Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha declares himself as impure to survive without Rama in the Kingdom of Ayodhya

Chapter – 172– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha declares himself as impure to survive without Rama in the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

Bharatha spoke solemnly “ Oh! Mahathma, are you expecting goodness to the country and its people from crowning a wretched person like me, that too son of Devi Kaikeyi who is wicked and deceitful, hostile to Rama? I shall pronounce the truth, a virtuous only could be a wise and courageous ruler. The moment you perform the coronation of me as the King of Ayodhya, the Earth would merge in the Pathaloka. There is no grave sinner like me who caused the exile of Lord Rama and Devi Sita to leave to woods. The noble King Dhasharatha exiled Rama from the Kingdom of Ayodhya, immediately he left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Rama and ascended to the abode of deities. I am unfortunate, I am the root cause for all the evils in the family, and still, I am sitting quietly and listening to your talks without any shame. Even though I found the palace is gloomy without Rama, I have survived till now proves my inability to practice devotion at the lotus feet of Rama who is the essence of love, alas! my heart is hungry for stately pleasures and fame. I have no words to express the impurity of my heart.”

Kaikayi Sua Kutilamathi  Rama Bimukha Gathalaja | Thumha Chahath Sukhu Mohabasa Mohi  Se Adhama Ke Raja ||

Kahau Sanchu Sab Suni Pathiahu | Chahia Dharamaseela Naranahu || Mohi Raju Hadi Dhehahu Jabhi | Rasa Rasathala Jayihi Thabahi || Mohi Samana Ko Papanivasu | Jehi  Lagi Siyarama Banabasu || Raya Rama Kaha Kananu Dheenha | Bicchurath Gamanu Amarapura Keenha || Mei Sadu Sab Anarath Kara Hethu | Baita Bath Sab Sunau  Sachethu || Binu Raghubeera Biloki Abasu | Rahe Prana Sahi Jaga Upahasu || Rama Puneetha Bishaya Rasa Rooke | Lolupa  Bhoomi Bhoga Ke  Bhooke || Kaha Lagi Kahau Hridhaya Kadinayi | Nidhari Kulisu Jehi Lahi  Badayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reveals his goodness is at the service of lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 171 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reveals his goodness is in the service of lotus feet of  Rama

 

Bharatha spoke with folded hands “Oh! Mahatma, my father attained the abode of deities, and my elder brother with his consort left to woods, at this moment how could you ask me to rule the Kingdom? Do you think it will do good for me? Or Do you achieve any benefit out of it? Oh! Mahatma, my goodness lies in the service of Rama, I have lost that good fortune due to my mother’s wickedness, I am confident that my goodness lies at the service of Rama, not ruling the Kingdom of Ayodhya that has become an abode of sorrow in the absence of lotus feet of Lord Rama and Devi Sita, and Lakshman. Oh! Mahathma, would it be good to look a body adorned in precious ornaments with no clothes on it? Do you think the Bhramavichara without the sense of control and practice of abandonment of interest in worldly matters would do good? Will the luxuries and comfort be pleasure-giving to an ailing person? Will the Yoga and Japa do good to a person without devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Hari or Lord Hara? Will the charming appearance of a body without life in it would do good? I don’t feel good without Rama, hence grant me permission to leave to Rama, my goodness lies at the lotus feet of Rama. Oh! Mahathma, you may feel good to crown me as the King of Ayodhya for the welfare of the people, and you may think that I have uttered the above due to my ignorance and affection.”

 

Pithu Surapura Siya Ramu Bana Karana Kahahu Mohi Raju | Yehi The Janahu Mor Hitha Kai Aapana Bada Kaju ||

Hitha Hamara Siyapathi Sevakayi | So Hari  Leenha Mathu  Kutilayi || Mei Anumani Dheekha Manamahi | Aana Upaya Mora Hitha Nahi || Soka Samaju Raju Kehi Lekhe | Lakhana Rama Siya Binu Padha Dhekhe || Badhi Basana Binu Bhooshana Bharu | Badhi Birathi Binu Bhramabicharu || Saruja Sareera Badhi Bahu Bhoga | Binu Haribhagathi Jaya Japa Joga || Jaya Jeeva Binu Dheha Suhayi | Badhi Mora Sabu Binu Raghurayi || Jau Rama Pahi Aayasu Dehu | Yekahi Aanka Mora Hitha Yehu || Mohi Nripa  Kari Bala Aapana Chahahu | Soau Saneha Jadatha Basa Kahahu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

Chapter – 170 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

 

Bharatha grew restless listening to the nectar-like innocent words of Devi Kausalya, the lotus-like eyes of Bharatha overflown with tears that watered fresh shoots of anxiousness in his heart, whoever watched Bharatha’s pure love and devotion for Rama forgot their existence.  Tulsidas Maharaj described it as flawless love. Bharatha rose from the seat, and stood with folded hands, addressed the huge assembly with the innocent words, those words resembled nectar was steeped into the ears of the listeners. “My revered preceptor has given me excellent advice which has been recommended by the ministers and subjects of Ayodhya. My beloved mother Devi Kausalaya too has advised me what is appropriate for the situation, I certainly wish to carry out her affectionate orders with utmost reverence. It is advisable to sincerely follow the advice of preceptor, parents, master, and closest companion for welfare and happiness. Whoever fails to perform one’s own duties and responsibilities would incur a load of sins. All the advice I have received from my preceptor and Mother Kausalya will do good to me, even though my heart is not fully convinced. Hence, kindly listen to my requests and advise me. Kindly forgive me for my presumption and courage to speak before the elders, the wise and learned won’t consider it is an act of virtueless when the other person is in extreme distress.”

Sani Sarala Rasa Mathu Bani Suni Bharathu Byakula  Bhaye | Lochana Saroruha Sravatha Seechath Biraha Ura Ankura  Naye || So Dhasa Dhekhatha Samaya Thehi Bisari Sabahi Sudhi Dheha Ki | Thulasi Sarahath Sakala Sadhara Seeva Sahaja Saneha Ki ||

 

Bharathu Kamalakara  Jori  Dheera Dhurandhara Dheera Dhari | Bachana  Amia  Janu  Bori Dhetha Uchitha  Uththara  Sabahi ||

Mohi Upadhesu  Dheenha Guru Neeka | Praja Sachiva  Sammatha  Sabahi Ka || Mathu  Uchitha  Dhari Aayasu  Dheenha| Avasi  Seesa Dhari Chahau Keenha || Guru Pithu Mathu Swami Hitha Bani | Sunimana Mudhitha  Karia  Bhali Jani || Uchitha  Ki Anuchitha  Kiya Bicharu | Dharamu Jayi Sira Pathaka Bharu || Thumha Thau Dhehu Sarala  Sikha  Soyi | Jo  Aacharatha Mora Bhala Hoyi || Jadhdhyapi Yaha Samujjatha Hau Neeke | Thadhapi Hotha Parithoshu Na Ji Ke || Ab Thumha Binaya Mori Suni  Lehu | Mohi  Anuharatha Sikhavanu  Dhehu || Utharu Dheau Cchamab Aparadhu | Dhukhitha Dhosha Guna  Ganahi Na Sadhu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

Chapter – 169 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

The ministers in the assembly raised from their seats with folded hands cheered “You have to follow the command of your preceptor, when Rama returns from the exile, you can do whatever is appropriate at that moment.” Devi Kausalya gathered the courage to speak and pronounced “Oh! Dear son, the command of the Preceptor should not be overruled, you should follow it sincerely for the good of you. Oh! Dear child, stop grieving, accept fate and changes are inevitable. The Lord of Raghu is in the woods, and the King is in the abode of deities, Oh! Dear child, do not be weak-hearted, you are the only support for the Kingdom, its subjects, ministers, your family, your mothers, etc. Oh! Dear child, I order you after perceiving the situation thoroughly, it is the willingness of Almighty Lord, and the destiny, have courage and reverentially obey the command of your preceptor, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of the people and relieve your family from the afflictions.” Bharatha silently listened to the wise words of preceptor, mother, ministers, and honorable members in the assembly, those were soothing as sandalwood paste to his heart. He further listened to his mother Kausalya’s nectar-like innocent and affectionate words.

Keejia  Guru Aayasu Avasi Kahahi Sachiva  Kara Jori | Raghupathi Aaya Uchitha  Jasa Thasa  Thab Karab Bahori ||

Kausalya Dhari Dheeraju Kahayi | Pootha Paththa Guru Aayasu Ahayi || So  Aadharia Karia  Hitha Mani | Thajia Bishadhu Kala Gathi Jani || Bana Raghupathi Surapura  Naranahu | Thumha Yehi Bhanthi Thatha Kadharahu || Parijana Praja Sachiva  Sab Amba | Thumhahi Sutha Sab Kaha Avalamba || Lakhi Bidhi Bama Kalu Kadinayi | Dheeraju Dharahu Mathu Bali Jayi || Sira  Dhari Guru Aayasu Anusarahu | Praja  Paali Parijana Dhukhu Harahu || Guru Ke  Bachana  Sachiva  Abhinandhanu | Sune Bharatha Hiya  Hitha  Janu  Chandhanu || Suni Bahori Mathu Mridhu Bani | Seela Saneha Saralarasa Sani ||

 

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 ||