Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The messengers inform the arrival of King Janaka with his family, preceptors, and the people of Mithila

 

Chapter – 266– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The messengers inform the arrival of King Janaka with his family, preceptors, and the people of Mithila

 

The messengers spoke reverentially “The spies returned to Mithila after ascertaining the state of mind of Bharatha, and the news of Bharatha proceeded to the woods of Chitrakoot with the people of Ayodhya. The spies returned to the assembly of King Janaka gave an excellent remark about Bharatha’s pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra. Sage Shathanandha, ministers, and the royal family were engulfed with grief after listening to the affection of Bharatha. King Janaka after listening to the virtues and amiability of Bharatha, decided to meet him in person and congratulate him, soon King Janaka summoned the ministers, royal attendants, and warriors.  As an initial step, King Janaka has entrusted the safety of the Kingdom of Mithila to the loyal attendants and began his journey with his family, preceptors, and the people of Mithila in several horses, chariots, carts, elephants, etc. to the Chitrakoot in an auspicious hour. King Janaka and the large group of people did not halt on their way, today morning all have taken a holy dip in the Prayaga. King Janaka informed us to convey the message of his arrival while crossing the river Yamuna.” The messengers bowed their heads repeatedly before the preceptors Sage Vashishta, Sage Vamadeva, and Lord Rama. Sage Vashishta sends the messengers back with a few tribal people, so as to make their journey comfortable in the woods.

 

Gaye Avadha Chara Bharatha Gathi Boojji Dhekhi Karathoothi| Chale Chithrakootahi Bharathu Chara Chale Therahoothi ||

Dhoothanha Aayi Bharatha Kayi Karani |Janaka Samaja Jayamathi Barani || Suni Guru Parijana Sachiva Maheepathi | Bhe Sab Soch Saneha Bikala Athi || Dhari Dheeraju Kari Bharatha  Badayi | Liye  Subhata Sahani Bolayi || Ghar Pura  Desa Rakhi Rakhvare | Haya Gaya Ratha Bahu Jana Savare || Dhoodhari Sadhi Chale Thathkala | Kiye Bishramu Na Maga Maheepala || Bhorahi Aaju Nahayi Prayaga |Chale Jamuna  Utharana Sabu Laga || Khabari Lena Hama Padaye Natha | Theenha Kahi Asa Mahi Nayau Matha || Sath Kiratha CCha  Sathaka Dheenhe | Munibara Thuratha Bidha Chara Keenhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The messengers’ details about the measures taken by King Janaka to protect Ayodhya in the absence of the King

 

Chapter – 265– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The messengers’ details about the measures taken by King Janaka to protect Ayodhya in the absence of the King

 

The messengers spoke softly “Oh! Mahathma, the demise of King of Kosala left the city of Ayodhya and Mithila in despair, our happiness and welfare disappeared with the demise of King Dhasharatha. The people of Janakapura are extremely sad to hear the news of King Dhasharatha, especially the King of Vidheha.  The deceitful deed of Devi Kaikeyi put everyone in utter gloominess, especially King Janaka like the serpent without a gem. The news of the exile of Rama and Devi Sita into the woods and the decision to crown Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya caused a deep wound in the heart of King. Immediately after receiving the news of the demise of the King of Kosala, the King of Mithila called out for an assembly of illustrious members, ministers, Sages seeking an opinion about what are the procedures to be carried out from his side, whether he should make a visit to Ayodhya or stay in the Mithila itself. In the meantime, King Janaka send four clever spies to learn the events in the Ayodhya in the absence of the King, and the state of Bharatha as well.”

 

Nahi Tha Kosala Nath Ke  Sath Kusala Gayi Natha | Mithila  Avadha Bisesha The Jagu Sab Bhayau Anatha ||

Kosalapathi Gathi Suni Janakaura | Bhe Sab Loka Soka Basa Baura || Jehi Dhekhe Thehi Samaya Bidhehu | Namu Sathya Asa Laga Na Kehu ||Rani Kuchali Sunatha Narapalahi | Soojj Na Kacchu Jasa Mani Binu Byalahi || Bharatharaj Raghubara Banabasu | Bha Mithilesahi Hridhaya Harasu || Nripa Boojje Budha Sachiva  Samaju | Kahahu   Bicharahi Uchitha Ka  Aaju || Samujji Avadha Asamanjasa Dhoau | Chalia Ki Rahia Na Kaha Kacchu Koau || Nripahi Dheera Dhari Hridhaya Bichari | Padaye Avadha  Chathura Chara Chari || BoojjiBharatha Sathi Bhau Kubhau | Aayahu Begi Na Hoyi Lakhau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The messengers of King Janaka arrives to meet Rama

 

Chapter – 264– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The messengers of King Janaka arrives to meet Rama

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, each one of us are willing to carry out your orders with great delight, thereby we shall ensure to wipe off injustice and confusions prevailing in the minds of our subjects.” The deities were immensely pleased and showered flowers on Bharatha, listening to his guileless speech. The people of Ayodhya were astonished, the Sages and Rishis and forest dwellers rejoiced at heart. The Lord of Raghu who is selfless, kind, and compassionate, kept silent for a while, once again everyone pushed to anxiousness watching the silence of Lord. At that very moment, a few messengers from King Janaka arrived, when Sage Vashishta heard the news, he immediately sent his people to accompany them. The messengers reverentially prostrated before Lord Rama, they grieved looking at the attire of Prabhu Sri Ram resembled the hermit. The illustrious Sage Vashishta enquired “Oh! Noble souls, is that everything well with King Janaka”, the messengers bowed head reverentially before the Sage and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Mahathma, your loving inquiries about our King would do good to him and his family and entire the Kingdom.”

Prabhu Prasanna Mana Sakucha Thaji Jo Jehi Aayasu Deba | So Sira Dhari Dhari Karihi Sabu Mitahi Anata Avareba ||

Bharatha Bachana Suchi Suni Sura Harashe | Sadhu Sarahi Sumana Sura Barashe || Asamanjasa Basa Avadha Nevasi | Pramudhitha Mana Thapasa Banabasi || Chupahi Rahe Raghunatha Sankochi | Prabhu Gathi Dhekhi Sabha Sab Sochi || Janaka Dhootha Thehi Avasara Aaye| Muni Basishta Suni Begi Bolaye || Karipranama Thinha Ramu Nihare | Beshu Dhekhi Bhaye Nipata Dhukhare || Dhoothanha Munibara Boojji Batha | Kahahu Bidheha Bhoopa  Kusalatha || Suni Sakuchayi Nayi Mahi Matha | Bole Chara Bara Jore Hatha || Boojjab Raura Sadhara Sayi | Kusala Hethu So Bhayau Gosayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha put forward a few suggestions before Rama to make things easier and expressed his lack of knowledge in political science

 

Chapter – 263– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha put forward a few suggestions before Rama to make things easier and expressed his lack of knowledge in political science

 

Bharatha spoke passionately “Oh! Prabho, 1) kindly command me and my brother Shathrughna to live in the woods, so that everyone would feel protected under your regime or 2) kindly advise Lakshman and Shathrughna to return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya and permit me to follow you to the woods or 3) kindly allow me Lakshman and Shathrughna reside in the forest and proceed yourself and Devi Sita to the Kingdom of Ayodhya. Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of mercy/Karunasagara, kindly do whatever pleases you. Oh! Prabho, you have left the whole burden of the regime on my shoulder, but I have no knowledge in political science or the related matters. I may sound selfish to you; a distressed person cannot speak good sense, even the disgrace would flee from the person who does not obey the instructions of his Master. Oh! Prabho, I am impure with lots of flaws, yet you have lots of affection towards me and portrayed me as a noble soul. Oh! Prabho, I promise at the lotus feet of you, I believe the performance of coronation of you is the only way to ensure happiness to the world.”

Sanuja Padayia  Mohi Bana Keejia  Sabahi Sanatha | Natharu Pheriahi Bandhu Doau Natha Chalau Mei Sath ||

Natharu Jahi Bana Theeniau Bhayi | Bahuria  Siya Sahitha  Raghurayi || Jehi Bidhi Prabu Prasanna Manahoyi | Karunasagara Keejia Soyi || Deva Dheenha Sabu Mohi Abharu | More Neethi Na Dharama Bicharu || Kahau Bachana Sab Swaratha Hethu |Rahatha Na  Aaratha Ke Chitha Chethu || Utharu Dheyi Suni Swami Rajayi | So Sevaku Lakhi Laja Lajayi || Asa Mei Avaguna Udhadhi Agadhu | Swami Saneha Sarahath Sadhu || Ab Kripala Mohi So Math Bhava | Sakucha Swami Mana Jaya Na Pava || Prabhupadha Sapatha Kahau Sathi  Bhau | Jagamangala Hitha Yek Upau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha reveals his earnest desire to perform the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 262– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha reveals his earnest desire to perform the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, you are that divine tree Kalpatharu that is capable to relive all the fears and anxieties of the Jeeva, whoever stays close under the shade of it would achieve all that desired without even asking for it. All my worries and fears have disappeared after perceiving the kindness of my preceptors and Lord of Raghu, now I am completely free from perplexities. Oh! Karunakara, kindly take a decision that won’t disturb your vows and promises to our father, do not put yourself in trouble for your servant. A sincere servant never push his Master in trouble to achieve personal gain, if so, he is wicked, an ideal servant abandons all his comforts and greed and serves his Master relentlessly. Oh! Prabho, if you leave the forest and return to Ayodhya everyone would be extremely delighted, on the other hand, if we sincerely obey your orders, we shall achieve an abundance of propitiousness.  Oh! Prabho, if we obediently follow your orders, we would achieve spiritual as well as material gain. Oh! Prabho, kindly listen to my request and decided whatever you feel appropriate at this moment. Oh! Prabho, I have brought all those requisites for the coronation ceremony of you, kindly allow us to perform the rite if it pleases you.”

 

Jayi Nikata Pahichani Tharu Cchaha Samani Sab Soch | Magatha Abhimatha Pav Jaga Rau Ranku Bhala Pocha ||

Lakhi Sab Bidhi Guru Swami Sanehu | Miteau Cchobu Nahi Mana Sandhehu || Ab Karunakara Keejia  Soyi | Janahitha Prabhu Chitha Cchobu Na Hoyi || Jo Sevaku Sahibahi Sankochi | Nija Hitha Chahayi Thasu Mathi Pochi || Sevaka Hitha Sahiba Sevakayi | Karai Sakalasukha Lobha  Bihayi || Swarathu Paramaratha  Saru | Sakala Sukritha Phala Sugathi Singaru || Deva Yek Binathi Suni Mori| Uchitha Hoyi Thasa Karab Bahori || Thilaka Samaju Saji Sabu Aana | Karia Suphala Prabhu Jau Manumana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha eulogizes the kindness and compassion of Rama

 

Chapter – 261– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha eulogizes the kindness and compassion of Rama

 

Bharatha spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, Lord of Devi Sita, Sithapathi has done an abundance of grace and auspiciousness to me, he is the ocean of compassion, and knower of all. My preceptor and my Lord Sri Ramachandra are most promising to me; thus, I have got rid of all my anxiousness and grief with their blessings. I was spending days of extreme fear and distress, it was my ill fortune that added up my mother’s deceitful act and the cruelty of the fate ruined my peace of mind. Oh! Prabho, Lord of Raghu, you are Pranathapala/protector of distressed Jeeva, though it is not a new thing for you, the Veda highly eulogizes your kindness and compassion to Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, even if the whole world may go against me, your grace is enough to protect me from all the troubles. Oh! Prabho, you are that divine Kalpatharu/wish-fulfilling tree in the celestial abode of Indra, nothing can be accomplished without your grace.”

Keenha Anugraha Amitha Athi Sab Bidhi Seethanatha | Kari Pranamu Bole Bharathu Jori Jalaja Juga Hath ||

Khau Kahavau Ka Ab Swami | Kripa  Ambunidhi Antharjami || Guru Prasanna Sahib Anukoola | Miti Malina Mana  Kalapithamoola || Apadara Dareau Na Soch Samoole | Rabihi Na Dhosu Deva Dhisi Bhoole || Mor Abhagu Mathu Kutilayi | Bidhi Gathi Bishama Kala Kadinayi || Pau Ropi Sab Mili Mohi  Dhala |  Pranathapala Pan Aapana Pala || Yaha Nayi Reethi Na  Rauri Hoyi | Lokahu Bedha Bidhitha Nahi Goyi || Jagu Anabhala Bhala Yeku Gosayi | Kahia Hoyi Bhala Kasu Bhalayi || Dheau Dhevatharu Sarisa  Subhau | Sanmukha Bimukha Na Kahuhi Kau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha realizes that his welfare and goodness lies in sincerely following the instructions of Rama

 

Chapter – 260– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha realizes that his welfare and goodness lies in sincerely following the instructions of Rama

 

The preceptor of the deities Sage Bhrihaspathi spoke “Oh! Deities, Good luck to all of you. The devotion at the lotus feet of Bharatha is the source of all the auspiciousness. The service at the lotus feet of Lord Sitapathi is as propitious as service to hundreds of Kamadhenu/the wish-fulfilling divine cow. You have chosen to worship the devotee of Lord Rama; therefore, your tasks will get accomplished without any doubt. Oh! Lord Indra, the Lord of Raghu is highly pleased with the pure love and devotion of Bharatha, hence he is most favorable to Bharatha, always remember that Bharatha is the shadow of Rama, hence the worship of Bharath would remove all your anxiousness and fear.” The Lord of Raghu who is the Paramathma Parambhramam, knower of all perceived that the deities and Sage Bhrihaspathi are uneasy, eventually, Rama felt uncomfortable watching the suffering of the deities. Now Bharatha felt that all the responsibilities all on his shoulder, though he was planned to entrust all those to his elder brother, finally he made up his mind that his goodness and welfare is vested in following the orders of Rama who is strict to his vows, he once again remembered with tears Rama has shown so much of kindness and love to his brothers.

Suni Suramatha Suraguru Kaheau Bhala Thumhara Badabhagu | Sakala Sumangala Moola Jaga Bharatha Charana Anuragu ||

Seethapathi Sevaka Sevakayi | Kamadhenu Saya Sarisa Suhayi || Bharatha Bhagathi Thumhare Mana Aayi | Thajahu Sochu Bidhi Bath Banayi || Dhekhu Devapathi Bharatha Prabhau | Sahaja Subhaya Bibasa Raghurau || Manathira Karahu Deva Daru Nahi | Bharathahi Jani Rama  Paricchahi || Suni Suraguru Sura Sammatha Sochu | Antharjami Prabhuhi Sakochu || Nija Sira Bharu Bharatha Jiya Jana | Karatha Koti Bidhi Ura  Anumana || Kari Bicharu Man Dheenhi Teeka | Rama Rajayasa  Aapana Neeka ||  Nija Pan Thaji Rakheau Panu Mora | Cchohu Sanehu Keenha Nahi Thora ||