Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reveals his state of mind to the Sages and wanted to put an end to his grief by bringing Rama back to Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 205– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reveals his state of mind to the Sages and wanted to put an end to his grief by bringing Rama back to Ayodhya

 

Bharatha spoke in tears “Oh! Mahathma, I lament on the hardships of my beloved brother Rama Lakshman and Devi Sita in the forest, attired in the bark of trees, and leaves, living on fruits, surviving in the extreme climates of heat and cold, sleeping under the shade of a tree, spreading the Kushagrass as a bed. The mere thought of these hardships of my brothers and Devi Sita, taking away my sleep in the night and appetite on the day, there is no cure for my illness, I have exhausted mentally and physically. My mother’s evil attendant was the sinful hunchback, like a wicked carpenter, who utilized the destructive tool on the inauspicious wood for my interest, and ultimately, she had designed fourteen years of exile for Rama. The woman carved out the plan for the welfare of me thereby put the whole world into grief, and this disaster will cease only when Rama returns to Ayodhya, and there are no other means the Kingdom of Ayodhya can thrive again.” Sage Bharadhwaja was highly pleased to listen to the wise and compassionate words of Bharatha, the Sages and Rishis assembled were applauded in bliss and pacified “Oh! Dear child, do not grieve. All your agonies and grief would disappear at the very moment you behold Rama’s lotus feet.”

Ajina Basana Phala Asana Mahi  Sayana Dasi Kusa  Patha | Basi Tharu Thara  Nitha Sahatha Hima  Aathapa Barasha Bath |||

Yehi Dhukha Dhaha Dhahayi Dhina Cchathi | Bhookh Na Basara Needha Na Rathi || Yehi Kuroga Kara Aushadhu Nahi | Sodhau Sakala Biswa Mana Mahi || Mathu Kumatha Badayi Adhamoola | Thehi Hamara Hitha Keenha Basoola || Kali  Kukata Kara keenha Kujanthru | Gadi Avadhi Padi Kadina Kumanthru || Mohi Lagi Yahu Kudatu Thehi  Data | Ghalesi Sab Jagu Barahabata || Mitayi Kujogu Rama Phiri Aaya | Basayi Avadha Nahi Aana Upaya || Bharatha Bachana Suni Muni Sukhu Payi | Sabahi Keenhi Bahu Bhanthi Badayi || Thatha Karahu Jani Sochu Biseshi | Sab Dhukhu Mitihi Rama Paga Dhekhi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reveals the reason for his sorrow to the Rishis and Sages assembled in Prayagaraj

 

Chapter – 204– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reveals the reason for his sorrow to the Rishis and Sages assembled in Prayagaraj

 

Bharatha experienced a sudden thrill of joy, meditated upon Lord Rama and Sita, his eyes overflow with tears, he repeatedly prostrated before Sage Bharadhwaja and spoke solemnly “Oh! Mune, I am in the middle of noble souls, Rishis and Sages on the sacred land of Prayagaraj, whoever pronounce unpleasant words or lie living on this land would suffer grave sin. Oh! Prabho, Lord Sri Ramachandra is the supreme Bhramam, knower of all resides as a soul in the Jeeva, I shall speak the truth, you all are wise and learned. I am not grieving on my mother’s wickedness or not worried about the criticism of the world about me as I was born to her. Oh! Prabho, I shall never get anxious about my future or I am not mourning the death of my father.  The illustrious King Dhasharatha is virtuous, righteous, achieved an abundance of meritorious reward in that way he has attained the abode of deities, he has achieved four sons as the essence of Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha, and my father left the mortal coil immediately after the separation from my brother Rama, hence there is nothing to lament on his demise. Oh! Mahathma, all that pains me is my beloved brothers Rama and Lakshman and Devi Sita’s life in the woods, assuming the life of a hermit, attired in a saffron robe, and adorned in matted hair locks, walking barefoot all over the dense wood.”

 

Pulaka  Gatha Hiya Ramu Siya Sajala Saroruha  Naina | Kari Pranamu Muni  Mandalihi Bole  Gadhgadha Baina ||

Muni SamajuAru Theeratharaju | Sanchihu Sapatha Adhayi Akaju || Yehi Thala Jau Kicchu  Kahia Banayi | Yehi  Sama Adhika  Na Adha Adhamayi || Thumha Sarbagya Kahau Sathibhau | Ura Antharjami Raghurau || Mohi Na  Mathu Karathab Kara Sochu | Nahu Dhukhu Jiya Jagu Janihi Pochu || Nahina Daru  Bigarihi Paraloku | Pithahu Marana Kara Mohi Na Soku || Sukritha Sujasa Bhari Bhuana Suhaye | Lacchimana Rama Sarisa  Sutha Paye || Rama Biraha Thaji Thanu Cchanbhangu |Bhoopa Socha Kara Kavana Prasangu || Rama Lakhana Siya Binu Paga Panahi | Kari Muni Besha Phirahi Bana Banahi ||

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 ||