Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha praising the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter – 292– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha praising the splendor of Rama

 

Bharatha who is soaked in love and devotion for Rama watched the whole assembly enamored with love. Bharatha prostrated before the assembly, contemplating upon Lord Rama and Devi Sita, began to speak “Oh! Prabhu, Lord of Raghu you are my father, mother, companion, preceptor, Master, and the object of worship as well. You are my benefactor and controller of mind, deed, and intellect. Oh! Prabhu, you are the essence of virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion, you are all-pervasive, you are the knower of all, you are the protector of the Universe and its living and non-living things. You are the protector of the souls who have taken refuge in you, you are omnipotent, you are the source of auspiciousness and welfare to Jeeva, you are the destroyer of sins and grief of worldly existence as well. Oh! Prabho, you are supreme Lord and protector of Jeeva, I am that unique and deceitful Jeeva to my Master. Oh! Prabho, it was my foolishness to bring the entire people of Ayodhya, there are goodness and evil, people of high and low ranks, but I haven’t heard anyone have the courage to overthrow your command even in their dreams. Yet you have considered all my deeds, words, thoughts are part of my love and devotion for you.”

Nirakhi Bibeka Bilochanhi Sithila Sanehu samaju | Kari Pranamu Bole Bharathu Sumiri Siya  Raghuraju ||

Prabhu Pithu Mathu Suhridhu Guru Swami | Poojya Parama Hitha Antharjami || Sarala  Susahibu seela Nidhanu | Pranathapala Sarbagya Sujanu || Samaratha Saranagatha Hithakari | Gunagahaku Avaguna Adha Hari || Swami Gosayihi Sarisa  Gosayi| Mohi Samana Mei Sayi Dhohayi || Prabhu Pithu Bachana Moha Basa Peli | Aayau Iha samaju Sakeli || Jaga Bhala Poch OOncha Aru Neechu | Amia Amarapadha Mahuru Meechu || Rama Rajayi Meta Manamahi | Dhekha Suna Kathahu Koau Nahi|| So Mei Sab Bidhi Keenhi Didayi| Prabhu Mani Saneha Sevakayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The members of the assembly gets troubled to arrive at a conclusion

 

Chapter – 291– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The members of the assembly gets troubled to arrive at a conclusion 

 

 The whole assembly comprises the illustrious Rishis, Sage Vashishta, Vamadeva, King Janaka, ministers, and members of the assembly became nervous listening to the humble promise of Rama, everyone’s eyes were fixed on Bharatha who was bashfully fixed his eyes staring on the ground. Bharatha realized that the whole assembly is confused, not in a position to decide, the virtuous and self-restraint brother of Rama took the reins, like the illustrious Sage Agasthya who was born out of the vessel, seized the growth of Mount Vindhyachala. The demon Hiranyaksha resemble the grief of worldly existence, captured Mother Earth which is the source of living and non-living things resemble the virtues of Bharatha, and put the whole world in utter bewilderment, the wild boar /Varaha, the savior of Earth like Bharatha’s discretion was delivered to the people assembled. Bharatha bowed before Rama, Janaka, preceptors, Rishis, Sages, and illustrious members of the assembly, and began to speak with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, kindly forgive me for my courage to speak among the illustrious members, kindly forgive me for my childish opinion.” Bharatha invoked Goddess Sarada who is the excellence in speech, entered into the Manasarovar like the mind of Bharatha, and flew out through the lotus-like mouth of Bharatha, shortly, the members assembled could hear the words full of wisdom, prudence, and piety from Bharatha.

Rama Sapatha Suni Muni Janaku Sakuche Sabha Sametha | Sakala  Bilokatha Bharatha Mukhu Banayi Na  Utharu Dhetha ||

Sabha Sakucha BasaBharatha Nihari | Ramabandhu Dhari Dheeraju Bhari || Kusamau Dhekhi Sanehu Sambhara | Badatha Bindhi Jimi Ghataja Nivara || Soka Kanakalochana Mathi Cchoni |  Hari Bimala Gunagana Jagajoni || Bharatha Bibeka Baraha Bisala | AnayasaUdhari Thehi Kala || Kari Pranamu Sab Kaha Kara Jore | Ramu Rau Guru  Sadhu Nihore || Cchamaba Aaju Athi Anuchitha Mora | Kahau Badhana Mridhu Bachana Kadora || Hiya Sumiri Saradha Suhayi | Manasa The  Mukhapankaja Aayi || Bimala Bibeka Dharama Naya Sali | Bharatha Bharathi Manju Marali ||

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 ||