Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha who is love for Rama personified on the Earth stirs jealousy in Lord Indhra

 

Chapter – 210– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha who is love for Rama personified on the Earth stirs jealousy in Lord Indhra

 

The rain clouds provided shade to Bharatha, the pleasant cool breeze of rich fragrance smoothened their journey through the woods, thus Bharatha’s journey to meet the supreme Bhramam Lord Rama has become most pleasant. The living and non-living things on the Earth who have witnessed the splendor of Lord Rama, Devi Sita along with Lakshman, achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes were transported to a higher state of bliss and got rid of Bavaroga/afflictions of worldly existence. There was nothing surprising about Bharatha who is the pure love and devotion personified, whoever utters the sacred name ‘Rama’ would get released from the Thapathraya and would be capable to relieve the grief of others too. Bharatha is beloved of Rama as well as Lakshman, hence there is no wonder that his journey to the woods became pleasant. The Sidhdhaganas, Rishis, and Sages behold the splendor of Bharatha and rejoiced at heart. Lord Indhra envied at the glories of Bharatha, ultimately the world is too good for the pious and extremely troublesome for the wicked. Lord Indra spoke to his preceptor Sage Bhrihaspathi “Oh! Prabho, Bharatha is the love for Rama personified on the Earth, so we have to do something to prevent the meeting between Rama and Bharatha.”

Kiya Jahi Cchaya Jaladha Sukhadha Bahayi Bara Bath | Thasa  Magu  Bhayau Na Rama Kaha Jasa Bha Bharathahi Jatha||

Jada Chethana Maga Jeeva Ganera | Je  Chithaye Prabhu Jinha Prabhu Here || The Sab Bhaye Parama Padha Jogu | Bharatha  Dharasa Meta Bhaga Rogu || Yaha Badi Bath Bharatha Kayi Nahi | Sumiratha Jinahi Ramu ManaMahi || Baraka Rama Kahatha  Jaga Jeau | Hotha Tharana Thaarana Nara Theau || Bharathu Ramapriya Puni Laghu Bhratha | Kasa Na  Hoyi Magu  Mangaladhatha || Sidhdha Sadhu Munibara Asa Kahahi | Bharathahi Nirakhi Harashu Hiya  Lahahi || Dhekhi Prabhau Suresahi Sochu | Jagu Bala Bhalehi Pocha Kahu Pochu || Guru Sana Kaheau Karia Prabhu Soyi | Ramahi Bharathahi Bheta Na Hoyi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The devotion and pure love of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama made his journey more comfortable

 

Chapter – 209– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The devotion and pure love of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama made his journey more comfortable

 

Bharatha felt he was arrested in a cage of affluence like a female bird of Chakravaha, provided by the affectionate sage Bharadhwaja, that night was spend at the command of Sage and waited for the early dawn. Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya, took a holy dip in the Triveni/confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswathi, and reverentially prostrated at the lotus feet of Sage Bharadhwaja, and received an abundance of blessings and instructions from the Sage. Bharatha was accompanied by experienced guides, thus the people of Ayodhya proceeded to Chitrakoot. Bharatha walked beside Guha, holding hand in hand, looked like the incarnation of love. The entire day’s journey was conducted barefooted without any umbrellas, walking on the rough pathways, watching Bharatha’s devotion and endurance, the Sages and Rishis abundantly praised his austerities, self-discipline, love for Rama as genuine. Bharatha kept enquiring about Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita to Guha, and he was pouring out the details of the journey of Rama to the woods in a sweet accent. Guha showed the places and trees where Rama took shelter and halted on his way to the forest, Bharatha could not suppress his grief, the deities showered flowers watching the pure love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama, soon the pathways became approachable with soil and green.

Sampathi Chakayi Bharathu Chaka Muni Aayasa Khelavara | ThehiNisi Ashrama Pinjara Rakhe Bha  Bhinusara ||

Keehna Nimajjanu Theeratharaja | Nayi Munihi Siru  Sahitha Samaja || Rishi Aayasu Aseesa Sira Rakhi | Kari Dhandavath Binaya Bahu Bhashi || Pathagathi Kusala Satha Sab Leenhe | Chale Chithrakootahi Chithu Dheenhe || Ramasakha Kara Dheenhe Lagu | Chalatha Dheha Dhari Janu Anuragu ||Nahi Padha Thrana Seesa Nahi Cchaya | Pemu Nemu Brathu Dharamu Amaya || Lakhana Rama Siya Pantha Kahani | Poochatha Sakhahi Kahatha Mridhubani || Rama Basa Thala Bitapa Biloke| Ura  Anuraga Rahath Nahi Roke || Dhekhi Dhasa Sura Barisahi Phoola | Bhayi Mridhu Mahi Magu Mangala Moola ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Ridhdhi and Sidhdhi made elaborate arrangements for the guests of the Sage

 

Chapter – 208– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Ridhdhi, and Siddhi made elaborate arrangements for the guests of the Sage was beyond description

 

Bharatha and his people were allotted to the marvelous quarters according to the instructions of the Sage whose penance and extreme austerities rewarded in the form of richness and opulence, which was astonished even the creator Lord Bhrama.  Bharatha perceived that the fruitfulness of the austerities and Tapasya of the sage Bharadhwaja is beyond comparison to the realms and rulers of the sphere. The luxuries provided were beyond imagination, even the ascetic forget the dispassion watching the splendor of the lodging filled with expensive draperies, cushions, furniture, chandeliers, sweet scented oils, couches, etc. located in the beautiful location full of herbs, auspicious trees, creepers, pleasure garden loaded with flowers of rich fragrance, birds and animals of various species, and ponds, lakes, streams, etc. The food and beverages served to the guests were difficult to name it was beyond the comparison of ambrosia. Each and every house of the guests were provided with the divine cow and Parijatha, it made Lord Indra and his consort Devi Sachi desirous of it and the season, Vasantharithu has entertained the guests by removing their fatigue, there was cool breeze carrying rich fragrance, thus everyone has achieved the four Purusharththa of their lives. The female guests were astonished watching the beautiful rich alluring flower garlands and sandalwood paste, overcame with joy and sadness as well. The joy was watching the incredible hospitalities of the Sage that was served with his Yogic powers, and the sorrow was the limitation of time involved in taking pleasure in the luxuries served in their quarters.

 

Bahuri Saparijana Bharatha Kahu Rishi Asa Aayasu Dheenha | Bidhi Bisamaya Dhayaku Bibhava Munibara Thapabala Keenha ||

Muni Prabhau Jab Bharatha Biloka | Sab Lagu Lage Lokapathi Loka || Sukha Samaju Nahi Jayi Bakhani | Dhekhatha Birathi Bisarahi Gyani || Aasana Sayana Subasana Bithana | Bana Batika Bihaga Mriga  Nana || Surabhi Phoola Phala Amia Samana |Bimala Jalsaya Bibidha Bidhana || Asana Pana Suchi Amia Aami Se |Dhekhi Loga  Sakuchatha Jami  Se || Sura Surabhi Suratharu Sabahi Ke | Lakhi Abhilashu Suresa Sachi Ke || Rithu Basantha Baha Thribidha Bayari | Sab Kaha Sulabha Padharatha Chari || Srak Chandhana Banithadhika Bhoga | Dhekhi Harasha Bisamaya Basa Loga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Ridhdhi and Sihdhi invoked by Sage Bharadhwaja makes stunning arrangements for the guests

 

Chapter – 207– Sri Ramacharitha Manas –Ayodhya Kanda– Ridhdhi, and Siddhi invoked by 

Sage Bharadhwaja makes stunning arrangements for the guests

 

Sage Bharadhwaja delightfully spoke to Ashtasidhdhis “Bharatha, Shathrughna, and the whole people of Ayodhya are distraught at the separation from Rama. Oh! Siddhi, and Oh! Siddhi, kindly make arrangements to relieve their physical and mental fatigue.” The supernatural powers/Ridhdhi and Siddhi assumed the divine form prostrated before the Sage and revealed their delight to serve the guests. Siddhi spoke to Ridhdhi “Lord Rama’s younger brother Bharatha is highly venerable, our guest is beyond comparison. Let us sincerely follow the command of the illustrious Sage, and serve the guests at their heart’s content.” Shortly, several beautiful lodging and celestial vehicles came in to view, those were excelled the beauty of the abode of deities, the whole lodging places were replete with an abundance of luxuries, several males and female attendants to serve the needs of the guests as if in the celestial abode. Siddhi provided all the amenities instantly to the guests which can’t be dreamed in heaven, each guest was allotted with the magnificent chambers, and amenities of their own taste.

Rama Biraha Byakula Bharathu Sanuja Sahitha Samaja | Pahunayi Kari Harahu Shrama Kaha Mudhitha Muniraja ||

Ridhi Sidhi Sira Dhari Munibara Bani | Badbhagini Aapuhi Anumani || KahahiParaspara Sidhi Samudhayi | Athulitha Athithi Rama Laghu Bhayi || Munipadha Bandhi Karia Soyi Aaju | Hoyi Sukhi Sab Raja Samaju || Asa Kahi Racheau Ruchira Griha Nana | Jehi Biloki Bilakhahi Bimana|| Bhoga  Bhiboothi Boori Bhari Rakhe| Dhekhatha Jinhahi Amara Abilashe || Dasi Dasa Saju Sab Leenhe | Jogavatha Rahahi Manahi Manu Dheenhe || Sab Samaju Saji Sidhi Pala Mahi | Je Sukha Surapura Sapanehu Nahi || Prathamahi Basa Dhiye Sab Kehi | Sundhara Sukhadha Jatha Ruchi Jehi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bharadhwaja instructs Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya to stay in his hermitage

 

Chapter – 206– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bharadhwaja instructs Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya to stay in his hermitage

 

The illustrious Sage Bharadhwaja requested Bharatha “Oh! Dear Bharatha, be my guest for today, kindly accept the fruits, rooted vegetables, and flowers we offer.” Bharatha could not respond for a while he was already distressed, soon he remembered the significance of the command of the preceptor and elder’s opinion, he prostrated at the lotus feet of the Sage and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, your command is my foremost duty.” Sage Bharadhwaja was highly pleased with the amiability of Bharatha, soon he called for his disciple and instructed “Bharatha ought to stay with us tonight, hence arrange for fruits and rooted vegetables.” They prostrated before the Sage and replied “Sure Mune, we will make all the arrangements for his comfortable stay in the hermitage.”, and they began to make arrangements for their guests. Sage Bharadhwaja was remembered he had invited Bharatha who is most venerable as a deity, hence there should not be a place for any fault, soon he immersed in meditation and invoked the Ashtasidhdhi, the Ridhdhi and Siddhis/the supernatural powers obtained with the extreme penance and austerities appeared in divine forms before the Sage revealing their honor to follow the instructions of the Sage.

Kari Prabhodhu Munibara  Kaheau Athithi Premapriya Hohu | Kandhamoola Phalamoola Hama Dhehi Lehu Kari Cchohu ||

Suni Muni Bachana Bharatha Hiya Sochu | Bhayau Kuavasara Kadina Sankochu || Jani Garuyi Guru Gira Bahori | C harana Bandhi Bole Kara Jori || Sira Dhari Aayasu Karia Thumhara | Paramadharama Yahu Natha Hamara || Bharatha Bachana Munibara Man Bhaye | Suchi Sevaka Sisha Nikata  Bolaye || Chahia Keenhi Bharatha Pahunayi | Kandhamoola Phala Anahu Jayi || Bhalehi Natha Kahi Thinha Sira Naye | Pramudhitha Nija Nija Kaja Sidhaye || Munihi Socha Pahuna Bada Nevatha | Thasi Pooja  Chahia Jasa Dhevatha || Suni Ridhi Sidhi Animadhika Aayi | Aayasu Hoyi So Karahi Gosayi ||

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 ||