Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha gets anxious about the arrival of Bharatha with the people of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 182 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha gets anxious about the arrival of Bharatha with the people of Ayodhya

 

During their journey, some of them survived on milk, and others on fruits, and consumed meals once in a day, that too in the night. The people have sincerely followed austerities, abandoned the finest clothes and ornaments, undertook fast for the welfare of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. They halted on the riverbank ‘Sai’ in the night, and in the early hours of morning proceeded their journey to the village of Guha – Shrungabheripura. Guha came to know about the arrival of Bharatha along with the people of Ayodhya, he was immersed in various thoughts “What would be the intention of Bharatha’s journey to woods? Or he must have structured some evil plans against Rama? If not, why should he bring the huge army of men with him? He must have some evil plans to put Rama and Lakshman in trouble so that he can peacefully rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya. If Bharatha was on evil intentions, definitely he will not succeed in it, even if all those warriors, deities and demons, collectively fight against Rama, no one can conquer Rama in the battle. I wonder why should Bharatha conceive an evil plan against Rama? After all, the fruits from venomous plants cannot bear the ambrosia.”

 

Patha Ahara Phala AsanaYek Nisi Bhojana Yek Loga | Karatha Rama Hitha Bhratha Parihari Bhooshana Bhoga ||

Sayi Theera Basi  Chale  Bihane | Sringaberapura  Sab  Niarane || Samachara Sab Sune Nishadha | Hridhaya Bichara Karayi Sabishadha || Karana KavanaBharathu Bana Jahi | Hai Kacchu Kapata  Bhau ManaMahi || Jau PaiJiaya Na Hothi Kutilayi | Thau  Katha Leenha Sanga Katakayi || Janahi Sanuja Ramahi Mari | Karau Ankataka Raju  Sukhari || Bharatha Na  RajaneethiUra Ani | Thab Kalanku Ab Jeevan Hani || Sakala Surasura Jurahi Jujjara | Ramahi Samara Na  Jithanihara || Ka Aacharaju Bharathu Asa Karahi | Nahi Bisha  Beli Amia Phala Pharahi ||

Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna refused to mount on the chariot and begins their journey barefoot

  

Chapter – 181 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha and Shathrughna refused to mount on the chariot and begins their journey barefoot

 

Sage Yajjavalkya spoke “Oh! Mune, thus the two brothers Bharatha and Shathrughna set out to woods, along with the preceptors, family, people of Ayodhya, sincere attendants, etc. the two brothers keeping all those people in the forefront, followed them remembering the lotus feet of Lord Rama and Devi Sita. The women and men, children, and elderly members of the city rushed behind them, like the thirsty elephant searching for water in the woods. Bharatha and Shathrughna refused to travel by horse, they walked barefoot remembering the hardships of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita in the woods. Soon, the people accompanied were refused to travel by cart, elephant, horses, etc. and they too walked barefoot watching the devotion and pure love of Bharatha and Shathrughna. Devi Kausalya who was traveling in a beautiful palanquin went close to Bharatha and spoke affectionately, “Oh! Dear son, do not walk barefoot, board on a chariot, and proceed to woods, otherwise, all your near and dear ones will refuse to travel by chariot and cart, they are already shrunken with the grief and sorrow at the separation from Rama. If you walk barefoot, they will follow the same, if so, I am anxious they can’t make it to woods by foot.” Bharatha and Shathrughna reverentially bowed before Devi Kausalya and mounted on their chariots and continued the rest of the journey. On their first day the huge group accompanied by Bharatha and Shathrughna was halted on the riverbank of ‘Thamasa’, and on the second day they have stayed on the riverbank of Gomathi.

 

Saupi Nagara Suchi Sevakani Sadhar  Sakala Chalayi | SumiriRamasiya Charana Thab Chale Bharath Dhoau Bhayi ||

Rama Dharasa Basa Sab Nara Nari | Janu Kari KariniChale Thaki Bari || Bana SiyaRamu Samujjji Manamahi | Sanuja Bharatha Payadhehi Jahi || Dhekhi Sanehu Loga Anurage | Uthari Chale Haya Gaya Ratha Thyage || Jayi Sameepa Rakhi Nija Doli | Rama Mathu  Mridhu Bani Boli ||Thatha Chadahu  Ratha  Bali Mahathari | Hoyihi Priya Parivaru Dhukhari || Thumhare Chalatha  Chalihi Sabu  Logu | Sakala Soka Krisa Nahi Maga Jogu || Sira Dhari Bachana Charana Siru Nayi |Ratha Chadi Chalatha Bhaye Dhoau Bhayi || ThamasaPrathama Dhivasa Kari Basu | Dhoosara Gomathi Theera Nivasu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha along with preceptor, Angihothri Bhramins, mothers and people of Ayodhya proceeds to the woods

 

Chapter – 180 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha along with preceptor, Angihothri Bhramins, mothers, and people of Ayodhya proceeds to the woods

 

Bharatha found all the mothers are equally distressed, went to arrange for the beautiful palanquin with comfortable seats for the mothers to travel to the woods on the next day. The women and men of the city all got ready with their vehicles, impatiently waited for the arrival of dawn, like Chakravaha and Chakora birds. They kept awake and vigilant all night, in the morning Bharatha summoned for the chief consular and instructed him “Mahathma, kindly make all the preparations for the coronation ceremony of Rama in the forest, Sage Vashishta will perform the crowning ceremony.” The counselors rejoiced and greeted Bharatha, soon they rushed to decorate the elephants, horses, and chariots with the precious ornaments. Sage Vashishta with his consort Devi Arundhathi, followed by the several Agnihothris to perform the fire sacrifices, mounted in a magnificent chariot and led the large group to the woods. The Bhramin scholars, learned who follow strict austerities, and Shamadhamadhi, mounted on various chariots decorated, finally, the people of Ayodhya boarded in their own carts decorated with ornaments, flags, and banners, etc. The queens boarded on the beautiful palanquins with all the comforts, which was beyond words.

Aaratha Janani Jani Sab Bharatha Saneha Sujana | Kaheau Banavana Palaki Sajana Sukhasana Jana ||

Chakka Chakki Jimi Pura  Nara Nari | Chahatha Pratha Ura AarathaBhari || Jagatha Sab Nisi Bhayau Bihana |Bharatha Bolaye  Sachiva  Sujana || Kaheau Lehu  Sabu Thilaka Samaju | Banahi Dheba Muni Ramahi Raju || Begi Chalahu Suni Sachiva  Johare | Thuratha Thuraga Ratha Naga  Savare ||Arundhathi AruAgini Samau | Ratha Chadi Chale Prathama Munirau || Bipra Brindha Chadi Bahana Nana | Chale Sakala Thapa Theja  Nidhana|| Nagara Loga Sab Saji Saji Jana | Chithrakoota Kaha  Keenha  Payana || Sibika  Subhaga  Na Jahi Bakhani |Chadi Chadi Chalatha  Bhayi Sab Rani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha assigned the duty to safeguard the treasures of the palace to the loyal attendants

 

Chapter – 179 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha assigned the duty  to safeguard the treasures  of the palace to the loyal attendants

 

The people assembled were voiced “Perish that family, children, parents, elderly, father, mother, brother, companion who does not cultivate devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.” Soon all the homes were lit up with joy and preparation for the journey, several colorful vehicles were kept ready to travel, and the people anxiously waited for the sunrise. Bharatha after returning to his fortress immersed in serious thoughts “The city, treasures, army, horses, palace, elephants, valuables, etc. everything belongs to Rama, if I leave it unprotected it will not do good for him, I may incur the grave sin of dishonesty to my Master, Lord of Raghus. A sincere servant should serve the master with utmost honesty for the welfare of the Master, hence no matter if anyone speaks ill about me.” Soon Bharatha summoned the sincere servants of the palace who never dreamt of flinch from duty, and discussed the most important details of the treasures and possessions of the Kingdom, and taught them how to protect them without causing any harm to it. Bharatha entrusted all the duties to the loyal servants of the Kingdom and went to meet mother Kausalya.

 

Jarau So Sampathi Sadhana Sukhu Suhridha Mathu Pithu Bhayi | Sanmukha Hotha Jo Ramapadha Karai Na  Sahasa Sahayi ||

 

Ghar Ghar Sajahi Bahana Nana | Harashu Hridhaya Parabhatha Payana || Bharatha Jayi Ghar Keenha Bicharu | Nagaru  Baji  Gaja Bhavana Bhandaru || Sampathi Sab Raghupathi Kai Ahi | Jau Binu Jathana Chalau Thaji  Thahi || Thau Parinama Na Mori Bhalayi | Papa Siromani Sayi Dhohayi || Karayi Swami Hitha Sevaku Soyi | Dhooshana Koti Dheyi Kina Koyi || Asa Bichari Suchi Sevak Bole | Je Sapanehu Nijadharama Na Dole|| Kahi Sabu Maramu Dharamu Bhala Bhasha | Jo Jehi Layaka So Thehi Rakha || Kari Sabu Jathanu Rakhi Rakhvare | Rama Mathu Pahi Bharathu Sidhare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The people of the entire Kingdom makes preparation to leave to the woods

 

Chapter – 178 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The people of the entire Kingdom makes preparation to leave to the woods

 

The preceptors replied “Oh! Dear son, you have brought out a good idea, we shall proceed to the woods at the earliest to meet Rama. Oh! Bharatha, in fact, you have stretched out your hands to protect us from the grief of the ocean while we were drowning in it due to the separation from Rama.” The whole people in the assembly were drenched in joy and peace, like the Chathaka, Chakora, Chakravaha, and peacock get rejoiced watching the rain clouds. The very idea to leave to the woods in the early hours of dawn was very much appreciated and welcomed by all, and everyone praised Bharatha for his devotion and pure love to Rama. The members of the assembly bowed their heads before the preceptors, congratulated Bharatha, and left to their homes happily, on their way they exclaimed “Bharatha’s life is truly fortunate. We have accomplished a great task with his pure love and devotion to Rama” they continued to praise the amiability and wise deeds of Bharatha. The people returned home from the assembly made preparations for their journey, instructed the elderly to take care of homes in their absence, and some people advised no one should be left behind in the city from traveling to woods, everyone has to attain the fruitless in their live by mere witnessing Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and Lakshman.

Avasi Chalia Bana Ramu Jaha Bharatha Manthru Bhala Keenha | Soka Sindhu Boodatha SabahiThumha Avalambu Dheenha ||

Bha  Sab Ke  Mana Modhu Na Thora | Janu Dhana Dhuni Suni Chathaka Mora || Chalatha  Pratha Lakhi Niranau Neeke | Bharathu Pranapriya  Bhe  Sabahi Ke || Munihi Bandhi Bharathahi Siru Nayi | Chale Sakala Dhara  Bidha Karayi || Dhanya BharathaJeevanu Jaga Mahi | Seelu Sanehu Sarahath Jahi || Kahahi Paraspara  Bha Bada Kaju | Sakala Chalai Kara Sajahi Saju || Jehi  Rakhahi Raghu Dhara Rakhavari | So  Janayi Janu Garadhani Mari || Koau Kaha Rahana Kahia Nahi Kahu | Ko Na Chahayi Jaga Jeevana Lahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The entire assembly praises Bharatha for his devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 177 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The entire assembly praises Bharatha for his devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Bharatha spoke “Oh! Mahatma, although I have been born to a wicked mother, and consider myself as evil and deceitful as my mother responsible for all the troubles, I am confident that the Lord of Raghu Rama will not abandon me.” All those ministers, preceptors, prominent members in the Kingdom assembled in the huge Hall were overwhelmed with various emotions at the pure love and devotion of Bharatha. The people who had been burning with the pain of separation from Rama assumed the innocent and wise words of Bharatha as Beejamanthra/sacred syllables.  The members of the assembly, mothers, and preceptors praised Bharatha for his pure love and sincere devotion to Rama “Oh! Beloved son, you are the embodiment of devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Rama/Bhakti, you are dear as life to Rama, hence it is not surprising that you have spoken such a marvelous word revealing your devotion to Rama. Oh! Dear son, the ignorant may suspect you because of your mother’s crookedness. Oh! Son, whoever blame you for the adversities that taken place in the Kingdom of Ayodhya would reap the hellish torture for hundreds of Kalpa, with their several generations. The gem on the forehead of a snake is not impure as it was carried by the venomous serpent, in fact, the gem is capable to remove the poison and destroy the burns into ashes.”

 

Jadhdhyapi Janamu Kumathu The Mei Sadu Sadha Sadhosa | Aapana Jani Na  Thyagahahi Mohi Raghubeera Bharosa ||

Bharatha Bachana Sab Kaha Priya Lage | Rama Saneha Sudha Janu Page || Loga Biyoga  Bishama Bisha Dhage | Manthra  Sabeeja Sunatha Janu Jage || Mathu Sachiva  Guru Pura  Nara Nari ||Sakala Saneha Bikala Bhaye Bhari || Bharathahi Kahahi Sarahi Sarahi | Ramaprema Murathi Thanu AAhi || Thatha Bharatha  Asa Kahe  Na Kahahu | Prana Samana Ramapriya Ahahu || Jo  Pavaru Apani Jadthayi | Thumhahi Sugayi Mathu Kutilayi || So Sadu Kotika Purusha Sametha | Basihi Kalapa Satha Naraka Niketha || Aahi Adha Avaguna Nahi Mani Gahayi | Harayi Garala Dhukha Dharidha Dhahayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha requests the preceptors and members of the assembly to grant permission to leave to woods

 

Chapter – 176 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha requests the preceptors and members of the assembly to grant permission to leave to woods

 

Bharatha spoke in tears “ Oh! Mahathma, I shall bow my head before your lotus feet, I have poured out my distress in words before you, therefore until and unless I behold the feet of Lord Rama, I won’t get relieved from the distress. I have found no other way to get relieved from my grief, the Chief of Raghu Lord Rama knows the state of my mind, hence no one could provide peace to me other than him. At the daybreak, I shall proceed to the woods to meet my Lord Rama. Even though I have born to a wicked mother, and the root cause of all the troubles, I am certain that the compassionate Lord Rama would forgive all my fault and shower an abundance of grace. The Lord of Raghu is the essence of kindness, compassion, love, amiability, and innocence, he does not hurt even his enemies, I am merely a child of Rama and a sincere servant of him. Therefore, kindly allow me to proceed to the woods, and shower your blessings upon me, knowing that all that going to be good for all. Oh! Mahathma, kindly recognize me as a sincere servant of Rama, I assure you I shall return with him to the capital city.”

Apani Dharuna Dheenatha Kahau Sabahi Siru Nayi | Dhekhe Binu Raghunatha Padha Jiya Kai Jarani Na Jayi ||

Aana Upau Mohi Nahi Soojja | Ko Jiya  Kai Raghubara Binu Boojja || Yekahi Aanka Ihayi Manamahi | Prathakala Chalahiau Prabhu Pahi || Jadhdhayapi Mei Anbhala Aparadhi | BheiMohi Karana Sakala Upadhi || Thadhapi Sarana Sanmukha Mohi Dhekhi | Cchami Sab Karahahi Kripa Biseshi || Seela Sakucha Sudi Sarala Subhau |Kripa Saneha Sadhana  Raghurau || Aarihuka  Anabhala Keenha Na  Rama | Mei Sisu Sevaka Jadhdhyapi Bama || Thumha Pai Panch Mora Bhala Mani | Aayasu Aasisha Dhehu Subani || Jehi Suni Binaya Mohi Janujani | Aavahi Bahuri Ramu  Rajadhani ||