Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta admits that Bharatha’s love and devotion has stolen the heart of the Sage

Chapter – 252– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta admits that Bharatha’s love and devotion has stolen the heart of the Sage

 

Sage Vashishta spoke passionately “Oh! Rama, you are that supreme Bhramam personified as the son of Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, you are all-pervasive Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the knower of all, hence tell me which way you can make the subjects of Ayodhya, Bharatha and your mothers benefited at this moment. The distressed Jeeva can’t speak the appropriate words with forethought, like the gambler.” Lord of Raghu began to speak thoughtfully “Oh! Prabho, the remedies for all the troubles lies in your hands, I am certain that everyone would be benefited from your decision, and whoever obediently carries out your commands would achieve the desired results. Oh! Prabho, command me, I am all ready to carry out your instructions I shall follow them sincerely, the orders of the preceptor will not be ignored to achieve perpetual blessings.” Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rama, you are wise, your words are absolutely true, but Bharatha’s love has stolen my heart. That’s why I am here, Bharatha’s pure love and devotion at your feet have completely taken away my heart, let Lord Shambhu stands as witness, do whatever Bharatha desires for the welfare of all, it would do good to all.”

Sab Ke Ura Anthara Basahu Janahu Bhau Kubhau | Purajana Janani Bharatha Hitha Hoyi So  Kahia Upau ||

Aaratha Kahahi BichariNa Kau | SoojjaJuarihi  Aapana Dhau || Suni MuniBachana Kahatha Raghurau | Natha  Thumharehi Hatha Upau || Sab Kar Hitha Rukha Rauri Rakhe | AayasuKiya Mudhitha Phura Bhashe || Prathama Jo Aayasu Mo Kahu Hoyi | Mathe Mani  Karau Sikha Soyi || Puni Jehi Kaha Jasa Kahab Gosayi | So Sab Bhathi Ghatihi Sevakayi || Kaha Muni Rama Sathya Thumha Bhasha | Bharatha  Saneha Bicharu Na Rakha || Thehi The Kahau BahoriBahori | Bharatha Bhagathi Basa Bhayi Mathi Mori || MoreJana Bharatha Ruchi Rakhi | Jo Keejia So  Subha Siva Sakhi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha, preceptors and assembly of Ministers meets Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter – 251– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha, preceptors and assembly of Ministers meets Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Mune, Lord Rama is the supreme Bhramam/Purusha and Devi Sita is inseparable from that Bhramam, she is all-pervasive Prakrithi, are omniscient/Antharyami, resides as a soul in the Jeeva, knower of all, omnipresent and the essence of the wisdom of and knowledge. Oh! Prabho, kindly do something promising to all.” The Sage Vashishta and the people assembled were highly pleased with the nectar-like words full of wisdom, devotion, pure love at the lotus feet of Rama, transported to a state of ecstasy. Bharatha’s devotion resembled the ocean of devotion and the advice of the Sage represents the wooden log to protect the Jeeva sinking in the miseries of worldly existence, so as to float on the ocean of devotion without the help of a ferry. Bharatha’s glory is beyond description, will it be possible to describe the beauty of the ocean filled with aquatic animals, seashells of various nature? Everyone assembled before the Sage was highly pleased with the speeches of Bharatha, further they proceeded to the hermitage of Rama. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva were received with great honor, Rama prostrated before the Sages, and offered a sanctified seat for them, after receiving permission from the Sages, Rama took a seat on the floor. The illustrious Sage Vashishta began to speak the words appropriate for the time and situation. “Oh! Rama, listen to me carefully, you are omniscient, wise, and storehouse of virtues.”

 

Antharjami Ramusiya Thumha Sarbagya Sujana | Jau Phura Kahahu Tha Natha Nija  Keejia Bachanu Pravana ||

Bharatha Bachana Suni Dhekhi Sanehu | sabha Sahitha Munibhaye Bidhehu || Bharatha Maha Mahima Jalarasi | Muni MathiDadi Theera Abala Si || Ga Chaha Par  Jathanu Hiya Hera | PavathiNava Na Bohithu Bera || Auru Karihi Ko Bharatha Badayi | Sarasi Seepi Ki Sindhu Samayi || Bharathu Munihi Manabheethara Bhaye | Sahitha Samaja Ramapahi Aaye || Prabhu Pranamu Kari Dheenha Suasanu | Baite Sab Suni Muni Anusasanu|| Bole MunibaruBachana Bichari | Desa Kala Avasara Anuhari || Sunahu Rama Sarbaya Sujana | Dharama Neethi GunaGyana Nidhana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna feels extremely delighted listening to the advice of Sage Vashishta

 

Chapter – 250– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha, and Shathrughna feel extremely delighted to listen to the advice of Sage Vashishta

 

Bharatha spoke in tears “It was my misfortune, all the chaos has taken place in the family and the Kingdom, I am not eligible to provide a right answer at this moment.” Sage Vasishta’s heart overflown with love for Bharatha, listening to the kind and compassionate words. Sage Vashishta spoke affectionately “Oh! Dear child, you are right my son, whoever is hostile to Rama cannot achieve auspiciousness or welfare, or not even dream of success in their lives. I hesitate to tell you this, the wise would be ever willing to sacrifice anything at the time of peril, I can advise you and Shathrughna to live in the woods for fourteen years, and encourage Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita to return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya.” Bharatha and Shathrughna were rejoiced at heart listening to the most agreeable words of the preceptor, their whole limbs were quivered in extreme bliss, the glow of happiness radiated on their faces as if the King Dhasharatha got his life back, and Rama was crowned as the King of Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya cheered as if the pain of separation from Rama is going to be nullified with the new development of things, the queen mothers wept bitterly in mixed emotions of joy and grief. Bharatha spoke amiably “We shall achieve fruitfulness of life by sincerely following the command of the preceptor. Oh! Prabho, I shall prepare to live all my life in the woods, I presume there is no happiness greater than this to me.”

Boojjia Mohi Upau Ab So Sab Mora Abhagu | Suni Sanehamaya Bachana Guru Ura Umaga Anuragu ||

Thatha BathPhuri Rama Kripahi | Rama Bimukha Sidhi Sapanehu Nahi || Sakuchau Thatha Kahatha Yek Batha| Aradha Thajahi Budha Sarabasa Jatha || Thumha Kanana Gavanahu Dhoau Bhayi | Pheriahi Lakhana Siya Raghurayi || Suni Subachana Harashe Dhoau Bhratha | Bhe Pramodha Paripoorana Gatha || Manaprasanna Thana Theju Biraja | Janu Jiya Rau Ramu Bhaye Raja || Bahutha Labha Loganha Laghu Hani | Samadhukha Sukha Sab Rovahi Rani || Kahahi Bharathu Muni Kaha So Keenhe | Phalu Jaga Jeevanha Abhimatha Dheenhe || Kanana Karau Janama Bhari Basu | Yehi The Adhika Na Mora Supasu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta calls for an assembly of ministers, councils, prominent people of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 249– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta calls for an assembly of ministers, councils, prominent people of Ayodhya

 

Sage Vashishta continues “If we carry out the orders of Rama, and respect his wishes, it will be auspicious for all of us. Oh! Wise men, ponder over my suggestions, and do something unanimously, so as to achieve fruitful results. The coronation ceremony of Rama would bring extreme delight to all of us, there is no doubt in it, that’s the only joy and auspiciousness to us. Therefore, kindly think thoroughly about how can we persuade Rama to return to Ayodhya, take a decision collectively and let me know your opinion.” Everyone listened to Sage Vashishta’s nectar-like words which were full of prudence, wisdom, propitious to the world. The people assembled before the Sage kept silent, Bharatha stood with folded hands and began to speak “Oh! Prabho, the illustrious clan of Raghu’s provided extremely wise, generous, and righteous rulers from time to time, the birth of a child is the duty of the wedded couple, the Almighty Lord disperses the results of the good and evil Karma of the Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, your fame is known to all three worlds, your blessings are enough to wipe off tears of grief and provide auspiciousness. Oh! Prabho, you are capable to change the destiny of the Jeeva, none is efficient to make a decision other than you.”

Rakhe Rama Rajayi Rukha Hama Sab Kara Hitha Hoyi | Samujji Sayane Karahu Ab Sab Mili Sammatha Soyi ||

Sab Kahu Sukhadha Rama Abhisheku | Mangalamodha Moola Maga Yeku || Kehi Bidhi Avadha Chalahi Raghurau | Kahahu Samujji Soyi Karia Upau || Sab Sadhara Suni Munibara Bani | Naya Paramaratha Swaratha Sani || Utharu Na Aava Loga Bhaye Bhore | Thab Siru Nayi Bharatha Kara Jore || Bhanubamsa Bhaye Bhoopa Ghanere | Adhika Yek The Yek Badere || Janama Hethu Sab Kaha Pithu Matha | Karama Subhasubha Dheyi Bidhatha || Dhali Dhukha Sajayi Sakala Kalyana | Asa  Aseesa Rauri JaguJana || So Gosayi Bidhi Gathi Jehi Ccheki | Sakayi Ko Dari Deka Jo Deki ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta eulogizes the real nature of Supreme Bhramam personified as Rama

 

Chapter – 248– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta eulogizes the real nature of Supreme Bhramam personified as Rama

 

Bharatha went to meet Sage Vashishta, prostrated before him, and took a seat after obtaining permission from him. There was a large member of the assembly, councilors, ministers, Bhramins, and prominent people of Ayodhya already seated before the Sage. The illustrious Sage Vashishta began to speak “Oh! Noble souls, the people of Ayodhya, prominent members of the assembly, listen to me carefully, Bharatha is wise, righteous, and virtuous, he is the delight of the solar race, and Rama is the heir to the throne, King of Ayodhya, the righteousness personified, he is the Lord of Lords. Rama is true to his words, he is the ideal Purusha who is eulogized by Veda and scriptures, sincerely follows the moral values, he is the source of auspiciousness and welfare to the world. He is obedient to his preceptors and parents; he is the destroyer of wicked and most favorable to deities and noble souls. Rama is the essence of virtues, discipline, truth, compassion, love, and piousness. The supreme Bhramam personified as Rama is the essence of Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, Surya, Chandra, Dhikdhevathas,  and inseparable from his female counterpart Maya, he resides as a soul in the Jeeva, he represents Karma/deeds, Time, Adhishesha, rulers of Earth, he is the essence of Yoga and fruitful results of Yoga, he is omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, he is Sarbagya eulogized by Veda and scriptures, he is the supreme authority.”

 

Guru Padhakamala Pranamu Kari Baite Aayasu Payi | Bipra Mahajana Sachiva Sab Jure  Sabhasadh Aayi ||

Bole Munibaru Samaya Samana | Sunahu Sabhasadha Bharatha Sujana|| Dharama Dhureena Bhanukula Bhanu | Raja Ramu Svabasa Bhagavanu || Sathyasandha Palaka Shruthi Sethu | Rama Janamu Jagamangala Hethu || Guru Pithu Mathu Bachana Anusari | Khal DhaluDhalana Deva Hithakari || Neethi Preethi Paramaratha Swarathu | Koau Na  Rama Sama Jana Jatharathu || Bidhi Hari Haru Sasi Rabi Dhisipala | Maya  Jeeva Karama Kuli Kala || Ahipa Mahipa Jaha Lagi Prabhuthayi | Joga  Sidhdhi Nigamagama Gayi || Kari Bichara Jiya Dhekhahu Neeke | Rama Rajayi Seesa Sabahi Ke ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The anxiousness of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 247– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The anxiousness of Bharatha

 

Bharatha had no sleep in the night or appetite in the day, he was extremely worried like the fish in the muddy water gets anxious about the paucity of water. Bharatha was uneasy about “how to perform the coronation ceremony of Rama, the wickedness of my mother brought miseries and grief to everyone, like the fully-grown paddy field destroyed by the flies, I was helpless to do anything at that moment, I did not make an effort to protect the fully-grown paddy field. My beloved brother Rama is obedient, definitely follows the command of our preceptor, that too not sure, if the preceptor asks for Rama to return to Ayodhya, then only we will come to know about it. The Lord of Raghu's will not ignore the requests of his beloved mother, but will Devi Kausalya ask for it? Will she insist Rama return to Ayodhya? I feel worthless, I have considered as the part of the conspiracy of my evil mother, my fate has turned against me, If I insist Rama to return to Ayodhya for my sake and thereby break his promise to our father, that would be a grievous sin. As a servant of My Lord Rama, it would be more punishable sin than elevating the Mount Kailash, the supreme abode of Lord of Lords Lord Mahadeva.” Bharatha could not find an answer for his qualms, thus the whole night was spent in assumptions. At the early hours of daybreak, Bharatha took a dip in the river Payaswini and prostrated before Lord Rama, while he was prepared to take a seat beside Rama, there was a call from the preceptor for Bharatha.

Nisi Na  Needh Nahi Bhookh Dhina Bharathu Bikala Suchi Soch | Neecha Keech Beech Magana Jasa Meenahi Salila Sakoch||

KeenhiMathu Misa Kala Kuchali | Ithi Bheethi Jasa Pakatha Sali || Kehi Bidhi Hoyi Rama Abhisheku | Mohi Avakalatha Upau Na Yeku || Avasi Phirahi Guru Aayasu Mani | Muni Puni Kahaba Ramaruchi  Jani || Mathu Kaheahu Bahurahi Raghurau | Rama Janani Hada Karabi Ki Kau || Mohi Anuchara Kara Kethika Batha | Thehi Maha Kusamau Bama Bidhatha || Jau Had Karau Tha Nipata Kukaramu | Haragiri The Guru Sevaka Dharamu || Yekau Juguthi Na Man Daharani | Sochatha Bharathahi Raini Bihani || Pratha  Nahayi Prabhuhi Sira Nayi | Baitath Padaye Rishaya Bolayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kaikeyi regrets her wickedness to Rama, Lakshman and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 246– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kaikeyi regrets her wickedness to Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita

 

The people of Ayodhya praised the fortune of forest dwellers, rejoiced their sweet accent, humility, polite manners, and pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama and Sita, the men and women belittled watching their devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. Sage Tulsidas says it was the grace of the Supreme Lord Rama, the forest dwellers have achieved intense devotion, even the rod of iron would float with the grace of that supreme Bhramam. The people of Ayodhya enjoyed journeying to every quarter of the forest, the frogs and peacocks of the wood energetically croaked and danced after the first shower of the season. The people of Ayodhya were immersed in love and devotion, hence the days passed were seemed moments to them. Devi Sita assumed several forms and relentlessly engaged in the service of her mother’s-in- law, no one knew but Rama knows it all. Jagathjanani Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita is an inseparable part of that Lord Rama observed the mysteries performed by his consort, thus Devi Sita won over the hearts of all with her sincere service, and they have blessed her abundantly in return. Devi Kaikeyi perceived the two brothers and Devi Sita’s love and affection, good nature, and felt embarrassed and repented for her evilness to them. Devi Kaikeyi became desperate watching the nobleness of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Sita sought shelter from Mother Earth and Lord of Death, but none was favorable to her. The Vedas and scriptures, Sages and Rishis highly spoke that whoever hostile to Lord Rama won’t find a shelter place even in the hell. There was one qualm remind in the hearts of everyone “Will Rama returns to Ayodhya or not?”

Lage Sarahana Bhaga  Sab Anuraga  Bachana Sunavahi | Bolani Milani SiyaRamacharana Sanehu Lakhi Sukhu Pavahi || Nara Nari Nidharahi Nehu Nija Suni Kola Billani Ki Gira |Tulasi Kripa Raghubamsamani Ki Loha Lai Lauka Thira ||

Biharahi Bana Chahu Aur Prthidhina Pramudhitha Loga Sab | Jala Jyo Dhadhura Mor Bhaye Peena Pavasa Prathama ||

Purajana Nari Magana Athipreethi | Basara Jahi Palaka Sama Beethi || Siya Sasu Prathi Besha Banayi | Sadhara Karayi Sarisa  Sevakayi || Lakha Na  Maramu Rama Binu Kahu | Maya Sab Siya Maya Mahu || Siya Sasu Seva Basa Keenhi | Thinha Lahi Sukha Sikha Aasisha Dheenhi || Lakhi Siya Sahitha Sarala Dhoau Bhayi | Kutila  Rani Pacchithani Adhayi || Avani Jamahi Jachathi Kaikeyi | Mahi Na  Beechu Bidhi Meechu Na  Dheyi || Lokahu Bedha Bidhitha  Kabi Kahahi| Rama Bimukha Thalu Naraka Na Lahahi || Yahu Samsau Sab Ke Man Mahi | Rama Gavanu Bidhi Avadha Ki Nahi ||