Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha gracefully accepts the sins of his mother’s conspiracy against the family

Chapter – 160 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha gracefully accepts the sins of his mother’s conspiracy against the family

 

The whole people assembled in the palace became inconsolable watching the miserable state of Devi Kausalya, the palace of the King resembled an abode of sorrow. Bharatha and Shathrughna could not control their grief, Devi Kausalya embraced them tightly and comforted them, then she calmed Bharatha in many ways and advised him the words of wisdom. Bharatha too described various legends from scriptures and Veda, and consoled his mothers, he folded hands and spoke words of kindness, innocence, wise and compassion “The scriptures emphasize that the grave sins are killing Bhramana, cow, setting fire to cow shed or village of Bhramins, killing parents or son, wife, or child,  or fetus, plotting to poison the King or friend and the sins committed by words, mind and deed. Let all those sins be mine if my mother conceived a conspiracy against the family and the King.”

 

Kausalya Ke  Bachana Suni  Bharatha Sahitha Ranivasu | Byakula Bilapath Rajagriha Manahu Soka Nevasu ||

Bilapahi Bikala Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi | Kausalya Liye Hridhaya Lagayi || Bhanthi Aneka Bharath Samujjaye | Kahi  Bibekamaya Bachana Sunaye || Bharathahu Mathu Sakala Samujjayi| Kahi Purana Shruthi Katha Suhayi || Cchala Biheena Suchi Sarala Subani | Bole Bharatha Jori Juga  Pani || Je Adha Mathu Pitha  Sutha Mare | Gayi God Mahisura Pura Jare || Je Adha Thiya Balak Badha Keenhe | Meetha Maheepathi Mahur  Dheenhe || Je Pathak Upapathaka Ahahi | Karama Bachana Mana Bhava  Kabi Kahahi || The PathakaMohi Hohu Bidhatha | Jau Yahu Hoyi  Mor Math Matha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya details the incident to Bharatha, and regretting for not leaving her Prana/vital air at the separation of Rama

 

Chapter – 159– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya details the incident to Bharatha, and regretting  not leaving her Prana/vital air at the separation of Rama

Devi Kausalya spoke softly “Oh! Dear son, the Lord of Raghu abandoned the palace, leaving all his ornaments and stately pleasure, attired in a saffron robe, left the palace with no grief or joy. He has accepted the life of a hermit gracefully. He left the palace cheerfully, comforted everyone with his pleasing smile and sweet words, he was neither happy nor sad while leaving to the forest. Devi Sita who is chaste and devoted at the lotus feet of Rama followed him to the woods. Lakshman who cannot be without Rama rushed to follow him, even though he was told to remain in the palace, thus Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita left to the woods. I have neither accompanied them to woods nor did not shed my mortal coil, all that happened before my eyes, even though I could not abandon my Prana. I am ashamed for my love to Rama, I did not leave my Prana watching him leaving to woods, I am ashamed of myself, the Lord of Raghu Rama should not have a mother like me, but your father knows how to live and die, I think my heart is harder than the rock that is why I am still bearing Prana in this body.”

Pithu Aayasa Bhooshana Basana Thatha Thaje Raghubeera | Bisamau Harashu Na  Hridhaya Kacchu Pahire  Balakala Cheera||

Mukha Prasanna Manranga Na Roshu | Sab Kar Sab Bidhi Kari Parithoshu || Chale Bipina Suni Siya Sanga Lagi | Rahayi Na Ramacharana Anuragi || SunathahiLakhanu Chale Udi Saya | Rahahi Na Jathana Kiye Raghunatha || Thab Raghupathi Sabahi Siru Nayi | Chale Sanga Siya Aru Laghu Bhayi || Ramu Lakhanu Siya Banahi Sidhaye | Gayau Na Sanga  Na Prana Padaye || Yahu  Sabu Bha Inha  Ankhinha Agey | Thau Na  Thaja Thanu Jeeva  Abhage || Mohi Na  Laja Nija Nehu Nihari | Rama Sarisa Sutha Mei Mahathari || Jiye Marai Bhala Bhoopathi Jana | Mora Hridhaya Sath Kulisa Samana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya comforting Bharatha and Shathrughna with pleasant words

Chapter – 158– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya comforting Bharatha and Shathrughna with pleasant words

 

Devi Kausalya after listening to the amiable words of Bharatha, moved closer to him and embraced him, she made an effort to stand on her feet was failed, Bharatha took hold of her affectionately and made her stand on her feet, he embraced her tightly, both of them shed tears of extreme agony. Devi Kausalya embraced Bharatha, cling to him like Rama has just returned from the woods. She embraced Shathrughna, her heart was full of love and grief. The people of the palace watched at the love of Devi Kausalya shared with the children and exclaimed “She is the mother of Lord Rama; no wonder why is so kind and affectionate to all.” Devi Kausalya made Bharatha seated on her lap, wiped off his tears, and spoke “Oh! Dear child, do not leave your calmness, you should be brave enough to take full control of the situation. Oh! My dear son, it is not the time for mourning, and remember always that the time and fate are not under the control of anyone, hence do not blame anyone, my child. It is the fate that has turned hostile towards me, do not blame anyone for my grief. The Almighty Lord has put me to endure in this susceptible situation, who knows what else is in store for me?”

Mathu Bharath Ke  Bachana Mridhu Suni Puni Udi Sambhari | Liye Udayi Lagayi Ura Lochana Mochathi Bari ||

Sarala Subhaya Maya Hiya Laye | Athi Hitha Manahu Rama Phiri Aye || Bheteau Bahuri Lakhana Laghu Bhayi | Soku Sanehu Na Hridhaya Samayi || Dhekhi Subhau Kahatha Sabu Koyi | Rama Mathu Asa  Kahe Na  Hoyi || Matha Bharathu Godh Baitare | Aasu Pocchi Mridhubachana Uchare || Ajahu Baccha Bali Dheeraj Dharahu | Kusamau Samujji Soka Pariharahu || Jani Manahu Hiya Hani Galani | Kala Karama Gathi  Aghatitha Jani || Kahuhi Dhosu Dhehu Jani Thatha | Bha  Mohi Sab Bidhi Bama Bidhatha || Jo  Yethehu Dhukh Mohi Jiava | Ajahu Ko Janayi Ka Thehi Bhava||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Devi Kausalya, and confess himself responsible for the dismays in the Kingdom.

 

Chapter – 157– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Devi Kausalya, and confess himself responsible for the dismays in the Kingdom.

 

Bharatha and Shathrughna proceeded to meet Devi Kausalya in her fortress, she was attired in a faded clothe, shrunken in grief, she looked pale and fragile, like the lovely celestial creeper battered by frost in the forest. Devi Kausalya rose on her and rushed to meet Bharatha, unfortunately, she could not make it, fell unconscious on the ground. Bharatha was shocked to witness the miserable state of his lovely mother, he prostrated at her feet and cried “Oh! Dear Mother, kindly show father to me. Where are my brothers Rama and Lakshman? Where is Devi Sita? Why was Devi Kaikeyi ended up in our world? Why did she give birth to me? Why can’t she remain barren? Why did she become an enemy to dear and near ones in this family? No one is miserable as me in these fourteen worlds. Oh! Dear Mother, you have been brought to this despicable situation by my mother Kaikeyi. My father attained the abode of Lord Indra, my beloved brother chief of Raghu left to the woods, I have become responsible for all these dismays taken place in the family, I have become answerable for the forest fire like sufferings and destruction in the Raghu clan.”

Malina BasanaBibarana Bikala Krisa Sareera Dhukha Bhara | Kanaka Kalapa Bara Beli Bana Manahu Hani Thusara ||

Bharathahi Dhekhi Mathu Udi Dhayi | Murucchitha Avani Pari Jjayi Ayi || Dhekhatha Bharathu Bikala Bhaye Bhari | Pare Charana Thana Dhasa Bisari ||Mathu Thatha Kaha Dhehi  Dhekhayi | Kaha Siyaramu Lakhanu Dhoau Bhayi || Kaikayi Katha Janami Jaga  Majja| Jau Janami Tha Bhayi Kahe Na  Banjja || Kula Kalanku Jehi  Janameau Mohi | Apajasa Bhajana Priyajana Dhrohi || Ko Thibhuvana Mohi  Sarisa  Abhagi | Gathi Asi Thori Mathu Jehi Lagi || Pithu Surapura Bana Raghubara Kethu | Mei Kevala Sab Anaratha Hethu || Dhiga Mohi Bhayau Benu Bana Aagi | Dhusaha Dhaha Dhukha Dhooshana Bhagi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Shathrughna smashed the hunch back of Manthara and shoved her in extreme agony

Chapter – 156– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Shathrughna smashed the hunch back of Manthara and shoved her in extreme agony

 

Bharatha lamented “The Almighty Lord ordained me to take birth as the son of an enemy of Rama, no one is sinful as me, hence it is worthless to comment about anything”. Shathrughna could not control his rage when he heard about the malicious plans of Devi Kaikeyi, but he was helpless. That very moment the hunch back Manthara entered the chamber, she was adorned in various precious ornaments all over her body, attired in the finest garment, the very sight of Manthara stirred anger in Shathrughna, like the ghee added to the fire, he rushed towards her and gave a hard kick on her hunch back, she fell flat on her face and shrieked in pain. Manthara’s hunch back was smashed, her face wounded badly, teeth were broken, and blood was oozing out of the wounds. Manthara cried in pain “What was I have done to you? Is this being the reward for my service to you?” Shathrughna who is the slayer of the enemy caught Manthara on her hair, and dragged her all through the chamber, Bharatha rushed to rescue her. The two brothers left the fortress of Devi Kaikeyi and proceeded to Mother Kausalya.

Rama  Birodhi Hridhaya The Pragat Keenha Bidhi Mohi | Mo Samana Ko Pathaki Badhi Kahau Kacchu Thohi ||

Suni Sathrughna Mathu Kutilayi | Jarahi Gatha Risa Kacchu Na  Basayi || Thehi Avasara Kubari Thaha Ayi | Basana Bibhooshana Bibidha Banayi || Lakhi Risa Bhareau Lakhana Laghu Bhayi | Baratha Anala Dhritha Ahuthi Payi || Humagi Latha Thaki Kubara Mara | Pari Muha  Bhara Mahi Karatha Pukara || Koobara Tooteau Phoota Kaparu | Dhalitha Dhasana Mukha Rudhira Pracharu || Aaha Dhayia Mei Kaha Nasava | Karatha Neeka Phalu Anayisa Pava || Suni Ripuhana Lakhi Nakha Sikha Khoti | Lage  Dhasitana Dhari Dhari  Jjoti || Bharatha Dhayanidhi Dheenhi Cchadayi | Kausalya Pahi Go Dhoau Bhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha held Devi Kaikeyi responsible for the destruction of the Raghu clan

 

Chapter – 155– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha held Devi Kaikeyi responsible for the destruction of the Raghu clan

 

Bharatha spoke in utter grief “I have taken birth in the Sun race, to achieve King Dhasharatha as my father, and Rama, Lakshman and Shathrughna as my brothers, I have been born as a son to you. Oh! Wicked woman, why did not your heartbreak into pieces while conceiving this malicious plan against our family? While asking boons to my father, your conscious did not hurt you? Your tongue did not falter? Your mouth didn’t fill with maggot? How did my father trust you all his life? Definitely, the Almighty Lord must have taken away his good sense at the hours of his death. Even the creator has not been able to understand the mind of women which is full of sin, deceit, and vice. My father was virtuous, amiable, pious, and kind, how did he know your cunningness? How could he know the nature of a woman? Who is not fond of Lord of Raghu Rama, and considers him dear as life? After all these, you have considered Rama as your enemy. Oh! Sinful woman, be truthful, which species do you belong to? Whatever you are, daub your face with black ink, and keep yourself out of my sight.”

Hamsabasu Dhasarathu Janaku Rama Lakhana Se Bhayi | Janani Thu Janani Bhayi Bidhi Sana Kacchu Na Basayi ||

Jab Thai Kumathi Kumatha Jiya  Dayau | Khand Khand Hoyi Hridhaya Na Gayau || Bara Magatha Man Bhayi Nahi Peera| Gari Na  Jiha Muha Pareau Na  Keera || Bhoopa Pratheethi Thori Kimi Keenhi | Maranakala Bidhi Mathi Hari Leenhi || Bidhihu Na Nari  Hridhaya Gathi Jani | Sakala Kapata Adha Avaguna Khani || Sarala Suseela Dharamaratha Rau | So Kimi Janai Thiya Subhau || Asa Ko Jeeva Janthu Jaga Mahi | Jehi Raghunatha Pranapriya  Nahi || Bhe Athi Ahitha Ramu  Theau Thohi | Ko Thu Ahasi Sathya Kahu Mohi || Jo Hasi So Hasi Muha Masi Layi | Aankhi Aaut Udi Baitahi Jayi ||

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||