Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta describes the conversation that took place between King Janaka and Bharatha

 

Chapter – 290– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta describes the conversation that took place between King Janaka and Bharatha

 

The deities who are self-centered by nature employed a plot against the people of Ayodhya, soon they have tormented with the fear and anxiousness in their hearts. The deities impatiently observed Bharatha knowing that their success and failure lies in the hands of him. King Janaka visited the hermitage of Rama; Lord of Raghu was received with great honor. The priest of Raghu’s clan Sage Vashishta spoke words full of wisdom, and righteousness appropriate for the situation, he also detailed the conversation that took place between King Janaka and Bharatha and repeatedly described the beautiful speech of Bharatha “Dear Rama, we shall obey your orders sincerely, and it is my final decision.” Lord Rama with folded hands spoke innocent words after listening to the pleasing conversation of Bharatha. “Oh! Mune, it is disrespectful to speak anything before you and King Janaka/Lord of Mithila, hence kindly order us, I promise you that we shall obey your commands with all our heart.”

Sura Swarathi Maleena Mana Keenha  Kumanthra  Kudatu | Rachi Prapancha Maya Prabala Bhaya Bhrama Aarathi Uchatu ||

Kari Kuchali Sochatha Suraraju | Bharatha Hatha Sabu Kaju Akaju || Gaye Janaku Raghunatha Sameepa | Sanmane Sab Rabikula Dheepa || Samaya Samaja Dharama  Abirodha | Bole Thab Raghubamsa  Purodha || Janaka Bharatha Sambadhu Sunayi | Bharatha Kahauthi Kahi suhayi || Thatha Rama Jasa Aayasu Dhehu | So Sabu Karai Mora Matha Yehu || Suni Raghunatha Jori Juga  Pani | Bole Sathya Sarala Mridhu Bani || Bidhdhamana Aapuni Mithilesu | Mora Kahab Sab Bhanthi Bhadhesu || Raura Raya  Rajayasu Hoyi | Rauri Sapatha Sahi Sira  Soyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities’ prayer to Devi Sarada to influence the mind of Bharatha

 

Chapter – 289– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities’ prayer to Devi Sarada to influence the mind of Bharatha

 

Lord Indra spoke in utter grief “Prabhu Sri Rama is benevolent to his fervent devotees, Oh! Deities, construct a plan so that we don’t get doomed into darkness.” Soon the deities invoked Devi Sarada, the Goddess of speech, and worshiped her. The deities eulogized Devi Sarada “Oh! Devi, we have taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly protect us. Oh! Devi, kindly persuades Bharatha utilizing your powerful Maya and protect the deities from the ruin, kindly protect us by influencing the mind of Bharatha.” The supreme Goddess Devi Sarada shocked hearing the selfish request, understood that the mind of deities has taken over by self-centeredness, and has lost good senses. Devi Sarada spoke to Indra “Oh! Indra, you want me to influence the mind of Bharatha? It is pity that you did not understand the splendor of Mount Meru even though you have possessed thousands of eyes. The Maya of Lord Bhrama, Lord Hari, and Lord Hara are unconquerable, but Bharatha’s wisdom, intelligence, and reasoning ability are higher than that all of the illusionary powers of trinities, yet you are asking me to persuade Bharatha? Oh! Indhra, will it be possible for the moonlight to overshadow the brightness of the sun? Bharatha’s heart is the abode of Lord Rama and Devi Sita, will it be possible for the darkness to penetrate the place of sunshine?” Devi Sarada infuriatingly returned to the abode of Lord Bhrama, leaving the deities in distress like the Chakravaha in the night hours.

Ramu Saneha Sakocha Basa Kaha Sasocha Suraraju | Rachahu Prapanchahi Pancha Mili Nahi Tha  Bhayau Akaju ||

Suranha Sumiri Saradha Sarahi | Debi Deva Saranagatha Pahi || Pheri Bharatha Mathi KariNija Maya | Palu Bibudha Kula Kari Cchal Chaya || Bibudha Binaya Suni Debi Sayani | Boli Sura  Swaratha Jada Jani || Mo Sana Kahahu Bharatha Mathi Pheru |Lochana Sahasa Na Soojja Sumeru || Bidhi Hari Haramaya Badi Bhari | Soau Na  Bharatha Mathi Sakayi Nihari || So  Mathi Mohi Kahatha Karu Bhori | Chandhini Kara Ki  Chandakara Chori || Bharatha Hridhaya Siyarama Nivasu | Thaha Ki ThimiraJaha Tharani Prakasu || Asa Kahi Saradha Gayi Bidhi Loka | Bibudha Bikala Nisi Manahu Koka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The deities get perturbed watching the pure love and devotion of the people in the woods

 

Chapter – 288– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The deities get perturbed watching the pure love and devotion of the people in the woods

 

Bharatha spoke amiably “Oh! Prabho, I am dependent on Rama, and it is my duty to do not create obstacles to the vows, righteousness, austerities, and promises of my Master. Hence kindly do good and whatever approved by all to protect the vows of my Lord Rama, kindly take notice of the affection of all us for Rama and Devi Sita.” King Janaka and his attendants, ministers were highly pleased with the kind words of Bharatha and congratulated him. The words spoken by Bharatha were wise yet unconceivable, sweet though harsh, vast but precise, everyone overwhelmed with anxiousness after listening to the nectar-like speeches of Bharatha, like the fish dived in the first showers of Monsoon. The deities enthusiastically observed the reaction of the preceptor Sage Vashishta, and the affection of King Vidheha, and behold Bharatha who is the very incarnation of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. The deities who were impatiently waiting to get rid of their troubles, once again pushed into gloominess watching the love and affection for Rama of the people assembled in the woods.

Rakhi Rama Rukha Dharamu Bhrathu Paradheena Mohi Jani | Sab Ke  Sammatha Sarba Hitha Karia Pemu Pahichani ||

Bharatha Bachana Suni Dhekhi Subhau | Sahitha Samaja Sarahatha Rau || Sugama Agama Mridhu Manjju Kadore | Arathu Amitha Athi Aakhara Thore || Jyo Mukhu Mukuru Nija Pani | Gahi Na  Jayi Asa Adhbutha Bani || Bhoopa Bharathu Muni Sahitha Samaju | Jo Jaha Bibudha Kumudha Dhvijaraju || Suni Sudhi Soch Bikala Sab Loga | Manahu Meenagana Nava Jala Joga || Deva  Prathama Kulaguru Gathi Dhekhi | Nirakhi Bidheha Saneha Biseshi || Rama Bhagthimaya Bharathu Nihare | Sura Swarathi Hahari Hiya  Hare || Sab Koau Rama Pemamaya Pekha | Bhaye  Alekha Soch Basa Lekha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Janaka meets Bharatha to know about his further plans

 

Chapter – 287– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Janaka meets Bharatha to know about his further plans

 

King Janaka spoke fervently “Rama is Sathyavratha/truthful/strict follower of promises and Dharmaratha/he is the essence of righteousness, he respects the feelings of all. Rama is unhappy with watching all of us surviving in the woods, our inconvenience in the forest makes him disheartened. Oh! Dear son, let me know your final decision so that we can discuss it with Rama.” Bharatha’s eyes overflown with tears, a sudden rush of thrill ran through his limbs, began to speak amiably “Oh! Prabho, you are dear and respectful as my beloved father. My family preceptors Sage Vashishta, Sage Vamadeva, and all my mothers are most benevolent to me. Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of wisdom, there are Sage Vishwamithra and many illustrious Sages are assembled here, kindly consider me as your child, an obedient servant of you. Oh! Prabho, kindly instruct me, I shall obey your order with all my hearts. Kindly do not ask my opinion in the midst of the illustrious Rishis and Sages and noble people, and that too in the sacred land of Chitrakoot, If I keep silent, it won’t be considered as auspicious, I should not speak in the midst of discussion between the wise and learned. Nevertheless, I may take this opportunity to speak, Oh! Dear Father, kindly forgive me knowing that my fate is against me. The scriptures and Veda highly emphasize that the duty of a servant is extremely hard, my duty to the service of my Lord should be selfless, it should not harm the righteousness and principles of my Lord.”

Rama Sathyabratha Dharama Ratha Sab Kar  Seelu Sanehu | Sankata Sahatha Sakocha Basa Kahia Jo Aayasu Dhehu ||

Suni Thana Pulaka Nayana Bhari Bari | Bole Bharathu Dheera Dhari Bhari || Prabhupriya Poojya Pitha  Sama Aapu | Kulaguru Sama Hitha Maya Na  Bapu || Kausikadhi Muni Sachiva Samaju | Gyana Ambunidhi Aapunu Aaju || Sisu Sevaku Aayasu Anugami | Jani Mohi Sikha Dheyia Swami || Yehi samaja  Thala Boojjab Raura | Mauna Malina Mei Bolab Baura || Cchote Badhana Kahau Badi Batha | Cchamaba Thatha Lakhi Bama Bidhatha || Aagama Nigama Prasidhdha Purana | Sevadharamu  Kadina  Jagu Jana || Swami Dharama Swarathahi Birodhu || BairuAndha Premahi Na Prabhodhu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – King Janaka promises not to hinder the purpose of Rama’s exile to the woods

 

Chapter – 286– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– King Janaka promises not to hinder the purpose of Rama’s exile to the woods

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rajan, you are the storehouse of virtues, righteousness, wisdom, prudence, and piousness, you are well capable to take an apt decision at this vulnerable moment.” King Janaka was overwhelmed with various emotions listening to the compassionate speech of Sage Vashishta, even his wisdom, dispassion, and intelligence became submissive to the King.  Shortly, King Janaka spoke in a soft tone “Oh! Prabho, I have made a wrong choice to visit Rama in the woods, King Dhasharatha ordered his son to proceed to the woods, immediately after that he left his mortal coil and proved his love for his son. We shall make it viable for Rama to move from the woods to achieve the triumph over our wisdom.” All the saints, ascetics, noble souls, Bhramins, hermits, preceptors were highly pleased listening to the wise words of King Janaka, were transported to a state of ecstasy.  King Janaka with his attendants moved to meet Bharatha, on their way Bharatha rushed to receive the King and offered a comfortable seat. King Janaka spoke passionately “Oh! Dear Bharatha, you know the disposition of Raghuveera.”

 

Gyana Nidhana Sujana Suchi Dharama Dheera Narapala | Thumha Binu Asamanjasa Samana Ko Samaratha Yehi Kala ||

Suni Munibanchana Janaka Anurage | Lakhi Gathi Gyanu Biragu Birage || Sithila  Saneha Gunatha Mana Mahi | Aye Iha Keenha  Bhala Nahi || Ramahi Raua Kaheau Bana Jana | Keenha Aapu Priya Prema Pravana || Ham Ab Bana The Banahi Padayi | Pramudhitha Phirab Bibeka Badayi || Thapasa Muni Maheesura Suni Dhekhi | Bhaye Prema Basa Bikala Biseshi || Samau  Samujji Dhari Dheeraju Raja | Chale Bharatha Pahi Sahitha Samaja || Bharatha Aayi Aage Bhayi Leenhe | Avasara Sarisa  Suasana Dheenhe || Thatha Bharatha Kaha Therahuthi Rau | Thumhahi Bidhitha Ragubeera Subhau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta instructs King Janaka to take a decision good for the people of Mithila and Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 285– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta instructs King Janaka to take a decision good for the people of Mithila and Ayodhya

 

Sage Vashishta spoke fervently “Oh! Rama, you are Prana/soul in the Jeeva, you are the source of happiness and auspiciousness, Oh! Dear child, whoever afar from you is unfortunate, it was their bad luck. Oh! Rama, performance of rites without pure love or devotion at your lotus feet is worthless. The Yogic practices, knowledge in scriptures and Veda, austerities, vows, etc. without devotion at your lotus feet is unfruitful, you are the source of happiness to Jeeva, hence whoever devoted at your lotus feet with the knowledge of self/Athma is Paramatha, lives in bliss, on the other hand, whoever drenched in ignorance, soaked in worldly matters and chasing pleasures are destined to be unhappy. Oh! Rama, you are the knower of all, you reside as a soul in the Jeeva, you are that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, the wise and learned are Bhramajjani, like the well brimming with the water, hence they immerse in the supreme bliss always. You may return to your hermitage now.” Sage Vashishta was overpowered with various emotions and paused for a while, Rama prostrated before the sage and left. Sage Vashishta summoned King Janaka, and both of them engaged in pleasant conversations, Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Maharaj, do whatever good for the people of Ayodhya and Mithila according to the Dharma.”

Prana Prana Ke Jeeva Ke  Jeeva Sukha Ke Sukha Rama | Thumha Thaji Thatha Sohath Griha  Jinhahi Thinhahi Bidhi Bama ||

So sukhu Karamu Dharamu Jari Jau | Jaha Na  Ramapadha Pankaja Bhau || Jogu Kujogu Gyanu Agyanu | Jaha Nahi Rama Pema Paradhanu || Thumha Binu Dhukhi Sukhi Thumha Thehi | Thumha Janahu Jiya Jo Jehi Kehi || Raura Aayasu Sira Sabahi Ke | Bidhitha Kripalahi Gathi Sab Neeke || Aapu Ashramahi Dharia Pau | Bhayau Saneha Sithila Munirau || Kari Pranamu Thab Ramu Sidhaye | Risihi Dhari Dheera Janaka  Pahi Aye || Rama Bachana Guru Nripahi Sunaye| Seela Saneha Subhaya Suhaye || Maharaja Ab  Keejia Soyi | Sab Kara Dharama Sahitha Hitha Hoyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Rama finds it difficult to watch the troubles of two families surviving in the forest

 

Chapter – 284– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Rama finds it difficult to watch the troubles of two families surviving in the forest

 

King Janaka spoke “ Oh! Devi, Bharatha cannot even dream of overthrow the command of Rama, Oh! Devi, we need not be anxious at all.” King paused for a while searching for words, his voice broken due to affection for Bharatha. Thus, King Janaka and Devi Sunayana spoke about the virtues, amiability, and love of Rama and Bharatha for long hours did not notice the passing of time. At the daybreak, the people of Ayodhya and Mithila proceeded to perform ablutions and worship of the deities. Rama performed the morning rite and met his preceptors Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva, prostrated before them, and began to speak after receiving permission “Oh! Prabho, Bharatha, my mothers, and the people of Ayodhya are grief-stricken, spending days in the woods in limited comfort. The King of Mithila, his family, preceptors, and his people are surviving in the woods for the past few days, are tired of a long journey. Therefore, kindly do whatever feasible to reduce their mental and physical afflictions, the welfare of all lies in your hands.” Rama stood before the preceptors amiably. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva were highly impressed with the kind disposition of Rama, began to speak “Oh! Rama, without your presence the amenities in the royal palaces are hell for both the families.”

 

Bhorehu Bharatha Na  Pelihahi Manahu Rama Rajayi | Karia Na Sochu Saneha Basa Kaheau Bhoopa Bilakhayi ||

Rama Bharatha Gunaganatha Sapreethi | Nisi Dhampathihi  Palaka Sama Beethi || Raja Samaja Pratha Juga  Jage | Nyahayi Nyahayi Sura  Poojana Lage || Go Nahayi Guru Pahi Raghurayi |  Bandhi charana  Bole Rukha Payi || Natha Bharathu Purajana Mahathari | Soka Bikala Banabasa Dhukhari || Sahitha Samaja Rau Mithilesu | Bahutha Dhivasa Bhaye Sahatha Kalesu || Uchitha Hoyi Soyi  Keejia Natha | Hitha Sabahi Kara Raure Hatha|| Asa Kahi Athi Sakuche Ragurau | Muni Pulake Lakhi Seelu Subhau || Thumha Binu Rama Sakala  Sukha Saja | Naraka Sarisa  Dhuhu Raja  Samaja ||