Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

Chapter – 165 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

 

Sage Vashishta spoke softly to Bharatha “Oh! Dear son, fate is formidable, grief and sorrow, gain and loss, union and separation, life and death, fame and ill reputation are unavoidable, and everything is under the control of fate. Oh! Dear child, at this point of time, we can’t blame anyone or get angry at anyone is worthless. Oh! Son, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to grieve in his life. The Jeeva who is deserved to be grieved is 1) Bhramin who is ignorant of Veda and Vedic rites, and have no faith in Lord Hari or Lord Hara, and Jeeva who does not follow his duties and responsibilities, and engages in pleasing sense and chasing after material welfare  2) The King who has no knowledge of Rajadharma/political science, and the King who does not care for his subjects or Kingdom 3) The Vaishya who is immensely rich, but unwilling to give away wealth for charities, or performance of devotion to Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu  4) The Shudra who is disrespectful towards Bhramins, and wicked, proud of his knowledge, and loved to be praised by everyone 5) The woman who is untruthful to her wedded husband, crooked and quarrelsome,  and follows life at her own will and finally 6) The disciple who does not follow the orders of his preceptor, disrespectful to preceptor and engages in unpromising deeds.”

Sunahu Bharatha  Bhavi Prabhala Bilakhi Kaheau Muninatha | Hani Labhu Jeevanu Maranu Jasu Upajasu Bidhi Hatha||

Asa  Bichari  Kehi Dheyiya Dhosu | Byaraththa Kahi Par Keejia Rosu || Thatha Bicharu Karahu Mana Mahi | Socha Jogu Dhasharathu Nripu Nahi || Sochia  Bipra  Jo Bedha Biheena | Thaji Nija Dharama  Bishaya Layaleena || Sochia  Nripathi Jo Neethi Na Jana| Jehi Na  Praja Priya  Prana Samana || Sochiya Bayasu Kripana Dhanavanu | Jo Na  Athithi Siva Bhagathi Sujanu || Sochia Sudhru Bipra  Avamani | Mukhar  Manapriya Gyana Gumani || Sochia  Puni Pathi Banchaka Nari | Kutila  Kalahapriya  Icchadhari || Sochia  Batu Nicha Brathu Pariharayi | Jo Nahi Guru Aayasu Anusarayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

Chapter – 164 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

 

Bharatha performed an abundance of charities in the form of food grains, clothes, ornaments, money, land, houses, valuable possessions, etc. thus the Brahmins returned to their homes happily. Whatever rites performed sincerely following Veda and scriptures by the Bhramins were well capable to bring an abundance of auspiciousness afterlife of King Dhasharatha, which was beyond description even for the thousand tongued Adishesha. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva announced a propitious day to conduct a meeting with the ministers, the illustrious personalities in the Kingdom, Sages and twice-born/Bhramins in the grand assembly Hall of King Dhasharatha and the invitations were duly sent to all the respectable personalities. That auspicious day has arrived, the two brothers Bharatha and Shathrughna was present with the preceptors in the huge assembly. Sage Vashishta took a seat close to Bharatha and advised words full of wisdom, and righteousness. The Sages assembled were discussed the wicked deed of Devi Kaikeyi, and praised King Dhasharatha for his truthfulness, wisdom, righteousness, courage, valor, fame, etc., and finally everyone praised his act of braveness to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi. Sages spoke the virtues, amiability, kindness, compassion, the truthfulness of Rama, it brought tears in everyone’s eyes, felt a sudden rush of enthusiasm on their limbs while speaking the splendor of Rama. They praised the affection of Lakshman towards his elder brother and Devi Sita, and they highly praised the pure love and devotion of Devi Sita at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, soon the entire assembly was overwhelmed with the grief.

Sindhasana Bhooshana Basana Anna Dharani Dhanadhama | Dhiye Bharatha Lahi Bhoomisura Bhe Paripooranakama ||

Pithu Hitha Bharatha Keenhi Jasi Karani | So Mukha Lakh Jayi Nahi Barani || Sudhinu Sodhi Munibara Thab Aye | Sachiva  Mahajana Sakala Bolaye || Baite  Rajasabha Sab Jayi | Padye Boli Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi || Bharathu Basishta  Nikata  Baitare | Neethi Dharmamaya Bachana Uchare || Prathama Katha  Sab Munibara  Barani | Kaikeyi Kutila Keenhi Jasi  Karani || Bhoopa  Dharmabhrathu Sathya saraha | Jehi  Thanu Parihari Premu Nibaha || Kahatha Rama Gunaseela Subhau | Sajala Nayana  Pulakeau Munirau|| Bahuri Lakhana Siya  Preethi Bakhani | Soka Saneha Magana Muni Gyani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

Chapter – 163 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha performed the funeral rite of King Dhasharatha following the Veda and scriptures under the guidance of Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

 

Sage Vashishta advised Bharatha “Oh! Son, don’t leave your courage, and do whatever is needed at this moment.” Soon Bharatha rose from the seat at the command of the preceptor and made all the arrangements for the rite. The first and the foremost rite was the body of the King Dhasharatha soaked in the rich fragrant oil in the ferry was taken out, and gave a bath to it according to the Vedic rite, and a splendid funeral pile was prepared. Bharatha fallen at the feet of the mothers and requested them not to follow the funeral place, they stayed behind in the palace waiting for the arrival of Rama. There were several loads of Sandalwood planks, rich fragrant herbs difficult to name it arrived on the spot of the funeral. The expensive woods and herbs were piled up in an artistic way on the riverbank of Sarayu, appeared as a magnificent ladder to ascend the abode of deities. There were several rites taken place according to the Veda and scriptures, finally, they have taken a dip in the holy river Sarayu, and offered homage to the deparated soul with the rice, and sesame seeds, all those rites were taken place sincerely following the Vedic texts, and Smrithi, thus Bharatha performed the funeral rites of King Dhasharatha.  Further, Bharatha sincerely followed all the orders of preceptors and performed several charities and contributions to the Bhramanas in the form of cows, land, ornaments, clothes, elephants, and chariots, etc.

Thatha Hridhaya Dheeraju Dharahu Karahu Jo Avasara Aaju | Ude Bharatha Guru Bachana Suni Karana Kaheau Sabu Saju ||

Nripathanu Bedha Bidhitha Anhavava | Parama Bichithra Bimanu Banava || Gahi Padha Bharatha Mathu Sab Rakhi | Rahi Rani Dharasana Abhilashi || Chandhana  Agara Bhara Bahu Aye | Amitha Aneka Sughandha Suhaye || Saraju Theera Rachi Chitha Banayi | Janu Surapura  Sopana Suhayi || Yehi Bidhi Dhaha Kriya  Sab Keenhi | Bidhivath Nhayi Thilanjuli Dheenhi || Sodhi Srumrithi Sab Bedha Purana | Keenha  Bharatha  Dhasagatha Bidhana || Jaha Jasa  Munibara Aayasu Dheenha | Thaha  Thasa Sahasa  Bhanthi Sabu Keenha || Bhaye  Bisundhadha Dhiye Sab Dhana | Dhenu Baji  Gaja Bahana Nana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya pacifies Bharatha with her affectionate words

 

Chapter – 162 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya pacifies Bharatha with her affectionate words

 

Devi Kausalya spoke affectionately after listening to the wise, innocent, artless words of Bharatha “Oh! My beloved son, Oh! Dear child, you have been beloved of Rama by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Child, Rama is dearer than your life for you, and the same with Rama too. Oh! Child, the moon which is famous for its cool rays may diffuse poison, and the snow famous for its chillness may emit fire, an aquatic creature may abandon water to survive, the knowledge of Athman/soul/ Oneness-in- all, may fail to remove the darkness of ignorance, in no case you would turn hostile to Rama. The people who believe that the plotting against Rama was conceived with your knowledge, won’t attain peace or happiness in their lives and not even in their dreams, finally, they will not achieve salvation from the repeated births/Samasarachakra as well.” Devi Kausalya embraced Bharatha tightly, her eyes overflown with tears, her love for Bharatha caused to trickle milk from her bosom. In this way, Bharatha and Devi Kausalya lamented each other. The preceptors Sage Vamadeva and Sage Vashishta followed by the illustrious ministers, summoned the respectable members, and Bhramins of the Kingdom. Sage Vashishta comforted Bharatha in many ways, describing various legends from scriptures and words full of wisdom appropriate to the situation.

Mathu Bharath Ke  Bachana Suni Sanche Sarala  Subhaya | Kahathi Rama Priya Thatha  Thumha Sadha Bachana Mana  Kaya ||

Rama Pranahu The Prana  Thumhare | Thumha  Raghupathihi Pranahu The Pyare || Bidhu Bisha Chavai Sravai Himu Aagi | Hoyi  Barichara Bari Biragi || Bhaye Gyanu Baru  Mitai Na  Mohu | Thumha Ramahi Prathikoola  Na Hohu | Math Thumhara  Yahu Jo  Jaga Kahahi | So Sapanehu Sukha Sugathi Na Lahahi || Asa Kahi Mathu Bharathu Hiya Laye | Thana Paya Shravahi Nayana Jala  Cchaye || Karatha Bilapa Bahuth Yahi Bhanthi | Baitehi Beethi Gayi Sab Rathi || Bamadheau Basishta Thab Aaye | Sachiva  Mahajana Sakala Bolaye || Muni Bahu Bhanthi Bharatha  Upadhese | Kahi Paramaratha Bachana  Sudhese ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha’s passionate speeches to Mother Kausalya

 

Chapter – 161 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha’s passionate speeches to Mother Kausalya

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “ Oh! Mother, If I have involved in the plotting against Lord Sri Rama, let the Kingdom award me the fate of the Jeeva who is far from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari and Lord Shambhu was worshiped by the Bhoothaganasa of dreadful appearance. Oh! Mother, if all that has happened with my approval, the sins of exchanging Vedas for monetary benefits, and thereby exploit the piousness earned, and the sinful deeds of false accusation, the fate of wickedness, deceitfulness, cruelty, and the fate of the people who are hostile to the beliefs, righteousness, and Veda, and the terrible sin of stealing the wealth, money, and possession of others, and illicit relationships with the wife of strangers, let all those sins fall upon me. Oh! Mother, If I have known the treacherous plan of my mother beforehand, let Lord Shambhu punish me with the sin of people who do not love the association of saints, Mahatmas, noble souls, ascetics, and virtuous, etc. Oh! Mother, If I was known to the deceitfulness of my mother, the fate of the people who do not strive to achieve the knowledge of ‘Athman’/soul/Bhramavichara, the people who do not worship Lord Sri Hari even after obtaining the rarest birth as a human falls upon me.  Oh! Mother, if I was involved in any of the plotting against my beloved brother Rama let the fate of the people do not worship Lord Sri Hari or Lord Mahadeva, abandon the Veda and Vedic rites, the people who spread false knowledge, and deceive the public with the false appearance fall upon me.”

Je Parihari Hari Hara  Charana Bhajahi Bhoothagana Ghora | Thehi Kayi Gathi Mohi Dheau Bidhi Jau  Janani Math Mora ||

 Bechahi Bedhu Dharamu Dhuhi Lehi | Pisuna Paraya Papa Kahi Dhehi || Kapati Kutila  Kalahapriya Krodhi | Bedha  Bidhushaka Bisva  Birodhi || Lobhi Lampata Lolupachara | Je  Thakahi Paradhanu Paradhara || Pavau  Mei Thinha Kai Gathi Ghora | Jau Janani Yahu Sammatha Mora || Je Nahi Sadhusanga Anurage | Paramaratha Patha  Bimukha Abhage || Je Na  Bhajahi Hari Narathanu Payi | Jinhahi Na Hari Hara Sujasu Sohayi || Thaji Shruthipanthu Bama Patha Chalahi | Banchaka Biranchi Besha  Jagu  Cchalahi || Thinha Kai Gathi Mohi  Sankara Dheau | Janani Jau Yahu Jani Bheau ||

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 ||