Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha meets Sumanthra in Shringabheripura

Chapter – 141– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha meets Sumanthra in Shringabheripura

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Rama shone in the middle of Lakshman and Devi Sita in the marvelous hermitage, like Lord Indra in the city of Amaravathi, along with his wife Devi Sachi and son Jayantha. Rama took great care of Devi Sita and Lakshman, like the eyeballs protected by eyelids, while Lakshman safeguarded his beloved Lord, leaving his comforts and necessities. In this way, Lord Rama lived a blissful life in the forest, friendly to birds, animals, and ascetics. Oh! Mune, I have described the life of Lord Rama in the woods, now listen to the legend of Sumanthra who has returned to the city of Ayodhya. The Nishadharaja Guha returned to Shringaberipura and found Sumanthra’s chariot, and met Sumanthra who was miserable, could not speak a word in extreme agony.  Sumanthra wept bitterly calling out “Oh! Rama, Oh! Devi Sita, and Oh! Lakshman” and fell down on the ground, the horses neighed looking at the south, they were restless as the birds got their wings chopped.

 

Ramu Lakhana Seetha Sahitha Sohath ParanaNiketha | Jimi Basava Basa Amarapura SachiJayanth Sametha ||

Jogavahi Prabhu Siya Lakhanahi Kaise | Palaka Bilochana Golaka  Jaise || Sevahi Lakhanu Siya  Raghubeerahi | Jimi Abibeki Purusha Sreerahi || Yehi Bidhi Prabhu Bana Basahi Sukhari | Khaga Mriga Sura Thapasa Hithakari || Kaheau Rama Bana Gavanu Suhava| Sunahu Sumanthra Avadha Jimi Aava || Phireau Nishadhu PRabhuhi Pahuchayi | Sachiva Sahitha Ratha Dhekhesi Aayi || Manthri BikalaBiloki Nishadhu | Kahi Na Jayi Jasa Bhayau Bishadhu || Rama Rama Siya Lakhana Pukari | Pareau Dharanithala Byakula Bhari || Dhekhi Dhakhina Dhisi Haya Hihinahi | Janu Binu Pankha Bihaga Akulahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The life of Lord Rama in the woods

 

Chapter – 140– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The life of Lord Rama in the woods

 

The devotees of Lord Rama with their constant meditation, extreme austerities, Tapasya, Shamadhamadhi, and contemplation at the lotus feet of Lord get rid of interest in worldly matters and bondage, like straw. Therefore, it is not a surprising thing, Devi Sita, Jagathjanani Paramba Bhagavathi, the mother of the Universe, beloved consort of Rama got rid of interest in the stately pleasures and family at ease. The Lord of Raghu spoke and act only the things which were pleasing to Devi Sita and Lakshman. Rama describes various legends from the scriptures to Devi Sita and Lakshman, and they would listen to it delightfully, whenever Rama thought of the city of Ayodhya, his eyes were welled up in tears. Whenever Rama thought of his parents, stepmothers, and brothers, his eyes were overflown with tears, the most pleasing moments shared with the family members, particularly, the amiability and devotion of Bharatha, soon he recovers from the grief at the thought of inauspicious hours prevailed in the family. Devi Sita and Lakshman feel extremely distressed watching the pain and grief of Rama, as if the shadow of the substance, seeing Devi Sita and Lakshman in agony, the compassionate Lord Rama regains his real nature, and describe various legends from the scriptures to makes them cheerful, in this way, Lakshman and Devi Sita regained their happiness.

 

Sumiratha Ramahi Thajahi Jana Thrina Sama Bishaya Bilasu | Ramapriya Jaga Janani Siya Kacchu Na  Aacharaju Thasu ||

Siya Lakhana Jehi Bidhi Sukhu Lahahi | Soyi Raghunath Karahi Soyi Kahahi || Kahahi Purathana Katha Kahani | Sunahi Lakhanu Siya Athi Sukhu Mani || Jab Jab Ramu Avadha Sudhi Karahi | Thab Thab Bari Bilochana Bharahi || Sumiri Mathu Pithu Parijana Bhayi | Bharatha Sanehu Seelu Sevakayi || Kripasindhu Prabhu Hohi Dhukhari | Dheeraju Dharahi Kusamau Bichari || Lakhi Siya  Lakhanu Bikala Hoyi Jahi | Jimi Purushahi Anusara Paricchi || Priya Bandhu Gathi Lakhi Raghunandhanu | Dheera Kripala Bhagatha Ura Chandhanu || Lage Kahana Kacchu Katha Puneetha | Suni Sukhu Lahahi Lakhanu Aru Seetha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sita’s life with her beloved Lord Rama in the woods

Chapter – 139– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sita’s life with her beloved Lord Rama in the woods

 

Lakshman who is sincerely devoted at the lotus feet of Rama and Devi Sita was completely forgotten about his brother Shathrughna, Kingdom of Ayodhya even in his dreams. On the other hand, Devi Sita led a blissful life in the association of her beloved Lord, forgot to think about the Kingdom of Ayodhya, her family, and beloved people. Devi Sita lived in extreme delight watching at the most beautiful lustrous moon-like face of her beloved Lord, like the Chakora bird, yearningly watch at the autumn moon, she has realized that the fondness between them grown beyond words day by day, she lived blissfully like Chakravaha during the daylight, her mind was completely enamored by the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, hence the forest seemed dear as thousands of Ayodhya. Devi Sita lived happily in the association of her beloved Lord in the hermitage, the beautiful birds, and swans constituted her family members. The hermit in large numbers lived in the hills of Chitrakoot engaged in various austerities and penance were considered as father-in-law and mother-in-law, the fruits and rooted vegetables available in the forest were tasted like nectar to her. The pleasing conversation with her beloved Lord has brought the immense pleasure of hundreds of Kamadeva, will the worldly pleasures entice the inseparable Maya of that supreme Lord who is Prakrithi/Universe and its living and non-living things?

Cchinu Cchinu Lakhi Siya Ramapadha Jani Aapu Para Nehu | Karatha Na Sapanehu Lakhanu Chithu Bandhu MathuPithu Gehu ||

Rama Sanga Siya Rahathi Sukhari | Pura Prijana Griha Surathi Bisari || Cchinu Cchinu Piya Bidhu Badhanu Nihari | Pramudhitha Manahu Chakorakumari || Naha Nehu Nitha  Badatha Biloki | Harashitha Rahathi Dhivasa Jimi Koki || Siya Manu Rama Charana Anuraga | Avadha Sahasa Sama Banu Priya Laga || Paranakuti Priya Priyathama Sanga | Priya  Parivaru Kuranga Bihanga || Sasu Sasura Sama Munithiya Munibara | Asanu Amia Sama Kandha Moola Phala || Natha Satha Santhari Suhayi | Mayana Sayana Saya Sama Sukhadhayi || Lokapa Hohi Bilokatha Jasu| Thehi Ki Mohi Saka Bishaya Bilasu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The beauty of the sacred land Chithrakoot

 

Chapter – 138– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The beauty of the sacred land Chitrakoot

 

The deities continuously sang in praise of the sacred land Chithrakoot and the living and non-living things on this sacred land, such as animals, birds, rivers, streams, mountains, hills, creepers, forests, etc. that has achieved the fortune to bear the footprints of Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman and behold the beauty of the pairs and Lakshman. All the living things on this sacred land achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes by merely watching the marvelous appearance of Rama, and the non-living things achieved fortune by bearing the dust particles from the feet of the Lord. In this way, the living and non-living things on the Chithrakoot achieved an abundance of piousness in the presence of Lord Rama, thereby got released from grief and sufferings. How shall I describe the meritorious reward of the sacred land/forest and hills which were occupied as a shelter place, by the supreme Bhramam who is the ocean of mercy? The beauty of the Chitrakoot where the supreme Lord Rama settled along with Devi Sita and Lakshman after abandoning the beautiful milky ocean and Kingdom of Ayodhya were beyond description even for the hundreds and thousands of Adishesha. Hence, how can I describe them all, will it be possible for a tortoise living in the puddle to elevate Mount Mandhara? Lakshman who is devoted by word, mind, and deeds, sincerely waited for the instructions from his elder brother Rama.

 

Chithrakoot Ke Bihaga MrigaBeli Bitapa Thrina Jathi| Punya PUnja Sab Dhanya Asa Kahahi Deva Dhina Rathi ||

Nayanavantha Raghubarahi Biloki | Payi Janama Phala Hohi Bisoki || Parasi Charana Raja Achara Sukhari | Bhaye Parama Padha Ke  Adhikari || So Banu Sailu Subhaya Suhavana | Mangalamaya Athi Pavana Pavana || Mahima Kahia Kavani Bidhi Thasu | Sukhasagara Jaha Keenha Nivasu || Paya Payodhi Thaji Avadha Bihayi | Jaha Siya  Lakhanu Ramu Rahe Ayi || Kahi Na  Sakahi Sushama  Jasi Kanana |Jau Sath Sahasa Hohi Sahasanana || So Mei Barani Kahau Bidhi Kehi | Dabara Kamada Ki Mandhara Lehi || Sevahi Lakhanu Karama Mana Bani | Jayi Na  Seelu Sanehu Bakhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The splendor of Chitrakoot

Chapter – 137– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The splendor of Chitrakoot

The beauty of the Chitrakoot was beyond description, the beautiful rich lush green lands, streams, tall trees, and dense forests, crammed with the various species of birds, such as Blue Jay, Cuckoo, Myna, Parrots, Chathaka, Chakora, Chakravaha, etc.  spread instant delight with their sweet sounds. The wild animals such as lions, deer, monkeys, bears, boars, antelope, elephants, sported in complete harmony. The herds of deer behold the beauty of Rama, stood motionless, forgetting their search for prey. The Vanadevatha/the deities in the woods transported to a state of ecstasy watching the beauty of Rama. The Devanathi/celestial river Ganga, the Yamuna daughter of Lord Sun, Saraswathi, the fortunate Godavari, Narmadha the daughter of Mount Mekhala, and numerous lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds praised the fortune of river Mandakini where Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman taken a dip on a regular basis. The eastern and western hill, the place where the sun rises and sets, Mount Kailash, Mount Meru the abode of deities, Mandhara, mountains in the Himalayas, sung in praise of the blessed land Chitrakoot. The presiding deity of Vindhyachala Mountain where Mount Chithrakoot was situated was extremely delighted realizing that it had won an abundance of meritorious rewards without performing much strenuous Tapasya.

Neelakanda Kalakanda Suka Chathaka Chakka Chakora | Bhanthi Bhanthi Bolahi Bihaga Shravana Sukhadha Chithachora ||

Kari Kehari Kapikola Kuranga | Bigathabaira Bicharahi Sab Sanga || Phiratha Ahera Rama Cchabi Dhekhi | Hohi Mudhitha Mrigabrindha Biseshi || Bibudha Bipini Jaha Lagi Jagamahi | Dhekhi Rama Banu Sakala Sihahi || Surasari Sarasayi Dhinakara Kanya | Mekalasutha Godhavari Dhanya || Saba Sara Sindhu Nadhi Nadha Nana | Mandhakini Kara Karahi Bakhana || Udhaya Astha Giri Aru Kailasu | Mandhara Meru Sakala Surabasu || Saila Himachala Aadhika Jethe | Chithrakoota Jasu  Gavahi Thethe || BidhiMudhitha Man Sukhu Na Samayi | Shrama Binu Bipula Badayi Payi ||

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 ||