Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja affirms that Bharatha conquered the world with his love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 203– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja affirms that Bharatha conquered the world with his love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Sage Bharadhwaja spoke passionately “Oh! Son, Rama was born as a son to King Dhasharatha for his righteousness and virtues, that supreme Bhramam is always contemplated by Lord Shiva and never get satisfied of it born on Earth as Rama. Oh! Bharatha, you have proved your sincere devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Rama, like the autumn moon. Oh! Son, do not get disappointed and grieve over things that are not under your control, like the fear of poverty even after achieving treasures. Oh! Bharatha, I am an ascetic, living in the forest, I can’t lie to you, I have no interest in worldly matters, I have obtained the fruitfulness of my austerities, penances, and spiritual practices after witnessing Rama, Devi Sita and Lakshman. Your pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama itself is a great fortune, and it would bring auspiciousness to Prayaga and all of us. Oh! Bharatha, you have conquered the world with your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, it is praiseworthy.” Sage Bharadhwaja's eyes welled up in tears while concluding his speech, and those who were assembled rejoiced at heart, the deities showered flowers praising Bharatha who was overwhelmed with various emotions listening to the divine voice heard from the heaven and Prayaga.

Jasu Saneha Sakocha Basa Rama Pragata Bhaye Aayi | Je Hara Hiya Nayanani Kabahu Nirakhe Nahi Adhayi ||

Keerathi Bidhu Thumha Keenha Anoopa | Jaha Basa Ramapema Mrigaroopa|| Thatha Galani Karahu Jiya Jaya | Darahu Dharidhrahi Parasu Paya|| Sunahu Bharatha Hama Joot Na  Kahahi | Udhaseena Thapasa Bana Rahahi || Sab Sadhana Kara Suphala Suhava | Lakhana RamaSiya Dharasanu Pava || Thehi Phala KaraPhalu Dharasa  Thumhara | Sahitha Payaga Subhaga Hamara ||Bharatha Dhanya Thumha Jasu Jagu Jayau | Kahi Asa Pema Magana MuniBhayau || Suni MuniBachana Sabhasadha Harashe | Sadhu Sarahi Sumana Sura Barashe || Dhanya Dhanya  Dhuni GaganaPayaga | Suni Suni Bharathu Magana Anuraga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja praises Bharatha spread love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama and King Bhageeratha brought down the celestial river Ganga on the Earth

Chapter – 202– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja praises Bharatha spread love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama and King Bhageeratha brought down the celestial river Ganga on the Earth

 

Sage Bharadhwaja spoke “Oh! Bharatha, all those grief and misconception brought blemishes on you, it is a good lesson to all, and you have proved that the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama is the elixir of nectar, which would remove all grief and misperception. Oh! Dear child, your devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama is the stainless moon, and the devotees of Lord Rama are like water-lilies that blossom at the moonlight, and the Chakora birds that are fond of the autumn moon. Your devotion and love at the feet of Lord Rama are above the horizon, can’t get blemished and the Chakravaha like the fourteen worlds shall sing in praise of your love and devotion to Lord Rama whose glories are endless like the Sun, the life source on the Earth. The wickedness of Kaikeyi cannot eclipse the splendor of that Lord Rama. Oh! Bharatha, your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama won’t disappear, until and unless the misdemeanor to the preceptor. Oh! Bharatha, let the devotees of Lord Rama enjoy the nectar-like devotion from you, you have spread the practice of devotion on the Earth. Oh! Bharatha, your ancestor King Bhagiratha brought the celestial river Ganga on the Earth with his extreme austerities and penances, mere remembrance of that legend would bring an abundance of auspiciousness. King Dasaratha was a righteous ruler, and his virtues are beyond description. Oh! Dear son, there is no one equal to you in the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, no one could be superior to you.”

 

Thumha Kaha Bharatha Kalanka Yaha Ham Sab Kaha Upadhesu | Ramabhagathi Rasa Sidhdhi Hitha Bha Yaha Samau Ganesu ||

Nava Bidhu Bimala Thatha Jasu Thora | Raghubara Kinkara Kumudha Chakora || Udhitha Sadha Ayayihi Kabahu Na | Gatihi Na Jaga Naba Dhin Dhina Dhoona|| Koka Thiloka Preethi Athi Karihi | Prabhu Prathapa Rabi Cchabihi Na Harihi || Nisi Dhina Sukhadha Sadha Sab Kahu | Grasihi Na Kaikeyi Karathabu Rahu || Poorana  Rama Supema Peeyusha | Guru Avamana Dhosha Nahi Dhoosha || Ramabhagatha Ab Amia Adhahu | Keenhehu Sulabha Sudha Bsudhahu || Bhoopa Bhageeratha Surasari Aani | Sumiratha Sakala Sumangala Khani || Dhasaratha Gunagana Barani Na Jahi | Adhiku Kaha Jehi Sama Jaga Nahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja pronounce that Bharatha is the personification of love for Rama

 

Chapter – 201– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja pronounce that Bharatha is the personification of love for Rama

 

Sage Bharadhwaja spoke “Oh! Bharatha, you have made the right choice, your visit to Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita made it clear that you are guileless. You have proved that the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama is supreme bliss, moreover, the auspiciousness, and happiness lies at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. Oh! Son, devotion is your wealth, happiness and Prana, hence no one is fortunate than you. You are the son of the righteous King Dhasharatha, and beloved brother Rama, you are Bhakti/devotion personified. Oh! Bharatha, there is no one dear as you to the Lord of Raghus. During their visit, Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita praised your virtues and amiabilities abundantly in the whole night.  Oh! Son, I came to know while they were bathing in Prayaga, Rama loves you dear as his life. Oh! Bharatha, in my opinion, you are the very incarnation of love for Rama.”

Ab Athi  Keenhehu Bharatha Bhala Thumhahi Uchitha Math Yehu | Sakala Sumangala Moola Jaga Raghubara Charana Sanehu ||

So Thumhara Dhanu Jeevanu Prana | Bhooribhaga  Ko Thumhahi Samana || Yaha Thumhara Aacharaju Na Thatha | Dhasharatha Suana Ramapriya Bhratha || Sunahu Bharatha Raghubara Manamahi | Premapathru Thumha Sama Koau Nahi || Lakhana Rama Seethahi Athi Preethi | Nisi Sab Thumhahi Sarahatha Beethi || Jana Maramu Nahatha Prayaga | Magana Hohi Thumhare Anuraga || Thumha Para Aasa Sanehu Raghubara Ke | Sukha Jeevana Jaga  Jasa Jada Nara Ke || Yaha Na  Adhika Raghubeera Badayi | Pranatha Kudumba Pala Raghurayi || Thumha Thau Bharatha Mora Matha Yehu | Dhare Dheha Janu Rama Sanehu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja praises the pure love and devotion of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 200– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja praises the pure love and devotion of Bharatha

 

Sage Bharadhwaja spoke affectionately “Oh! Bharatha, do not grieve over the things that happened and the miseries caused by your mother Devi Kaikeyi, it was not the fault of your mother, Oh! Dear child, it was Goddess of speech illusioned your mother, no one would accept the fact If I say so, the wise recognize the worldly opinion and prescribed in the scriptures. The Veda and the world singing in praise of your glories of pure love and devotion to Rama. The Veda and the world affirm the fact that the King Dasaratha bestowed the Kingdom of Ayodhya to you, and whoever King appointed to the throne should be taken care of the Kingdom and its subjects. The King Dhasharatha has approved you as the King of Ayodhya, in this way he has achieved the religious merits, and fulfilled his promise to his wife Devi Kaikeyi, and it would definitely bring him joy and glories. Even though the root of all evil was Rama’s exile to the forest, the whole Universe is pained at the news, it was that fate played its role, and it was the foolishness of Devi Kaikeyi, therefore she is reaping the fruit of her misdeeds now.  Oh! Dear son, whoever blames you for the whole scenario is ignorant, wicked, and dull-minded. Oh! Dear child, even if you accept the throne of Ayodhya, none would blame you, in fact, Rama would be happier to know about it.”

Thumha Galani Jiya Jani Karahu Samujji Mathu Karathoothi | Thatha Kaikeyihi Dasu Nahi Gayi Gira  Mathi Dhoothi ||

Yahau Kahatha BhalaKahihi Na koau | Loku Bedhu Budha Sammatha Dhoau || Thatha Thumhara Bimala Jasu Gayi | Payihi Lokau Bedhu Badayi || Loka Bedha Sammatha Sabu Kahayi | Jehi Pithu Dheyi Raju So Lahayi || Rau Sathyabratha Thumhahi Bolayi| Dhetha Raju Sukhu Dharamu Badayi || Rama Gavanu Bana  Anaratha Moola | Jo Suni Sakala Bisva  Bhayi Soola || So Bhavi  Basa  Rani Ayani | Kari Kuchali Anthahu Pacchithani || Thahau Thumhara Alapa Aparadhu | Kahai So Adhama Ayana Asadhu || Karathehu Raju Tha Thumhahi Na Dhoshu | RamahiHotha Sunatha Santhoshu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha meets Sage Bharadhwaja – Sage advises Bharatha that Jeeva has no control over fate’

Chapter – 199– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha meets Sage Bharadhwaja - Sage advises Bharatha that Jeeva has no control over fate’

 

Bharatha rejoiced at heart listening to the divine voice, soon the deities showered flowers exclaiming “Hail Bharatha! Bharatha is fortunate!”, all the living and non-living things immersed in a state of bliss. The Rishis, Sages, noble souls cheered “Bharatha’s virtues and amiability is praiseworthy, he is innocent and truthful.” Further, Bharatha arrived to meet Sage Bharadhwaja, he prostrated before the sage who felt Bharatha is fortune personified.  Sage raised Bharatha from the ground and embraced him tightly and showered an abundance of blessings. Sage Bharadhwaja took Bharatha to his hermitage and offered a seat, Bharatha sat down fixing his gaze on the ground in utter shyness, and anxiously waited to listen from the Sage. The compassionate Sage Bharadhawaja looked at Bharatha who was already in distress, and began to speak “Oh! Dear son, I have already heard about the things that happened in the Raghu’s clan, one thing you must understand that Jeeva has no control over fate.”

Thanu Pulakeau Hiya Harashu Suni Beni Bachana  Anukoola| Bharatha Dhanya Kahi Dhanya Sura Harashitha Barashahi Phool ||

Pramudhitha Theeratharaja Nivasi| Baikhanasa Batu Grihi Udhasi|| Kahahi Paraspara Mili Dhasa Pancha | Bharatha Sanehu Seelu Suchi Sancha|| Sunatha Rama Gunagrama Suhaye | Bharadhwaja Munibara Pahi Aye || Dhanda Pranamu Karatha Muni Dhekhe | Moorthimantha Bhagya Nija  Lekhe || Dhayi Udayi Layi Ura Leenhe | Dheenhi Aseesa Kritharatha Keenhe || Aasanu Dheenha Nayi Siru Baite | Chahatha Sakucha Griha Janu Bhaji Paite|| Muni  Poochab Kacchu Yaha Bada Sochu | Bole  Rishi Lakhi Seelu Sankochu || Sunahu Bharatha Hama Sab Sudhi Payi | Bidihi Karathab Par Kicchu Na Basayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Theertharaj Prayaga gets pleased with the pure love and devotion of Bharatha

Chapter – 198– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Theertharaj Prayaga gets pleased with the pure love and devotion of Bharatha

 

Bharatha solemnly prayed “Oh! Theertharaj, I have no interest to achieve material welfare, possession, wealth, fame, glory, or I have no desire for sensual pleasures, or I have no desire for fruitfulness afterlife. Oh! Prabho, kindly give me the boon of perpetual devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Rama and Devi Sita, in all my births.  Oh! Prabho, I have no need for other boons, even if Rama considers me as a wicked brother, or my preceptor and Master consider me as immoral, all that I ask for devotion at the lotus feet of Rama and Devi Sita. The clouds may neglect the cries of Chathaka, and discharge thunderbolts and hailstorm, but the Chathaka won’t stop its cries for droplets from the Swathi Nakshathra, definitely, it would intensify the love of Chathaka for the clouds, as the gold gets multiplied its brightness by shoving to fire, the devotion grew deep by practicing the worship of beloved Lord.” Soon, a divine voice echoed from the midst of Triveni “Oh! Dear Bharatha, you are a pious soul, your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama are boundless, do not give space for the depressing thoughts in your mind, Oh! Bharatha, no one is dear as you for Rama.”

Aratha Na Dharama Na Kama Ruchi Gathi Na  Chahau Nirabana | Janama Janama Rathi Ramapadha Yaha Baradhanu Na Aana ||

Janahu Ramu Kutila Kari Mohi | Loga  Kahau Guru Sahib Dhrohi || Seetharama Charana Rathi More | Anudhina Badau AnugrahaThore || Jaladhu Janama Bhari Surathi Bisarau | Jachath Jalu Pabi Pahana Darau || Chathaku Ratani Gate Gati Jayi | Bade  Premu Sab  Bhanthi Bhalayi || Kanakahi Bana Chadayi Jimi Dhahe | Thimi Priyathama Padha Nema Nibahe || Bharatha Bachana Suni Majj Thribeni | Bhayi Mridhu Bani Sumangala Dheni || Thatha Bhratha Thumha Sab Bidhi Sadhu | Ramacharana Anuraga Agadhu || Badhi Galani Karahu Manamahi | Thumha  Sama Ramahi Koau Priya Koau Priya Nahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha offers ablutions on the river Prayaga

Chapter – 197– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha offers ablutions on the river Prayaga

 

In the afternoon Bharatha and the group of people arrived on the sacred Prayaga, the confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna. Bharatha could not control his grief, wept bitterly “Oh! Rama Oh! Sita” and continued the journey, the blisters on his feet glistened like dew drops on the lotus flower. The people felt extremely sad to hear that Bharatha conducted the whole day’s journey on foot. Everyone performed ablutions on the river Prayaga, he bathed in the white and dark-colored waters of river Ganga and Yamuna, performed rites, and offered an abundance of charities to Brahmins. Bharatha felt a sudden rush of a thrill watching the water current of Ganga and Yamuna, he offered prayers with folded hands “Oh! Prayaraj, you are the bestower of boons, Oh! Theertharaj/King of rivers, your glories are eulogized by Veda and scriptures, I am extremely distressed, hence I beg alms before you, forgetting the duties and responsibilities of a Kshatriya, kindly fulfill my desire, knowing that I am a distressed soul and you are generous and wise.”

Bharatha Theesare Pahara Kaha Keenha  Prabesu Prayaga | Kahatha Ramasiya Ramasiya Umagi Umagi Anuraga ||

Jjalaka Jalakath Payanha Kaise | Pankaja Kosa  Ausa  Kana Jaise || Bharatha Payodhehi Aaye Aaju | Bhayau Dhukhitha Suni Sakala Samaju || KhabariLeenha Sab Loga Nahaye | Keenha Pranamu Thribenihi Aaye || Sabidhi Sithasitha Neera  Nahane | Dhiye Dhana Mahisura Sanmane ||Dhekhatha Syamala Dhavala Halore | Pulaki Sareera Bharatha Kara Jore || Sakala Kamapradha Theeratharau | Bedha Bidhitha Jaga Pragata Prabhau|| Magau Bheekha Thyagi Nija Dharamu | Aaratha Kaha Na  Karayi Kukaramu || Asa Jiya Jani Sujana Sudhani | Saphala KarahiJaga Jachaka Bani ||