Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The beautiful and blessed land of Chithrakoota

 

Chapter – 136– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The beautiful and blessed land of Chithrakoota

 

The Supreme Lord Ramachandra, who is eulogized by Veda and sacred scriptures, and the illustrious Rishis and Sages undertake extreme penance and austerities to perceive that supreme Bhramam, listened to the kind words of the Kola and Bhila, like a parent listen to their baby talks. Oh! Jeeva,  the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra only attracts that Scchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam. Rama addressed them with the most affectionate words, they disbursed peacefully bowing their head before the Lord, they abundantly praised the virtues and the kindness of the Lord on all their ways and returned to their homes. Devi Sita and Lakshman pleased the minds and hearts of the hermits, deities, and foresters with their kindness and virtues. Ever since the Lord of Raghu settled in the Mount Chithrakoota, the entire forest has become the source of blessings to all the living and non-living things. The trees and plants loaded with the fruits and flowers, the creepers, shrubs remained fresh and green all the time, the entire forest looked like a heavenly abode as if the plant life in the heavenly abode abandoned the celestial abode and settled in the forest, where the swarm of buzzing honey bees, the cool breeze of rich fragrances multiplied the serenity and the beauty of the atmosphere.

 

Bedha Bachana Munimana Agama The Prabhu Karuna Yena | Bachana  Kirathanha Ke Sunatha Jimi Pithu Balaka Baina ||

Ramahi Kevala Premu Piara | Jani Leau Jo  Jananihara || Rama Sakala BanacharaThab Thoshe | Kahi Mridhu Bachana Prema  Pariposhe|| Bidha Kiye  Sira Nayi Sidhaye | Prabhu Guna Kahatha Sunatha Ghar Aaye || Yehi Bidhi Siya Sametha Dhaou Bhayi | Basahi Bipina  Sura Muni Sukhadhayi || Jab The  Aaye Rahe  Raghunayaku | Thab The Bhayau Banu Mangaladhayaku || Phoolahi Phalahi Bitapa BidhiNana | Manjju Balitha Bara Beli Bithana || Suratharu Sarisa Subhaya Suhaye | Manahu Bibudha Bana Parihari Aaye || Gunjja Manjjuthara Madhukara Shreni | Thribidha Bayari Bahayi Sukha Dheni ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Kolas and Bhilas approaches the Lord Rama with a sincere request to give them the opportunity to serve the Lord

 

Chapter – 135– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Kolas and Bhilas approaches the Lord Rama with a sincere request to give them the opportunity to serve the Lord

 

The Kola and Bhilas spoke reverentially “Oh! Prabhu, we are fortunate to behold your marvelous appearance, we are feeling safe and protected now. Oh! Natha, our good luck provided us to meet you in the woods, Oh! Kosalaraya, Lord of Kosala we feel extremely fortunate, the Land, forest, pathways, hills, etc. which is bearing your footprint is blessed. Oh! Prabho, the birds, animals, and humans who have witnessed your marvelous appearance are fortunate. Oh! Prabho, the Kola and Bhilas, and their families in the forests are fortunate to behold your beauty, you have taken up the marvelous site as your abode, and you will be comfortable in this site in all the seasons. Oh! Prabho, we shall render our sincere service to you and keep you away from the wild animals in the forest, and we shall follow you to the dense forest, and to the unapproachable mountains and caves while exploring the woods by foot. Oh! Prabho, we shall take you for hunting expeditions, and to the beautiful watercourses, lakes, springs in the woods. Oh! Prabho, do not hesitate to command us, we are at your sincere service at all times.”

                                                                    

Ab Hama Natha Sanatha Sab Bhaye Dhekhi Prabhu Paya | Bhaga Hamare Aagamanu Raura Kosalaraya ||

Dhanya Bhoomi Bana Pantha Pahara | Jaha Jaha Natha Pau Thumha Dhara || Dhanya Bihaga Mriga Kananachari | Saphala Janama Bhaye Thumhahi Nihari || Hama Sab Dhanya Sahitha Parivara | Dheekha Dharasu Bhari Nayana Thumhara || Keenha Basu Bhala Dau Bichari | IhaSakala Rithu Rahaba Sukhari || Ham Sab Bhanthi Karaba Sevakayi | Kari Kehari Aahi Badh Barayi || Bana Baheda Giri Kandhara Khoha | Sab Hamara Prabhu Paga  Paga Joha || Thaha Thaha Thumhahi Ahera  Khelauab | Sara Niranjjara Jaladau Dhekhaub || Ham Sevak Parivara Sametha | Natha Na  Sakuchab Aayasu Dhetha ||

 

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 ||