Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The Kolas and Bhilas/tribals arrives to meet Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman

Chapter – 134– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The Kolas and Bhilas/tribals arrives to meet Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman

 

The Yogis, Sages, and Rishis returned to their respective hermitage after paying obeisance to the Lord, and continued their austerities, Japa, Thapa, meditation, fire sacrifices, etc. The Kolas and Bhilas in the forest came to know the arrival of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, they were extremely delighted and rushed to meet them, as if the nine types of treasures of Lord Kubera made it's way to the forest. They carried several wicker baskets full of rooted vegetables, succulent fruits, plates, and cups made of leaves to meet the Lord, as if the pauper approaches the treasure of gems. Some of them were already met the two charming princes explained their loveliness and compassion to others on their way, the listeners were grown too eager to meet the two princes. Finally, they have arrived in the hills of Chithrakoota where Rama and Lakshman along with Devi Sita settled in the woods, they lined up the wicker baskets of fruits and rooted vegetables before the Lord greeted him reverentially, and stood far from the Lord, beholding the beauty of Lord Rama, they shed tears of pure love and devotion. Lord greeted them affectionately, Rama perceived them as distressed, overwhelmed with various emotions, he addressed the crowd of Kola and Bhila with the soothing words, they repeatedly prostrate before the Lord and began to speak with the folded palms.

Jathajoga Sanmani Prabhu Bidha Kiye Munibrindha | Karahi Joga Thapa Japa Gaga Nija  Ashramaniha  Succhandha ||

Yaha Sudhi Kola Kirathanha Payi | Harshe Janu Nava  Nidhi  Ghar Ayi || Kandhamoola Phala Bhari  Bhari Dhona | Chale Ranka Janu Loottana Sona || Thinha Maha Jinha Dhekhe Dhoau Bhratha | Apara Thinhahi Poochahi Magu Jatha || Kahatha Sunatha Raghubeera Nikayi | Aayi Sabanihi Dhekhe Raghurayi || Karahi Joharu Bhet Dhari Aage | Prabuhi Bilokahi Athi Anurage || Chithra Likhe Janu Jaha Thaha Dade | Pulaka Sareera  Nayanajala Bade || Rama Saneha Magana Sab Jane | Kahi Priya Bachana Sakala Sanmane || Prabhuhi Johari Bahori Bahori | Bachana Bineetha Kahahi Kara Jori ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshman settles in the hermitage, all the sages and Rishis assembled offers salutation to the Lord

Chapter – 133– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshman settles in the hermitage, all the sages and Rishis assembled offers salutation to the Lord

 

Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and Lakshman adorned the hermitage, gave out an appearance of the charming Lord Kamadeva in a saffron robe of a hermit, and Devi Sita resembled Devi Rathi, and all the Sages and Rishis appeared as the deities and Vasantharithu. All the deities, Naga, Kinnara, and Ashtadhikpalakas came to know about the arrival of Lord of Raghu in the Chithrakoota, flocked to meet the Lord. Lord Rama offered humble salutations to the deities who were gladdened to achieve the reward of their eyes. The deities showered flowers on Rama and exclaimed “Oh! Raghunandhana, we feel protected today.” The deities got out of their terrible woes and delightfully returned to their respective abodes. The hermits thronged to Chithrakoota to get a glimpse of Lord of Raghu. Lord Rama was extremely delighted to meet the hermits, he has fallen at the feet of the hermits, they embraced Rama affectionately and showered an abundance of blessings on him, the hermits were transported to a state of ecstasy while beholding the beauty of Devi Sita, Rama, and Lakshman, and felt that all their spiritual practices have brought fruitfulness in their lives.

 

Lakahana Janaki Sahitha Prabhu Rajath Ruchira Niketha| Soha Madhanu Muni Besha Janu Rathi  Rithuraja Sametha ||

Amara Naga  Kinnara Dhisipala | Chithrakoota AAye Thehi Kala || Rama Pranamu Keenha Sab Kahu | Mudhitha Deva  Lahi Lochana Lahu || Barashi Sumana Kaha Deva Samaju | Natha Sanatha Bhaye Hama AAju|| Kari Binathi Dhukha Dhusaha Sunaye | Harashitha Nija Nija  Sadhana Sidhaye || Chithrakoota Raghunandhanu CChaye | Samachara Suni Suni Muni Aye || Aavath Dhekhi Mudhitha Munibrindha| Keenha  Dhandavath  Raghukula  Chandha || Muni Raghubarahi  Laye Ura  Lehi | Suphala Hona Hitha  Aasisha  Dhehi || Siya Saumithri Rama Cchabi Dhekhhi | Sadhana Sakala Saphala Kari Lekhahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities disguised as Kola and Bhila and constructs a beautiful hermitage for Rama at the foothill of Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 132– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities disguised as Kola and Bhila and constructs a beautiful hermitage for Rama at the foothill of Chitrakoot

 

The illustrious Sage Valmiki described the splendor of Chithrakoota and river Mandakini, to the two princes and Devi Sita, finally, they have received permission from the Sage and left the hermitage.  They have approached the river Mandakini and took a holy dip in the river. Lord of Raghu spoke “Oh! Lakshman, this is an auspicious place to live close to the river Mandakini, make arrangements for our stay in this place.” Lakshman looked at the northern bank of river Payasvini and spoke “The twisting watercourse gives out the appearance of the string and the riverbanks as a bow, the control of mind and sense are its arrows, the sins of Kali era resemble those repositories in the water, and the mount Chitrakoot appears as a huntsman wielded on bow and arrow prepared to conquer enemies.” Rama was delighted to watch the site shown by Lakshman, soon the deities, and the celestial architect proceeded to the place where Lord Rama decided to stay in the Chitrakoot. These deities disguised as Kola and Bhila, and constructed a beautiful hermitage with the leaves, creepers, Bamboo and shrubs, thus they have constructed two pairs of cottages, one is small in size and another one is larger in size.

Chithrakoota Mahima  Amitha Kahi Mahamuni Gayi | Aayi Nahaye Saritha Bara Siya Sametha Dhoau Bhayi ||

Raghubara Kaheau Lakhana  Bhala Dhatu | Karahu  Kathahu Ab  Dahara  Datu || Lakhana Dheekha Patha Uthara Karara | Chahu Dhisi Phireau Dhanusha Jimi Nara || Nadhi  Panacha Sara Sama Dhama Dhana | Sakala Kalusha  Kali Sauja  Nana || Chithrakoota Janu Achala Aheri | Chukayi Na Dhatha Mara Mudabheri || Asa Kahi Lakhana Dau Dhekharava | Thalu Biloki Raghubara Sukhu Pava || Rameau Rama Manu Dhevanha Jana | Chale Sahitha Sura  Thapathi Pradhana || Kola Kiratha Besha  Sab Aaye| Rache  Parana  Thrina  Sadhana Suhaye || Barani Na  Jahi Manju Dhuyi Sala | Yek Lalitha Laghu Yek Bisala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Maharishi Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of the devotees who have no desires to fulfill, as his permanent abode – and advice to proceed to the hills of Chithrakoota

 

Chapter – 131– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Maharishi Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of the devotees who have no desires to fulfill, as his permanent abode - and advice to proceed to the hills of Chithrakoota

 

Sage Valmiki concludes “Oh! Prabho, lastly the Jeeva who is grown affectionate to you without expecting anything in return, instantly make his heart as your dwelling place.” Lord Rama was highly pleased listening to the compassionate words of illustrious Sage Valmiki, further, the Sage took the two princes to the most beautiful places in the forest, and the Sage continued “Oh! Rama, Lord of the solar race, the hills of Chithrakoota is the most beautiful place where you can live and continue austerities. Its most attractive hill, surrounded by streams and rivers, forest and wild animals and birds. There is a sacred river close to it, which was highly spoken in the scriptures, that was brought on Earth by the consort of Sage Athri as a result of her extreme penances. It is a watercourse that originates from the River Ganga known as Mandakini which destroys all the sins of the worshiper like the evil spirit suppresses the infants. This is one of the sacred lands where Sage Athri and many illustrious Sages and Rishis undertake extreme penances, meditation, perform Yoga and fire sacrifices. Oh! Rama, proceed to the hills of Chithrakoota, and thereby provide the reward to the labor of all those noble souls contemplating and meditating upon that supreme Bhramam, and honor the hills of Chithrakoota.”

 

Jahi Na  Chahia Kabahu Kacchu Thumha San Sahaja Sanehu | Basahu Niranthara Thasu Mana So Raura Nija Gehu ||

Yehi Bidhi Munibara  Bhavana Dhekhaye | Bachana Saprema Rama Mana Bhaye || Kaha Muni Sunahu Bhanukulanayaka | Ashrama Kahahu Samaya Sukhadhayaka|| Chithrakoota Giri Karahu Nivasu | Thaha Thumhara Sab Bhanthi Supasu || Sailu Suhavana Kanana Charu| Kari Kehari Mriga Bihaga Biharu || Nadhi Puneetha Purana Bakhani | Athripriya Nija  Thapabala Aani || Surasari Dhara Nau Mandhakini | Jo Sab Pathaka Pothaka Dakini || Athri Adhi Munibara Bahu Basahi | Karahi Joga Japa Thapa Thana Kasahi || Chalahu Saphala Shrama Sab Kara Karahu | Rama Dhehu Gaurava Giribarahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of Jeeva who is completely surrendered at his lotus feet, and consider the Lord as a father, mother, and preceptor

 

Chapter – 130– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of Jeeva who is completely surrendered at his lotus feet, and consider the Lord as a father, mother and preceptor

 

Sage Valmiki spoke passionately “Oh! Prabho, 1) kindly reside in the hearts of Jeeva who are completely surrendered at your lotus feet and consider you as a father, mother, and preceptor. Oh! Rama, I suggest you reside along with Devi Sita and Lakshman in the mind of your sincere devotees. Oh! Prabho, 2) kindly reside in the hearts of the Jeeva who overlook the fault of others and praise virtues in others, the Jeeva who endure hardships for the sake of protection of cow and Bhramanas who are well versed in Shastra and Puranas. Oh! Prabho, 3) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who is completely surrendered at your lotus feet, and serve your devotees, and take responsibility for their faults, make sure to stay with the Vidheha’s daughter in their hearts. Oh! Prabho, Lord of Raghu, 4) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who has grown beyond caste, creed, wealth, fame, richness, money, family, and abandoned interest in worldly matters. Oh! Prabho,  5) kindly reside in the hearts of Jeeva who has grown beyond the dualities of happiness and sorrow, joy and grief, good and evil, heaven and hell, birth and death, etc. and those who constantly immerses meditation, and contemplation on your marvelous form wielding bow and arrow, and perceive all-pervasive Bhramam in the living and non-living things/Oneness-in- All, consider themselves as your sincere servant by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Prabho,  kindly take up the heart of Jeeva who has above-said virtues as your permanent abode.”

Swami Sakha Pithu Mathu Guru Jinha  Ke Sab Thumha Thatha | Mana Mandhira  Thinha Ke  Basahu Siya Sahitha Dhoau Bhratha||

Avaguna  Thaji Sab  Ke Guna  Gahahi | Bipra Dhenu Hitha Sankata  Sahahi || Neethi  Nipuna  Jinha Kayi Jaga Leeka | Ghar Thumhara Thinha Kara Manu Neeka || Guna  Thumhara  Samujjayi Nija Dosa | Jehi Sab Bhanthi Thumhara  Bharosa || Rama Bhagatha Priya Lagahi Jehi | Thehi Ura  Basahu Sahitha Baidhehi || Jathi Pathi Dhanu Dharamu Badayi| Priya Parivara  Sadhana Sukhadhayi || Sab Thaji Thumhahi Rahayi Ura Layi | Thehi Ke  Hridhaya Rahahu Raghurayi || Saragu Naraku Apabaragu Samana | Jaha Thaha Dhekha Dhare Dhanu Bana || Karama Bachana Mana Raura  Chera | Rama Karahu Thehi Ke  Ura Dera ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of the Jeeva who worship without any personal desire to fulfil – The Jeeva who sincerely pray for ‘Bhakti/devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

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Chapter – 129– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of the Jeeva who worship without any personal desire to fulfil– The Jeeva who sincerely pray for ‘Bhakti/devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Sage Valmiki spoke “Oh! Raghunandhana, 1) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who sincerely follow righteousness, worship you and your devotees without any personal desire to fulfil, and ask for sincere devotion at your lotus feet as a boon. Oh! Prabho, kindly enthrone yourself with Devi Sita in the shrine-like heart of the Jeeva. Oh! Raghunayaka, 2) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who is free from the impurities of lust, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, Ahamkara, Mamakara etc. Oh! Prabho, 3) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who is distressed and desolate, the Jeeva who constantly remember your endless glories while awake and asleep, the Jeeva who is kind, compassionate, truthful, free from dualities of sorrow and happiness, grief and joy, good and evil, etc. Oh! Prabho, 4) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who respect and being kind to the wife of others, the Jeeva who consider the wealth of other’s as deadly poison, the Jeeva who feels happy and elated at the joy of others, and feel distressed at the grief of others. Oh! Rama, 5) the Jeeva who consider you dear as their life and surrendered at your lotus feet, kindly reside in their heart.”

Sabu Kari  Magahi Yek Phalu Rama Charana Rathi Hoau| Thinha Ke  Mana Mandhira  Basahu Siya Raghunandhana Dhoau ||

Kama Koha Madha  Mana Na  Moha | Lobha Na  Cchobha Na Raga Na  Dhroha || Jinha Ke  Kapata  Dhambha Nahi Maya | Thinha Ke  Hridhaya Basahu Raghuraya || Sab Ke Priya  Sab Ke Hithakari |Dhukha Sukha Sarisa  Prasamsa  Gari || Kahahi Sathya  Priya Bachana  Bichari | Jagatha Sovatha Sarana Thumhari || Thumhahi Cchadi Gathi Dhoosari  Nahi | Rama  Basahu Thinha Ke Mana Mahi || Janani Sama Janahi Paranari | Ghanu Parava  Bisha  The Bisha Bhari || Je Harashahi Para  Sampathi Dhekhi | Dhukhitha Hohi Para  Bipathi Biseshi || Jinhahi Rama Thumha Pranapiare | Thinha Ke  Mana Subha Sadhana Thumhare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of Jeeva who is devoted and righteous

 

Chapter – 128– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Valmiki instructs Rama to reside in the heart of Jeeva who is devoted and righteous

 

Sage Valmiki spoke “Oh! Prabho, 1) kindly reside in the heart of the swan-like heart of the Jeeva, that chooses to follow righteousness like pearls, in the Manasarovar like your endless glories. Oh! Rama, 2) kindly reside in the mind of the Jeeva who inhale the fragrances of flowers and sandalwood paste adorned on your lotus feet. Oh! Rama, 3) kindly reside in the hearts of the Jeeva who consume grains after offering to you, prefer to use the clothes and ornaments offered to you, and the Jeeva whose head bow down at your lotus feet reverentially, the Jeeva whose heart is filled with pure love and devotion to you, the Jeeva whose feet constantly visits your shrine and holy places. Oh! Prabho, 4) kindly reside in the heart of the Jeeva who recite the sacred ‘Ramanama’, worship you and your devotees, the Jeeva who perform homage to ancestors, and perform sacrificial fire/Yaga, and offer oblations in the fire, the Jeeva who perform an abundance of charities, and shower gifts to Bhramin, the Jeeva who relentlessly serve the preceptor and sincerely follow his commands.”

Jasu Thumhara Manasa  Bimala  Hamsini  Jiha  Jasu | Mukathahala Gunagana Chunayi Rama Basahu Hiya  Thasu ||

Prabhu Prasadha  Suchi Subhaga  Subasa | Sadhara Jasu  Lahayi Nitha  Nasa || Thumhahi Nibedhitha Bojana Karahi | Prabhu Prasadha  Pata Bhooshana Dharahi || Seesa Navahi Sura Guru Dhvija Dhekhi | Preethi Sahitha  Kari Binaya Biseshi || Kara Nitha Karahi Ramapadha Pooja | Rama Bharosa Hridhaya Nahi Dhooja || Charana Rama  Theeratha Chali Jahi | Rama Basahu Thinha Ke  Mana Mahi || Manthraraju Nitha  Japahi  Thumhara | Poojahi Thumhahi Sahitha Parivara || Tharpana Homa Karahi Bidhi  Nana | Bipra  Jevayi Dhehi Bahu Dhana || Thumha The  Adhika  Gurahi  Jiya  Jani | Sakala Bhaya Sevahi  Sanmani ||