Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya journeying to Chitrakoot

Chapter – 214– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya journeying to Chitrakoot

 

Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya arrived on the riverbank of Yamuna, looked at the beautiful dark cloud water currents of the river that resembles the attractive limbs of Rama, pushed them to the ocean of grief from the separation of Rama, which could be relieved from the wisdom/Bhramajjanam/Athmavidhya. That day, Bharatha, and the people of Ayodhya halted on the riverbank of Yamuna and all of them were lodged into the comfortable shelter homes of their choices.  In the dark hours of the night, there were several ferries arrived on the riverbank, thus in the early daybreak, all the people boarded on the ferries and crossed the river, everyone was highly pleased with Nishadharaja Guha and his tribal people for their relentless services. The two brothers after reaching on the other side of the riverbank, took ablutions, and performed the morning rite, and followed Guha to the Chitrakoot. The chariots, palanquin, carts, vehicles, horses, elephants were arranged in a splendid manner, all those royal family members and preceptors on the forefront, followed by Bharatha and Shathrughna barefoot, attired in simple clothes and adorned in minimum jewels, further they were accompanied by ministers, sons of ministers, warriors, people of Ayodhya, etc. contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita and Lakshman. They have offered humble salutations to the places where Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita taken shelter or paused their journey while traveling to Chitrakoot.

Raghubara BaranaBiloki Bara Bari Sametha Samaja | Hotha Magana BaridhiBiraha Chade Bibeka Jahaja ||

Jamuna Theera Thehi Dhinakari Basu | Bhayau Samaya Sama Sabahi Supasu || Reethihi Ghat Ghat Ki Tharani | Aayi Aganitha Jahi Na Barani || Pratha Para Bhaye Yekahi Kheva | Thoshe Ramasakha Ki Seva || Chale Nahayi Nadhihi Sira Nayi | Sath Nishadhanatha Dhoau Bhayi || Aage Munibara Bahana Aache | Rajasamaja Jayi Sabu Pacche || Thehi Pacche Dhoau Bandhu Payadhe| Bhooshana Basana Besha Sudi Sadhe || Sevaka Suhridha Sachivasutha Satha | Sumiratha Lakhanu Siya  Raghunatha || Jaha Jaha Rama Basa Bishrama | Thaha Thaha Karahi Saprema Pranama ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bhrihaspathi pacifies Lord Indra – Bharatha shedding tears of grief watching the dark water currents of Yamuna

 

Chapter – 213– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bhrihaspathi pacifies Lord Indra – Bharatha shedding tears of grief watching the dark water currents of Yamuna

 

Sage Bhrihaspathi spoke “Oh! Lord Indra, Lord Rama’s devotees are kind and compassionate, always wish for the welfare and happiness of others, Bharatha is the Chinthamani/precious gem among the devotees of Lord Rama, therefore do not get afraid of Bharatha. Lord Rama is truthful and keeps up his promise to his devotees and deities. Bharatha sincerely follows the command of Rama, you are dominated by your self-interest, that’s why you are feeling uneasy. Bharatha should not be blamed for your self-interest, it is your ignorance causing grief and anxiousness to you.” The King of deities, Lord Indra overjoyed listening to the nectar-like words of Sage Bhrihaspathi, soon got rid of anxiousness and grief. The celestials and deities praised the devotion of Bharatha and rained flowers. Bharatha proceeded to wood spreading extreme delight and devotion, the Sidhdhas, Rishis, and Sages envied watching the love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama. Whenever Bharatha whispered the word ‘Rama’ and relieved the sigh of grief, it was felt like the rush of love from the ten directions. Even the firm-minded and rocks melted watching the love of Bharatha for his beloved brother, the love of the people who followed Bharatha was beyond description. Finally, they halted on the riverbank of Yamuna, Bharatha stood watching the dark-colored water currents of Yamuna, his eyes filled with tears remembering the attractive dark cloud-complexioned limbs of Rama.

Rama Bhgatha Parahitha Niratha Para Dhukha Dhukhi Dhayala | Bhagatha Siromani Bharatha The Jani Darapahu Surapala ||

Sathyasandha Prabhu Sura Hithakari | Bharatha Rama AayasaAnusari || Swaratha Bibasa  Bikala Thumha Hohu | Bharatha Dhosu Nahi Raura  Mohu || Suni Surabara Suraguru Barabani | Bha PramodhuMana Miti Galani || Barashi Prasoona Harashi Surarau | Lage  Sarahana Bharatha Subhau || Yehi Bidhi Bharatha Chale  Maga Jahi | Dhasa DhekhiMuni Sidhdha Sihahi || Jabahi Ramu Kahi Lehi  Asasa | Umagatha Pemu Manahu Chahu Pasa || Dhravahi Bachana Suni Kulisa Pashana | Purajana Pemu Na Jayi Bakhana || Beech Basa Kari Jamunahi Aaye | Nirakhi Neeru Lochana Jala Cchaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bhrihaspathi instructs Lord Indra to leave animosity against Bharatha, which would cause endless trouble to him

Chapter – 212– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bhrihaspathi instructs Lord Indra to leave animosity against Bharatha, which would cause endless trouble to him

 

Sage Bhrihaspathi spoke “Oh! Lord Indra, never harbor thoughts of infusing afflictions to the devotees of Lord Rama, the mere thought of ill to the devotees of Rama would bring sin and endless grief to you. Oh! The King of deities, listen to me, devotees are dear to Rama, he gets highly pleased with the worship of his devotees, and do not bear the hostility towards his devotees even though the all-pervasive supreme Bhramam reside as a soul in the Jeeva is pure, unblemished, free from afflictions, has neither birth nor death, free from changes, it is eternal bliss. Fate is unconquerable and it is the ruling factor of Jeeva, whoever sows the goodness reap the fruit of it, and whoever sows the evilness reap the fruit of the same. Oh! Lord Indra, the all-pervasive Bhramam who is pure and free from impurities and affliction, has assumed the form of a human for the welfare of his devotees. Lord Rama is highly propitious to his devotees, the Veda and scriptures eulogize his splendor, the Saints, and Rishis have experienced the kindness and compassion of that Lord. Oh! Indra, leave your animosity against Bharatha who is love personified, and cherish the love and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

Manahu Na Aania Amarapathi Raghubara Bhagatha  Akaju | Ajasu Loka Paraloka Dhukhadhina Dhina Soka Samaju ||

Sunu Suresa Upadhesu Hamara | Ramahi Sevaku Parama Piaara || Manatha  Sukhu Sevaka Sevakayi | Sevaka Baira Bairu Adhikayi || Jadhdhyapi Sama Nahi Raga Na Roshu | Gahahi Na Papa Punya Guna Dhoshu || Karama Pradhana Biswa  Kari Rakha | Jo Jasa Karayi So Thasa Phalu Chakha|| Thadhapi Karahi Sama Bishama Bihara | Bhagatha Abhagatha Hridhaya Anusara || Aguna Alepa Amana Yekarasa| Ramu Saguna Bhaye Bhagatha Pema Basa|| Rama  Sadha Sevaka Ruchi  Rakhi | Bedha Purana Sadhu Sura  Sakhi || Asa Jiya Jani Thajahu Kutilayi | Karahu Bharatha Padha Preethi Suhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Bhrihaspathi advises Lord Indra to leave his scheme to create an obstruction to Bharatha’s visit to Rama

 

Chapter – 211– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Bhrihaspathi advises Lord Indra to leave his scheme to create an obstruction to Bharatha’s visit to Rama

 

Lord Indra spoke “Oh! Prabho, Lord Rama is scrupulous by nature, can be easily attainable with pure love and devotion, and Bharatha is the ocean of love personified on the Earth. We have to make sure that the purpose of Rama’s exile to the forest, in order to vanquish the demons, should not get postponed, therefore we have to conceive a plan to protect the purpose of Rama’s exile for the welfare of deities and noble souls.” The deities and preceptor Bhrihaspathi smiled at heart, thinking that after obtaining thousands of eyes Lord Indra is blind, did not win over the Maya of Mayapathi. Sage Bhrihaspathi spoke “Oh! Lord Indra, if anyone harms the devotees of Lord of Maya, Mayapathi, it would hit back the person mercilessly. Oh! King of deities, you must have known the approach of Lord Hari, if anyone scheme against his devotees would meet disaster. Lord of Lords Sri Ramachandra is kind and compassionate to all, he does not get angry on Jeeva who ill-treats him, but he cannot bear treacherous act against his sincere devotees, it would devour the person with the fire like his wrath.  The legend of King Ambareesha, and Sage Dhurvass is known to the world, it was highly eulogized in Veda and scriptures as well. Bharatha gets highly pleased to the devotees of Rama, and vice versa, the world pronounces the sacred name ‘Rama’, that supreme Bhramam repeats the name ‘Bharatha’.”

Ramu Sakochi Premabasa Bharatha Saprema Payodhi | Bani Bath Begarana Chahathi Karia Jathanu Cchalu Sodhi ||

Bachana Sunatha Suraguru Musukane | Sahasanayana Binu Lochana Jane || Mayapathi Sevaka Sana Maya | Karayi Tha Ulati Parayi Suraraya || Thab Kicchu Keenha Rama Rukha Jani | Ab Kuchali Kari Hoyihi Hani || Sunu Suresa Raghunatha Subhau | Nija Aparadha Risahi Na Kau || Jo Aparadhu Bhagatha Kara Karayi |Rama Rosha Pavaka So Jarayi|| Lokahu Bedha Bidhitha Ithihasa | Yaha Mahima Janahi Durabasa || Bharatha Sarisa Ko Rama Sanehi | Jagu  Japa Rama Ramujapa Jehi ||

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 ||