Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Mareecha attains liberation at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 27– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Mareecha attains liberation at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Mareecha immersed in various thoughts,” my eyes would achieve the fruitfulness if I behold the marvelous appearance of my beloved Lord Rama along with Devi Sita and his younger brother Lakshman. The compassionate Lord Hari is the ocean of bliss, whose wrathful arrows provide the liberation to me from repeated births, he is the Lord of distressed Jeeva, he is Sukhasagara, and Kripanidhi, I shall achieve the liberation with the Ramabana. I shall persuade my beloved Lord wielded in powerful bow and arrow to run after me so that I can behold the beauty of him, no one is fortunate as me.” Ravana and Mareecha arrived in the vicinity of Rama’s hermitage, soon Mareecha assumed the form of a golden deer which is beyond description, it has golden limbs with diamonds spot on the body. Devi Sita caught the attention of the deer, exclaimed in joy “Oh! Lord Raghu, this deer has exceptionally beautiful limbs, Oh! Prabho, I would like to have it, kindly get it for me. You are true to your word, kindly get that beautiful golden deer for me.” Lord Rama who is the knower of all, understood the foul play of the demon Mareecha disguised as golden deer, rose from the seat with a great delight to accomplish the task of the deities. He gazed at the animal, wielded on his bow and arrow holding in one hand, aimed at the beautiful animal.  Lord Rama cautioned Lakshman “Oh! Thatha, there are several demons roaming in the woods, therefore take good care of Devi Sita, with all your valor and wisdom.” The deer took a flight watching the bow and arrow of Lord and disappeared into the woods, Rama chased the deer all the way into the woods. It’s a strange phenomenon, Lord Rama who is absolute Bhramam which is described as Na: Ithi Na; Ithi, by the Vedas, and whose marvelous appearance is unable to seize in the heart like Manasarovar of Lord Shambhu with the intense meditation and contemplation, running in pursuit of a golden deer. Thus, Rama continued to chase the deer so long, that was skillfully getting closer and the very next moment taking a long flight into the woods disappearing from his sight. In this way, the deer took Rama to a far-off place from the hermitage, in a moment Rama took a pause from the chase and aimed his powerful arrows on the deer, that hit the object and the deer fell down on the ground with a fearful cry. It shrieked in pain, called out for Lakshman, meditating at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, while leaving the mortal coil, the deer assumed its real form as Mareecha and contemplated upon the marvelous form of Lord Rama. The compassionate Lord who is the knower of all could perceive the devotion and love of Mareecha, provided him the superior state, which cannot be gained for the Rishis and Sages even after undertaking extreme austerities and penance for several thousands of years.

 

Nija Parama Preethama Dhekhi Lochana Suphala Kari Sukha Payihau | Sree Sahitha Anuja Sametha Kripaniketha Padha Man Layihau || Nirban Dhayaka Krodha Ja Kar Bhagathi Abasahi Basakari | Nija Pani Sara Sandhani So Mohi Badhihi Sukhasagar Hari ||

Mama Pacche Dhara  Dhavath Dhare Sarasana Bana | Phiri Phiri Prabhuhi Bilokihau Dhanya Na Mo Sama Aana ||

Thehi Bana Nikata Dhasanana Gayau | Thab Mareecha Kapatamriga Bhayau || Athi Bichithra Kacchu Barani Na Jayi | Kanaka Dheha  Mani  Racitha  Banayi || Seetha Parama Ruchira Mriga Dhekha | Anga Anga  Sumanohara Besha || Sunahu Deva Raghubeera Kripala | Yehi Mriga  Kara Athi Sundhara Cchala || Sathyasandha Prabhu Badhi Kari Yehi | Aanahu Charma Kahathi Baidhehi || Thab Raghupathi Janatha Sab Karana | Ude Harashi Sura Kaju Savarana || Mriga Biloki Kati Parikari Bandha | Karathala Chapa Ruchira Sara Sandha || Prabhu Lacchimanahi Kaha Samujjayi | Phiratha Bipina Nisichara Bahu Bhayi || Seetha Keri Karehu Rakhavari | Budhi Bibeka Bala Samaya Bichari || Prabhuhi Biloki Chala  Mriga Bhaji | Dhaye Ramu Sarasana Saji || Nigama Nethi Siva Dhyana Na Pava | Mayamriga  Pacche So Dhava || Kabahu Nikata Puni Dhoori Parayi | Kabahuka Pragatayi Kabahu Cchapayi | Pragatath Dhooratha Karatha Cchala Bhoori | Yehi Bidhi Prabhuhi Gayau Lai Dhoori || Thab Thaki Rama Kadina Sara Mara | Dharani Pareau Kari Ghora Pukara || Lacchimana Kara Prathamahi Lai Nama | Pacche Sumiresi Mana Mahau Rama || Prana  Thajath Pragatesi Nija Dheha | Sumiresi Ramu Sametha Saneha || AntharPrema Thasu Pahichana | Muni Dhurllabha Gathi Dheenihi Sujana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – It is not good to keep enmity with the nine types of people 1) person who is skilled in the usage of armaments 2) person who knows your secret 3) a powerful Master 4) learned, 5) wealthy people 6) physician 7) poet 8) cook and 9) Panegyrist.

 

Chapter – 26– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– It is not good to keep enmity with the nine types of people 1) person who is skilled in the usage of armaments 2) person who knows your secret 3) a powerful Master 4) learned, 5) wealthy people 6) physician 7) poet 8) cook and 9) Panegyrist.

Mareecha spoke fervently “Oh! Dhashanan, do you think they are ordinary humans after killing the female Demon Thadaka and Subhahu, broken the powerful Shivadhanuss in the assembly of King Janaka, and killed Khara, Dhooshana, and Thrishirass? Do not keep enmity with these two brothers, return home to protect your clan from destruction.” Dhashanan could not control his anger after listening to the praise of Rama and Lakshman, he shrieks in anger “Oh! Fool, are you giving me lessons like my preceptor? Who possessed immense might like me in this world?” Mareecha thought “it is not good to keep enmity with the nine types of people 1) person who is skilled in the usage of armaments 2) person who knows your secret 3) a powerful Master 4) learned, 5) wealthy people 6) physician 7) poet 8) cook and 9) Panegyrist. In either way, my death is nearer, if I did not follow the orders of Ravana, he would kill me, If I follow his orders, I would get killed by Ramabana, hence I would prefer to die of Ramabana, not in the hands of wicked Ravana.” Finally, he made up his mind to get killed at the hands of the Lord of Raghu. Thus, Mareecha followed Ravana contemplating at the lotus feet of Rama, he was extremely delighted at the thought of witnessing his beloved Lord Rama before him, he did not reveal his joy to Ravana.

Jehi Thadaka Subahu Hathi Khandeau Hara Kodhanda | Khara Dhooshana Thisira Badheau Manuja Ki Asa Baribanda||

Jahu Bhavana Kula  Kusala Bichari | Sunatha Jara Dheenhisi  Bhahu Gari || Guru Jimi Mooda  Karasi Mama Bodha | Kahu Jaga Mohi Samana Ko Godha || Thab Mareecha Hridhaya Anumana | Navahi Borodhe Nahi  Kalyana || Sasthri Marma Prabhu Sada Dhani | Baidha Bandhi Kabi Manasa Guni || Ubhaya Bhanthi Dhekha Nija Marana | Thab Thakisi Raghunayaka Sarana || Utharu Dhetha Mohi Badhaba Abhage | Kasa Na  Marau Raghupathi Sara Lage || Asa Jiya Jani Dhasanana Sanga | Chala Rama Padha Prema Abhanga || Mana Athi Harasha Janava Na Thehi | Aaju Dhekhihau  Parama Sanehi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Mareecha advises Dhashanan to leave enmity against Rama

 

Chapter – 25– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Mareecha advises Dhashanan to leave enmity against Rama

 

Mareecha received Ravana with great respect, and enquired politely “Oh! Dear son, are you worried about something? was that the reason behind your visit to me?” The panic-stricken Ravana explained all the happenings with Shoorpanakha, Khara, and Dhooshana, and proudly spoke “Kindly assume the form of a golden deer, so that I can easily abduct the beautiful woman accompanied the princes of Ayodhya.” Mareecha spoke thoughtfully “Oh! Dhashanan, he is Lord Hari, Lord of animate and inanimate creatures in the Universe personified as the son of King Dasaratha. Oh! Son, do not quarrel with him, he is that Paramathma resides as a soul in us, he is the source of Prana, if he departs from us, we cannot survive in his absence. These two princes have protected the fire sacrifices of sage Vishwamithra, during that time, he shot an arrow against me, that hurled me some eight hundred miles away from him. It is not good to keep enmity with him, that incident reduced me to the size of an insect that stuck in the beehive, hence I adore those two brothers. Oh! Son, even if they are an ordinary human, they are the delight of noble souls and heroes of Raghu’s clan, keeping enmity with them will not bring any auspiciousness to you.”

 

Kari Pooja Mareecha  Thab Sadhara Poochi Bath | Kavana Hethu Mana Byagra  Athi Akasara Aayahu Thatha ||

Dhasamukha Sakala Katha Thehi Aage | Kahi Sahitha Abhimana Abhage|| Hohu Kapata Mriga Thumha Cchalkari | Jehi Bidhi Hari Aanau Nripanari || Thehi Puni Kaha Sunahu Dhasaseesa | The Nararoopa Charachara Esa || Thaso Thatha Bayaru Nahi Keejai | Mare Maria Jiaya Jeejai || Muni Makha Rakhana Gayau Kumara | Binu Phara Sara  Raghupathi Mohi Mara || Satha Jojan Aayau Cchanmahi | Thinha Sana Bayaru Kiya Bhala Nahi || Bhayi Mama Keeta Bringa Ki Nayi | Jaha Thaha Mei  Dhekhau Dhoau Bhayi || Jau Nara  Thatha Thadhapi Athi Sura | Thinhahi Birodhi Na Aayihi Poora ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama instructs Devi Janaki to take shelter in the fire until he eradicates the demons from the Earth

 

Chapter – 24– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama instructs Devi Janaki take shelter in the fire until he eradicates the demons from the Earth

 

Lakshman went to the woods to collects fruits, and rooted vegetables, in the meantime Rama and Devi Janaki had a joyful conversation, Rama spoke in extreme delight “Oh! Devi, listen to me carefully, I have been carried out the part of my vows and truthfulness, I would love to play the role of an ordinary human too, kindly take shelter in the fire, till and completely eradicate the demons from the Earth.” As soon as she heard the instruction of her beloved Lord, Devi Janaki reverentially prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama and took shelter in the fire, leaving her mirror image with the Lord, which was exactly the same as Devi Janaki who is the epitome of beauty, and virtues. Lakshman who was returned from the woods after collecting the fruits and flowers could not recognize the fact and be never known the amusing sport played by Lord Rama. The ten-headed Ravana approached Mareecha with his evil intentions, the meekness of a selfish is capable to bring troubles, the sugar-coated words are alarming as Devi Bhavani/Rudrani who blossom on irregular seasons.

 

Lacchimana Gaye Banahi Jab Lena Moola Phala Kandha| Janakasutha San Bole Bihasi Kripa Sukha Brindha ||

Sunahu Priya Bratha Ruchira Suseela | Mei Kacchu Karabi Lalitha Naraleela || Thumha Pavaka Mahau Karahu Nivasa | Jau Lagi Karu Nisachara Nasa || Jabahi Rama  Sab Kaha Bakhani | Prabhupadha Dhari Hiya Anala  Samani || Nija Prathibimba Rakhi Thaha Seetha | Thaisayi Seelaroopa Subineetha || Lacchimanahu Yaha Maramu Na Jana | Jo KacchuCharitha Racha Bhagavana || Dhasamukha Gayau Jaha Mareecha | Nayi Matha Swaratha Ratha Neecha || Navani  Neecha Kai Athi Dhukhadhayi | Jimi Ankusa Dhanu Uraga Bilayi || Bhayadhayaka Khala Kai Priya Bani | Jimi Akala Ke Kusuma  Bhavani ||

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 ||