Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya’s wise advice to the King who was struggling to breathe

 

Chapter – 152– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya’s wise advice to the King who was struggling to breathe

 

The city of Ayodhya was in chaos, after listening to the sudden cries of women from the royal palace, the people assembled at the gate of the palace dumbfounded as if the huge lightning fell upon a large number of birds nestled. The last breath of the King stuck on his throat, he struggled like a serpent lost its gem, all his senses stopped functioning like the dried cluster of lotus flowers in the absence of water. Devi Kausalya watched the King emaciated, gasping for breath, she understood that the sun of the solar race is all prepared to set, she regained her courage and began to speak in tears “Oh! My beloved Lord, the pain of separation from Rama is like a vast ocean, you are the captain in the ship like the Kingdom of Ayodhya which is boarded by your dear and near ones and your beloved subjects as passengers. Oh! Lord, we are hoping to cross the ocean of grief of separation from Rama, unless and until you gather some courage and patience it would be difficult for all. If you have not, the whole people of the Kingdom would get drowned in the ocean of grief. Oh! Lord, if you take my advice aptly, we will definitely see Rama, Lakshman, and Sita again.”

Bhayau Kolahalu Avadha Athi Suni Nripa Raura Soru | Bipula Bihaga Ban Pareau Nisi Manahu Kulisa Kadoru ||

Prana Kandagatha Bhayau Bhualu | Mani Biheena  Janu Byakula Byalu || Indhri Sakala Bikala Bhayi Bhari | Janu Sara Sarasija Banu Binu Bari || Kausalya Nripa Dheekha Malana | Rabikula Rabi Anthayayu Jiya Jana || Ura Dhari Dheera Rama Mahathari | Boli Bachana Samaya Anusari || Natha Samujji Man Karia Bicharu | Rama Biyoga Payodhi Aparu || Karanadhara Thumha Avadha Jahaju | Chadeau Sakala Priya  Pathika Samaju || Dheeraju Dharia Tha Payia Paru | Nahi Tha Boodihi Sabu Parivaru || Jau Jiya Dharia Binaya Piya Mori | Ramu Lakhanu Siya Milahi Bahori ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The sudden cries of women assembled around the King reverberated in the palace

 

Chapter – 151– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The sudden cries of women assembled around the King reverberated in the palace

 

Sumanthra spoke “Oh! Rajan, Devi Sita could not speak a word in grief, she wanted to speak but she was overwhelmed with various emotions, her voice failed to come out of her throat, those beautiful eyes overflown with tears, and a sudden rush of grief ran through her limbs. Rama realized the heaviness of the situation, gestured the ferryman to take away the boat from the shore, and while I was watching helplessly, they drove to the opposite bank of river Ganga. I stood watching at them heavy heartedly, I couldn’t describe my anguish after watching the Lord of Raghu departed, and I have to rush back to convey his message.” At that moment Sumanthra put a sudden halt to his voice, could not speak due to extreme grief of separation from Rama. Suddenly, King fell with a large thud on the floor and became unconscious, due to extreme exhaustion and anguish he trembled like the fish that had tasted the first few droplets of rainwater. The queens surrounded by the King taken aback, wept bitterly watching the miserable state of the King. How can I describe the misfortune that taken place in the clan of Raghu? The sudden sound of cries from queens reverberated in the atmosphere.

Kahi Pranamu Kacchu KahanaLiya Siya Bhayi Sithila Saneha | Thakitha Bachana Lochana Sajala Pulaka Pallavitha Dheha ||

Thehi Avasar Raghubara Rukha Payi | Kevat Parahi Nava  Chalayi|| Raghukulathilaka Chale Yehi Bhanthi | Dhekhau Dada Kulisa Dhari Cchhathi || Mei  Aapana Kimi  Kahau Kalesu | Jiatha Phireau Leyi Rama Sandheshu || Asa Kahi Sachiva Bachana Rahi Gayau | Hani Galani Soch Bas Bhayau || Sootha Bachana Sunathahi Naranahu | Pareau Dharani Ura Dharuna Dhahu || Thalaphath Bishama Moha Mana Mapa | Maja Manahu Meena Kahu Byapa || Kari Bilapa Sab Rovahi Rani | Maha Bipathi Kimi Jayi Bakhani || Suni Bilapa Dhukhahu Dhukhu Laga | Dheerajahu Kar Dheeraju  Bhaga ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra describes the pleasant conversation that took place with Rama in the woods

Chapter – 150– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra describes the pleasant conversation that took place with Rama in the woods

 

Sumanthra spoke “Oh! Rajan, I shall detail the pleasant words uttered by Rama “Oh! Mahathma, we shall be happy and safe in the woods with the blessings of our father, and we shall come back safely after fourteen years of life in the woods to behold the lotus feet of our father. Kindly take good care of my mothers, and convey our humble salutations at their lotus feet. Kindly convey our humble salutations at the lotus feet of our preceptors and request them to take care of Lord of Ayodhya, King Dhasharatha not grieving in the absence of his children. Oh! Mahathma, kindly addresses the subjects of Ayodhya not to grieve in my absence and advises them whoever ensures the happiness of King Dhasharatha is my friend. Oh! Mahathma, when Bharatha returns from his maternal uncle’s home, kindly convey my message to him, not to leave righteousness and rule and Kingdom and its subjects wisely, always remember the welfare, and happiness of the people as his priority, and cherish the subjects of Ayodhya by word, mind, and deed. Kindly, convey my message to Bharatha to take good care of all three mothers, and serve parents and kinsmen till the last day, and finally take good care of the King and do not let him grieve on my account.” Sumanthra continued “Oh! Rajan, Rama pacified Lakshman who has intervened angrily, and advised me not to reveal those harsh words uttered in childishness by Lakshman before you.” Sage Tulsidas makes every effort to watch the Lord of Ayodhya in bliss.

Thumhare Anugraha Thatha Kanana Jatha Sab Sukhu Payihau | Prathipali AayasuKusala Dhekhana Paya Puni Phiri Aayihau|| Janani Sakala Parithoshi Pari Pari Paya Kari Binathi Dhani | Tulasi Karehu Soyi Jathanu Jehi Kusali Rahahi Kosala Dhani ||

Guru Sana Kahab Sandhesu Bar Bar Padha Padhuma Gahi| Karab Soyi Upadhesu Jehi Na Socha Mohi Avadhapathi ||

Purajana Parijana Sakala Nihori | Thatha Sunayehu Binathi Mori|| Soyi Sab Bhanthi Mora Hithakari | Jathe Raha Naranahu Sukhari || Kahab Sandhesu Bharath Ke  Aaya |Neethi Na  Thajia Rajapadhu Paya || Palehu Prajahi Karama Mana Bani| Seyehu Mathu Sakala Sama Jani || Aur  Nibahehu Bhayapa Bhayi | Kari Pithu Mathu Sujana Sevakayi || Thatha Bhanthi Thehi Raghab  Rau | Soch Mora Jehi Karai Na  Kau || Lakhana Kahe  Kacchu Bachana Kadora | Baraji  Rama Puni Mohi Nihora || Bar Bar Nija Sapatha  Devayi | Kahabi Na Thatha Lakhana Larikayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra details Rama's journey to the woods

 

Chapter – 149– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra details the journey of Rama to the woods

 

Sumanthra spoke gently “Oh! Rajan, the first stop of their journey was taken place on the riverbank of Thamasa, they have stayed that night quenching thirst from the crystal-clear water of the river, and slept under the banyan tree without a meal. The second pause of the journey was made at the riverbank of celestial river Ganga. The Nishadharaja Guha showed great hospitality to Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita, and that night they have stayed with the Nishadharaja in Shringaberipura, at the daybreak Rama ordered for milk from the Banyan tree to get that beautiful curly hairlock tied on the pinnacle of the head, and the two-brother coiled up their hairs on the top resembled a crown. Guha arranged for a ferry to cross river Ganga, the compassionate Lord assisted Devi Sita to get on the board, and Lakshman and Guha followed the couple on the ferry. Lakshman was all prepared with the bow and arrow at the command of his elder brother. The Lord of Raghu saw me in a miserable state, and pacified me with sweet words “Oh! Mahatma kindly conveys our humble salutations at the lotus feet of my father, kindly ask him not to worry about our safety in the woods. We are quite confident that his piousness, virtues, and reward of his meritorious deeds would product us from all the perils, his blessings would keep us happy and safe in the woods.”

 

Prathama Basu Thamasa Bhayau Dhoosara  Surasari  Theera | Nhayayi Rahe Jalapanu Kari Siya Sametha  Dhoau Beera ||

Kevat Keenhi Bahuth Sevakayi| So  Jamini Singaraura Gavayi || Hotha Pratha Bata Beeru Magava | Jata Makuta Nija Seesa Banava || Rama Sakha Thab Nava Magayi | Priya Chadayi Chade Raghurayi || Lakhana Bana Dhanu Dhare Banayi | Aapu Chade Prabhu Aayasu Payi || Bikala Biloki Mohi Raghubeera | Bole  Madhurabachana Dhari  Dheera || Thatha Pranamu Thatha Sana Kahehu| Bar Bar Padhapankaja Gahehu || Karabi Paya Pari Binaya Bahori | Thatha Karia Jani  Chintha Mori || Bana Maga Mangala Kusala Hamare | Kripa Anugraha Punya  Thumhare ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The nectar-like speeches of Sumanthra to King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 148– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The nectar-like speeches of Sumanthra to King Dhasharatha

 

King Dhasharatha wept bitterly “Oh! Dear friend, kindly take me to Rama, Devi Janaki, and Lakshman in the woods, If not I promise you my Prana is going to leave this body anytime from now.” King repeatedly enquired about his beloved children, “Oh! Sumanthra, kindly detail me about the news of my dearest children, and arrange some means to bring my children Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita before my eyes.” Sumanthra replied gently “Oh! Rajan, you are learned and wise, a great ruler, brave and courageous, Oh! Rajan, you have been in the closest association of holy men and ascetics. Oh! Prabho, birth, and death are inevitable, pain and pleasure, good and evil, happiness and sorrow, grief and joy, loss and gain, union and separation from beloved people are unavoidable, the wise and ascetic neither rejoice nor grieve on the same, they are wise knows the truth that all those happenings have fleeting nature, like day and night. The Jeeva drenched in worldly matters, attached to family, children, wife, relatives, companion, wealth, richness, money, fame, possession, etc. rejoice in prosperity and mourn on adversities. Oh! Rajan, the most promising one, kindly stop grieving on the adversities, and regain your lost courage, the succession of day and night will take away your grief.”

Sakha Ramu Siya Lakhanu Jaha Jaha MOhi Pahuchau | Nahi  Tha Chahath Chalana Ab Prana Kahau Sathibhau ||

Puni Puni Poochath Manthrihi Rau| Priyathama Suana  Sandhesa Sunau || Karahi Sakha Soyi Begi Upau | Ramu Lakhanu Siya Nayana Dhekhau || Sachiva Dheera  Dhari Kaha Mridhu Bani | Maharaja Thumha Panditha Gyani || Beera Sudheera  Dhurandhara Deva | Sadhu Samaju Sadha Thumha Seva || Janama Marana Sab Dhukha Sukha Bhoga | Hani Labhu Priya  Milana  Biyoga || Kala Karama Basa Hohi  Gosayi | Barabasa Rathi Dhivasa Ki Nayi || Sukha Harashi Jada Dhukha Bilakhahi| Dhoau Sama Dheera Dharahi Manamahi || Dheeraj Dharahu Bibeku Bichari | Cchadia Soch Sakala Hithakari ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The grief of King Dhasharatha

Chapter – 147– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The grief of King Dhasharatha

 

Sumanthra rushed to King who was laying on the floor and exclaimed “Hail King of Ayodhya! Hail King of Ayodhya!” and prostrated at the feet of King Dhasharatha, the moment he heard the voice of Sumanthra, the King rose on his feet in bewilderment and cried louder “Oh! Sumanthra, where is Rama?” He embraced Sumanthra tightly as if the drowning man found something to hold on to, he made Sumanthra sit close to him, and enquired affectionately, his eyes were flooded with tears, “Oh! Sumanthra, kindly detail me about the welfare of Rama, Oh! My dearest friend, kindly tell me where is Lord of Raghu, Rama, Lakshman, and Vidheha’s daughter Vaidhehi? Have you brought them back or left them to live in the woods?” his words pierced the heart of Sumanthra who was already heartbroken, the King continued “Dear Sumanthra, kindly detail me about Devi Sita, Rama, and Lakshman.” He repeatedly remembered the virtues, loveliness, truthfulness, steadfastness, kindness, and endurance of Rama and shed tears in utter grief “ Oh! Sumanthra, I have made an announcement to crown
Rama as the King of Ayodhya, and I have turned back from the promise and exiled him to wood, but he was neither happy nor sad. He was not grieved to leave the stately pleasures, unfortunately, my Prana/vital air did not leave me even after obtaining a virtuous son like Rama who was exiled from Ayodhya for no reason. Who can be a grave sinner like me?”

 

Dhekhi Sachiva  Jaya Jeeva  Kahi Keenheau Dhandapranamu | Sunatha  Udeau Byakula  Nripathi Kahu Sumanthra Kaha Ramu ||

Bhoopa Sumanthru Leenha Ura Layi | Boodatha Kacchu Adhara Janu Payi || Sahitha Saneha Nikata  Baitari | Poochatha Rau Nayana Bhari Bari || Rama Kusala Kahu Sakha Sanehi | Kaha Raghunathu Lakhanu Baidhehi || Aane Pheri Ki Banahi Sidhaye | Sunatha Sachiva  Lochana Jala Cchaye || Soka Bikala Puni Poocha Naresu | Kahu Siya Rama Lakhana Sandhesu || Ramaroopa  Gunaseela Subhau | Sumiri Sumiri Ura Sochatha Rau || Rau Sunayi Dheenha Banabasu | Suni Mana Bhayau Na  Harshu  Harasu || So Sutha Bicchuratha Gaye Na Prana | Ko Papi Bada Mohi  Samana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sumanthra meets the King in the chamber of Devi Kausalya

Chapter – 146– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sumanthra meets the King in the chamber of Devi Kausalya

 

As soon as the people of the palace heard the news of the arrival of Sumanthra, the whole palace became lively, people became restless, the palace gave out a gloomy look as if the abode of spirits. The queen mothers assembled before Sumanthra and shot several questions, but Sumanthra was unable to speak a word, the voice was not coming out of the throat, his ears were deaf and eyes could not see, all that he was enquired “Kindly answer me where is the King?” watching the miserable state of Sumanthra, the attendants led him to the chamber of Devi Kausalya. Sumanthra saw the King who was pale and lusterless, like the moon without cool rays, found the King on the plain ground in a wretched state with no ornaments on his body, heaving sigh of grief like the King Yayati who was thrown from the abode of deities. The King was emaciated, shrunken in grief, like the Sampathi whose wings got cut down from the scorching sun, all that he was uttered “Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama” and Oh! Rama, Oh! Lakshman Oh! Sita”.

Sachiva Agamanu Sunatha Sabu Bikala Bhayau Ranivasu | Bhavanu Bhayankaru Laga Thehi Manahu Pretha Nivasu ||

Athi Aarathi Sab Poochahi Rani | Utharu Na  Aava Bikala Bhayi Bani || Sunayi Na  Shravana Nayana Nahi Sooja | Kahahu Kaha Nripa Thehi Thehi Boojja || Dhasinha Dheekha Sachiva  Bikalayi | Kausalya Gruha Gayi Lavayi || Jayi Sumanthra Dheekha Kasa Raja | Aamia Rahitha Janu Chandhu Biraja || Aasana Sayana Bibooshana Heena | Pareau Boomithala Nipata Maleena || Leyi Usasu Soch Yehi Bhanthi | Surapura The Janu Khaseau Jajathi || Letha Socha Bhari Cchinu Cchinu Cchathi | Janu Jari  Pankha Pareau Sampathi || Rama Rama Kaha Rama Sanehi | Puni Kaha Rama Lakhana Baidhehi ||