Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bhramajjanis, noble-souls, and hermits praising the devotion of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 231– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bhramajjanis, noble-souls, and hermits praising the devotion of Bharatha

 

Guha spoke “Oh! Prabho, the beautiful altar constructed under the banyan tree is the place where Rama along with Devi Sita take seats, all those hermits living in Chitrakoot assemble here and listen to the various legends from Puranas, Agamashathras, etc.” The moment Bharatha noticed the huge banyan tree, his eyes over overflown with tears, the two brothers prostrated in the direction of the banyan tree located, and moved forward, even the Goddess Sarada felt difficult to describe the love and devotion of the two brothers at the lotus feet of Rama. They closely followed the footprints of Rama, as if the pauper achieved the treasure, they took sand from the footprints of Rama and adorned on their forehead and eyes as if they were witnessing Lord Rama. The birds and animals stood motionless watching the pure love and the devotion of Bharatha, which was beyond description, meanwhile Guha lost his track watching the devotion of Bharatha, the deities showered flowers on the path so as to smoothen their journey to the hermitage of Rama. The Bharmajjanis, Saints, Rishis, and Sages praised the pure love and devotion of Bharatha, “ if Bharatha was not born on the Earth, it won’t be possible for the animate and inanimate creatures could experience the state of bliss, even the inanimate would feel the pure love and devotion of Bharatha.”

Jaha Baiti Munigana Sahitha Nitha Siyaramu Sujana | Sunahi Katha Ithihasa  Sab Agama Nigama Purana ||

Sakha Bachana Suni Bitapa Nihari | Umage Bharatha Bilochana Bari || Karatha Pranama Chale Dhoau Bhayi | Kahatha Preethi Saradha Sakuchayi || Harashahi Nirakhi Ramapadha Anka | Manahu Parasu Payau Ranka|| Raja Sira Dhari Hiya NayananhiLavahi | Raghubara Milana Sarisa Sukha Pavahi || Dhekhi Bharatha Gathi Akatha Atheeva | Prema Magana Mriga Khaga Jada Jeeva || Sakhahi Saneha Bibasa Magamoola | Kahi Supantha Sura Barashahi Phoola || Nirakhi Sidhdha Sadhaka Anurage | Sahaja Sanehu Sarahana Lage || Hoth Na Bhoothala Bhau Bharath Ko | Achara Sachara Chara Achara Karatha Ko ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha shows the marvelous hermitage of Rama under the Banyan tree to Bharatha

 

Chapter – 230– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha shows the marvelous hermitage of Rama under the Banyan tree to Bharatha

 

Bharatha beholds the beauty of the Kingdom of Rama, the hills of Chitrakoot brought intense delight in his heart as if an ascetic who has undertaken severe penance and austerities rewarded with the fruits of his spiritual practices. Meanwhile, the Nishadhraja skillfully climbed up the hill and gave a hand to fetch Bharatha, exclaimed “Oh! Prabho, look at these cluster of auspicious trees of Jambuphala, Pakara, Rasala, and Thamala, encircled the huge and beautiful Banyan tree, full of fresh leaves, bearing red fruit, leaving no sunlight, pleasant throughout the year, as if the Almighty Lord has created all the stunningly beautiful things altogether in a place. Oh! Prabho, this huge banyan tree located on the riverbank Payaswini which stands close to the hermitage of Prabhu Rama. The beautiful hermitage of Lord Rama was made of shrubs, leaves, and bark of trees, and you will find a beautiful garden of various herbs, basil, flowers of rich scent, etc. created by Devi Sita and Lakshman. Oh! Prabho, you will find a stunning altar constructed by Devi Sita under the shade of Banyan tree for Prabhu Sri Ram.”

Rama Saila  Sobha Nirakhi Bharatha Hridhaya Athi Pemu | Thapasa Thapa PhaluPayi Jimi Sukhi Sirane Nemu ||

Thab Kevat Oonche Chadi Dhayi | Kaheau Bharatha Sana Buja Udayi || Natha Dhekhiahi Bitapa Bisala | Pakari  Jambu Rasala Thamala || Jinha Tharubaranha Madhya Batu Soha | Manjju Bisala Dhekhi Manumoha || Neela Sadhana Pallava  Phala Lala | Abirala Cchaha Sukhadha Sab Kala || Manahu Thimira  Arunamaya Rasi | Birachi Bidhi Sakeli Sushama  Si || Ye Tharu Saritha Sameepa Gosayi | Raghubara Paranakuti Jaha Cchayi ||Tulasi Tharubara Bibidha Suhaye |Kahau Kahau Siya Kahau Lakhana Lagaye || Bata Cchaya Bedhika  Banayi | Siya Nija  Pani Saroja Suhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The beautiful lush and green land of Chitrakoot

Chapter – 229– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The beautiful lush and green land of Chitrakoot

 

The wise ruler who is won over impurities of lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, and pride, Ahamkara and Mamakara, would definitely bring peace, serenity, richness, prosperity, to his people. There were several hermitages located in the Chitrakoot that represent the cities, towns, and villages of the Kingdom. There were several species of birds and animals that comprises the subjects of the beautiful Kingdom, all those animals such as bear, hare, leopard, lions, tiger, buffaloes, boar, bulls lived in complete harmony, resembled the four-fold army of the Kingdom. The trumpet of elephants, the gush of water through the hills, mountains, and the streams resembled the sounds of kettle drums, and various instruments, the sounds of Chakravaha, Chakora, Cuckoos, Chathaka, parrots, Swans created an atmosphere of the joyful concert. The swarm of buzzing bees and the dance of peacocks multiplied the beauty and prosperity of the Kingdom. The whole forest was loaded with fresh green leaves, flowers, buds, fruits, and a cool fragrant breeze.

Jithi Moha Mahipalu Dhala Sahitha Bibeka Sualu | Karatha  Ankataka Raju Pura Sukha Sampadha Sukalu ||

 Bana Pradhesha Muni Basa Ghanere | Janu Pura  Nagara Gau Gana Khere || Bipula Bichithra Bihaga Mriga Nana | Praja Samaju Na Jayi Bakhana || Khagaha Kari Hari  Badha Baraha | Dhekhi Mahisha Brisha Saju Saraha || Batharu Bihayi Charahi Yek Sanga | Jaha Thaha Manahu Sena Chathuranga || Jjarana Jjarahi Maththagaja Gajahi | Manahu Nisana Bibidhi Bidhi Bajahi || Chaka Chakora Chathaka Suka Pika Gana | Koojatha Manju Marala Mudhithamana || Aligana Gavatha Nachatha Mora | Janu Suraja Mangala Chahu Aura || Beli Bitapa Thrina Saphala Saphoola | Sab Samaju Mudha Mangala Moola ||

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 ||