Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lakshman suspects the arrival of Bharatha and Shathrughna with the four-fold army

 

Chapter – 221– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lakshman suspects the arrival of Bharatha and Shathrughna with the four-fold army

 

Lakshman spoke “Oh! Prabho, you are truthful, wise, the storehouse of virtues, and the ocean of mercy, hence you easily love and trust everyone, get pleased with everyone, and consider them as an inseparable part of you. The dull-minded Jeeva, gets drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathshcharya, chase after material pleasures richness, wealth, possession, fame, money, children, wife, companion and relatives, etc. forgetting the nature of ‘self’/Athma is Paramathma. Bharatha is righteous, truthful, virtuous, and the whole world knows the pure love and devotion of Bharatha at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, you are the legal hire to the throne, but Bharatha has attained the status of the King of Ayodhya now, that might have changed the righteousness in him, and you are alone in the forest, he might have thought of taking advantage of the situation while you are all alone in the forest, he must have structured some evil plans to harm you to confirm his status as the King of Ayodya, that was the reason the two brothers have brought a four-fold army to the forest. If not, why should they bring chariots, horses, elephants, and the army of men? Why should I blame Bharatha? it is quite natural that the people who achieve immense fame and might would turn aggressive and arrogant.”

Natha Suhridha Sudi Sarala Chitha Seela Saneha Nidhana| Sab Parapreethi Pratheethi Jiya  Jania Aapu Samana ||

Bishayi Jeeva Payi Prabhuthayi | Mooda Moha Basa Hohi Janayi || Bharathu Neethi Ratha Sadhu Sujana | Prabhupadha Premu Sakala Jagu Jana || Theau Aaju Ramapadhu Payi | Chale Dharama Marajadha Metayi || Kutila Kubandhu Kuavasaru Thaki | Jani Rama Banabasa Yekaki || Kari Kumanthru Mana Saji Samaju | Aaye Karai Akantaka Raju || Koti Prakara Kalapi Kutilayi | Aaye Dhala Batori Dhoau Bhayi || Jau Jiya Hothi Na  Kapata Kuchali | Kehi Sohathi Ratha Baji Gajali || Bharathahi Dosu Dheyi Ko Jaya | Jaga Bairayi Rajapadhu Paya ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama was informed about the arrival of Bharatha and Shathrughna with the four folds of army

 

Chapter – 220– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama was informed about the arrival of Bharatha and Shathrughna with the four folds of army

 

Rama after performing the morning rite, worshipping Lord Tripurari, offering salutations to the hermits, he took a seat facing the north direction. The atmosphere was foggy, the birds and animals were panic-stricken rushed towards the hermitage of Lord Rama. Sage Tulsidas narrates, Rama stood up watching the large crowd of Kola, Kiratha, Bhila, he was astounded watching the sudden changes in the atmosphere, the tribal people explained all that they have witnessed to Rama which brought immense delight to his heart. A sudden rush of thrill and joy was experienced by Rama, Sage Tulsidas describes the lotus-like beautiful eyes of Rama filled with tears of love. The next moment he was pushed into extreme anxiousness “What would be the purpose of the arrival of Bharatha to the woods?” soon someone informed Rama “Bharatha has brought four folds of the army with him to the forest.” Rama was disturbed to listen to all those. Rama remembered the promise given to his father, and the love for his younger brother Bharatha put him in a state of uneasiness. Rama was well aware of the discipline, virtues, amiability, and disposition of Bharatha, which removed the little bit of anxiousness in him. Lakshman noticed the slightest change on the face of Rama, spoke the words of bravery “Oh! Lord, you are Sarbagya Shiromani/knower of all, I am your servant, I may make bold comments without asking for an opinion, I believe a servant should be vigilant at all times for the welfare and safety of Master.”

Sanmani Sura Muni Bandhi Baite Uthara Dhisi Dhekhatha Bhaye| Nabha Dhoori Ghaga Mriga  Bhooribhage Bikala Prabhu Ashrama Gaye || Tulasi Ude Avaloki Karanu Kaha Chitha Sachakitha Rahe | Sab Samachara Kiratha Kolanhi AayiThehi Avasara Kahe ||

Sunatha Sumangala Baina Mana Pramodha Thana Pulaka Bhara | Saradha Saroruha Naina Tulasi Bhare Saneha Jala ||

Bahuri Sochbasa Bhe Siyaravanu | Karana Kavana BharathaAagavanu || Yek Ayi Asa Kaha Bahori | Sena Sanga Chathuranga Na Thori || So Suni Ramahi Bha Athi Sochu | Itha Pithu Bacha Itha Bandhu Sakochu || Bharatha Subhau Samujji Manamahi | Prabhu Chitha Hitha Thithi Pavath Nahi || SamadhanaThab Bha Yaha Jane | Bharathu Kahe Mahu Sadhu Sayane || Lakhana Lakheau Prabhu Hridhaya Khabharu | Kahatha Samaya Sama  Neethi Bicharu || Binu Pooche Kacchu  Kahau Gosayi | Sevaku Samaya Na Deeda Deedayi || Thumha Sarbagya Siromani Swami | Aapani Samujji Kahau Anugami ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sita describes her dream to Rama that makes the Lord uneasy

 

Chapter – 219– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sita describes her dream to Rama that makes the Lord uneasy

 

The joy and devotion of Bharatha was impossible to describe even for the thousand tongued Adishesha, and it was impossible for the poets who lack the Bhramajjanam, and the Jeeva drenched in impurities of Ahamkara, and Mamakara, lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, and pride. That day, they were overpowered by mixed emotions, hence they could cover only four miles before the sunset, they have halted on the riverbank, on the next morning they have begun the journey at the daybreak. On the other side, Rama was all awake in the night, Devi Sita dreamt of Bharatha who was tormented by the pain of separation from Rama, traveling with the people of Ayodhya to the forest, also found the people accompanied Bharatha was extremely miserable, she has noticed the change of appearance of her mothers-in-law as well. Rama shed tears listening to the dream of Devi Sita, the supreme Lord who wipe off the tears of the Jeeva soaked in tears of grief “This dream is not a good sign at all, somebody will break the unfavorable news.” Thus, Rama left with his young brother for early morning ablutions and offered worship to Lord Tripurari, offered obeisance to the hermits of Chitrakoot.

Bharatha Premu Thehi Samaya Jasa Thasa Kahi Sakayi Na Seshu | Kabihi Agama Jimi Bhramasukhu Aha Mama Malina  Janeshu ||

Sakala Saneha Sithila Raghubara Ke | Gaye Kosa  Dhuyi Dhinakara Darake || Jalu Thalu Dhekhi Base Nisi Beethe | Keenha Gavana Raghunatha Pirithe || Uha Ramu  Rajani Avasesha | Jage Siya  Sapana Asa Dhekha || Sahitha Samaja Bharatha Janu Aaye | Natha Biyoga Thapa  Thana Thaye || Sakala Malina  Manadheena Dhukhari | Dhekhi Sasu Aana Anuhari || Suni siya Sapana Bhare Jala Lochana | Bhaye Sochbasa Soch Bimochana || Lakhana Sapana Yaha Neeka Na Hoyi | Kadina Kuchaha Sunayihi Koyi|| Asa Kahi Bandhu Sametha Nahane | Pooji  PurariSadhu Sanmane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha pointed out the famous Mount Kamadhagiri in the Chitrakoot to Bharatha

 

Chapter – 218– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha pointed out the famous Mount Kamadhagiri in the Chitrakoot to Bharatha

 

That night Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya halted in the forest, and began their journey in the early hours of dawn, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Raghu, like Bharatha all those were eager to meet Rama. All their way, they have experienced various auspicious omens, their eyes and arms were quivering as a favorable sign, Bharatha and the people were too enthusiastic to meet Rama and get rid of their pain of separation from the Lord. All the people have rejoiced at heart, engaged in various activities, their limbs were out of control, overwhelmed with various emotions, and spoke words of intense devotion and love for Rama, as if they have consumed the intoxicating drink of love for Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. Guha, the closest associate of Rama, pointed out the beautiful Mount Kamadhagiri, the crest-jewel of Chithrakoot to Bharatha, where the two brothers living with Devi Sita, located on the riverbank of Payaswini. The very sight of the mount Kamadhagiri kindled joy in the people, they prostrated in the direction of the Mountain and cheered “Hail Rama along with Devi Sita ! Hail Rama along with Devi Sita! Hail Rama along with Devi Sita ! Hail Rama, Lakshman along with Devi Sita!” The people accompanied were thrilled at heart as if they have landed in the  Kingdom of Ayodhya.

Thehi Basara Basi Prathahi Chale Sumiri Raghunatha | Ramadharasa Ki Lalasa Bharatha Sarisa Sab Satha ||

Mangala saguna Hohi Sab Kahu | Pharakahi Sukhadha Bilochana Bahu || Bharathahi Sahitha Samaja Ucchahu | Milihahi Ramu Mitihi Dhukhadhahu || Karatha Manoratha Jasa Jiya Jake | Jahi  Saneha Sura  Sab Cchake || Mithila Anga Paga Maga Dagi Dolahi | Bihabala Bachana Pema Basa Bolahi || Ramasakha Thehi  Samaya Dhekhava | Saila Siromani Sahaja Suhava || Jasu Sameepa Saritha Paya Theera | Siya Sametha Basahi Dhoau Beera || Dhekhi Karahi Sab Danda Pranama| Kahi Jaya Janaki Jeevana Rama || Prema Magana Asa  Rajasamaju | Janu Phiri Avadha  Chale Raghuraju ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers felt fortunate to meet Bharatha and Shathrughna

 

Chapter – 217– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers felt fortunate to meet Bharatha and Shathrughna

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, whoever witnessed Bharatha, Shathrughna along with the people of Ayodhya journeying through the dense wood felt the auspicious Prayaga made its way to the forest for their easy reach, for the people Simhala. Bharatha kept walking through the pathways contemplating upon Rama, listening to the praise of the people about him and Rama. He took bath in all the holy rivers on their way, prostrated before the shrines and hermitages on his way, with a single request of a boon to achieve pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. Whoever he met with, be it Kola, Kiratha, hermit, disciple, people practicing austerities, Bharatha offered salutations to them and enquired the whereabouts of Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita, in return they detailed the journey of Rama, Lakshman along with Devi Sita, and felt that they have achieved the reward of life meeting Bharatha. The people who met Bharatha in the woods were considered Rama and Lakshman as dear as their lives, hence they spoke in a sweet accent to the pleasant inquiries of Bharatha.”

Bharatha Dharasu Dhekhatha Khuleau Maga  Loganha Kar  Bhagu | Janu Sindhalabasinha Bhayau Bidhi Basa Sulabha Prayagu ||

Nijaguna Sahitha Rama Guna Gatha | Sunatha Jahi Sumiratha Raghunatha || Theeratha Muni Ashrama Suradhama| Nirakhi Nimajjahi Karahi Pranama || Manahi Man Magahi Baru Yehu | Siyarama Padha Padhuma Sanehu || Milahi Kiratha  Kola Banabasi | Baikhanasa Badu Jathi Udhasi || Kari Pranamu Poocchahi Jehi Thehi | Kehi Bana Lakhanu Ramu Baidhehi || The Prabhu Samachara Sab Kahahi | Bharathahi Dhekhi Janama Phalu Lahahi || Je Jana Kahahi Kusala Hama Dhekhe | The Priya Rama Lakhana Sama  Lekhe || Yehi Bidhi Boojjatha Sabahi Subani | Sunatha Rama Banabasa Kahani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers on pathways admire the virtues and blamelessness of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 216– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers on pathways admire the virtues and blamelessness of Bharatha

 

The women assembled began to praise the virtues, amiability, nobility of Bharatha “Oh! Dear friends, Bharatha was entrusted with the ruling of the Kingdom of Ayodhya by his father, even though he is conducting a journey barefoot to the woods to take back Lord of Raghu, Rama to Ayodhya, he is living on fruits and rooted vegetables like a hermit, who can be equal to Bharatha? whoever listens or speaks about Bharatha’s love and devotion to his brother would dispel the grief of worldly existence. Oh! Dear friends, Bharatha is most venerable, words are not adequate to praise his virtues and discipline. It is no wonder that he has inherited all those virtues of Lord Rama. Oh! Dear friends, whoever behold the beauty and loveliness of Bharatha and Shathrughna would achieve the fruitfulness of their lives. The sinful Devi Kaikeyi does not worth the virtuous Bharatha as her son.”  Someone said “Devi Kaikeyi should not be blamed for all those mishaps; it was the willingness of Almighty Lord. The Veda and scriptures emphasize that the women are born with the impurities, they are not allowed to perform any Vedic rites, hence who will dwell in the region of the wretched village located in the accursed region, like the women? Oh! Friends, all these should be taken into notice before imposing blame on Devi Kaikeyi.” In this way, the villagers of their way rejoiced at heart witnessing Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya, like the auspicious Kalpatharu sprung on the desert.

Chalatha Payadhe Khatha Phala Pitha Dheenha Thaji Raju | Jatha Manavana Raghubarahi Bharatha Sarisa Ko Aju ||

Bhayapa Bhagathi Bharatha  Aacharanu | Kahatha Sunatha Dhukha Dhooshana Haranu || Jo Kicchu Kahab Thora  Sakhi Soyi | Ramabandhu Asa Kahe Na Hoyi || Hama Sab Sanuja Bharathahi Dhekhe | Bhayinha Dhanya Jubathi Jana Lekhe || Suni Guna Dhekhi Dasa Pacchithahi | Kaikeyi Janani Jogu Suthu Nahi || Koau Kaha Dhooshanu Ranihi Nahina | Bidhi Sabu Keenha Hamahi Jo  Dhahina || Kaha HamaLoka Bedha  Bidhi Heeni | Laghu Thiya Kula Karathoothi Malini || Basahi Kudhesa Kugav Bubama | Kaha YahaDharasu Punya  Parinama || Asa Anandhu Achiriju Prathi Grma | Janu Marubhoomi Kalapatharu Jama ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The villagers on the pathway to the Chitrakoot admire the beauty and amiability of Bharatha and Shathrughna

 

Chapter – 215– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The villagers on the pathway to the Chitrakoot admire the beauty and the amiability of Bharatha and Shathrughna

 

The villagers on the pathways stood watching the splendor of the huge crowd, could not take their eyes off from the loveliness of Bharatha, Shathrughna, preceptors, and royal families accompanied by the people of Ayodhya, thus they achieved fruitfulness of their lives. They have abandoned their families and work, stood watching the crowd without blinking their eyes, were transported to a state of ecstasy. The women assembled conversed with each other affectionately “Oh! Dear friends, Is that Rama and Lakshman? They are extremely charming, great physique, one has the complexion of dark cloud and another one is fair complexioned, their age, amiability, companionship and the bond between them resemble Rama and Lakshman. Alas! their attire does not seem the same as when they were accompanied by Devi Sita to the forest. Oh! Friends, have you noticed Bharatha and Shathrughna are followed by the Chathurangasena/four folds of army men, chariots, elephants and horses, etc. they are not all cheerful or enthusiastic, all of them are gloomy that makes me think, whether they are Rama and Lakshman or not?” The group of the women was pleased to hear the comment of their friend, congratulated her with their sweet accent.  Further, she narrated the whole incident of the festivities in connection with the crowning ceremony, and how the coronation ceremony of Rama was postponed, she further praised the generosity, virtues, amiability, and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama.

Magabasi Naranari Suni Dhama Kama Thaji Dhayi | Dhekhi Swaroopa Saneha Sab Mudhitha Janama Phalu Payi ||

Kahahi Sapema Yek Yek Pahi | Ramu Lakhanu Sakhi Hohi Ki Nahi || Baya Bapu Barana Roopu Soyi Ali | Seelu  Sanehu Sarisa  Sama Chali || Beshu Na  So Sakhi Siya Na Sanga | Aage  Ani  Chali Chathuranga || Nahi Prasanna Sukha Manasa  Khedha | Sakhi Sandhehu Hoyi Yehi Bhedha|| Thasu Tharaka Thiyagana Manamani | KahahiSakala Thehi Sama Na Sayani || Thehi Sarahi Bani Phuri Pooji | Boli Madhura  Bachana Thiya Dhooji || Kahi Sapema Sab Kathaprasangu | Jehi Bidhi Rama Raja Rasa Bhangu || Bharathahi Bahuri Sarahana Lagi | Seela Saneha Subhaya Subhagi ||