Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Shoorpanakha meets Rama and Lakshman in the Panchavati

 

Chapter – 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Shoorpanakha meets Rama and Lakshman in the Panchavati

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Lakshman, whoever worships me with word, mind, and deed, and completely surrendered to me, I will stay in their lotus-like hearts.” Lakshman was highly delighted to listen to the significance of Bhakti/devotion, reverentially prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama. In this way, days were passed engaged in lectures on spiritual wisdom, Bhakti, Vairagya, virtues, and morality, etc. The notorious King of Lanka, Ravana had a wicked sister Shoorpanakha, as the name indicates she had overly grown big ugly nails capable of winnowing like the fan, and she is cruel as a venomous serpent. Once, she arrived in Panchavati and met the two charming brothers, immediately she had fallen in love with them. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, women get easily passionate about things and people, cannot restrain their fiery passion, even if it is her father, son, brother, or stranger. The wicked female demon Shoorpanakha assumed the form of a beautiful woman and approached the two brothers with a sweet coated word “Oh! Dear charming fellows, there is no one handsome as you and there is no woman beautiful as me in these three worlds, the creator has done a painstaking job by creating us, I have searched for a charming pair for me in all three worlds, alas! I did not find a single one appropriate for me, hence I have remained a spinster all my life, Oh! Charming ones, my eyes set on you after seeing your attractiveness.” Rama looked at Devi Sita and spoke meekly “My younger brother is unmarried; you can approach him.” Shoorpanakha went closer to Lakshman who was well aware of the wickedness of Shoorpanakha as the sister of their enemy, he looked at Lord Rama and spoke softly “Oh! Beautiful lady, I am a humble servant of my master, I am not independent to act or think, if you have chosen me, I assure you will have no comforts in life. My master is the illustrious King of Kosalapura, whatever he does worthy of him. A servant like me can’t aspire for richness, honor, or fame, only the crooked ones achieve all these by milking their Master.” Again, Shoorpanakha returned to Rama in desperation, eventually, she was sent back to Lakshman was advised “Oh! Devi, Rama alone can do something, rest are incapable”. In this way, Shoorpanakha was sent back and forth for quite some time, she got really annoyed, revealed her dreadful appearance before Rama and Devi Sita. The merciful Lord noticed Devi Sita was terrified at the sight of Shoorpanakha, hence Lord of Raghu instructed Lakshman with his usual gestures.

 

Bachana Karma Mana Mori Gathi Bhajanu Karahi Ni:Kama | Thinha Ke  Hridhayakamala Maha Karau Sadha Bishrama ||

Bhagathi Joga Suni Athi Sukha Pava | Lacchimana Prabhu Charananhi Siru Nava || Yehi Bidhi Gaye Kacchuka Dhina Beethi | Kahatha Biraga Gyana Gunaneethi || Soopanakha Ravan Kei Bahini | Dhushta Hridhaya Dharuna Jasa Aahini || Panchabati So Gaye Yek Bara | Dhekhi Bikala Bhayi Jugala Kumara || Bhratha Pitha Puthra Uragari | Purusha Manohara Nirakhatha Nari || Hoyi Bikala Saka Manahi Na Roki | Jimi Rabimani Dhrava Rabihi Biloki || Ruchira Roopa Dhari Prabhu Pahi Jayi |Boli Bachana Bahuth Musukayi || Thumha Sama Purusha Na  Mo Sama Nari | Yaha Sanjoga Bidhi Racha Bichari || Mama Anuroopa  Purusha Jaga Mahi | Dhekheau Khoji Loka  Thihu Nahi || Thathe Ab Lagi  Rahiau Kumari | Manu Mana Kacchu Thumhahi Nihari || Seethahi Chithayi Kahi Prabhu Batha | Ahayi Kumara Mora Laghu Bhratha || Gayi Lacchimana Ripu  Bhagini Jani | Prabhu Biloki Bole  Mridhubani || Sundhari Sunu Mei Aanha Kara Dhasa | Paradheena Nahi Thora  Supasa || Prabu Samarththa Kosalapura Raja | Jo Kacchu Karahi Anahi Sab Cchaja || Sevaka Sukha Chaha Mana Bhikari | Byasani Ghana Subhagathi Bibichari || Lobhi Jasu Chaha Chara Gumani| Nabha Dhuhi Dhoodha Chahatha Ye Prani || Puni Phiri Ramanikata So Aayi | Prabhu Lacchimana Pahi Bahuri Padayi || Lacchimana Kaha Thohi So Barayi | Jo Thrina Thori Laja Pariharayi || Thab Khisiaani Rama Pahi Gayi | Roopa Bhayankara Pragatatha Bhayi || Seethahi Sabhaya Dhekhi Raghurayi | Kaha Anuja San Sayana Bujjayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama describes the splendor of Bhakti/devotion

Chapter – 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama describes the splendor of Bhakti/devotion

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, ultimately the powerful Maya causes Bandha/bondage and the knowledge of Parmarththa provides Moksha/liberation from the grief of worldly existence.  The destruction of impurities of mind such as Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara,  is achieved through the various austerities and vows, Shama, Dhama, Dhanam, Dhaya, Ahimsa, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Thithiksha, Bhramacharya, Bhramavichara, being in the association of learned, noble souls, Santh, Mahathma, growing dispassionate to material matters, of wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, companion and relatives, etc.. are the source of Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya. Veda emphasizes that the dispassion/Vairgaya brings virtues, the spiritual wisdom comes from Shamadhamadhi, austerities, meditation, results in liberation from the grief of worldly existence. Oh! Dear brother, the Bhakti/ devotion is the one that highly pleases me, it is superior to the practice of Gnana/Paramarththa Thaththva and Vijjana. Bhakti is beyond comparison, it is the source of bliss that can be achieved only with the association of preceptor, noble souls, Santh, Mahathma, hence Bhakti is the easiest way to attain the all-pervasive Bhramam. Whoever sincerely follow the spiritual and religious rites prescribed in the Veda, according to their own Varnna, and whoever honors the Bhramins well-versed in Veda and spiritual rites, grow dispassionate/Vairagya, abandon the interest in worldly matters and pleasures, would achieve Bhakti/devotion which is the easiest way to attain my grace. Oh! Thatha, there are nine kinds of Bhakti/Navadhabhakthi, such as 1)Shravanam/listening to the glorious myths of supreme Lord, 2) Keerthanam/singing in praise of the glories of Lord 3) Smaranam/meditation 4)Padhasevanam/worship of lotus feet 5) Archanam/worship of idol 6)Vandhanam/prostration before the deity 7)Dhasyam/worship of Lord with the feeling of a servant, 8) Sakhyam/worship of Lord with the feeling of companion and finally 9) Athmanivedhanam/complete surrender at the lotus feet of Lord. Oh! Lakshman, mere listening to my glorious myths would cultivate Bhakti in the mind of Jeeva, the selfless service to noble souls, preceptors, Santh, and Mahathma, with body, mind, and deed removes the impurities of the mind. Oh! Thatha, I get highly pleased with my ardent devotees, who envisage me in all the animate and inanimate things, and render selfless service to the preceptor, king, parents, noble souls, Bhramins and deities, finally, whoever remembers me with tears on their eyes, voice choked on the throat, with the rush of thrill through their limbs, would achieve my eternal presence.”

Maya Esa Na Aapu Kaha Jana Kahia So Jeeva | Bandha Moccha Pradha Sarbapara Maya Prerak Seeva ||

Dharma The Birathi Joga The Gyana | Gyana Mocchapradha Bedha Bakhana|| Jathe  Begi Dhravau Mei Bhayi | So Sama Bhagathi Bhagatha Sukhadhayi || So  Suthanthra Avalamba Na Aana | Thehi Adheena  Gyana Bigyana || Bhagathi Thatha Anupama Sukhamoola| Milayi Jo Santh Hoya Anukooola || Bhagathi Ki Sadhana Kahau Bakhani | Sugama  Pantha Mohi Pavahi Prani || Prathamahi Bipra Charana Athi Preethi | Nija Nija Karma Niratha Shruthi Reethi || Yehi Kara Phala Puni Bishaya Biraga | Thab Mama Dharma Upaja Anuraga || Shravanadhika Nava Bhakthi Dhridahi | Mama Leela Rathi Athi Manamahi || Santha Charana Pankaja Athi Prema| Mana Krama Bachana Bhajana Dhrida Nema || Guru Pithu Mathu Bandhu Pathideva | Sab Mohi Kaha Janai Dhrida Seva || Mama Guna Gavatha Pulaka Sareera | Gadhgadha Gira Nayana Baha Neera || Kama Adhi Madha Dhambha Na Jake | Thatha Niranthara Basa Mei Thake ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama shed light on Paramarththa Thaththva – Jeevathma and Paramathma – Indestructible Purusha/Paramathma and destructible Prakrithi/material matters

 

Chapter – 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama shed light on Paramarththa Thaththva – Jeevathma and Paramathma – Indestructible Purusha/Paramathma and destructible Prakrithi/material matters

 

Lakshman spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, kindly describe Paramathma/supreme soul and Jeevathma/individual soul, so that I may achieve Bhakti/devotion at your lotus feet, and thereby get rid of ignorance, grief, and sufferings of worldly existence.” Rama spoke compassionately “Oh! Dear brother, Lakshman, I shall explain them briefly, listen to them carefully, Oh! Thatha, the feeling of ‘I’ ‘You’ ‘Me’ ‘Mine’, are the concepts of illusion/Maya, which is influenced by all the living beings in this Universe, none is free from my powerful Maya. Whatever is perceived by the mind, and witnessed are persuaded by Maya/illusion. Oh! Thatha, ignorance is grief, lack of spiritual wisdom, knowledge of ‘self’/self-realization/Athmavichara and God-realization/Paramarththa Thaththva, the absence of knowledge of Jeevathma is the inseparable part of that all-pervasive Bhramam/Paramathma, heaves the Jeeva into repeated cycles of births and compel to undergo sufferings and grief of worldly existence. The knowledge of self, and the all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, the three attributes known as Rajasik, Thamasik, and Sathvik controlled by the Supreme Lord, the supreme wisdom known as Paramarththa Thaththva, the knowledge of all-pervasive Bhramam/Oneness-in-all, removes the impurities of Kama/lust, Krodha/anger, Lobha/greed, Moha/desire, Madha/pride Mathshcharya/jealousy, Ahamkara/ego, Mamakara /arrogance in the Jeeva. Oh! Lakshman, whoever attained that supreme wisdom, Oneness-in-all, and the knowledge of destructible Prakrithi/material matters, money, richness, wealth, fame, etc. and the indestructible Purusha/Paramathma/supreme soul would achieve dispassion, outshines the three attributes, abandon the interest in worldly matters and attachment to material matters like a grass.”

 

 Eswara Jeeva Bhedha Prabhu Sakala Kahau Samujjayi | Jathe  Hoyi Charana Rathi Soka Moha Bhrama Jayi ||

Thorehi Maha Sab Kahau Bujjayi | Sunahu Thatha Mathi Mana Chitha Layi || Mei Aru Mor Thora Thai Maya | Jehi Basa Keenhe  Jeeva Nikaya || Go Gochara Jaha Lagi Man Jayi | So Sab Maya Janehu Bhayi || Thehi Kara Bhedha Sunahu Thumha Soau | Bidhdhya Apara Abidhya Dhaou || Yek Dhushta Athisaya Dhukharoopa | Ja Basa Jeeva Para Bhavakoopa || Yek Rachayi Jaga Guna Basa Jake | Prabhu Preritha Nahi Nija Bala Thake || Gyanamana Jaha Yekau Nahi | Dhekha Bhrama Samana Sab Mahi || Kahia Thatha So Parama Biragi | Thrina Sama Sidhdhi Theeni Guna Thyagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Lakshman appeals to Rama to describe Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya/dispassion

 

Chapter – 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Lakshman appeals to Rama to describe Bhakti, Gnana, and Vairagya

 

Rama along with Devi Sita and Lakshman arrived on the riverbank of Godavari, Lakshman constructed a beautiful hermitage for Lord. Rama met Jatayu, the King of birds and Rama have developed a close bond in a short period of time. Soon after the arrival of Rama in the Panchavati, the Sages and Rishis lived in the forest became happy, started moving freely, and performing austerities and Tapasya without the fear of demons. The entire forest flourished with an abundance of green, the trees and plants loaded with flowers and fruits, nestled by different species of birds and packed with the buzzing of honey bees, the streams, rivers, ponds were brimming with crystal clear water invited various species of animals to settle near the riverbank. The richness and beauty of the Panchavati grown beyond description in the presence of Rama, even thousand tongued Adhishesha would find it difficult to describe them. Once, Lord Rama was sitting at ease, Lakshman approached the Lord with innocent words “Oh! Prabho, you are the Lord of Lords, you are the Lord of animate and inanimate things, you are the Lord of creator and protector as well, Oh! Prabho, kindly teach me how can I practice worship at your lotus feet? Kindly describe the spiritual wisdom/Bhramavichara, dispassion/Vairagya, and Maya/illusion, and most importantly the practice of devotion/Bhakti, to achieve your eternal grace.”

 

Geedharaja Sau Bhet Bhayi Bahu Bidhi Preethi Badayi | Godhavari Nikata Prabhu Rahe Parana Griha Cchayi ||

Jab The Rama Keenha Thaha Basa | Sukhi Bhaye Muni Beethi Thrasa || Giri Bana Nadhi  Thala Cchabi Cchaye | Dhin Dhina Prathi Athi Hohi Suhayi || Khaga Mriga  Brindha Rahahi | Madhupa Madhura  Gunjjatha Cchabi Lahahi || So Bana Barani Na Saka Ahiraja | Jaha Pragata Raghubeera Biraja || Yek Bar Prabhu Sukha Aaseena | Lacchimana Bachana Kahe Cchalaheena || Sura Nara  Muni Sa Charachara Sayi| Mei Poocheau Nija Prabhu Ki nayi || Mohi  Samujjayi Kahahu Soyi Deva | Sab Thaji Karau Charana Raja Seva || Kahahu Gyana Biraga  Aru Maya | Kahahu So Bhagathi Kahu Jehi Dhaya ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Sage Agasthya instructs Rama to live in Panchavati situated in the Dhandaka forest

 

Chapter – 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Sage Agasthya instructs Rama to live in Panchavati situated in the Dhandaka forest

 

Rama took a seat in the middle of the assembly of Sages, all the Sages fixed their gaze on the marvelous appearance of Rama, like the Chakora birds yearningly look at the autumn moon. The Lord of Raghu began to speak amiably “Oh! Mahathma, Oh! Prabho, I have nothing to hide from you, and you all know the purpose of my visit to the glorious Dhandakavana, Oh! Prabho, kindly advise me how can I eradicate the enemies of the hermits in the forest.” Sage Agasthya smiled at Rama and began to speak “Oh! Rama, you are the destroyer of evils, you have sought after my advice due to your virtues and amiability, Oh! Prabho, your glories are endless, I know very little of them. You are Mayapathi, your Maya resembles the huge Audhumbara tree, and the multitudes of Universes are the fruit of that tree, the animate and inanimate things in the Universe are the insects’ dwells inside those succulent fruits like Universe, hence they have limited knowledge of you. Oh! Prabho, the ‘Time’/Kalachakra, devours the insects like animate and inanimate things dwell inside the succulent fruits, yet that ‘Time’ is under your control. Oh! Prabho, you are the Lord of ten directions, yet you are seeking my opinion as an ordinary human being. Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of mercy, kindly provide us the boon of intense devotion at your lotus feet, dispassion and close association with the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, and your eternal presence with Goddess Sita, and Lakshman in our hearts. Oh! Prabho, you are that supreme Bhramam perceived by the Santh Mahathma and noble souls undertaking austerities, Tapasya, vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc, Oh! Prabho, you have a marvelous appearance that entices the whole Universe, you have been too kind and compassionate to your devotees always, hence you have decided to seek my advice. Oh! Lord of Raghu, this is one of the marvelous forests called Panchavati, situated in the Dhandaka forest, you have sanctified this forest with your footprints, and removed this beautiful land from the curse of Shukracharya. Oh! Prabho, kindly reside in Panchavati, and consider it as your abode to undertake austerities and penances, and thereby shower your auspicious grace on all these Sages residing in the Panchavati.” Rama after receiving permission from Sage Agasthya proceeded to Panchavati.

Muni Samooha Maha Baite  Sanmukha Sab Ki Aur | Saradhaindhu Thana Chithavath Manahu Nikara Chakora ||

Thab Raghubeer Kaha Muni Pahi | Thumha San Prabhu Dhurava Kacchu Nahi || Thumha Janahu Jehi Karana Aayau | Thathe Thatha Na Kahi Samujjayau || Ab So Manthra  Dhehu Prabhu Mohi | Jehi Prakara Marau Munidhrohi || Muni Musukane  Suni Prabhu Bani | Poochehu Natha Mohi Ka Jani || Thumhareya Bhajana Prabhava Adhari | Janau Mahima Kacchuka Thumhari || Umira Tharu Bisala Thava Maya | Phala Bhramanda Aneka  Nikaya || Jeeva Charachara Janthu Samana | Bheethara Basahi Na Janahi Aana || The Phala Bhacchaka Kadina Karala | Thava  Bhaya Daratha Sadha Soau Kala|| The Thumha Sakala Lokapathi Sayi | Poocheahu Mohi  Manuja Ki Nayi || Yaha Bara Magau Kripaniketha | Basahu Hridhaya Sri Anuja Sametha || Abirala Bhagathi  Birathi Sathsanga | Charana Saroruha Preethi Abhanga || Jadhdhyapi Bhrama Akhanda Aanantha | Anubhava Gamya Bhajahi Jehi Santha || Asa Thava Roopa Bakhanau Janau | Phiri Phiri Saguna Bhrama Rathi Manau || Santhatha Dhasanha Dhehu Badayi| Thathe Mohi Poochehu Raghurayi || Hai Prabhu Parama Manohara Dau | Pavana Panchabati Thehi Nau || Dhandaka Bana Puneetha Prabhu Karahu | Ugra Sapa Munibara Kara Harahu || Basa Karahu Thaha Raghukula Raya | Keeje Sakala Muninha Para Dhaya || Chale Rama Muni Aayasu Payi | Thurathahi Panchabati Niarayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama arrives in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama arrives in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya

 

Sage Sutheekshana spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Rama, kindly reside in my heart with Goddess Janaki, and Lakshman, wielded in bow and arrow, followed by your young brother Lakshman and Devi Sita, like a moon in my heart free from passion.” Lord Rama replied courteously “So be it !/Yevamasthu!” further they have conducted a visit to the hermitage of Sage Kumbhaja/Agasthya, Sage Sutheekshna spoke “Oh! Prabho, it has been so long that I did not make a visit to my preceptor Sage Agasthya, Oh! Prabho, if you do not mind, I would like to accompany you to the hermitage of Sage Agasthya.” The Supreme Lord who is the ocean of mercy understood the yearning of the Sage to be with him, he looked at Lakshman and smiled at each other thinking of the cleverness of the Sage, finally, Sage Sutheekshna delightfully followed them to the hermitage of Sage Agasthya. Thus, they have arrived in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya, immediately after seeing his preceptor Sage Sutheekshna prostrated before him and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, the two sons of Kosaladheesha King Dhasharatha, the sustainer of the Universe has come to visit you, Oh! Prabho, Lord Sri Ramachandra, accompanied by his younger brother Lakshman and Devi Vaidhehi whose names you pronounce day and night has arrived in your hermitage.” As soon as the Sage heard the name of Rama, he abruptly rose from the seat and rushed to meet them, Sage’s eyes welled up in tears at the very sight of Lord Hari. The two brothers reverentially prostrated at the lotus feet of Sage Agasthya was raised from the ground and embraced in utmost affection. Sage Agasthya enquired their welfare, and led them inside the hermitage, offered a seat and worshiped them in many ways, and began to speak “There is no one in the Universe fortunate than me.” The Sages assembled gazed at the loveliness and modesty of Rama who is the ocean of mercy.

 

Anuja Janaki Sahitha Prabhu Chapa Banadhara Rama | Mama Hiya Gagana Indhu Iva Basahu Sadha Nihakama ||

Yevamasthu Kari  Ramanivasa | Harashi Chale Kumbhaja Rishi Pasa || Bahuth Dhivasa Guru Dharasanu Paya | Bhaye Mohi Yehi  Ashrama Aaya || Ab Prabhu Sanga Jau Guru Pahi | Thumha Kaha Natha Nihora Nahi || Dhekhi Kripanidhi Muni Chathurayi| Liye Sanga Bihase Dhau Bhayi || Pantha Kahatha Nija Bhagathi Anoopa | Muni Ashrama Pahuche Surabhoopa || Thuratha Suthicchana Guru Pahi Gayau | Kari Dhandavath Kahatha Asa Bhayau || Natha Kosaladheesa Kumara | Aaye Milana Jagatha Adhara || Rama Anuja Sametha Baidhehi | Nisi Dhinu Deva Japatha Hahu Jehi || Sunatha  Agasthii Thuratha Udi Dhaye | Hari Biloki Lochana Jala Cchaye || Munipadha Kamala Pare Dhau Bhayi | Rishi Athi Preethi Liye Ura Layi || Sadhara Kusala Poochi Muni Gyani | Aasana Bara Baitare Aani || Puni Kari  Bahu Prakara Prabu Pooja | Mohi Sama Bhagyavanth Nahi Dhooja || Jaha Lagi Rahe Apara Munibrindha | Harashe Sab Biloki Sukhakandha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Sage Sutheekshna eulogizes the splendor of Lord Rama

Chapter – 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Sage Sutheekshna eulogizes the splendor of Lord Rama

 

Sage Sutheekshna repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and took Rama to his hermitage, received him with great honor. Sage Sutheekshna spoke “Oh! Prabho, how can I eulogize your glories? You are beyond description, if I make an attempt to describe your splendor that would be my foolishness, like the firefly competing with the brightness of the sun. Oh! Prabho, I shall meditate upon the Supreme Lord Rama, Lord of Raghu's, who has attractive blue limbs resemble freshly formed dark clouds, attired in a saffron robe, adorned in matted hair locks, wielded in bow and arrow on one hand, and the quiver tied on the waist. He is supreme Bhramam resemble the woodfire that burns the forest like delusion in the Jeeva, you are the sun that causes to blossom the lotus-like hearts of the Sages and Rishis, you resemble the lion that kills the heard of elephants like demons, you resemble the king of birds chase its prey, may that supreme Lord protect us always! I shall meditate upon Lord Rama who has beautiful eyes that resemble red lotus flower petals, he is attired in magnificent clothes, resembles the full moon to the Chakora like eyes of Devi Sita, he resembles swan that takes pleasure in Manasarovar like the heart of Lord Shiva. He has a wide chest, long arms, and strong shoulder, he resembles the King of birds that devour the serpent-like misconception of the Jeeva, he removes conflicts and despair, he liberates the Jeeva from the repeated cycles of rebirths, he is the delight of deities and Raghu’s clan, he is an embodiment of kindness and compassion, may that supreme Lord protect us always! I shall sing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra who reduces the burden of Earth, he has Saguna and Nirgunaswaroopa as well, he is all-pervasive supreme Bhramam which is the source of functioning of the mind, intellect, Chitta, Ahamkara, Karma and Gnanendhriya, and Prana. He is pure and unblemished, free from afflictions, changeless, has neither birth nor death. He resembles wish-fulfilling Kalpathru to his ardent devotees, he removes the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara of the Jeeva, he is the safest bridge to cross the ocean of worldly existence, may that delight of solar race protects us always! I shall meditate upon the Supreme Lord Rama who has powerful arms, immense valor, he is the essence of righteousness, virtues, whose very name remove the evil effects of Kali era may propitious to us always! I shall pray to that supreme Lord Rama who is the slayer of Khara and Dhooshana, he is all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, pure, unblemished, dispassionate, changeless, reside as a soul in the Jeeva, gracefully moving all over the woods with Devi Sita and young brother Lakshman may reside in my heart always! I shall meditate upon the Supreme Lord Rama who is Saguna and Nirgunaswaroopa, reside as a soul in the Jeeva, and the knower of all hearts, that lotus-eyed Lord of Kosala may take up his abode in my heart as well! I shall earnestly pray for the perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Rama which remind me always that I am the servant of my Master Lord Raghu, even in the hours of bad luck.” Lord Rama was highly pleased with the devotion of Sage Sutheekshna, he embraced the Sage again and again and spoke “Oh! Mahatma, I am highly pleased with your devotion, you may kindly ask for a boon.” Sage replied fervently “Oh! Prabho, I have never desired for a boon, you are the delighter of your devotees, Oh! Lord of Raghu, kindly provide me a boon which pleases you.” Lord Raghu spoke “Oh! Mahathma, may you become the repository of virtues, wisdom, intense devotion, and dispassion!” Sage Sutheekshna overwhelmed with various emotions, and spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, you have provided the boon which I have been yearning all long in my heart.”

 

Thab Muni Hridhya Dheera Dhari Gahi  Padha Barahi Bar | Nija Ashrama Prabhu Aani Kari Pooja  Bibidha Prakar ||

Kaha Muni Prabhu Sunu Binathi Mori | Asthuthi Karau Kavana Bidhi Thori || Mahima Amitha  Mori Mathi Thori | Rabi Sanmukha Khadhdhyoth Amjori || Shyama Thamarasa Dhama Shareeram| Jata Mukuta Paridhana Municheeram || Pani Chapa Shara Kati Thuneeram | Naumi Niranthara Sreeraghuveeram || Moha Vipina Ghana Dhahana Krishanu: | Santha Saroruha Kanana Bhanu: || Nishichara Kari Varootha Mrigaraja: | Thrathu Sadha No Bhava Khaga Baja : || Aruna Nayana Rajeeva Suvesham | Seetha Nayana Chakora Nishoram || Hara Hridhi Manasa Bala Maralam | Naumi Rama Ura  Bahu Vishalam|| Samshaya Sarpa Grasana Uragadha: | Shamana Sukarkasha Tharka Vishadha: || Bhava Bhanjana Ranjana Surayootha: | Thrathu Sadha No Kripa Varootha: || Nirguna Saguna Vishama Sama Roopam | Gnana Gira Gothithamanoopam || Amalam Akhilamanavadhdhyamaparam |Naumi Rama Bnajjana Mahi Bharam || Bhaktha Kalpapadhapa Aarama: | Tharjana Krodha Lobha Madha Kama: || Athi Nagara Bhava Sagara Sethu: | Thrathu Sadha Dhinakara Kula Kethu: || Athulitha Bhuja Pratha Bala Dhama: | Kalimala Vipula Vibhanjjana Nama: || Dharma Varma Narmadha Gunagrama: | Santhatha Sham Thanothu Mama Rama: ||Thadhapi Anuja Sri Sahitha Kharari | Basthu Manasi Mama Kananchari || Je  Janahi The Janahu Swami | Saguna Aguna Ura Antharjami || Jo Kosala Pathi Rajeeva Nayana | Karau So Rama Hridhaya Mama Ayana || Asa Abimana Jayi Jani Bhore | Mei Sevaka Raghupathi Pathi More || Suni Muni Bachana Rama Mana Bhaye | Bahuri Harashi Munibara Ura Laye || Parama Prasanna Janu Muni Mohi | Jo Bara Magahu Dheau So Thohi || Muni Kaha Mei Bara Kabahu Na Jacha | Samujji Na Parayi Joot Ka Saccha || Thumhahi NeekaLagau Raghurayi | So Mohi Dhehu Dhasa Sukhadhayi || Abirala Bhagathi Birathi Bigyana | Hohu Sakala Gunagyana Nidhana || Prabhu Jo Dheenha So Baru Mei Pava | Ab So Dhehu Mohi Jo Bhava ||