Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Bharatha promises to serve the command of Rama in the assembly of ministers, Sages, Rishis, and preceptors

 

Chapter – 295– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha promises to serve the command of Rama in the assembly of ministers, Sages, Rishis, and preceptors

Bharatha spoke “Oh! Prabho, it is not wise to give long lectures before my gracious Master, kindly be pleased with us, and command us, we all are prepared to follow your orders sincerely. I shall promise on the dust particles from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which is the essence of virtue, truthfulness, and bliss, I shall disclose the earnest desire that I have cherished in my heart in all four states of life/sleep, dream, walk and Thureeya, it is my duty to serve my Master Lord Sri Ramachandra with honesty and affection, forgetting my own interest to achieve the Purusharththa/Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha which is the ultimate object of the worldly existence. My noble Master Lord Sri Ramachandra would not neglect the desire of his servant, in order to achieve the fruitfulness of my life.” Bharatha was overwhelmed with various emotions, tears overflowing down the cheeks, his whole limbs were quivering in excitement, in deep distress, he has fallen at the lotus feet of Lord Rama and clasped his feet, the affection of the two brothers was beyond words. Rama raised Bharatha from the ground, pacified him with kind and compassionate words, and made him seated next to him. The whole assembly of Rishis, Sages, preceptors, ministers, and the people of Ayodhya and Mithila were overpowered by love watching the noble disposition and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

Suhridha Sujana Susahibahi Bahuth Kahab Badi  Khori | Aayasu Dheyia Deva Ab Sabayi Sudhari Mori ||

Prabhupadha Padhumaparaga  Dhohayi  | Sathya Sukritha Sukha Seeva suhayi || So Kari Kahau Hiye Apane Ki | Ruchi Jagatha Sovatha Sapane Ki || Sahaja Saneha Swami Sevakayi | Swaratha  Cchala Phala Chari Bihayi || Agya  Sama Na  Susahib Seva | So Prasadhu Jana Pavai Deva || Asa Kahi Prema Bibasa Bhaye Bhari | Pulaka Sareera  Bilochana Bari || Prabhupadha Kamala Gahe Akulayi | Samau Sanehu Na So Kahi Jayi || Kripasindhu Sanmani Subani | Baitaye Sameepa Gahi Pani || Bharatha Binaya Suni Dhekhi Subhau | Sithila Saneha Sabha  Raghurau ||

 

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

 

Chapter – 294– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha praising the kindness of Rama

 

Bharatha spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, you are well capable to transform your devotees, treating them with love and honor, and make them known as the jewel adorned on the crown of ascetics. Oh! Prabho, is there any deity known for kindness and compassion as you? You have firmly protected the promises made to your sincere devotees. Oh! Prabho, I have been distressed, and miserable, overlooked your commands and traveled to woods with the people of Ayodhya, yet you have accepted all of us with graciousness and removed our grief and agony. I have achieved the fortune to take shelter at your lotus feet, which is highly propitious to all. Oh! Prabho, I had the fortune to experience your affection and kindness in abundance, even after various faults of mine. My gracious Lord Sri Ramachandra overlooked all my faults and sins and showered an abundance of kindness and affection on me, which I do not deserve.  Oh! Prabho, you are the symbol of virtue, amiability, and noble disposition, I have overlooked your disposition, and spoken words of politeness and impoliteness as it was pleasing to me, kindly forgive me for all those mistakes, consider that I am a distressed Jeeva, and I am certain that my Lord Sri Ramachandra would pardon me.”

Yo Sudhari  Sanmani Jana Kiye  Sadhu  Siramor | Ko Kripala Binu Palihai Biridhavali Barajor ||

Soka Saneha Ki Bala Subhaya | Aayau Layi  Rajayasu Baya || Thabahu Kripala Heri Nija Aura | Sabahi Bhanthi Bhala Maneau Mora || Dhekheau Paya Sumangala Moola | Janeau Swami Sahaja Anukoola || Bade Samaja Bilokeau Bhagu | Badi Chook Sahib Anuragu || Kripa Anugrahu Angu Adhayi | Keenhi Kripanidhi Sab Adhikayi || Rakha Mor Dhular Gosayi | Apane Seela Subhaya Bhalayi || Natha Nipata Mei Keenhi Didayi | Swami samaja Sakocha Bihayi || Abinaya Binaya Jayaruchi Bani| Cchamihi Dheau Athi Aarathi Jani ||

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

 

Chapter – 293– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha praising the splendor of Rama

 

Bharatha spoke in tears “ Oh! Prabho, you have been kind and compassionate to me always, you have considered my failings as embellishments, and you have spread glories and goodness of mine in all three worlds. Oh! Prabho, you are eulogized by Veda and scriptures, your noble disposition and greatness are known to the whole Universe. Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of mercy, and you ensure the protection of the Jeeva who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, be it cruel, deceitful, dull-witted, evil-minded, unscrupulous, or Jeeva who have no belief in you or uttered your sacred name ‘Rama’ or bow before you for once. Oh! Prabho, you do not notice the fault of the Jeeva who have taken shelter in you, instead, you don’t leave even a single opportunity to praise the virtues of them in the great assembly of the Sages and Rishis. Oh! Prabho, there is no Master gracious as you to your servants, you are the source of auspiciousness, happiness, and welfare to the Jeeva, even after all these. You are the Master who feel unsatisfied, and unhappy with your generosity to your servant. Oh! Prabho, you are supreme Lord, kindly protect us, I am certain that an animal could perform a marvelous dance to the tune and a parrot could speak fluently that was taught by its Master.”

Kripa Balayi Aapni Natha Keenha Bhala Mora | Dhooshana Bhe Bhooshana Sarisa  Sujasu Charu Chahu Aur ||

Rauri Reethi Subani Badayi | Jagatha Bidhitha Nigamagama Gayi || Koora Kutila Khala Kumathi Kalanki | Neecha  Nisila Nireesa Nisanki || Theau Suni Sarana Samuhe Aaye | Sakritha Pranamu Kihe Apanye || Dhekhi Dhosha Kabahu Na Ura Aane | Suniguna Sadhu Samaja Bakhane || Ko Sahib Sevakahi Nevaji | Aapu Samaja Saja Sab Saji || Nija  Karathoothi Na Samujjia Sapane | Sevaka Sakucha Sochu Ura Apane || So Gosayi Nahi Dhoosara Kopi | Bhuja Udayi Kahau Pana Ropi || Pasu Nachatha Suka Pada Prabeena | Gunagathi Nata  Padaka Adheena ||

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 ||