Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha introduces himself to the queen mothers and people of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 189– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha introduces himself to queen mothers and people of Ayodhya

 

Guha spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, I have born in a lowly clan of hunters, I have achieved the grace of that supreme Lord, I understand that the Jeeva who does not devote at the lotus feet of Ram, or worship Lord Rama, merely a burden on the Earth. Oh! Prabho, I have born in a clan of deceitful, wicked, evil-minded, people who hunt for livelihood, are considered as impure by Veda and scriptures, but I have achieved the highest of the fortune by devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Ram who has considered me as one of his best companions.” Shathrughna approached Guha and embraced him listening to the most amiable, affectionate words of Guha. Nishadharaja met all the queen mothers, and greeted them in an appropriate manner, introducing him to all the mothers in a respectful manner, all those mothers blessed Guha and considered him as Lakshman “May you live happily for millions of years”. The women and men of the Ayodhya felt very happy in the association of Guha, considered him as Lakshman and cheered “Nishadharaja is extremely fortunate as Lakshman, he has achieved the grace of Lord Rama and remained in his embrace.” Guha was felt immensely happy listening to the kindness and compassion of the people, ultimately led them to the forest.

Smujji Mori Karathoothi Kulu  Prabhu Mahima Jiya  Joyi | Jo Na  Bhajayi Raghubeera  Padha Jaga  Bidhi Banchitha Soyi ||

Kapati Kayara Kumathi Kujathi| Loka Bedha Bahera  Sab Bhanthi || Rama Keenha  Aapana Jabahi  The | Bhayau Bhuvana Bhooshana ThabahiThe || Dhekhi  Preethi Suni Binaya Suhayi | Mileau Bahori Bharatha Laghu Bhayi || Kahi Nishadha  Nija Nama  Subani | Sadhara Sakala Johari  Rani || Jani Lakhana Sama  Dhehi Aseesa | JIahu Sukhi  Saya Lakha Bareesa || Nirakhi Nishadhu Nagara Nara Nari | Bhaye Sukhi Janu Lakhanu Nihari || Kahahi  Laheau Yehi Jeevana Lahu | Bheteau Ramabhadhra Bhari  Bahu || Suni Nishadhu Nija  Bhaga Badayi | Pramudhitha Mana Layi Chaleau Levayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha feels fortunate to meet Bharatha who is the essence of love and devotion

 

Chapter – 188– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha feels fortunate to meet Bharatha who is the essence of love and devotion

 

The deities pronounced “The whole world remembers the legend of Sabari who is dull, an ignorant woman born in a lowly clan of Kola, Bhila, Kiratha, achieved highest of the piousness, by mere uttering the sacred name of Lord Rama. It is not a surprising factor at all, whoever achieves the grace of the supreme Lord of Raghu’s would get sanctified and get rid of their sins.” The divine voice uttered by the deities was heard to the people of Ayodhya assembled in the woods.  Bharatha affectionately enquired about the welfare, health, and happiness of Guha who stood motionless watching the humility, kindness, and compassion of Bharatha, forgot his existence for a few moments. Guha immediately grew fond of Bharatha, gazing at his amiable disposition, looked at Bharatha without blinking his eyes,  repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Bharatha, and collected his bow and arrow, and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, I behold your lotus feet which is the origin of love, happiness, and devotion, I feel fortunate to achieve your grace, and it would provide all kinds of auspiciousness and welfare for millions of our generations.”

Swapapcha Sabara Khasa  Janma Jada Pavara  Kola Kiratha | Ramu Kahatha Pavana Parama  Hotha Bhuvana Bikhyatha ||

Nahi  Achiriju Juga Juga  Chali Aayi | Kehi Na  Dheenhi Raghubeera  Badayi || Ramanama Mahima  Sura Kahahi | Suni Suni Avadhaloga  Sukhu Lahahi || Rama Sakhahi Mili Bharatha Saprema | Poochhi Kusala Sumangala Khema || Dhekhi Bharatha  Kara Seelu Sanehu | Bha Nishadha Thehi  Samaya Bidhehu || Sakucha Sanehu Modhu Mana Bada | Bharathahi Chithavath Yektaka Dada || Dhari Dheeraju  Padha Bandhi Bahori || Binaya Saprema Karatha Kara Jori || Kusala Moola  Padhapankaja Pekhi | Mei Thihu Kala Kusala Nija  Lekhi || Ab Prabhu Parama Anugraha Thore | Sahitha  Koti Kuala MangalaMore ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities eulogize the love between Bharatha and Guha

 

Chapter – 187– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities eulogize the love between Bharatha and Guha

 

Bharatha affectionately raised Guha who was prostrated at his feet, and embraced him, as if he had met Lakshman, felt the rush of love for Guha, and he could not control tears of joy. He repeatedly embraced Guha, and the people who were watching the bond between the two admired the pairs. The deities praised them and showered flowers upon them and cheered “Guha who was born in the lowly clan of hunter, considered as impure by Veda and scriptures, whoever cross the shadows of this lowly people should bathe, yet the young brother of Lord Rama embraced him in great joy. Whoever utters the sacred name “Ram’ would get rid of hosts of sins, even pronounced this sacred name while yawing would provide its fruit. Guha is beloved of Rama, embraced that supreme Bhramam, thereby he and his family have achieved an abundance of piousness, which is capable to purify the whole world. Likewise, the waters of the inauspicious river Karmanasa confluence with Ganga would achieve piousness with the touch of sacred Ganga. The entire world knows about the legend of Sage Balmiki who was born as a hunter, achieved the status of Bhramam by merely uttering the name of Rama in reverse order ‘Ma Ra’.”

Karatha Dhandavatha Dhekhi ThehiBharatha Leenha Ura Layi | Manahu Lakhana San Bhet Bhayi Premu Na Hridhaya Samayi ||

Bhetath Bharathu Thahi Athi Preethi | Loga  Sihahi Prema Kai Reethi || Dhanya Dhanya Dhuni Mangalamoola | Sura Sarahi Thehi Barisahi Phoola || Loka Bedha  Sab  Bhanthihi Neecha | Jasu Cchaha Cchuyi Leyia Seencha || Thehi Bhari Anka Rama Laghu Bhratha | Milatha Pulaka Paripooritha Gatha|| Rama Rama KahiJe  Jamuhahi | Theenhahi Na Papa  Punja  Samuhahi || Yaha Thau Rama Layi Ura Leenha | Kula Sametha Jagu Pavana Keenha || Karamanasa  Jalu  Surasari  Parayi | Thehi Ko Kahahu Seesa Nahi Dharayi || Ulata  Namu Japatha Jagu Jana | Balmiki Bhaye Bhrama Samana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Guha at the instruction of Sage Vashishta

 

Chapter – 186– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Guha at the instruction of Sage Vashishta

 

Guha addressed his warriors “Dear friends, just keep the barricade on the riverbank of Ganga till I meet Bharatha and know his intentions, I shall find out his disposition and act accordingly. The love and hatred cannot be hidden for too long, I shall find out Bharatha’s intentions accurately from his speech and we will decide.” Soon, Guha collected baskets full of fruits, rooted vegetables, and sweetmeats, etc. men carried several baskets of fresh fish, the meat of deer, thus the group has proceeded to meet Bharatha, they could witness several auspicious omens on their way. Guha saw the preceptor and Agnihothris from a fair distance, soon he prostrated before them. Sage Vashishta saw Guha and informed Bharatha about his whereabouts, and introduced Guha as a beloved companion of Rama. Soon after hearing the sweet nectar-like words from the preceptor, Bharatha jumped out of the chariot in great enthusiasm, and rushed to Guha with a heart full of love, Guha introduced his full details, village, caste, and livelihood to Bharatha and prostrated before him.

Gahahu Ghat Bhat Samiti Sab Leau Marama Mili Jayi | BoojiMithra Ari Madhya Gathi Thasa Thab Karihau Aayi ||

Lakhab Sanehu Subhaya Suhaya | BairuPreethi Nahi Dhuraya Duraya || Asa Kahi Bhet Sanjovana Lage | Kandhamoola  Phala Khaga  Mriga  Mage || Meena Peena Padeena Purane | Bhari Bhari Bhara Kaharanha Aane || Milana Saju Saji MilanaSidhaye | Mangala Moola Saguna  Subha Paye || Dhekhi Dhoori  The Kahi  Nija Namu | Keenha  Munisahi Dhanda Pranamu || Jani  Ramapriya  Dheenhi Aseesa | Bharathahi Kaheau Boojjayi Muneesa || Ramasakha Suni Sandhanu Thayaga | Chale Uthari Umagath Anuraga || Gau Gathi Griha Nau Sunayi | Keenha  Joharu Matha  Mahi Layi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The elderly people of the tribal clan perceives auspicious omen

Chapter – 185– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The elderly people of the tribal clan perceives auspicious omen

 

Guha inspired the tribal people wielded in various weapons “Oh! Dear brothers, do not hesitate to leave your life for a great cause, I expect utmost sincerity from all of you.” The warriors cheered “Oh! Chieftain, do not worry, we all are prepared for whatever may come. Oh! Master, we promise you that with the grace of the Supreme Lord Rama, we will not spare a single enemy to escape from our hands. Oh! Master, we will not step back until and unless the purpose was fully served, and we will continue to fight against our enemies as long as our Prana in us, we shall cram the Earth with the heads of enemies.” The Nishadharaja was extremely happy to watch his brave warriors, ordered to beat the drums so as to inform their existence to the enemies, suddenly one of warrior sneezed from the auspicious direction, soon the elderly people perceived it as the good sign and spoke “Let us meet Bharatha, there will not be any conflict. Bharatha’s intentions are pure and very clear, wants to take back Rama to the Kingdom. The auspicious omen reveals that there will not be any quarrel or conflict.” Guha replied after listening to the elderly people “Oh! Dear friends, the elderly people’s predictions cannot go wrong. The fools act to the situation hurriedly without proper knowledge, eventually end up in a mess. If we fight against Bharatha without perceiving his intentions, we would repent later, hence we should not cause harm to anyone without proper understanding.”

Bhayihu Lavahu Dhokha Jani Aaju Kaja Bada Mohi | Suni Sarosha Bole Subhata Beera Adheera Na Hohi ||

Rama Prathapa Nathabala Thore | Karahi  Kataku Binu Bhata Binu Ghore || Jeevatha Pau Na  Pacchi Dharahi | Runda Mundamaya Medhini Karahi || Dheekha Nishadhanatha Bhala Tolu | Kaheau Bajau Jujjau Dolu || Yethana Kahatha Ccheka Bhaye Baye | Kaheau Sagunianha Khetha Suhaye || Boodu Yeku Kaha Saguna Bichari |Bharathahi Milia Na  Hoyihi Rari || Ramahi Bharathu Manavana Jahi | Saguna Kahayi Asa Bigrahu Nahi || Suni Guha Kahayi Neeka Kaha Booda | Sahasa Kari Pacchithahi Bimooda || Bharatha Subhau Seelu Binu Boojje | Badi HithaHani Jani Binu Joojje ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha meets his men armed in weapons and honored their braveness

Chapter – 184 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha meets his men armed in weapons and honored their braveness

 

The chief of Nishadha, was calm at heart, wielded on bow and arrow, contemplated upon the lotus feet of Lord Rama, encouraged his men to fight against all the troubles. He advised his men “Oh! Dear friends, do not worry at all. Get ready with your bow and arrows, and necessary weapons, get rid of your fear, and wait for my command.” The tribal people promised to follow the orders of their Master’s, they cheered and encouraged each other, they greeted their Master, thus Guha all prepared himself and waited for the moment of the further course of action.  In the meantime, the tribal people were highly enthusiastic impatiently waited to enter into the battle, waiting for the order of their master, contemplated upon the lotus feet of Rama, they prepared to wielded on bow and arrow, ax, spear, sword, etc. They covered their body with the leaves and bark of trees, carried powerful spears, ax, and swords in hand, some of them were exceptionally skilled in the use of armaments got ready with their weapons, meticulously arranged the men in such a way who are skilled in spear fight, sword fight, ax fight, and archery and met Guha who perceived his men wielded in weapons are enthusiastic and clever.  Guha addressed each one of them with their names and honored them.

Bigatha Bishadha Nishadhapathi Sabahi Badayi Ucchahu| Sumiri Rama Magoau Thuratha Tharakasa  Dhanusha Sanahu ||

Begahu Bhayihu Sajahu Sanjoau | Suni Rajayi Kadharayi Na Koau || Bhalehi Natha Sab Kahahi Saharsha | Yekhahi Yek Badavayi Karasha || Chale Nishadha Johari  Johari | Sura Sakala Rana  Roochayi Rari || Sumiri Ramapadha Pankaja  Panahi | Bhathi Bandhi Chadyinhi Dhanahi || Angari Pahiri Koondi Sira Dharahi | Pharasa Bansa Sela Sama Karahi || Yek Kusala Athi Audana Khande | Koodhahi Gagana Manahu Cchithi Chande || Nija Nija  Saju Samaju Banayi | Griha Rauthahi Johare Jayi || Dhekhi Subhata Sab Layaka Jane | Lai Lai Nama Sakala Sanmane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha gets ready with his men to fight against Bharatha, if his intentions were not right

 

Chapter – 183 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha gets ready with his men to fight against Bharatha, if his intentions were not right

 

Guha after a short while ordered his men “Oh! Dear friends, be alert and ready to meet any kind of adversities, take out your boats in large numbers, and create a blockade on the riverbank so that the enemies cannot cross the river without our knowledge. Be prepared to meet death if needed, I will not let Bharatha cross the river Ganga, if his intentions were not right, I will fight against him all alone until my life lingers in me. Oh! Dear friends die on the bosom of mother Ganga, that too for the welfare of Rama is a good fortune to me. Bharatha is the younger brother of Rama and King of Ayodhya, I am just a sincere servant of Rama, I shall fight for the welfare of my master Lord Rama, and spread glory in the fourteen spheres. I shall sacrifice my life for the Lord of Raghu, and thereby achieve fruitfulness in my life. If I win the battle with Bharatha, I will consider I have served my Master, if not I may achieve the abode of Lord and engage in the worship of him, hence in, either way, I shall achieve the fortune in my life. Oh! Dear friends, the Jeeva who is not fond of virtuous, noble, Mahathma, or fond of devotees of Lord Rama, or does not have the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord of Raghu, their lives are considered as worthless, and that kind of Jeevas are a mere burden on the Earth, and they are born as an ax to cut off the youth of their mother.”

Asa Bichari Guha Gyathi Sana Kaheau Sajaga Sab Hohu |  Hathavasahu Borahu Tharani Keejia Ghatarohu ||

Hohu Sanjoyila Rokahu Ghata | Datahu SakalaMarai Ke  Data || Sanmukha Loha Bharatha San Leau | Jiatha Na Surasari Utharana Dheau || Samara Maranu Puni Surasari Theera | Rama Kaju Cchanabhangu Sareera || Bharatha Bhayi Nripa Mei Jana Neechu | Bade Bhaga Asi Payia Meechu || Swami Kaja KarihauRana  Rari | Jasa Dhavalihau  Bhuvana Dhasa Chari || ThajauPrana Raghunatha Nihore | Dhuha Hath Mudha Modhaka More || Sadhu Samaja Na Jakar Lekha | Rama Bhagatha Maha Jasu Na Rekha || Jaya Jiatha Jaga So Mahibharu| Janani Jauban Bitapa Kudaru ||