Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Chapter – 168 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Dear son, the son who sincerely follow the command of his father, whether reasonable or otherwise, will attain happiness and fame, finally achieve the abode of Lord Indhra/Lord of deities. Therefore, you should follow the words of the King, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects and do not grieve. The King in the abode of deities achieve peace and you will earn the merit and fame, and shall incur no blame. The scriptures and Veda emphasize the son who has inherited the crown from the father would be announced as the ruler of the Kingdom. Oh! Dear son, do not grieve, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of all. Lord Rama and Devi Vaidhehi will be too happy to hear it, and no wise person would blame you. Devi Kausalya and all the mothers would be pleased with the happiness of the people of Ayodhya.  Oh! Son, whoever knows the bond and pure love shared between you and Rama won’t blame you, and when Rama returns after fourteen years of life in the woods, gracefully return the Kingdom, and serve him sincerely.”

Anuchitha Uchitha  Bicharu Thaji Je  Palahi Pithu Baina | The Bhajana Sukha Sujasa Ke Basahi Amarapathi Yena ||

Avasi Naresa  Bachana Phura  Karahu | Palahu Praja Soku Pariharahu|| Surapura Nripu Payihi Parithoshu | Thumha Kaha Sukrithu Sujasu Nahi Dhoshu || Bedha Bidhitha Sammatha Sabahi Ka | Jehi Pithu Dheyi So Pavayi Teeka || Karahu Raju Pariharahu Galani | Manahu Mora Bachana Hitha Jani || Suni Sukhu Lahab Rama Baidhehi | Anuchitha Kahaba Na Panditha  Kehi || Kausalyadhi Sakala Mahathari | Theau Praja Sukha Hohi Sukhari || Prama Thumhara Rama Kara Janihi | So Sab Bidhi Thumha San  Bhala Manihi || Saupehu Raju Rama Ke Aaya | Seva  Karehu Saneha Suhaya ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Chapter – 167 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Thatha/dear son, tell me who is fortunate than the King Dhasharatha who has attained virtuous children like Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna? King Dhasharatha was fortunate in all manner; hence it is not required to mourn for him. Oh! Dear Son, do not grieve over the demise of the King, and sincerely follow the command of the King. The King has bestowed the kinship to you, hence adore the Kingdom which was offered to you by your father, he has forsaken Rama who is dear as his life in order to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi, ultimately, he has left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Rama. The King loved his promises more than his life, and he always kept his word intact. Oh! Dear son, therefore follow the command of your father, it would provide all the goodness to your life. Do you remember, Sage Parashurama who followed the command of his father and taken away the life of his mother Devi Renuka, the whole world stands witness to it.  Do you remember, the legend of Puru the son of Yayathi who exchanged his youthfulness to his father, therefore whoever sincerely followed the command of parents will not incur sin or grief in their lives.”

 

Kahahu Thatha Kehi Bhanthi Koau Karihi Badayi Thasu | Rama Lakhana Thuma  Sathruhana Sarisa Suana Suchi Jasu ||

Sab Prakara Bhoopathi Badabhagi | Badhi Bishadhu Karia Thehi Lagi | Yahu Suni Samujji Sochu Pariharahu | Sira Dhari Raja  Rajayasu Karahu || Raya  Rajapadhu Thumha Kahu Dheenha | Pitha Bachanu Phura Chahia  Keenha || Thaje Ramu Jehi  Bachanahi Lagi | Thanu Parhareu Rama Birahagi || Nripahi Bachana Priya Nahi Priya Prana | Karahu Thatha Pithu Bachana Pravana|| Karahu Seesa Dhari Bhoopa  Rajayi | Iha Thumha Kaha Sab Bhanthi Bhalayi || Parasurama Pithu Agya  Rakhi | Mari Mathu Loka Sab Sakhi || Thanaya Jajathihi Jaubanu Dhayau | Pithu Agya  Adha Ajasu Na Bhayau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

Chapter – 166 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

 

Sage Vashishta spoke passionately “Oh! Dear Bharatha, the Jeeva who is miserable are 1) The Grihasthashrami/married man, who does not follow the rites, duties, and responsibilities 2) The Jeeva who is attached to material matters, richness, wealth, money, possession, fame, family, children, wife, relatives and companion, and does not follow the practice of renunciation. 3) The ascetic, saintly people who have abandoned extreme austerities, penances, Shamadhamadhi, and follow liking towards comforts and luxuries of life. 4) The Jeeva who gets angry without no reason, deceitful, and unfair to their parents, preceptors, and brothers 5) The Jeeva who finds an opportunity to hurt others by words, deeds, and minds, extremely selfish and the one who is interested to take care of his own body and it needs. 6) The Jeeva who has no devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Hari or Hara is extremely wretched by all means. The Lord of Kosala, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to be grieved, his fame and truthfulness are widespread among the fourteen worlds. Oh! Dear child, there was not a ruler like King Dhasharatha and there will not be a ruler like him in the future. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shambhu, Lord Indhra, and deities, were praises the virtues of King Dhasharatha.”

 

Sochia  Grihi Jo Moha Basa Karayi Karama Patha  Thyaga | Sochia  Jathi Prapancha Ratha Bigatha Bibeka Biraga ||

Baikhanasa Soyi Sochai Jogu | Thapu Bihayi Jehi Bhavayi Bhogu || Sochia  Pisuna  Akarana Krodhi | Janani Janaka Guru Bandhu Birodhi || Sab Bidhi Sochia  Para Apakari | Nija  Thanu Poshaka Niradhaya Bhari || Schaniya Sabahi Bidhi Soyi | Jo Na  Cchadi cchalu Hari Jana Hoyi || Sochaneeya  Nahi  Kosalarau | Bhuvana Charidhasa Pragata Prabhau || Bhayau Na  Ahayi Na Ab Honihara | Bhoopa Bharatha Jasa Pitha Thumhara || Bidhi Hari Haru  Surapathi Dhisinatha | Baranahi Sab Dhasaratha  Guna Gatha ||

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 ||