Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama returns from the wood and found Devi Sita has gone missing

 

Chapter – 30– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda–Rama returns from the wood and found Devi Sita has gone missing

Ravana made all efforts to persuade Devi Sita was failed miserably, finally, he kept her under the guardian of the dreadful female demons on the Ashoka Vatika. Devi Sita immersed in contemplation and meditation upon Lord Sri Hari whose charming appearance running after the golden deer, constantly chanting the sacred name ‘Rama’, she spends her life in extreme grief of pain of separation from her beloved Lord. Lord Rama noticed Lakshman approaching the wood, he was shocked and enquired worriedly “Oh! Lakshman, you have left Devi Sita alone in the hermitage, you did not follow my instruction, there are several demons are wandering in disguise all over the wood, I have started to feel that Devi Sita is not safe in the hermitage.” Lakshman fallen at the feet of Lord Raghu and shed tears and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, it was not my fault, I had to leave Devi Sita all alone in the hermitage.” Lord Rama accompanied by his brother Lakshman arrived at the hermitage located on the riverbank of Godavari. As soon as he reached the hermitage, he found the place is empty, he felt perturbed, could not control his grief, spoke in tears “Alas! Devi Janaki, the beloved daughter of King Janaka, who symbolizes beauty, virtues, amiability, modesty, and devotion has gone missing.” Rama became inconsolable, Lakshman comforted him many ways, Rama could not control the grief and pain of separation from Devi Sita, he wandered all over the forest enquiring the creepers, trees, and birds “Oh! Birds and deer, Oh! Buzzing honey bees, have you seen the beautiful-eyed/Mriganayani Devi Sita? Oh! Lakshman, the animals, birds, creepers, and the entire forest are gloomy in the absence of Devi Sita, due to their love for my beloved consort, in the meantime the Bilva fruit and banana rejoicing at heart, as if there is no one to excel their beauty. Oh! Devi, where are you? Why don’t you appear before me?” in this way, Lord of Raghu anxiously conducted a search for his beloved consort all over the woods, lamenting like an ordinary Jeeva at the pain of separation. The Saguna and Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Param Bhramam, have no birth or death, are changeless, free from afflictions, pure, unblemished, personified as Rama who is the essence of bliss, wept bitterly like any other human beings. Further, Rama and Lakshman met the King of birds Jatayu lying on the ground, miserably wounded contemplating upon Rama.

Hari Para Khala Bahu Bidhi Bhaya Aru Preethi Dhekhayi | Thab Asoka Padhapa Thara Rakhisi Jathana Karayi ||

Jehi Bidhi Kapata Kuranga  Sanga Dhayi Chale Sreerama | So Cchabi Seetha Rakhi Ura Ratathi Rahathi Harinama ||

Raghupathi Anujahi Aavath Dhekhi | Bajiha Chintha  Keenhi Biseshi || Janakasutha Pariharihu Akeli | Aayahu Thatha Bachana Mama Peli || Nisichara Nikara Phirahi Bana Mahi | Mama Mana Seetha Ashrama Nahi || Gahi Padhakamala Anuja Kara Jori | Kaheau Natha Kacchu Mohi Na Khori || Anuja Sametha Gaye Prabhu Thahava | Godhavari Thata Ashrama Jahava || Ashrama Dhekhi Janaki Heena | Bhaye Bikala Jasa Prakritha Dheena || Ha Guna Khani Janaki Seetha| Roopa Seela Bratha Nema Puneetha|| Lachimana Samujjaye Bahu Bhanthi | Poocchath Chale Latha Tharu Panthi || He Khaga Mriga Madhukara Shreni | Thumha Dhekhi Seetha Mriganaini || Kanjana Suka Kapotha Mriga Meena | Madhupa Nikara  Kokila Prabeena|| Kundha Kali Dhadima Dhamini| Kamala Saradha Sasi Ahibhamini|| Baruna Pasa Manoja Dhanu Hamsa | Gaja Kehari Nija Sunatha Prasamsa || Sreephala Kanaka Kadhali Harshahi | Neku Na Sanka Sakucha Manamahi || Sunu Janaki Thohi Binu Aaju | Harashe Sakala Payi Janu Raju || Kimi Sahi Jatha Anakha Thohi Pahi | Priya  Begi Pragatasi Kasa Nahi || Yehi Bidhi Khojath Bilapatha Swami| Manahu Maha Birahi Aathi Kami || Poorana Kama Rama Sukha Rasi | Manuja Charitha Kara  Aja Abinasi || Aage  Para  Geedhapathi Dhekha | Sumiratha Ramacharana Jinha Rekha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The abduction of Devi Sita – Jatayu’s fury

Chapter – 29– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The abduction of Devi Sita Jatayu’s 

fury

 

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, Devi Sita was seized in hand and drawn to the flower chariot by Ravana and drove off at a great speed, he could hardly manage the vehicle due to fear.” Devi Vaidhehi cried out in extreme agony “Oh! Lord of Raghu, Oh! Aarathiharana/dispeller of grief, Oh! Raghunayaka/Lord of Raghu, Oh! Jagadhekaveera/mighty Lord, Oh! The delight of Raghu’s clan, what was my fault you have abandoned me and forgot to show mercy on me? Oh! Lakshman, I have reaped the fruit of my anger, you are blameless as always. Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of mercy, my beloved Lord is away, who will protect my Lord from the troubles? Oh! Prabho, in your absence the sanctified oblation for fire sacrifice is getting impure by the touch of a donkey.” The heart-breaking cries of Devi Janaki made the animate and inanimate things in the world doomed to utter desolation, suddenly the King of birds Jatayu heard the pitiful cries of a woman, and soon he recognized that it was the cries of the beloved consort of Lord Rama. Jatayu understood the situation, the dreadful demon King Ravana played mischief to the Lord of Raghu, at once Jatayu made up his mind “Oh! Devi Sita, do not get scared, I will kill the demon and protect you.” Soon he took a long flight, darted off like an arrow against the celestial vehicle of Ravana, like the lightning on the mountain “Oh! Wicked, why are you rushing? You do not know my strength.” He considered the King of birds as his death, Garuda spoke “is that mount Mainaka or King of birds powerful, Lord Vishnu knows it all.” Ravana recognized his opponent and uttered in anger “Oh! Is that elderly Jatayu, waiting to get killed by my hands.” Jatayu could not stop his fury, voraciously approached him and shrieked “Oh! Wicked Ravana, leave Devi Janaki alone and return home safely, otherwise, all your arms and heads will  get burned in the terrible flame like the fury of Lord Raghu, not only that your entire clan would get burnt into ashes in his blazing anger.” Ravana did not answer to Jatayu who turned wild, tore off his body with his sharp nails and beak, Ravana lost control of the vehicle, his body was badly wounded, he was pulled out of the chariot, keeping Devi Sita at safe distance, the fight between them continued for a half an hour, Ravana got annoyed took his powerful sword and cut off the wings of Jatayu. Soon wingless Jatayu has fallen on the ground with a large thud, contemplating upon Lord Rama. Ravana drove off his vehicle after safely placing Devi Sita in his chariot. Devi Sita was frightened like the dove caught on the net of the hunter, she wept bitterly. Devi Sita noticed a large number of monkeys hovering over the mountain, she dropped some pieces of her clothes uttering the name of Lord Hari. In this way, Devi Sita was discreetly abducted by the demon King and lodged on the Ashoka Vatika in the city of Lanka.

 

Krodhavanth Thab Ravana Leenhisi Ratha Baitayi | Chala Gaganapatha Aathura Bhaya Ratha Hanki Na Jayi ||

Ha Jaga Yek Beera Raghuraya | Kehi Aparadha Bisarehu Dhaya || Aarathi Harana Sarana Sukhadhayaka | Ha Raghukula Saroja Dheenanayaka || Ha Lacchimana Thumhara Nahi Dhosa | So Phalu Payau Keenheau Rosa || Bibidha Bilapa Karathi Baidhehi | Bhoori Kripa Prabhu Dhoori Sanehi || Bipathi Mori Ko Prabhuhi Sunava | Purodasa Chaha Rasabha Khava || Seetha Kai Bilapa Suni Bhari | Bhaye Charachara Jeeva Dhukhari || Geedharaja Suni Aaratha Bani | Raghukulanayaka Nari Pahichani || Adhama Nisachara Leenhe Jayi | Jimi Maleccha Basa Kapila Gayi || Seethe Puthri Karasi Jani Thrasa | Karihau Jathudhana Kara Nasa || Dhava  Krodhavanth Khaga Kaise | Chootayi Pabi Parabath Kahau Jaise || Re Re Dhushta Dada Kina Hohi | Nirbhaya Chalesi Na Janehi Mohi|| Aavath Dhekhi Krithanth Samana | Phiri Dhasakandhara Kara Anumana || Ki Mainaka Ki Khagapathi Hoyi | Mama Bala Jana Sahitha Pathi Soyi || Jana Jarada Jatayu Yeha | Mama Kara Theeratha Cchadihi  Dheha || Sunatha Geedha Krodhathura Dhava | Kaha Sunu Ravana Mora  Sikhava || Thaji Janakihi Kusala  Griha Jahu | Nahi Tha Asa Hoyihi Bahubahu || Ramarosha Pavaka Athi Ghora | Hoyihi Sakala Salabha Kula Thora || Utharu Na  Dhetha Dhasanana Jodha | Thabahi Geedh Dhava Kari Krodha || Dhari Kacha Biratha Keenha Mahi Gira | Seethahi Rakhi Geedha Puni Phira || Chochanha Mari  Bidharesi Dhehi | Dhanda Yek  Bhayi Murucha Thehi || Thab Sakrodha Nisichara Khisiana | Kadesi Parama Karala Kripana || Katesi Pankha Para Khaga Dharani | Sumiri Rama Kari Adhbhutha Karani || Seethahi Jana Chadayi Bahori | Chala Uthayila Thrasa Na Thori || Karathi Bilapa Jathi Nabha Seetha | Byadha Bibasa  Janu Mrigi Sabheetha || Giri Par Baite  Kapinha Nihari | Kahi Hari  Nama Dheenha Pata Dari || Yehi Bidhi Seethahi  So Lai Gayau | Bana Asoka Maha Rakhath Bhayau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The moment a person attempts to commit an unpleasant deed, his courage and good sense will disappear

 

Chapter – 28– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The moment a person attempts to commit an unpleasant deed, his courage and good sense will disappear

 

The deities showered flowers on Rama and eulogized his mercy “Lord of Raghu is Dheenabandhu, benevolent to his ardent devotees as well to his enemies. The demon Mareecha who shot dead with the arrows of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra attained liberation from worldly existence.” While Rama began to return to the hermitage, Devi Sita heard a loud cry of Rama calling for Lakshman, she was horrified and ordered Lakshman “Go quickly, your brother is in trouble.” Lakshman spoke calmly “Oh! Mother, the whole creation and destruction of the Universe takes place at the will of the Lord, mere movements of his brows create and destroys the animate and inanimate in the Universe, how could he get into trouble?” Later the bitter words heard from Devi Sita made him rush to the place where Rama called for help, leaving Devi Sita behind, in the protection of the deities of ten quarters. It was Lord Hari’s will Lakshman was forced to leave Devi Sita all alone, in the meantime, the ten-headed Ravana waiting for his opportunity to abduct Devi Sita like the Rahu causes affliction to the moon. Ravana who causes terror among the deities and demons, whose name ceases them to sleep or eat during night and day, disguised as a Jogi/Yogi/Thapasvi and approached Devi Sita looking around like a thief. Sage Kakabusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the moment a person attempts for the vile and deceitful act, his good sense and courage will leave him. Ravana described various attractive stories to Devi Sita, and his knowledge of political wisdom finally made an attempt to threaten her to love him. Devi Sita retorted “Oh! Holy man, you are talking like a villain.” Ravana quickly assumed his real form and introduced her, Devi Sita was terrified, she managed to gather some courage and shrieked “Oh! King of demons, stay away from me, my Lord will be here at any moment, you have invited your own destruction by falling for me like the hare desired to get married to the lioness.” Ravana could not control his anger listening to the sharp words of Devi Sita, though he wanted to adore the lotus feet of Jagamba Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita”.

 

Bipula Sumana Sura Barashahi Gavahi Prabu Gunagatha| Nijapadha Dheenha Asura Kahau Dheenabandhu Raghunatha ||

Khala Badhi Thuratha Phire Raghubeera | Soha Chapa Kara Kati Thoonira || Aarath Gira Suni Jab Seetha | Kaha Lacchimana San Parama Sabheetha || Jahu Begi Sankata Athi Bhratha | Lacchiman Bihasi Kaha Sunu Matha || Bhrukuti Bilasa Shrishti Laya Hoyi | Sapanehu Sankata Parayi Ki Soyi || Marama Bachana Jab Seetha Bola | Hari Preritha Lacchiman Man Dola || Ban Disi Deva Saupi Sab Kahu| Chale Jaha Ravana Sasi Rahu || Soon Beech Dhasakandhara Dhekha | Aava Nikata Jathi Ke  Besha || Jake Dar Sura Asura Derahi | Nisi Na  Needh Dhin Anna Na Khahi || So Dhasaseesa Swana Ki Nayi | Itha Utha Chithayi Chala Bhadihayi || Imi Kupanth Paga Dhetha Khagesa | Raha Na  Theja Than Budhi Bala Lesa || Nana Bidhi Kari Katha Suhayi | Rajaneethi Bhaya Preethi Dhekhayi || Kaha Seetha  Sunu Jathi Gosayi | Bolehu Bachana Dhrishta Ki Nayi || Thab Ravana Nijaroopa  Dhekhava | Bhayi Sabhaya Jab Nama Sunava || Kaha Seetha Dhari Dheeraju Gada | Aayi Gayau Prabhu Rahu Khala  Dada||Jimi Haribadhuhi Chudhra Sasa Chaha | Bhaysi Kalabasa Nisichara Naha | Sunatha Bachana Dhasaseesa Risana| Mana Mahau Charanabandhi Sukha Mana ||

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 ||