Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha admits his bad luck and seeking the grace of Rama and Devi Sita

Chapter – 255– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha admits his bad luck and seeking the grace of Rama and Devi Sita

 

Bharatha spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, I have never opened up my thought due to my affection and respect to my beloved brother, you already know it, and my love to be with him and cherish his marvelous appearance have not satiated till date. Unfortunately, fate could not bear to watch the affection between us, my mother structured a plan so as to create a space between us, it is not fair to speak about it and portrait me as sinless and unblemished, even though the shell produce pearls, my bad luck shoved me into the ocean of grief and sufferings, without the knowledge of my own sins and flaws I have tormented my mother. I am mentally worn out, hence there is only one hope for my survival, that is my preceptors and my Master Lord of Raghu’s and Devi Sita, I presume with their grace all would be good and beneficial for all.”

Mahu Saneha Sakocha Basa Sanmukha Kahi Na Baina | Dharasana Thripitha Na  Aaju Lagi Pema Piase  Naina ||

Bidhi Na  Sakeau Sahi Mor Dhulara | Neecha Beechu Janani Misa Para || Yahau Kahatha Mohi Aaju Na  Sobha | Apani Samujji Sadhu suchi Ko Bha || Mathu Mandhi Mei Sadhu Suchali | Ura Asa Anatha Koti Kuchali || Pharayi Ki Kodhava Bali Susali | Mookatha Prasava Ki Sambuka Kali || Sapanehu Dhosaka Lesu Na Kahu | Mora Abhaga Udhadhi Avagahu || Binu Samujje Nija Adha Paripaku | Jariau Jaya Janani Kahi Kakau || Hridhaya Heri Hareau Sab Aura | Yekahi Bhanthi Bhalehi Bala Mora || Guru Gosayi Sahib Siyaramu | Lagatha Mohi Neeka Parinamu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –Bharatha praises the love, kindness, and compassion of Rama

 

Chapter – 254– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha praises the love, kindness, and compassion of Rama

 

Sage Vashishta spoke to Bharatha “Oh! Dear child, get rid of your anxiousness and grief, open your heart before your beloved brother Rama who is the ocean of mercy, kindness.” Bharatha understood whatever uttered by the preceptor was the exact opinion of Rama, he was glad at heart to know that the preceptor and his elder brother are promising to him, he was also recognized that the entire responsibility to convey his heart’s decision was on his shoulder, once again Bharatha became silent, searching for words appropriate for the moment, time, and situation. Bharatha stood with folded hands before Rama, tears of love running down the cheeks, words stuck in his throat, began to speak “Oh! Prabho, our preceptor has already conveyed my messages to you, I have nothing else to put forward, I know the disposition of my Master Lord of Raghu, he is most promising even to his enemies, he is too kind and affectionate to me always, I have not seen my brother angry even during the childhood pastimes, I have not left the shadow of my beloved brother during the childhood and he has never discouraged me not a single time. I have thorough knowledge about the love of my beloved brother, he has always been given the opportunity to win over him.”

Thab Muni Bole Bhartatha San Sab Sakochu Thaji Thatha | Kripasindhu Priyabandhu Sana Kahahu Hridhaya Kai Bath ||

Suni Muni Bachana Rama Rukh Payi | Guru Sahib Anukoola Adhayi || Lakhi Aapane Sira Sabu Ccharu Baru| Kahi Na  Sakahi Kacchu Karahi Bicharu || Pulaki Sareera Sabha Bhaye Dade | Neeraja Nayana Nehajala Bade || Kahab Mora Muninatha Nibaha | Yehi The AdhikaKhau Mei Kaha || Mei Janau Nija Natha Subhau | Aparadhihu Par Koha Na Kau || Mo Para Kripa Sanehu Bisehi | Khelath Khunisa Na Kabahu Dhekhi || Sisupan  The Parihareau Na Sangu | Kabahu Na Keenha Mora Man Bhangu || Mei Prabhu Kripareethi Jiya Johi | Harehu Khela Jithavahi Mohi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama praises the devotion and pure love of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 253– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama praises the devotion and pure love of Bharatha

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rama, listen to the proposal of Bharatha thoroughly and do whatever you feel, think over the opinion of worldly point of view and holy men, and you are wise and have in-depth knowledge of Rajadharma/political science, and opinion of Vedas and scriptures, consider all these before reaching any conclusion.” Rama knowing the devotion, love, virtue of Bharatha who is completely devoted to him by word, thought, and deed, began to speak sweet and delightful words, which could bring peace to Bharatha, preceptors, and the people of Ayodhya “Oh! Prabho, I promise on my father, and I shall speak the truth that there is no brother who is devoted like Bharatha in this Universe. Those who are devoted at the lotus feet of preceptor are highly fortunate, eulogized by the Vedas. Bharatha has won over your hearts, so how can I eulogize the fortune of Bharatha? he’s my younger brother, I find words are little to praise him, I am certain that whatever he desires in heart would be for the beneficial to all.” Rama paused for a while looking at the Sage.

 

Bharatha Binaya Sadhar SuniaKaria Bicharu Bahori | Karab Sadhumath Lokamath Nripanaya Nigama Nichori ||

 Guru Anuragu Bharatha Par Dhekhi| Rama Hridhaya Anandhu Biseshi || Bharathahi Dharama Dhurandhara Jani | Nija Sevaka Thana Manasa Bani || Bole Guru Aayama Anukoola | Bachana Manjju Mridhu Mangalamoola || Natha Sapatha Pithu Charana Dhohayi | Bhayau Na  Bhuana Bharatha  Sama Bhayi || Je Guru Padha Ambuja Anuragi | The Lokahu Bedhahu Badabhagi || Raura Ja Para Asa Anuragu | Ko Kahi Sakayi Bharatha Kara Bhagu || Lakhi Laghu Bandhu Budhdhi Sakuchayi |Karatha Badhana Para Bharatha Badayi || Bharathu Kahahi Soyi Kiya Bhalayi | Asa Kahi Rama Rahe Aragayi ||

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 ||