Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama performs the final rites of Jatayu - Kabandha Moksha

 

Chapter – 32– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama performs the final rites of Jatayu - Kabandha Moksha

 

The King of Birds, Jatayu achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari as a boon and proceed to the abode of Lord Hari. Rama performed the final rites of Jatayu, thus the compassionate Lord Rama proved his impartial nature to his devotees, ultimately Jatayu who was born in the lowly clan of vultures, carnivores by nature attained Paramamgathi which is difficult to achieve even for the Yogis. Lord Mahadeva speaks to Devi Uma “Oh! Devi, listen to me carefully, the unfortunate Jeeva move afar from the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari and get attached to the material matters of worldly existence such as wealth, richness, money, fame, family, children, wife, relatives and companions, etc…and the infinite Nama, Rasa, Roopa, Gandha, and Sparsha. The two brothers proceeded to the dense forest in search of Devi Sita, conducted a demanding exploration, on their way they met the demon Kabandha who got killed at the hands of Rama, while leaving the mortal coil Kabandha explained the curse of Sage Durvassa, and praised Lord Rama for showering mercy upon him. The compassionate Lord Rama pacified “Oh! Kabandha, Oh! Gandharva, I can’t bear the merciless act on Bhramins.”

 

Abirala Bhagathi Magi Bara  Geedha Gayau Haridhama | Thehi Ki Kriya Jayochitha Nija Kara Keenhi Rama ||

Komalachitha Athi Dheenadhayala | Karana Binu Raghunatha Kripala || Geedha Adhama Khaga Aamisha Bhogi | Gathi Dheenhi Jo Jachath Jogi || Sunahu Uma The Loga Abhagi | Hari Thaji Hohi Bishaya Anuragi || Puni Seethahi Khojath Dhau Bhayi | Chale Bilokath Bana Bahuthayi || Sankula Latha Bitapa Dhana Kanana | Bahu Khaga Mriga Thaha Gaja  Panchanana || Aavath Pantha Kabandha Nipatha | Thehi Sab Kahi Sapa Kai Batha || Dhurbasa Mohi Dheenhi Sapa | Prabupadha Pekhi Mita  So Papa || Sunu Gandharba Kahau Mei Thohi | Mohi Na  Sohayi Bhramakula Dhrohi ||

 

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

Chapter – 31 (2)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Jatayu eulogizes the splendor of Lord Rama

 

Rama spoke in tears “Oh! Noble soul, do not let my father know about the abduction of Devi Seetha by the ten-headed Ravan, If I was not that Paramathma, the whole clan of Ravana would have perished by now.” Soon Jayatu left his mortal coil and assumed a divine form of Lord Sri Hari, attired in magnificent clothes, adorned in marvelous jewels and Vanamala, four arms, beautiful limbs of dark cloud complexioned, his eyes were overflowing with tears and eulogized Rama.

“ Hail Rama!  Hail Rama who is Nirguna and Sagunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam ! Oh! Prabho, you are absolute consciousness, free from impurities, unblemished, pure, has neither birth nor death, you are Mayapathi who is inseparable from Maya, but free from delusion. You are the essence of Triguna/Sathvik, Rajasik, and Thamasik, Oh! Prabho, your ferocious bow, and arrows are capable to tore off the dreadful demon Ravana into pieces, I shall repeatedly prostrate before the supreme Lord Rama who is the ornament of the Raghu clan, protector of the Earth and noble souls, he has an attractive dark cloud complexion, he has beautiful lustrous face resemble the autumn moon, he has lovely eyes resemble the red lotus flower petals, he has long powerful arms, he is the source of liberation from the repeated births. Oh! Prabho, you are self-restraint, unfathomable, you are that supreme Bhramam which has no dualities/Dhvandhabhava, grief, and agony, happiness, and sorrow, gain, and loss, good and evil, etc. you are eternal, you are not perceivable, you are perceivable through the austerities, Shamadhamadhi, pure love and devotion, meditation and contemplation, etc. you are the dispeller of darkness of ignorance, dualities of birth and death, pleasure and pain, etc. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of the Universe, you are the preserver of the Earth, you are the delight of noble souls, ascetics, Rishis, and Sages, who constantly pronounce your sacred name ‘Rama’. I shall worship Lord Sri Ramachandra who is dispassionate and removes the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara of the Jeeva. The Veda highly eulogizes the glories of that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam as blameless, pure, dispassionate, free from impurities, which is attainable after the several austerities and extreme penance by the Rishis and Sages, undertaking the path of Bhakti, Gnana, and Vairagya. Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of mercy, the supreme bliss personified on the Earth, entices all the animate and inanimate things. He represents a honey bee that takes pleasure in the lotus-like heart of devotees, he has great effulgence, excels in the loveliness of several thousands of Kamadeva. Oh! Prabho, you are perceivable for the noble souls, and imperceivable for the wicked, you are impartial, the Yogis perceive your eternal presence with their austerities and penance, Oh! Rama, Oh! Lakshmipathi, have you ever been ignored the cries of your devotees? May that Supreme Lord Rama whose remembrance would eradicate the repeated births reside in my heart permanently.”

 

Seetha Harana Thatha Jani Kahahu Pitha San Jayi | Jau Mei Tha Kula Sahitha Kahihi Dhasanana Aayi ||

Gheedha Dheha Thaji Dhari Hariroopa | Bhooshana Bahu Pata Peetha Anoopa || Syama Gatha Bisala Bhujachari | Asthuthi Karatha Nayana Bhari Bari ||

Jaya Ramaroopa Anoopa Nirguna Saguna Guna Preraka Sahi | Dhasaseesa Bahu Prachanda Khandana Chanda Sar Mandana Mahi || Payodha Gatha Saroja Mukha Rajeeva Aayatha Lochanam|| Nitha Naumi Ramu Kripala Bahu Bisala Bhavabhaya Mochanam || Balamapreya Anadhi Ajam Avyakthameka Agocharam | Gobindham Gopara  Dhvandhahara Bigyanadhana Dharanidharam || Je Rama Manthra Japatha Santha Anantha  Janamana Ranjjanam | Nitha Naumi Rama Akamapriya Kamadhi Khala Dhala Ganjjanam || Jehi Shruthi Niranjjana Bhrama Byapaka Biraja Aja Kahi Gavahi | Kari Dhyana Gyana Biraga Joga Aneka Muni Jehi Pavahi || So Pragata Karuna Kandha Sobha Brindha Aga Jaga Mohayi | Mama Hridhaya Pankaja Bringa Anga  Ananga Bahu Cchabi Sohayi || Jo Agama Sugama Subhava Nirmala Asama Sama Seethala Sadha || Pasyathi Jam Jogi Jathana Kari Karatha Mana Go Basa Sadha || So Rama Ramaa Nivasa Santhatha Dhasa Basa Thribhuvana Dhani | Mama Ura  Basau So Samana Samsrithi Jasu Keerathi Pavani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – King of birds Jatayu prepares to leave mortal coil on the lap of Rama

Chapter – 31 (1)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– King of birds Jatayu prepares to leave mortal coil on the lap of Rama

 

Rama took Jatayu who was badly wounded, lost wings, lying helpless on his lap, and caressed his body with his lotus-like hands. As soon as Jatayu witnessed the compassionate Lord, all his pain were disappeared. Jatayu regained consciousness and spoke in grief “Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of fear and anxiousness of worldly existence, listen to me carefully, it was the wicked Ravana the ten-headed demon that put me into this misery and abducted Devi Janaki. He took her in his celestial vehicle and moved to the south, while Devi Sita was shrieking for help. I have held my breath to convey this message to you, Oh! Prabho, Kripasagara, I am leaving my Prana.” Rama pleaded “Oh! Dear, hold on for a while” Jatayu smiled at Lord and spoke “Oh! Prabho, Do I need to hold on my Prana after witnessing the glorious form of that supreme Lord Sri Hari, who is beyond perception and description, appeared before me, even the Vedas are incompetent to eulogize your glories, affirms as ‘Na: Ithi Na;Ithi’, the pious and noble souls utter your very name ‘Rama’ while departing this world is present before me, what else I need to make my life fruitful? should I hold on to my Prana any longer?” Lord of Raghu replied in tears “Oh! Dear father, you have attained an enviable state with your noble deeds, nothing is impossible for the Jeeva who has a good heart and desire for the welfare of all. Oh! Dear father, you can leave this mortal coil, and proceed to my supreme abode. What shall I give you as a boon, when you have already fulfilled all your desires?”

Kara Saroja Sira  Paraseau Kripasindhu Raghubeer | Nirakhi Rama Cchabi Dhama Mukha Bigatha Bhayi Sab Peer ||

Thab Kaha Geedh Bachana Dhari Dheera | Sunahu Rama Bhanjjana Bhavabheera || Natha Dhasanana Yaha Gathi Keenhi | Thehi Khala Janakasutha Hari Leenhi || Lai  Dhacchina  Dhisi Gayau Gosayi | Bilapathi Athi Kurari Ki Nayi || Dharasa Lagi Prabhu Rakheau Prana | Chalana Chahatha Ab Kripanidhana || Rama Kaha Thanu Rakhahu Thatha | Mukha Musukayi Kahi Thehi Batha || Ja Kara Nama Maratha Mukha Aava| Adhamau Mukutha Hoyi Shruthi Gava || So Mama Lochana Gochara Aage | Rakhau Dheha Natha Kehi Khagae || Jalabhari Nayana Kahahi Raghurayi | Thatha Karma Nija The Gathipayi || Parahitha Basa Jinha Ke Manamahi | Thinha Kahau Jaga Dhurllabha Kacchu Nahi || Thanu Thaji Thatha Jahu Mama Dhama | Dheau Kaha Thumha Pooranakama ||

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 ||