Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The heated conversation between Bharatha and Devi Kaikeyi

 

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The heated conversation between Bharatha and Devi Kaikeyi

 

Bharatha after listening to the exile of Rama, Devi Sita to the forest from Devi Kaikeyi, for a moment, he forgot the grief inflicted by the demise of his father, instantly he realized that he is responsible for all the disaster taken place in Ayodhya, and he is the root cause for all the evils. Devi Kaikeyi understood the distress of Bharatha, spoken words to comfort her son was more like the salt added to the wounds “Oh! Dear son, you are the King of Ayodhya, it is not the time for mourning. Your father has achieved the merit of his righteousness after death by achieving the abode of Lord Indra, while he was alive, he had enjoyed all the stately pleasures, in the way, while he was alive, he has achieved great fame, achieved the fruitfulness of human life, and afterlife he has achieved the celestial abode. Oh! Son, stop mourning over the death and happenings in Ayodhya, rule the Kingdom wisely, by taking good control over the safety and security of the Kingdom.” Bharatha felt extremely painful listening to the words of Devi Kaikeyi, it was like the blazing charcoal poured on the body. Bharatha shed tears in grief, and relieved a deep sigh, and cried out “Oh! Wicked woman, you have brought complete ruin to our family. If you have deep malice in your heart, why didn’t you kill me at birth? Oh! Sinful woman, you have ruined a tree to keep a leaf alive, you have drained the pond to nurture a fish.”

 

Bharathahi Bisareau Pithu Marana Sunatha Rama Bana Gaunu| Hethu Anapau Jani Jiya Thakitha Rahi Dhari Maunu ||

Bikala  Biloki Suthahi Samujjavathi | Manahu Jare Par Lenu Lagavathi || Thatha Rau Nahi Sochai Jogu | Bidayi Sukritha Jasu Keenheau Bhogu || Jeevath  Sakala Janama Phalapaye | Antha  Amarapathi Sadhana Sidhaye || Asa Anumani Soch Pariharahu | Sahitha Samaja Raja Pura  Karahu || Suni Sudi Sahameau Rajakumaru | Pake  Cchath Janu Laga Aagaru || Dheeraja Dhari Bhari Lehi Asasa | Papini Sabahi Bhanthi Kulanasa || Jau Pai Kuruchi Rahi Athi Thohi | Janamath Kahe Na Mare  Mohi || Ped Kati Thai Palau Seencha | Meena  Jiana Neethi Bari  Uleecha||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha came to know about the sudden demise of his father

 

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha came to know about the sudden demise of his father

 

Devi Kaikeyi after listening to the affectionate inquiries of Bharatha about the whole family, the sinful woman began to weep in utter desolation and spoke words that pierced the heart of Bharatha with several arrows. Devi Kaikeyi spoke in shock “Oh! Dear son, I have accomplished everything for you, and poor Manthara was so helpful to me, unfortunately, the Almighty Lord has beaten our plans before it was turned out successful, King has departed to the abode of deities.” As soon as he heard the words spelled out of his father’s demise, Bharatha turned pale and overcame with extreme grief, like the elephant terrified at the sudden roarer of the lion. Bharatha fell on the ground and wept bitterly “Oh! Dear father, Oh! Dear father! you have entrusted me to take care of Rama.” He managed to raise from the floor and approached Devi Kaikeyi in tears “Oh! Mother, what was the reason for the sudden demise of my father?” Devi Kaikeyi straight away replied to her son about all that happened, like the poison injected into the veins, the wicked woman began to explain all that happened from the beginning till the end.

 

Suni Sutha Bachana Sanehamaya Kapata Neera Bhari  Naina | Bharatha Shravana Mana Soola Sama Papini Boli Baina||

Thatha Batha Mei Sakala Savari | Bhai Manthara Sahaya Bichari || Kacchuka Kaj Bidhi Beech Bigareau | Boopathi Surapathi Pura  Pagu Dhareau|| Sunatha Bharatu Bhaye Bibasa Bishadha | Janu Sahameau Kari Kehari Nadha || Thatha Thatha Ha Thatha Pukari | Pare Bhoomithala Byakula Bhari || Chalatha Na  Dhekhana Payau Thohi | Thatha Na  Ramahi Saupehu Mohi || Bahuri Dheera Dhari Ude Sambhari | Kahu Pithu Marana Hethu Mahathari || Suni Sutha Bachana Kahathi Kaikeyi | Maramu Panchi Janu Mahur Dheyi|| Aadhihu The Sab Aapani Karani | Kutila Kadora  Muditha Mana Barani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Devi Kaikeyi and enquire about the welfare of the family

 

Chapter – 153– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Devi Kaikeyi and enquire about the welfare of the family

 

The people of Ayodhya met Bharatha, they prostrated before him and moved away silently without greeting a word, it was the same with Bharatha too, his mind was preoccupied and restless due to fear and grief, hence he could not ask about their welfare. The marketplaces and streets were empty as if the wildfire broke out engulfed the entire city from ten directions. Kaikeyi came to know about the arrival of Bharatha who is the delight of Raghu’s, soon she prepared a large decorated golden tray with the Mangaladhravya and earthen lamps to remove evil eyes on her son, she rejoiced at heart and waited impatiently at the entrance of her fortress. Bharatha was surprised to see his mother at the entrance of her fortress, while the entire palace wore a gloomy and wretched look, like the frost fallen on the fully blossomed lotus flowers, but she was extremely delighted to meet her son, resembled the Bhila woman set fire to the woods. As soon as Bharatha entered, she enquired in high spirits “How is everyone in my home?” Bharatha detailed everything about the welfare of his maternal uncle and family, further he enquired about the welfare of his father, mothers, brothers, and their wives, Kingdom and the subjects, etc. Bharatha enthusiastically shot several queries about the whereabouts and welfare of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita.

Purajana Milahi Na Kahahi Kacchu  Gavahi Joharahi Jahi | Bharatha Kusala Poochi Na Sakahi Bhaya Bishadha Manamahi ||

Hat Bat Nahi Jayi Nihari | Janu Pura Dhaha Dhisi Lagi Dhavari || Aavatha Sutha Suni Kaikayanandhini | Harashi Rabikula Jalaruha Chandhini || Saji Aarathi Mudhitha Udi Dhayi | Dhvarehi Bheti Bhavana Leyi Aayi || Bharatha Dhukhitha Parivaru Nihara | Manahu Thuhina Banaja Banu Mara || Kaikeyi Harashitha Yehi Bhanthi | Manahu Mudhitha Dhava Layi Kirathi || Suthahi Samocha Dhekhi Manu Mare | Poochathi Naihara Kusala Hamare || Sakala Kusala Kahi Bharatha Sunayi | Poochi Nija Kula Kusala Bhalayi || Kahu Kaha Thatha Kaha Sab Matha| Kaha Siya Rama Lakhana Priya Bhratha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha arrives in Ayodhya, witnessing the dismal look of the city

 

Chapter – 152– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha arrives in Ayodhya, witnessing the dismal look of the city

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Bharatha was passing days full of anxiousness, inauspicious omens, and nightmares, at that exact moment the messengers have arrived and informed the order of the preceptor. Bharatha and Shathrughna worshiped Lord Ganesha and proceeded to Ayodhya. The horses tied to the chariot has the speed of the wind, it has crossed several unapproachable pathways, hills, beautiful mountains, rivers, and streams at ease, the beauty of nature didn't lure Bharatha’s heart, his mind was full of anxiousness thinking about what was the reason for the sudden call of the preceptor, every moment seemed like Yuga to him, his mind was unrest throughout the journey. Finally, they have entered the city of Ayodhya, soon all the evil omens have become visible to him, the crows cawed recalling inauspiciousness, the jackals and donkeys gave out a cry revealing the misfortunes, which pierced the heart of Bharatha. The pleasure gardens, lakes, streams, and ponds have lost their charm, the city gave out a dismal appearance. The birds, horses, and elephants were wretched as if caught under an evil spell. The people of the city of Ayodhya gave out a miserable appearance as if they have lost all their wealth and possessions.”

Yehi Bidhi Sochath Bharatha  Man Dhavana Pahuche Aayi | Guru Anusasana Shravana Suni Chale Ganesu Manayi ||

Chale Sameera Bega  Haya Hanke | Nadhath Saritha Saila Bana Banke || Hridaya Sochu Bada Kacchu Na Sohayi | Asa  Janahi Jiya Jau Udayi || Yek  Nimesha Barasha Sama Jayi | Yehi Bidhi Bharatha Nagara Niarayi || Asaguna Hohi  Nagara  Paitara | Ratahi Kumbhathi Kukheth Karara || Khar Siara Bolahi Prathikoola | Suni Suni Hoyi Bharatha Mana Soola || Shreehath Sara  Saritha Ban Baga | Nagaru Biseshi Bhayavanu Laga || Khaga Mriga  Haya Gaya Jahi Na  Joye | Rama Biyoga  Kuroga  Bigoye || Nagara Nari  Nara Nipata Dhukhari | Manahu Sabanhi Sab Sampathi Hari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta instructs the messengers to bring Bharatha from his maternal uncle’s Kingdom

 

Chapter – 151– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta instructs the messengers to bring Bharatha from his maternal uncle’s Kingdom

 

Soon Maharishi Vashishta arrived, and described various legends from the scriptures befitting to the situation, and removed the gloominess of the people, in this way the light of wisdom removed the grief of the people. Sage Vashishta instructed the attendants to bring a magnificent ferry filled with rich fragrant oil to prevent the body from deteriorating.  He summoned the king’s men and instructed “Go and fetch Bharatha immediately. Do not let anyone know about the incident that has taken place in the palace, and inform Bharatha and Shathrughna that it is the order of their preceptor to be back in Ayodhya.” Upon the instruction of the preceptor, the messengers rushed to the kingdom of the maternal uncle of Bharatha at a great speed. Ever since things have changed into worse in Ayodhya, Bharatha witnessed several inauspicious omens before him. The frequent nightmares and the unpleasant omens were taken away the peace of Bharatha. He sincerely worshiped Lord Shambhu and performed an ablation on Linga, performed sacred bath on the linga, and prayed for the welfare of the parents, brothers, family, Kingdom and its subjects.

Thab Basishta Muni Samaya Sama Kahi Aneka Ithihasa | Soka  Nevareau Sabahi Kara Nija  Bigyana Prakasa ||

Thela Nava Bhari Nripa Thanu Rakha | Dhooth Bolayi Bahuri Asa  Bhasha || Dhavahu Begi Bharatha Pahi Jahu | Nripa Sudhi Kathahu Kahahu Jani Kahu || Yethaneyi Kahehu Bharatha Sana Jayi | Guru Bolayi Padayau Dhoau Bhayi || Suni  Muni Aayasu Dhavana Dhaye | Chale Bega Bara Baji Lajaye || Anarathu Avadha Arambeau Jab The | Kusaguna Hohi Bharatha Kaha Thab The || Dhekhahi Rathi Bhayanaka Sapana | Jagi Karahi Katu  Koti Kalapana || Bipra  Jevaye Dhehi Dhina Dhana | Siva  Abhisheka  Karahi Bidhi  Nana || Magahi Hridhaya Mahesa Manayi | Kusala Mathu Pithu Parijana Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha left his mortal coil and attained the abode of deities

Chapter – 154– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha left his mortal coil and attained the abode of deities

 

King Dhasharatha wept bitterly calling out for “Oh! Ram Oh! Ram Oh! Rama” again and again, and left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Lord of Raghu, Rama and attained the abode of deities, thus the King reaped the reward of his life as well as death. Soon the news of the demise of King Dhasharatha spread across the fourteen worlds, and everyone praised the King, as long as he breathed looking at the loveliness of Rama and eventually shed his mortal coil at the pain of separation from his beloved son Rama, thus King Dhasharatha attained fruitfulness of his life while living and the afterlife as well. The grief-stricken queens praised the glory of the King, his virtues, majesty, might, and amiable manners, they were inconsolable, wept bitterly throwing them on the ground. The men and female servants, attendants wailed in deep anguish, the entire city mourned at the death of Lord of Raghu, they lamented “Today is the sunset of the Lord of Raghu who is the essence of righteousness, virtues, and wisdom”. The subjects of the kingdom cursed Devi Kaikeyi who has brought disaster to their world and stolen their happiness. The people in the palace and Ayodhya continued to mourn till the arrival of the hermits and enlightened ones.

 

Rama Rama Kahi Rama Kahi Rama Rama Kahi Rama | Thanu Parihari Raghubara Biraha Rau Gayau Suradhama ||

Jiana Marana Phalu Dhasaratha Pava | Anda Aneka Amala Jasu Cchava || Jiatha Rama Bidhu Badhanu Nihara | Rama Biraha Kari  Maranu Samvara || Soka Bikala Sab  Rovahi Rani | Roopu  Seelu Balu  Theju Bakhani || Karahi Bilapa Aneka Prakara | Parahi Bhoomithala Barahi Bara || Bilapahi Bikala Dhasa Aru Dasi | Ghar Ghar Rudhanu Karahi Purabasi || Anthathau Aaju Bhanukula Bhanu | Dharama Avadhi Guna Roopa Nidhanu || Gari Sakala Kaikayihi Dhehi | Nayana Biheena Keenha Jaga Jehi || Yehi Bidhi Bilapath Raini Bihani | Aaye Sakala Mahamuni Gyani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Dhasharatha describes the legend of young hermit Shravan to Devi Kausalya

 

Chapter – 153– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Dhasharatha describe the legend of young hermit Shravan to Devi Kausalya

 

King Dhasharatha listening to most pleasant and agreeable words from Kausalya, half-opened his eyes and looked at her like the wretched fish got some sprinkle of water. He made an effort to sit on the floor and spoke in grief “Oh! Sumanthra, where is my beloved son Rama? Where are my Rama and Lakshman? Where is my beloved daughter-in-law Vaidhehi?” That night seemed so long for the King; it was not easy to watch for the people assembled before the King. Suddenly he remembered the curse of a blind hermit and began to describe them to Devi Kausalya.

 

The King described an incident that took place while he was young, went for a hunting expedition on the riverbank of Sarayu. It was the time of sunset, the King entered the dense forest following the trumpet of an elephant, heard the sound of the elephant splashing in the water. King aimed the arrow focusing at the place from where the sound has arrived, unfortunately, it was young hermit Shravan who went to fill the pitcher full of water in the pond. The arrow hit the target, King rushed to the spot and found the young hermit badly shot by the arrow, he was shocked, approached the hermit, but the young hermit was not anxious about his death at all, he was worried about his blind parents waiting to quench their thirst in the forest. The hermit requested the King to deliver the pitcher full of water to his parents and breathed for last. King Dhasharatha brought the pitcher of water to the elderly blind parents of Shravan and narrated the entire happenings to them. The elderly parents could not take the grief, wished to be close to the body of their son, in extreme grief the elderly parents pronounced a curse on the King that he would die at the grief of separation from his son. King cried out bitterly “Oh! Devi, what shall I gain with this body in the absence of my beloved children? I have already spent hours in the absence of my beloved Rama who is dear as my life. Oh! Janaki, Oh! Rama, Oh! Lakshman, you are the delight of Raghu’s clan, you are the source of the bliss of your father like the Chathaka yearn for the droplets of water from the Swathi star.”

 

Priya Bachana Mridhu Sunatha Nripu Chithayau Aankhi Udhari | Thalaphath Meena Maleena Janu  Seenchath Seethala Bari ||

Dhari Dheeraju Udi Baita Bhualu | Kahu Sumanthra Kaha Rama Kripalu || Kaha Lakhanu Kaha Ramu Sanehi | Kaha Priya  Puthrabadhu Baidhehi || Bilapath Rau Bikala  Bahu Bhanthi | Bhayi Juga  Sarisa Sirathi Na Rathi || ThapasaAndha  Sapa Sudhi Aayi | Kausalyahi Sab Katha Sunayi || Bhayau Bikala Baranatha Ithihasa| Rama Rahitha Dhiga Jeevana Aasa || So Thanu Rakhi Karab Mei Kaha| Jehi Na  Prema  Panu Mora  Nibaha || Ha Raghunandhana Prana Pireethe | Thumha Binu Jiatha Bahuth Dhin Beethe || Ha Janaki Lakhana Ha Raghubara | Ha Pithu Hitha Chith Chathaka Jaladhara ||