, the birds, and animals living in complete harmony brought utmost serenity in the atmosphere.”

Jinha Jinha Dhekhe Pathika Priya Siya Sametha Dhoau Bhayi | Bhava Magu  Agamu AnandhuTheyi Binu Shrama Rahe  Sirayi ||

Ajahu Jasu Ura  Sapenhu Kau | Basahu LakhanuSiya Ramu Batau || Rama Dhama Patha Payihi Soyi | Jo Patha Pava  Kabahu Muni Koyi || Thab Raghubeera Shramitha Siya Jani | Dhekhi Nikata Batu Seethala Pani || Thaha Basi  Kandhamoola Phala Khayi | Pratha Nahayi Chale Raghurayi || Dhekhath Ban Sara Saila Suhaye | Balmiki  Aashrama Prabhu Aye || Rama Dheekha Muni Basu  Suhavan | Sundhara Giri Kananu Jalu Pavana || Sarani Saroja Bitapa Bana Phoole | Gunjjath Manju Madhupa  Rasa Bhoole || Khaga Mriga  Bipula  Kolahala Karahi | Birahitha Baira  Mudhitha Man Charahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Yajjavalkya describes the loveliness of Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman walking to the woods

Chapter – 122– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Yajjavalkya describes the loveliness of Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman walking to the woods

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Lord Rama who is the sun to the solar race, spreading joy all over the places proceeded to the woods with Devi Sita and Lakshman/Saumithri. Rama and Lakshman attired in saffron robes walked in such a way, as if the Paramathma walking along with the inseparable Maya, followed by the Jeevathma.  Rama walking on the forefront and Devi Sita thoughtfully following the footprints of Rama, and Lakshman was walking carefully without crossing the footprints of Devi Sita and Lord Rama. As if the Supreme Bhramam followed by his inseparable Maya/Devi Sita, and Lakshman the Jeevathma/soul following that supreme Bhramam and Maya. The beauty of Devi Sita was beyond words, excelled the beauty of Devi Rathi consort of Lord Manmatha, she has shone between the Lord and Vasantharithu, she has shone between Rama and Lakshman, like Devi Rohini between Budha and Chandra. Devi Sita meticulously followed Lord Rama, placing her feet between the footprints of Lord, and Lakshman walked alongside keeping a fair distance on the right of Rama and Devi Sita. How can I describe the affection shared between them? The birds and animals were transported to a state of bliss, watching the pair beautifully walking through the woods.”

Yehi Bidhi  Raghukula Kamala Rabi Maga Loganha Sukha Dhetha | Jahi Chale Dhekhath Bipina Siya Saumithri Sametha ||

Aage Ramu Lakhanu Bane Pacche | Thapasa Besha Birajath Kacche || Ubhaya Beech Siya Sohathi Kaise | Bhrama Jeeva  Bicha Maya Jaise || Bahuri Kahau Cchabi Jasi Mana Basayi| Janu Madhu Madhana Madhya  Rathi Lasayi || Upama Bahuri Kahau Jiya Johi | Janu Budha Bidhu Bicha Rohini Sohi || Prabhu Padha Rekha Beech Bicha Seetha | Dharathi Charana Maga Chalathi Sabheetha || Siyarama Padha Anka Baraya | Lakhana Chalahi Magu  Dhahina  Laya || Rama Lakhana Siya Preethi Suhayi | Bachana Agochara Kimi Kahi Jayi || Khaga Mriga  Magana Dhekhi Cchabi Hohi | Liye  Chori Chitha Rama Batohi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers praising the splendor of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

Chapter – 121– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers praising the splendor of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

 

The women, children, and elderly people who failed to behold the beauty of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita were lamented, felt miserable and unfortunate. In this way, wherever Rama visited during his journey to wood, the villagers were greatly attached to the Lord, overwhelmed with pure love and devotion to him. The people who have witnessed Rama crossing their villages rejoiced at the sight of the beautiful princes and Devi Sita, thus Lord Rama who is the moon to the solar race like lilies spread joy across the Earth. Those who have received the piece of information about the exile of Rama from the Kingdom were blamed the King Dhasharatha and the Queen, while others praised the King for their good fortune to have a glimpse of Lord Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, and they abundantly praised the King for the great reward of their life. The men and women conversed in a most agreeable manner “The parents are truly blessed to achieve Rama and Lakshman as their sons, and the most beautiful princess as a daughter-in-law and the Kingdom of Ayodhya is fortunate to have the handsome princes. The Earth, forest, hills, mountains, rivers, etc. are fortunate to bear their footprints. The villages and villagers are lucky to behold their beauty. The creator must be delightful in creating the dear and near ones to these princes and princess.” Thus, the legend of Rama spread all over the Earth, people rejoiced to speak the virtues and loveliness of the princes and Devi Sita.

 

Abala Balaka Bridhdha Jana Kara  Meejahi Pacchithahi | Hohi Premabasa Loga Imi Ramu Jaha Jahi ||

Gav Gav Asa  Hoyi  Aanandhu | Dhekhi Bhanukula Kairava Chandhu || Je Kacchu Samachara Suni Pavahi | The Nripa Ranihi Dhosu Lagavahi || Kahahi Yek Athi Bhala Naranahu | Dheenha Hamahi Joyi Lochana Lahu || Kahahi Paraspara Loga Logayi | Bathe Sarala Saneha Suhayi || The Pithu Mathu Dhanya Jinha Jaye | Dhanya So Nagaru Jaha The Aaye || Dhanya  So Dhesu Sailu Bana Gau | Jaha Jaha Jahi Dhanya Soyi Tau || Sukhu Payau Biranchi Rachi  Thehi | Ye Jehi Ke Sab Bhanthi Sanehi || Rama Lakhana Pathi Katha Suhayi | Rahi Sakala Maga Kanana Cchayi ||

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 ||