Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha arrives at the Mount Chitrakoot

 

Chapter – 228– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha arrives at the Mount Chitrakoot

 

Bharatha and Nishadharaja Guha experienced various auspicious omens on their way, Guha pacified Bharatha in a sweet accent “Oh! Prabho, the anxiousness will go away and bring delight into your heart, even though the end result may not be favorable to you.” Bharatha understood each and every single word uttered by Guha won’t go untrue, finally, they have approached the hermitage of Rama located in a lush green land loaded with auspicious trees, creepers, shrubs, etc. surrounded by forest and mountain range, the mere sight of the beauty of nature uplifted his spirits as if the hungry man attained a grand meal after several days. Bharatha experienced the sudden rush of excitement all through his limbs, like the Jeeva afflicted with the Thapathrya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthhika and Adhyathmika, worn out of extreme grief and fear of worldly existence, exhausted by the evil influence caused by the changes in the planetary positions were ultimately migrated to a peaceful and prosperous land. The presence of Rama in the Chitrakoot brought an abundance or richness of mineral and natural wealth, prosperity to the land, and serenity to the people /hermits lived in this place as if the land has achieved a wise ruler. The Niyama and Yama/austerities and penances, represents the realm, Mount Chitrakoot as capital, the serenity and peace prevailed represent the virtuous and lovely queens, the prosperity and welfare of the Kingdom lies at the lotus feet of virtuous King Lord Rama who is the wise ruler, in this way, Bharatha’s heart overflown with the compassion, devotion, and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.

Lage Hona Mangala Saguna Suni Guni Kahatha Nishadhu | Mitihi Sochu Hoyihi Harashu Puni Parinama Bishadhu ||

Sevaka Bachana Sathya Sab Jane | Ashrama Nikata  Jayi Niarani || Bharatha Dheekha Bana Saila Samaju | Mudhitha Cchudhitha Janu Payi Sunaju || Ithi Bheethi Janu Praja Dhukhari | Thribidha Thapa Peeditha Graha Mari || Jayi Suraja Sudhesa Sukhari | HohiBharatha Gathi Thehi Anuhari || Rama BasaBana Sampathi Bhraja| Sukhi Praja Janu Payi  Suraja || Sachiva  Biragu Bibeku Naresu | Bipina  Suhavana Pavana Dhesu || Bhata Jama Niyama Saila Rajadhani | Santhi Sumathi Suchi Sundhara Rani || Sakala Anga  Sampanna Surau | Ramacharana Aashritha Chitha Chau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha gets anxious while walking through the woods

Chapter – 227– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha gets anxious while walking through the woods

 

Bharatha immersed in various thoughts “As I was born as a son to the sinful Devi Kausalya who structured evil plan against Rama, I am deserved to be punished for the wickedness of my mother. Still, I am certain that Rama is extremely kind and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva, he will forgive my faults and accept me. Finally, whether Rama abandons me for the impurities of mine, or accept me as his sincere servant, I have no one to depend on other than Lord Sri Ramachandra, I have already surrendered my mind, deeds, and thoughts at the lotus feet of that Lord, he is the noble Master, and I am a servant with blemishes. There are two creatures famous for their trustworthiness and love, one is Chathaka birds that drink droplets from the Swathi Nakshathra, and the fish that cannot live in the absence of water.” Bharatha continued to walk on the rough pathways engaged in various thoughts, his mind was fully occupied, the body was exhausted due to immense love for Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita. The sinful deeds of his mother pulled him back in exhaustion, and the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama made him move forward. His feet moved in a great speed at the thought of Rama, his gait resembled the water-lily. Guha forgot himself watching the anxiousness and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Rama.

 

Mathu Mathe  Maha Mani Mohi Jo Kacchu Karahi So Thora | Adha Avaguna Cchami Aadharahi Samujji Aapani  Aaura ||

Jau Pariharahi Malina  Manu Jani | Jau Sanmanahi Sevaku  Mani || More  Sarana Ramahi Ki Panahi | Rama Suswami Dhosu Sab Janahi || Jaga Jasa Bhajana Chathaka Meena | Nema Pema Nija Nipuna Nabeena || Asa Mana Gunatha Chale Maga Jatha | Sakucha Saneha Sithila Sab Gatha || Pherathi Manahu Mathu Kritha Khori | Chalatha Bhagathi Bala Dheeraja Dhori || Jab Samujjath Ragunatha Subhau | Thab Patha Paratha Uthayila  Pau || Bharatha Dhasa Thehi Avasara Kaisi | Jala Prabaha Jala Ali Gathi Jaisi || Dhekhi Bharatha Kara sochu Sanehu | Bha Nishadha Thehi Samaya Bidhehu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna follows Guha to the dense forest in search of the hermitage of Rama

 

Chapter – 226– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha, and Shathrughna follows Guha to the dense forest in search of the hermitage of Rama

 

The deities were cheered listening to the compassionate speeches of Lord Rama and his affection towards Bharatha. The deities eulogized, “Who is gracious than the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra? If Bharatha was not born in the illustrious clan of Raghu's, who would be virtuous on the Earth other than Lord Rama? Bharatha’s virtues, amiability, and devotion were beyond the description of the poets.” The divine voice was heard to Lakshman, Rama, and Devi Sita brought immense delight. In the meantime, Bharatha and the people of Ayodhya took a holy dip in the river Mandakini, received permission from mothers, and preceptors, and Sumanthra, further instructed the people to stay safe on the riverside. Bharatha and Shathrughna along with Guha went in search for the hermitage of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita. Bharatha and Shathrughna followed the Nishadharaja Guha into dense wood, Bharatha was embarrassed and feeling guilty thinking about the cruelty of his mother to Rama, and Devi Sita, and prayed “The Almighty Lord should not allow Rama to leave the palace, or move away from me, due to the deceitfulness of my mother.”

Suni Raghubara Bani Bibudha Dhekhi Bharatha Para Hethu | Sakala Sarahatha Rama So Prabhu Ko Kripanikethu ||

Jau Na  Hotha Jaga Janama Bharatha Ko | Sakala Dharama Dhura  Dharani Dharatha Ko || Kabi Kula Agama Bharatha Gunagatha | Ko Janayi Thumha Binu Raghunatha || Lakhana Rama Siya Suni Sura Bani | Athi Sukhu Laheau Na Jayi Bakhani || Iha Bharathu Sab Sahitha Sahaye | Mandhakini Puneetha Nahaye || Saritha Sameepa Rakhi  Sab Loga | Magi Mathu Guru Sachiva  Niyoga || Chale Bharathu Jaha Siya Raghurayi | Sath  Nishadhanathu Laghu Bhayi || Samujji Mathu Karathab Sakuchahi | Karatha  Kutharaka Koti Manmahi || Ramu Lakhanu Siya Suni Mama Nau | Udi Jani Anatha Jahi Thaji Dau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lord Rama praising the virtues of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 225– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lord Rama praising the virtues of Bharatha

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, listen to me carefully, Bharatha would never get intoxicated with the newly attained status of King of Ayodhya, even if he attains the status of Lord Bhrama, Vishnu, or Shiva. Oh! Brother, how could a few drops of a sour and savory drink spoil the entire ocean? Oh! Dear Brother, the darkness may swallow the sunlight, the heaven may get absorbed by the cloud, Sage Agasthya/Kumbaja who dried up the ocean in one gulp may get drowned in the water collected in the hooves of cows, the Mother Earth who is well known for her endurance may give up her patience, the golden mountain Meru may get puffed off in the windblown from the mouth of the mosquito, but Bharatha will not get intoxicated by the Kingly duties. Oh! Lakshman, I promise you upon our father, that no brother is virtuous and innocent as Bharatha in this world. Oh! Dear brother, the Universe is created with the goodness of milk and evilness of water, and Bharatha is the Swan who skillfully separates evilness from goodness. Bharatha is the swan born in the illustrious clan of Raghu's, he has chosen goodness of milk from the evilness of water, thus he has illuminated the Universe with his glory.” Further, Lord of Raghu transported to the state of bliss while praising the virtues, amiability, kindness, devotion of Bharatha.

 

Bharathahi Hoyi Na  Rajamadhu Bidhi Hari Harapadha Payi | Kabahu Ki Kaji Seekarani Ccheerasindhu Binasayi ||

Thimiru Tharuna Tharanihi Maku Gilayi | Gaganu Magana Maku Meghahi Milayi || Gopadha Jala Boodahi Ghatajoni | Sahaja Chama Baru Chadai Cchoni || Masaka Phooka Maku Meru Udayi | Hoyi Na  Nripamadhu Bharathahi Bhayi || Lakhana Thumhara  Sapatha Pithu Aana | SuchiSubandhu Nahi Bharatha Samana || Sagunu Kheeru Avaguna Jalu Thatha | Milayi Rachayi Parapanchu Bidhatha || Bharathu Hamsa Rabibamsa Thadaga | Janami Keenha Gunadhosha Bibhaga || Gahi Guna Patha Thaji Avaguna Bari | Nija Jasa  Jagatha Keenhi Ujiari || Kahatha Bharatha Gunaseelu Subhau | Pema Payodhi Magana Ragurau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama and Devi Sita praises the virtues of Bharatha

Chapter – 224– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama and Devi Sita praises the virtues of Bharatha

 

The fourteen spheres quivered listening to the promise of Lakshman, the rulers on the Earth flee in panic, the whole world doomed in extreme fear and despair, soon a voice was heard in the sky “Oh! Dear child, who is not aware of your glory and the might of your arms? Before getting into action, one must give a close observation of whether it is right or wrong, then everyone would approve it. The Veda and Sages emphasize that the ignorant Jeeva who act impulsively without giving much thought of action would grieve over it.” Lakshman was abashed to hear the divine voice, shortly Rama and Devi Sita greeted Lakshman “Oh! Dear Lakshman, what you have told is right, fame and power may take away the wisdom, and that too whoever tasted the power of fame would lose their intellect and wisdom, not the one who prefers to be in the association of ascetics.  Oh! Lakshman, I shall tell you the truth, I have not seen anyone as good as Bharatha in God’s creation in the Universe.”

Athi Sarosha Makhe  Lakhanu Lakhi Suni Sapatha Pravana | Sabhaya Loka Sab Lokapathi Chahath  Bhabhari Bhagan ||

Gajubhaya Magana Gagana Bayi Bani | Lakhana  Bahubalu Bipula  Bakhani || Thatha Prathapa Prabhau Thumhara | Ko Kahi Sakayi Ko Jananihara || Anuchitha Uchitha Kaju Kicchu Hoau | Samujji Karia Bhala Kaha Sabu Koau || Sahasa Kari Pacche Pachithahi | Kahahi Bedha Budha The Budha Nahi || Suni Sura Bachana  Lakhana Sakuchane | Rama Siya Sadhara Sanmane || Kahi Thatha Thumha Neethi  Suhayi | Sab The  Kadina  Rajamadhu Bhayi || Jo  Achavantha Nripa  Mathahi Theyi | Nahina  Sadhusabha Jehi Seyi || Sunahu Lakhana Bhala Bharatha Sareesa | Bidhi Prapancha Maha Suna Na Dheesa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lakshman promise to fight against Bharatha and Shathrughna, and kill them on the battlefield

 

Chapter – 223 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lakshman promise to fight against Bharatha and Shathrughna, and kill them on the battlefield

 

Lakshman spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, I have been born as Kshatriya in the illustrious clan of Raghus, the whole world knows that I am your servant, how can I keep quiet watching the rudeness of Bharatha? Oh! Prabho, even the dust particles cannot raise without your command.  Your might is capable to puff off your enemies into dust.” Thus Lakshman stood with folded hands before Rama as if seeking permission to encounter Bharatha, like the heroic sentiment of Lakshman woke up from the deep sleep. He tightened the matted hair on the pinnacle, fastened the quiver on his waist, wielded bow on the shoulder, and took an arrow in his hand “Oh! Prabho kindly permits me to teach a lesson to Bharatha on the battlefield, and prove myself as the servant of Rama. The two brothers will face the result of animosity against my Lord Rama, they both meet their terrible death on the battlefield. It is good that he has brought an entire army of the Kingdom, I can exhibit my fury to them in one place. I shall meet them collectively; one lion is enough to meet the herd of elephants, I shall overthrow Bharatha and his younger brother Shathrughna and their people in the battlefield, even Lord Shankara stood beside them for his help, I promise on Lord Rama, I won’t let the enemies of Rama win over in the battlefield.”

 

Cchathri Jathi Raghukula Janamu Rama Anuga  Jagu Jana | Lathahu Mare  Chadathi Sira Neecha Ko Dhoori Samana ||

Udi Kara Jori Rajayasu Maga | Manahu Beera Rasa Sovath Jaga || Bandhi Jata Sira Kasi Kati  Bhaya | Saji Sarasanu Sayaku Hatha ||Aaju Ramasevaka Jasu Leau | Bharathahi Samara Sikhavana Dheau|| Ramaniradhara Kara  Phalu Payi | Sovahu Samara Seja Dhoau Bhayi || Aayi Bana Bhala Sakala Samaju | Pragata Karau Risa  Pacchila  Aaju || Jimi Kari Nikara Dhalayi Mrigaraju | Leyi Lapeti Lava Jimi Baju || Thaisehi Bharathahi Sena Sametha | Sanuja Nidhari Nipathau Khetha || Jau Sahaya Kara Sankaru Aayi | Thau Marau Ranarama Dhohayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Lakshman got raged and asking for permission to fight against Bharatha and Shathrughna

Chapter – 222– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Lakshman got raged asking for permission to fight against Bharatha and Shathrughna

 

The Veda and scriptures describe the immoral deeds of Lord Chandra against the wife of Sage Bhrihaspathi, and the arrogance of King Nahusha who was established as Lord Indra fallen for the beauty of Devi Sachi, and instructed the illustrious Rishis to carry his palanquin to meet her, ended up in the curse. The legend of wicked King Vena who met his destruction at the ‘Humkara’ of the Sages. The King Sahasrabhahu, Lord Indra, and King Thrishankhu who is the father of Harishchandra all has brought illreputation due to their fame and power. Bharatha achieved the throne of Ayodhya in a unique circumstance, hence one should not misjudge or leave the trace of enemy and debt, Bharatha made a mistake considering you as his threat, for that he will realize his mistake when he beholds your lotus feet on the battlefield.” Lakshman spoke the truthful words, forgetting his love for his brother and family, “Oh! Prabho, kindly do not mistake me, Bharatha has stirred my anger to a great extent, how shall I endure this while the grace of my Lord is with me, and I have powerful bow and arrows in my hands.”

Sasi Guru Thiya Gami Naghushu Chadeau Bhoomisura Jana | Loka Bedha The Bimukha Bha Adhama Na Bena Samana ||

Sahasabahu Suranathu Thrisanku | Kehi Na  Rajamadha Dheenha Kalanku|| Bharatha Keenha Yaha Uchitha Upau | Ripu Rina  Rancha Na  Rakhab Kau || Yek Keenhi Nahi Bharatha Bhalayi | Nidhare Ramu Jani Asahayi || Samujji Parihi Soau Aaju Biseshi| Samara Sarosha Rama Mukhu Pekhi || Yethana Kahatha Neethi Rasabhoola | Rana Rasa Bitapu Pulaka Misa Phoola || Prpabhupadha Bandhi Seesa Raja Rakhi | Bole Sathya  Sajaha Balu Bhashi || Anuchitha Natha Na  Manab Mora | Bharatha Hamahi Upachara Na Thora || Kaha Lagi Sahia Rahia Manu Mare | Natha Satha Dhanu Hatha Hamare ||