Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Ravana decides to fight against Rama and achieve liberation from the suffering of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 23– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Ravana decides to fight against Rama and achieve liberation from the suffering of worldly existence

 

In that huge assembly, Ravana pacified his sister Shoorpanakha in many ways and boasted his valor and fame. He returned to the palace full of anxiousness and that night he could not sleep at all. Ravana thought “None of Nagas, deities, humans, demons and living beings could withstand my servants or Khara and Dhooshana who have possessed immense might like me, if they were killed by a human, not a deity, then who is He? Is that supreme Lord who is the protector and sustainer of the Universe, reliever of the burden on the Earth has personified as Prince of Ayodhya? Then, I will go and fight with him to get rid of sufferings of the worldly existence, by facing his powerful arrows. The worship of Lord Hari is impossible in this birth with the body of a demon, which is drenched in impurities of Kama, Krodha, Madha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, and ignorance, therefore I have decided to fight against that Prince, if he is Lord Hari personified as the son of Dasaratha, I may achieve liberation from the worldly existence, otherwise, I would kill both the princes and abduct the beautiful princes with them.” Ravana made up his mind and mounted on the magnificent chariot to meet the demon Mareecha who is settled on the seashore. Lord Mahadeva explains the mysterious conversation that took place between the divine couple Lord Rama and Devi Sita to Devi Parvathi.

 

Soopanakhahi Samujjayi Kari Bala Bolisi Bahu Bhanthi | Gayau Bhavana Athi Sochabasa Needha Parayi Nahi Rathi ||

Sura Nara  Asura Naga Khaga Mahi | More Anuchara Kaha  Koau Nahi || Khara Dhooshana Mohi Sama Balavantha | Theinhahi Ko Marayi Binu Bhagavantha || Sura Ranjjana Bhanjjana Mahi Bhara | Jau Bhagavantha Leenha Avathara || Thau Mei Jayi Bairu Hadi Kariau | Prabhu Sara Prana Thaji Bhava  Tharau || Hoyihi Bhajanu Na Thamasa Dheha | Manakrama Bachana Manthra Dhrida Yeha || Jau Nararoopa Bhoopasutha Koau | Harihau Nari Jeethi Rana Dhoau || Chala Akela Jana Chadi Thahava | Basa  Mareecha  Sindhu Thata Jahava || Iha Rama Jasi Juguthi Banayi | Sunahu Uma So Katha  Suhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – An enemy, a childless woman, fire, sin, a master, and a serpent should not be overlooked, they can cause great damage at any moment

 

Chapter – 22– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– An enemy, a childless woman, fire, sin, a master and a serpent should not be overlooked, they can cause great damage at any moment

Shoorpanakha wept bitterly and spoke “Oh! Brother, an enemy, a childless woman, fire, sin, a master, and a serpent should not be overlooked, they can cause great damage at any moment.” In deep distress she fallen before the assembly, lamenting over the damage caused to her, and shrieked in agony “Oh! Dhashanan/my ten-headed brother, I have disfigured by the youths in the wood while you are alive.” Dhashanan rose from the throne abruptly, approached Shoorpanakha and gave a hand to her, and spoke “Oh! Dear sister, who disfigured you? Who has the courage to cut your nose and ears? What happened in the woods?” Shoorpanakha began to speak in tears “Oh! Brother, there are two charming youths, the sons of King Dhasharatha, King of Ayodhya, who arrived in the woods for the expedition. They resemble lions among men, they are extremely valorous and courageous capable to obliterate the entire demon clan from the Earth. Oh! Ten-headed Ravan, you know the Sages, Rishis, and inhabitants in the woods are free from fear, they are happily moving all over the woods. The two youths are charming, skilled archers, and they have possessed immense might, resemble death to me. These two brothers are terrible as death, possessed immense might and glory, they have taken a vow to destroy the wicked and deceitful on the Earth, they are determined and they are benevolent to deities and Sages. The elder one is Rama who is the epitome of beauty, he has a beautiful woman by his side, the creator has invested all his skills to create this woman who is the embodiment of virtue and beauty, excels the beauty of crores of Devi Rathi. It was Lakshman, the younger brother of Rama chopped off my ears and nose, after knowing me as your sister. Khara and Dhooshana accompanied by fourteen thousand demons to fight against Rama were killed mercilessly.” Ravana could not control his rage after listening to the death of Khara, Dhooshana, and Thrishiras.

 

Ripu Ruja Pavaka Papa Prabhu Aahi Gania Na Cchot Kari | Asa Kahi Bibidha Bilapa Kari Lagi Rodhana Karana || Sabha  Majj Pari Byakula Bahu Prakara Kaha Royi | Thohi Jiath Dhasakandhara Mori Ki Asi Gathi Hoyi ||

Sunatha Sabhasadha Ude  Akulayi | Samujjayi Gahi Baha Udayi || Kaha Lankesa Kahasi Nija Batha | Keya Thava Nasa Kana  Nipatha || Avadha  Nripathi Dhasaratha Ke  Jaye | Purusha Sindha Bana Khelana Aye || Samujji Pari  Mohi  Unha Kai Karani | Rahitha Nisachara Karihahi Dharani|| Jinha Kara Bhujabala Payi  Dhasanan | Abhaya Bhaye Bicharatha Muni Kanan || Dhekhath Balaka Kala Samana| Paramadheera  Dhanvi Gunanana ||Athulitha Bala Prathapa Dhau Bhratha | Khala Badha Ratha SuraMuni Sukhadhatha || Sobha Dhama Rama Asa Nama || Thinha Ke  Sanga Nari  Yek Shyama || Roopa Rasi Bidhi Nari Savari | Rathi Satha Koti Thasu Balihari || Thasu Anuja Kate Shruthi Nasa | Suni Thava Bhagini Karahi Parihasa || Khara Dhooshana Suni Lage  Pukara | Cchana Maha Sakala Kataka Unha Mara || Khara Dhooshana Thirisara Kar Dhatha | Suni Dhasaseesa Jare  Sab Gatha||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – An ascetic gets spoiled in the association of people drenched in the worldly matters and material interests, likewise, a King meets his destruction by an evil-minded minister, wisdom gets lost by deceitfulness, modesty vanishes by the consumption of spirituous substances, companionship destroys with the want of love, and the merit of noble deeds disappear with the pride and haughtiness.

 

Chapter – 21– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– An ascetic gets spoiled in the association of people drenched in the worldly matters and material interests, likewise a King meets his destruction by an evil-minded minister, wisdom get lost by deceitfulness, modesty vanishes by the consumption of spirituous substances, companionship destroys with the want of love, and the merit of noble deeds disappear with the pride and haughtiness.

 

The demons who were killed on the battlefield were left their mortal coil calling ‘Rama Rama’ thereby they have attained liberation from the worldly existence, thus the ocean of Mercy Lord Rama provided Moksha to all those dreadful demons from the grief of worldly existence, the deities showered flowers on the Lord and the sounds of the divine kettle-drum reverberated in the sky. The deities eulogized the splendor of Rama and returned to their respective abodes in their magnificent celestial vehicles. Thus, the entire Dhandakavana and Panchavati got rid of fear and threat of the demons, soon the deities, inhabitants, Rishis, and Sages were extremely happy. At that moment, Lakshman appeared before the Lord followed by Devi Sita, he fell at the feet of Lord Raghu and embraced him.  Devi Sita fixed her gaze at the marvelous dark cloud appearance of Rama like the Chakora yearningly look at the autumn moon. In this way, Rama performed various amusements while living in the Panchavati, and provided delight to the deities, Sages, and humans as well. Shoorpanakha came to know the death of Khara and Dhooshana, vehemently approached her elder brother Ravana, and shrieked at him “Oh! Brother, you are irresponsible, you have no interest in ruling the Kingdom or its people, all you do is drinking and eating all day. You have no knowledge about your enemies who is at your doorstep. The leadership of a Kingdom without the knowledge of political science, wealth without virtues, righteous deeds performed without the devotion to Lord Hari, knowledge in different fields without common sense are fruitless labor. Oh! Brother, I have heard that an ascetic gets spoiled in the association of people drenched in the worldly matters and material interests, likewise, a King meets his destruction by an evil-minded minister, wisdom gets lost by deceitfulness, modesty vanishes by the consumption of spirituous substances, companionship destroys with the want of love, and the merit of noble deeds disappear with the pride and haughtiness.”

 

RamaRama Kahi Thanu Thajahi Pavahi Padha Nirban | Kari Upaya Ripu Mare Cchan Maha Kripanidhan || Harashitha Barashahi Sumana Sura Bajahi Gagana Nisan | Asthuthi Kari kari Sab Chale Sobhitha Bibidha Biman ||

Jab Raghunatha samararipuJeethe | Sura Nara Muni Sab Ke  Bhaya Beethe || Thab Lacchimana Seethahi Lai Aaye | Prabhu Padha Paratha Harashi Ura Laye || Seetha Chithavath Syama Mridhu Gatha | Parama Prema Lochana Na Aghadha || Panchabati Basi  Sree Raghunayaka | Karatha Charitha Sura Muni Sukhadhayaka|| Dhua Dhekhi Khara Dhooshana Kera | Jayi Soopanakha Ravana Prera || Boli Bachana Krodha Kari Bhari | Desa Kosa Kai Surathi Bisari || Karasi Pana Sovasi Dhinu Rathi | Sudhi Nahi Thava Sira Par Aarathi || Rajaneethi Binu Dhana Binu Dharma |  Harihi Samarpa Binu Sathkarma || Bidhdhya Binu Bibeka Upajaya | Shramaphala Pade Kiya Aru  Paya || Sanga The Jathi Kumanthra The Raja | Man The Gyana Pana The Laja || Preethi Pranaya Binu Madha The Guni | Nasahi Begi Neethi Asa Suni ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and the multitudes of the army of demons got killed in the battle with Rama

 

Chapter – 20– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and the multitudes of the army of demons got killed in the battle with Rama

 

The jackals and vultures sprang all around the battlefield, the spirits, Boothagans, Yogini danced in merriment taking pleasure in the blood seeping through the bodies and heads, Ramabana tore the bodies of enemies into pieces, the warrior gathered courage again and again cried to seize Rama, and fought against Rama in vain. The vultures flew away with their piece of meat all over the field, the lifeless bodies spread all over the battlefield. Thus, most of the army of demons of Khara, Dhooshana, and Thrishiras were killed on the battlefield, finding the army in distress, the leaders rushed to fight against Rama. The demons hurled various weapons like spears, daggers, swords, arrows, clubs on Rama were destroyed in the blink of eyes, and in return showered arrows upon the enemies that ripped off their chest, they fell on the ground with a large thud and again rose on their feet, in this way, the demons played several illusionary tricks on Rama. The deities were alarmed to watch the fierce battle that took place with the Lord of Raghu, Rama alone fought against the fourteen thousand demons. The compassionate Lord of Maya, Mayapathi found the deities and Sages are frightened, soon he performed a miracle, the demons perceived each other as Rama, and fought between themselves fiercely and killed, thus the entire army of demons was destroyed.

Katakatahi Jambuka Bhootha Pretha Pisacha Kharpara Sanchahi | Bethala Beera Kapala Thala Bajayi Jogini Nanchahi || Raghubeera Bana Prachanda Khandahi Bhatanha Ke Ura  Buja Sira | Jaha Thaha Parahi Udi Larahi Dhara Dharu Dharu Karahi Bhayakara Gira ||Anthavari Gahi Udatha Geedha Pisacha Kara Gahi Dhavahi | Sangrama Pura Basi Manahu Bahu Bala Gudi Udavahi || Mare Pacchare Ura Bidhare Bipula Bhata Kaharath Pare | Avaloki Nija Dhala Bikala Bhata Thisiradhi Khara Dhooshana Phire || Sara Sakthi Thomara Parasu Soola Kripana Yekahi Barahi | Kari Kopa Sreeraghubeera Par Aganitha Nisachara Darahi || Prabu Nimisha Maha Ripu Sara Nivari Pachari Dare Sayaka | Dhas Dhas Bisikha Ura Majja Mare Sakala Nisichara Nayaka || Mahi Paratha Udi Bhata Bhiratha Maratha Na Karatha Maya Athi Dhani | Sura Daratha  Chaudhaha  Sahasa  Pretha Biloki Yek Avadha Dhani || Sura Muni Sabhaya Prabhu Dhekhi Mayanatha Athi Kauthuka Karyo | Dhekhahi Paraspara Ramakari Sangrama Ripudhala Lari Maryo ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and the multitudes of demons

 

Chapter – 19– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The description of the battle between Rama and the multitudes of demons

 

Khara and Dhooshana could not control their rage, ordered their men to capture Rama. Soon all those dreadful demons rushed to Rama with their spears, dagger, sword, club, spears, bow and arrows, etc. The boisterous sound of the vibration of Rama’s bow kindled terror among the warriors of Khara and Dhooshana, left them perplexed. They have understood that they are confronting a powerful human on the Earth, they have become more cautious, and started hurling weapons of various kinds on Rama. The Lord of Raghu tore those weapons into pieces and stretched his powerful bow aiming at the enemies, thus showered countless arrows on them, those were darted towards the enemies with the hissing sound of the serpent. Rama got infuriated in the battle, showered powerful arrows on the demons which made them flee from the battlefield. The three brothers Khara, Dhooshana, and Thrishiras in a rage announced: “Whoever flees for life from the battlefield would face the death punishment.” At that moment, the warriors understood their foolishness to run for life from Rama, hence they came forefront with a decision to die in the hands of Rama.  Thus several got killed on the battlefield, Rama aimed Narachapa that made the battlefield crammed with several headless bodies, limbs, and body parts, the lifeless bodies were scattered all over the ground, some of the bodies stood up again even after being badly wounded, soon several jackals, and eagles appeared were fought against each other for their own share of meat.

 

Ura Dhaheau Kaheau Ki Dharahu Dhaye Bikata Bhata  Rajanichara | Sara Chapa Thomara Saththi Soola Kripana Paridha Parasu Dhara || Prabhu Keenhi Dhanusha Takora Prathama Kadora Ghora Bhayavaha | Bhaye Badhira Byakula Jathudhana Na Gyana Thehi Avasara  Raha ||

Savadhan Hoyi Dhaye Jani Sabala Aarathi | Lage Barashana Rama Par  Asthra Sasthra Bahu Bhanthi || Thinha Ke  Aayudha Thila sama Kari Kate Raghubeera | Thani Sarasana Shravana Lagi Puni Cchade Nija  Theer ||

Thab Chale Bana Karala | Phunkaratha Janu Bahu Byala || Kopeau Samara Sreerama| Chale  Bisikha Nisitha Nikama || Avaloki Kharathara Theera | Muri Chale Nisichara Beer || Bhaye Krudhdha Theeniau Bhayi | Jo Bhagi Rana The Jayi || Thehi Badhava Hama Nija  Pani | Phire Marana Man Mahu  Dani || Aayudha Aneka Prakara | Sanmukha The Karahi Prakara || Ripu Parama Kope Jani | Prabhu Dhanusha Sara Sandhani || Cchade Bipula  Naracha | Lage Katana Bikata Pisacha ||Ura Seesa Bhuja Kara Charana | Jaha Thaha Lage Mahi Parana || Chikkaratha Lagath Ban | Ghar Paratha Kudhara Samana || Bhata Kadath Than Sath Khanda | Puni Udatha Kari Pashanda || Nabha Udatha Bahu Bhuja Munda | Binu Mauli Dhavath Runda || Khaga  Kanka Kaka Srigala | Katakatahi Kadina Karala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Khara and Dhooshana gets annoyed listening to the daring message of Rama

 

Chapter – 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Khara and Dhooshana gets annoyed listening to the daring message of Rama

 

Rama coiled his matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head after wielding the formidable bow, the array of demons seemed like the collection of snakes in the mountain of emerald challenging against the streaks of lightning, Rama tied the quiver on his waist, holding bow and arrow in his powerful arms aiming at the enemies, he stared at the enemies like the lion prepared to pounce upon the herd of elephants. The haughty demons approached Rama cheering “capture him! Capture him!” as if nearing the blazing sun. The demons who appeared with vicious weapons could not release their weapons against Rama, they became powerless before the Lord. Khara and Dhooshana ordered his men “The two princes are the ornament of the human race, don’t leave them. We have seen Naga, deities, humans, Rishis, and Sages in this part of Panchavati, and we have eradicated many lives, honestly, we have not seen such a charming prince in our lives, even though he disfigured our sister, he does not deserve death punishment, he is an extraordinary human being.” Khara and Dhushana instructed his men to deliver a message to Rama “Surrender to us at once, or leave the forest with your wife and brother.” Rama replied to the messengers smilingly “Oh! Fools, we are Kshatriyas, born to fight against enemies. We conduct expeditions to the woods hunting for animals, and we are well prepared to hunt down the demons like you too. We don’t get intimidated by the tactics of our enemies or do not flee back at the strength of our enemies, we would face the enemies with courage and meet death on the battlefield. Though we are humans, we have been born to eradicate the haughty demons on Earth. You all look youthful, but no power is vested in you, so go back to your homes and save your lives. I don’t kill enemies who flee from the battleground, any way you have brought this fight with me, hence I do not leave my enemies without showing my compassion to them.” The messengers returned with the message of Rama, that was infuriated Khara and Dhushana.

 

Kodhanda Kadina Chadayi Sira Jata Joota Bandhath Soha Kyo | Marakatha Sayala Par Laratha Dhamini Koti Soau Juga  Bhujaga Jyo || Kati Kasi Nishanga Bisala Bhuja Gahi Chapa Bisikha Sudhari Kai | Chithavath Manahu Mrigaraj Prabhu Gajaraja Ghata Nihari Kai ||

Ayi Gaye Bagamela Dharahu Dharahu Dhavath Subhat | Jatha Biloki Akela Bala Rabihi Gherath Dhanuja ||

Prabhu Biloki Sara Sakahi Na Dari | Thakitha Bhayi Rajanichara Dhari || Sachiva Boli Bole Khara Dhooshana | Yaha Koau Nripabalak Nara Bhooshan || Naga Asura Sura Nara Muni Jethe | Dhekhe Jithe Hathe  Ham Kethe || Ham Bhari Janma  Sunahu Sab Bhayi | Dhekhi Nahi Asi Sundharathayi || Jadhdhyapi Bhagini Keenhi Kuroopa | Badha Layaka Nahi Purusha Anoopa || Dhehu Thurath Nija Nari Dhurayi | Jiath Bhavan Jahu Dhau Bhayi || Mora Kaha Thumha Thahi Sunavahu | Thasu Bachana Suni Aathura Aavahu || Dhoothanha Kaha Rama San Jayi | Sunatha Rama Bole  Musukayi ||Hama Cchathri Mrigaya Bana Karahi | Thumha Se Khala Mriga  Khojath Phirahi || Ripu Balavanth Dhekhi Nahi Darahi | Yek Bar Kalahu San Larahi || Jadhdhyapi Manuja Dhanuja Kula  Dhalak | Muni Palaka Khala Salaka Balaka || Jau Na  Hoyi Bala Ghar Phiri Jahu | Samara Bimukha Mei Hathau Na Kahu || Rana Chadi Karia Kapata Chathurayi | Ripu Par Kripa Parama Kadharayi || Dhoothanha Jayi Thurath Sab Kaheau| Suni Khara Dhooshana Ura Athi Dhaheau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The demons Khara and Dhooshana arrives in Panchavati with multitudes of army of demons to fight against Rama

 

Chapter – 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The demons Khara and Dhooshana arrives with multitudes of the army of demons to fight against Rama

 

Lakshman immediately after receiving the orders from Rama, cut off the nose and ears of Shoorpanakha effortlessly, in this way he has invited enmity of the mighty demon King Ravana that was predestined by Lord Sri Hari. Shoorpanakha was bleeding without nose and ears, resembled a huge mountain of red-colored water streaming down, she went sobbing to Khara and Dhooshana “Oh! Brothers, shame to your manhood and valor.” Khara and Dhooshana worriedly enquired about her pitiable state were described the whole incident that happened in the Panchavati. Soon Khara and Dhooshana gathered multitudes of the army of demons of dreadful appearance of mountain-sized, holding several vicious weapons, mounted on various vehicles procced to the Panchavati, on their way they found several inauspicious omens but did not get discouraged as if they were rushing to the mouth of death. The multitude of the army of demons was in extreme joy, rushed to the site cheering “Let us capture the two brothers, and kill them”, the sky was covered in the dust raised from their vehicles. Rama advised Lakshman to take Devi Janaki to the mountain cave, “Oh! Thatha, keep yourself and Devi Janaki safe, there are multitudes of the army of demons are approaching us.” Lakshman wielded in bow and arrow moved to the mountain cave with Devi Sita, when Rama saw the multitudes of demons approaching, he stretched the powerful bow aiming at them.

 

Lacchimana Athi Laghava So Naka Kan Binu Keenhi | Thake Kara Ravana Kaha Manau Chunauthi Dheenhi ||

Nak Kan Binu Bhayi Bikarara | Janu Shrava Saila Goru Kai Dhara || Khara Dhooshana Pahi Gayi Bilapatha | Dhiga Dhiga Thava Paurusha Bala Bhratha || Thehi Poocha Sab Kahesi Bujjayi | Jathudhana Suni sena Banayi || Dhaya Nisichara Nikara  Barootha | Janu  Sapaccha Kancchala Giri Jootha || Nana Bahana Nanakara | Nanayudha Dhara Ghora Apara || Supanakha Aage  Kari Leeni | Asubha Roopa Shruthi Nasa Heeni || Asaguna Amitha Hohi Bhayakari | Ganahi Na Mrithyu Bibasa Sab Jjari || Garjahi Tharjahi Gagana Udahi | Dhekhi Kataku Bhata Athi Harshahi || Koau Kaha Jiath Dharahu Dhau Bhayi | Dhari Marahu Thiya Lehu Cchadayi || Dhoori Poori Nabha Mandala Raha | Rama Bolayi Anuja San kaha || Lai Janakihi Jahu Giri Kandhara | Aava Nisichara Kataku Bhayankara || Rahehu Sajaga Suni Prabhu Kai Bani | Chale Sahitha Sree  Sar Dhanu Pani || Dhekhi Rama Ripudhala Chali Aava | Bihasi Kadina Kodhanda Chadava ||