Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda –Maharishi Narada seeks boon on the sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ as the most propitious among the infinite names of the Lord

 

Chapter – 41– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Maharishi Narada seeks boon on the sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ as the most propitious among the infinite names of the Lord

 

Maharishi Narada eulogized Prabhu Sri Rama, realized that Lord Raghu is pleased, began to speak with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, Lord of Raghu's, you are benevolent, you are the provider of several boons to your worshiper, Oh! Prabho, kindly provide a boon, although you know about my desire, you are that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva.” Rama spoke amiably “Oh! Maharishi, you know my disposition, do I hide anything from my devotees, Oh! Maharishi, kindly do not ask the boon which is dear to my heart, you know very well which is dearer to my heart, I do not hold on to anything from my devotees, you do not give up belief in me.” Maharishi Narada spoke cheerfully “Oh! Prabho, I was presuming to ask a specific boon, even though you have infinite sacred names, let the auspicious name ‘Ra Ma’ surpass it all in destroying hosts of sins like the hunter kills the flock of birds.”

Nana Bidhi Binathi Kari Prabhu Prasanna Jiya Jani | Naradha Bole Bachana Thab Jori Saroruha Pani ||

Sunahu Udhara Sahaja Raghunayaka | Sundhara  Agama Sugama Baradhayaka || Dhehu yek Bar Magau Swami | Jadhdhyapi Janatha Antharjami || Janahu Muni Thumha Mor Subhau | Jana Sana Kabahu Ki Karau Dhurau || Kavana Basthu Asi Priya Mohi Lagi | Jo Munibara Na Sakahu Thumha Magi || Jana Kahau Kacchu Adheya Nahi Mere | Asa Biswasa Thajahu JaniBhore || Thab Naradha Bole  Harshayi | Asa Bara Magau Karau Ditayi || Jadhdhayapi Prabhu Ke Nama Aneka | Shruthi Kaha Adhika  Yek The Yeka || Rama Sakala Namanha The Adhika | Hoau Natha  Adha  Khaga Gana Badhika ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Maharishi Narada visits Lord Rama in Pampa Lake

 

Chapter – 40– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Maharishi Narada visits Lord Rama in Pampa Lake

 

The trees were loaded with flowers and fruits, hence its branches were hung down touching the ground like the noble souls grow humble and modest even after achieving huge fortune in the form of Paramarththa Thaththva. Rama took a bath in the holy river Pampa, and got freshened up, he took a seat under the shade of a huge tree with his brother Lakshman. The deities arrived on the site and eulogized the matchless glories of Rama and returned to their respective abodes. The compassionate Lord gave lectures on various subjects of Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha, to Lakshman. Sage Narada saw Lord Rama soaked in the grief of separation from his beloved consort Devi Sita, his heart was perturbed and thought, “all that happened to Lord Raghu because of my curse, that compassionate Lord has to undergo various hardships in the woods, I should visit that Lord and I may not get an opportunity like this again.” Thus, Maharishi Narada arrived in the Pampa Lake, holding Veena in one hand, singing in praise of Lord Hari, he prostrated before Lord Rama was raised from the ground and remained in the embrace of Rama for a long time. Lord Rama enquired the welfare of the Sage, and both of them were seated together, while Lakshman prostrated before the Sage.

 

Phala Bharana Nami Bitapa Sab Rahe Bhoomi Niarayi | Para Upakari Purusha Jimi Navahi Susampathi Payi ||

Dhekhi Rama  Athi Ruchira  Thalava | Majjanu Keenha Parama Sukha Pava || Dhekhi Sundhara Tharubara Cchaya | Baite  Anuja Sahitha Raghuraya || Thaha Puni Sakala Deva Muni Aaye | Asthuthi Kari Nija Dhama Sidhaye || Baite Parama Prasanna Kripala | Kahatha Anuja San Katha Rasala || Birahavantha Bhagavanthahi Dhekhi | Naradha Mana Bha Socha Biseshi || Mor Sapa Kari Angikara | Sahatha RamaNana Dhukha Bhara || Yese Prabhuhi Bilokau Jayi | Puni Na  Banihi Asa Avasaru Aayi || Yaha Bichari Naradha Kara Beena | Gaye Jaha Prabhu Sukha Aaseena || Gavatha Rama Charitha MridhuBani | Prema Sahitha Bahu Banthi Bakhani || Karatha Dhandavath Liye Udayi | Rakhe Bahuth Bar Ura Layi || Swagatha Poochi Nikata Baitare | Lacchimana Sadhara Charana Pakhare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The magnificence of Pampa Lake

 

Chapter – 39– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The magnificence of Pampa Lake

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, The bottomless crystal-clear water in Pampa Lake is packed with lotus flowers, is the shelter home for all the aquatic animals like the noble souls who live in utmost serenity, even the attributeless Bhramam gets lured with its beauty. The lake was full of different colors of fully bloomed lotus flowers surrounded by the buzzing of honey bees, the Swans beautifully floating on the water with soft sounds, the beauty of Chakravaha and herons were beyond description, the loveliness of Pampa Lake and its surrounding places was beyond description. The sounds of different species of birds invite the attention of passersby, there were several hermitages situated on the riverside of Pampa, surrounded by the dense wood of Champaka, Bakula, Kadamba, Thamala, Patala, Panasa, Palasha, mango, and varieties of trees bearing fruits and flowers, there was cool breeze carrying rich fragrance all the time, the sweet sounds of Cuckoos were taken away all the attentions of the hermits who were immersed meditation.”

Purayini Sadhana Aut Jala Begi Na Payia Marma | Mayacchanna Na Dhekhiye Jaise  Nirguna Bhrama || Sukhi Meena Sab Yekarasa Athi Agadha Jala Mahi | Jatha Dharmaseelanha Ke Dhina Sukha Samjutha Jahi ||

Bikase Sarasija Nana Ranga | Madhura Mukhara  Gunjjatha Bahu Bhringa || Bolatha Jalakukuta Kalahamsa | Prbhu Biloki Janu Karatha Prasamsa || Chakrabaka Baka Khaga Samudhayi | Dhekhatha Banayi Barani Nahi Jayi || Sundhara Khaga Gana Gira Suhayi| Jatha Pathika Janu Letha Bolayi || Thala Sameepa Muninha Griha Cchaye | Chahu Dhisi Kanana Bitapa Suhaye || Champaka Bakula Kadhamba Thamala | Patala Panasa Parasa Rasala || Navapallava Kusumitha Tharu Nana | Chancharika Patali Kara Gana || Seethala  Mandha Sugandha Subhau | Santhatha Bahayi Manohara Bau || Koohu Koohu Kokila Dhuni Karahi | Suni Rava  Sarasa Dhyana Muni Darahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The supreme Bhramam incarnated as Rama exposed the pitiable state of humans drenched in the impurities of the mind, and spoke highly on the dispassionate nature of the noble souls who are the repository of virtues

 

Chapter – 38– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda–The supreme Bhramam incarnated as Rama exposed the pitiable state of humans drenched in the impurities of the mind, and spoke highly on the dispassionate nature of the noble souls who are the repository of virtues

Rama spoke sadly “Oh! Brother, there are three most powerful evils are lust, greed, and anger, it would defeat even the hermits who are repositories of wisdom. The Sages affirms that the subservient of greed is desire and deceitfulness, lust is nothing but sensual pleasure, and the anger results in sword-like harsh speech.” Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, Lord Rama is beyond Triguna,/Sathvik, Rajasik, and Thamasik, he is the Lord of animate and inanimate things in the Universe, he is the Sacchidhanandaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva which is the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Chiththa, Prana, Ahamkara, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. Rama exposed the pitiable state of humans drenched in the impurities of the mind, and spoke highly on the dispassionate nature of the noble souls who are the repository of virtues. Oh! Devi, the impurities of mind such as Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, etc. can be eliminated only with the grace of the Supreme Lord Rama. Whoever achieves the grace of that supreme Lord of the Universe, never get drenched in illusion/Maya, Oh! Devi Uma, I shall describe my own experience, Rama is the absolute truth/Purusha, the Universe is his Maya/delusion. Rama along with Lakshman proceeded to the beautiful land where the deep lake Pampa is situated, it has divine look, brimming with waters like the hearts of the Sages and Rishis overflown with love and devotion, it has beautiful stairs to get into the water from all the four sides. It was the place packed with wild animals which quietly approach the watercourse for quenching thirst, like the beggars surrounded by the house of wealthy.”

Thatha Theeni Athi Prabala Khala Kama Krodha Aru Lobha | Muni Bigyana Dhama Mana Karahi Nimisha Mahau Cchoba || Lobha Ke  Iccha Dhamba Bala Kama Ke  Kevala Nari | Krodha Ke Parusha Bachana Bala Munibara Kahahi Bichari ||

Gunatheetha Sacharachara Swami| Rama Uma Sab Antharjami || Kaminha Kai Dheenatha Dhekhayi | Dheeranha Ke Man Birathi Dhridayi || Krodha Manoja Lobha Madha Maya | Chottahi Sakala Rama Ki Dhaya || So Nara  Indhrajala Nahi  Bhoola | Ja Para Hoyi So Nata  Anukoola || Uma Kahau Mei Anubhava Apana | Satha Hari Bhajanu Jagatha Sab Sapana || Puni Prabhu Gaye Sarobara Theera | Pampa Nama Subhaga Gambheera || Santh Hridhaya Jasa Nirmala Bari | Bandhe Ghat Manohara Chari || Jaha Thaha Piahi Bibidha Mriga Neera | Janu Udhara Griha Jachaka Bheera ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Kamadeva take good control on women hence they are the dearest companion of him

 

Chapter – 37– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Kamadeva take good control over women hence they are the dearest companion of him

 

Lord Rama continues lamenting over the separation from Devi Sita “Lord Manmatha did not stop torturing me even after knowing that I am suffering from the pain of separation from my beloved consort, the swarm of honey bees, herds of elephants, and deer, the beautiful spring season, and the cool breeze carrying the rich fragrance of flowers, did not stop meddling with me. Lord Kamadeva chasing me with his warriors, knowing that I am with my brother Lakshman, grieving over the separation from my beloved consort. The beautiful creepers are coiled in the huge tree as if taking shelter in it and give out a marvelous appearance. The plantain and palm trees standing straight out watching the vast sky are fascinating sight, trees are loaded with beautiful alluring flowers or rich fragrance, like the warriors of Kamadeva are all prepared for the battle against me, the chirping of birds of various species, trumpeting of elephants, the sounds of cuckoos, Swan, peacock, Chakora, herons, mules, camels, pigeons, swans, quails, etc. represents the soldiers of Kamadeva. The mountains are the chariots of the Manmatha, the sounds of the animals, trumpets of elephants are his kettledrums, the cool breeze are his ministers, the chirping of birds are the Vandhigana/singing in praise of him, these give out the appearance of Chathurangasena/four-fold army of Manmatha. Oh! Lakshman, the Jeeva who is won over the cupid of Manmatha are praised highly, the Jeeva who remain calm at the sight of the cupid arrows are men with strict vows and austerities, the cupid arrows take full control on women, hence the women are his strongest companion.”

 

Biraha Bikala Balaheena Mohi Janesi Nipata Akela | Sahitha Bipina Madhukara Khaga Madhana Keenha Bagamela || Dhekhi Gayau Bhratha Sahitha Thasu Dhooth Suni Bath | Dera Keenheau Manahu Thab  Kataku Hataki Manajatha ||

Bitapa Bisala Latha Arujjani | Bibidha Bithana Dhiye Janu Thani || Kadhali Thala Bara Dhuja  Pathaka | Dhekhi Na  Moha Dheera Mana Jaka || Bibidha Bhanthi Phoole Tharu Nana | Janu Banaitha Bane Bahu Bana || Kahau Kahau Sundhar Bitapa Suhaye | Janu Bhata Bilaga Bilaga Hoyi Cchaye || Koojatha Pika  Manahu Gaja Mathe| Deka Mahokha Oot Bisarathe || Mor Chakor Keera  Bar Baji| Paravath Marala Sab Thaji || Thithira Lavaka Padhachara Jootha | Barani Na Jayi Manoja Barootha || Ratha Giri Sila Dhudhubi Jjarana | Chathaka Bandhi Gunagana Barana|| Madhukara Mukhara Bheri Sahanayi | Thribidha Bayari Baseeti Aayi || Chathuragini Sena Sanga Leenhe | Bicharatha Sabahi Chunauthi Dheenhe || Lacchimana Dhekhath Kama Aneeka | Rahahi Dheera Thinha Kai Jaga Leeka || Yehi Ke Yek Parama Bala Nari | Thehi The Ubara Subhata Soyi Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – The interest in worldly matters and material things hurls the Jeeva into the cycles of repeated births – Rama describes his pain of separation to Lakshman

Chapter – 36– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– The interest in worldly matters and material things hurls the Jeeva into the cycles of repeated births– Rama describes his pain of separation to Lakshman

 

Sabari described her story to Lord Rama, she gazed at the marvelous form of Lord Raghu, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Prabhu, left her mortal coil with the power of Yoga, and attained the supreme abode which is the safest asylum for the Jeeva. Sage Tulsidas says, “Oh! Humans, abandon your interest in worldly matters, attachment to material things of impermanent nature, such as possession, fame, wealth, richness, children, wife, companion and relatives, interest in infinite Nama, Roopa, Rasa, Sparsha and Gandha, which can cause continuous sufferings of grief and sorrows, and ultimately hurl into the wheel of repeated births, hence surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and get rid of impurities of the mind. The compassionate Lord Rama provided liberation to Sabari who was born in the lowly clan, does not conduct the practice of Thapa and austerities, achieved the supreme abode with her pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama. My foolish mind drenched in the material matters of infinite Nama, Roopa, Rasa, Gandha, and Sparsha, thereby accumulated sins in several births, forgetting the ocean of mercy Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

 

Rama left the hermitage of Shabari, the two brothers resemble lions among men, possessed immense valor and courage wandered through the forest, Lord Rama lamented over the separation from his beloved consort Devi Sita like an ordinary human, and described his pain to Lakshman “Oh! Lakshman, see the beauty of the forest, whose heart does not get stirred at the sight of the loveliness of it? The swarm of honey bees, the herds of deer are enjoying their pleasurable time with their companions. The male deer that got scared of my sight might have been pacified by its female companion, saying that I have come in search of the golden deer. The elephants are walking in herds as if they are teaching me a lesson not to leave a beloved companion at any cost, the greatest lesson that a man should not leave his wife under any circumstances. There are several scriptures to enlighten the human with an abundance of knowledge, a King should not depend on a woman, however she served him in her all life, can cherish in heart, but he can’t thoroughly understand a woman. Oh! Brother, the spring in the wood is so attractive, yet it is painful for me without my beloved consort.”

 

Kahi Katha Sakala Biloki Harimukha Hridhaya Padha Pankaja Dhare | Thaji Joga Pavaka Dheha Haripadha Leena Bhayi Jaha Nahi Phire || Nara Bibidha Karma Adharma Bahu Matha Sokapradha Sab Thyagahu | Biswasa Kari Kaha Dhasa Tulasi Ramapadha Anuragahu ||

Jathi Heena  Adha Janama Mahi Muktha Keenhi Asi Nari | Mahamandha Mana Sukha Chahasi Yese Prabhuhi Bisari ||

Chale Rama Thyaga Bana soau | Athulitha Bala Nara Kehari Dhoau|| Birahi Iva Prabhu Karatha Bishadha | Kahatha Katha Aneka Sambadha || Lacchimana Dhekhu Bipina Kayi Sobha | Dhekhath Kehi Kara Mana Nahi Cchobha || Nari Sahitha Sab Khaga  Mriga Brindha | Manahu Mori Karatha Hahi Nindha || Hamahi Dhekhi Mriga Nikara Parahi | Mrigi Kahahi Thumha Kaha Bhaya Nahi || Thumha Anandha Karahu Mriga Jaye | Kanchana Mriga Khojana Ye Aye || Sanga Layi Karini Kari  Lehi | Manahu Mohi  Sikhavanu  Dhehi || Sasthra Suchithitha Puni Puni Dhekhia | Bhoopa Susevitha Basa Nahi Lekhia || Rakhia Nari Jadhapi Ura  Mahi | Jubathi Sasthra Nripathi Basa Nahi || Dhekhahu Thatha Basantha Suhava | Priya Heena Mohi Bhaya Upajava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Sabari advises Rama to proceed to Pampa Lake

 

Chapter – 35– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Sabari advises Rama to proceed to Pampa Lake

 

Lord Rama speaks “Oh! Noble soul, the third form of devotion is selfless service at the lotus feet of one’s own preceptor, and the devotees of the Lord. The fourth form of devotion is singing in praise of the Lord, and worship of the Lord without expecting a personal gain. The fifth form of devotion is highly eulogized by Veda, is the constant meditation and contemplation, pronouncing my name ‘Rama’, the sixth form of devotion is undertaking austerities to achieve self-control, getting rid of impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara and Mamakara, which is prescribed for the ascetics, Rishis and Sages. The seventh form of devotion is the superior one, perceiving the all-pervasive nature of mine, Oneness-in-all, and whoever practices this type of devotion is beloved to me, they perceive me in all animate and inanimate things in the Universe. The eighth form of devotion is the ‘contentment’, absence of impurities, never find fault in others. The ninth form of devotion is ‘Truthfulness’, practicing straightforwardness in all dealings, with the intense faith and devotion in me. Oh! Virtuous lady, whoever practices the nine types of devotion, whether it is human or animals, or any other creatures, they are dear to me always. Oh! Devi, you have grown far beyond the nine types of devotion, I am highly pleased with your devotion, which is difficult to achieve for Yogis and Rishis who undertake extreme penance and austerities, you have achieved the fruitfulness of your devotion effortlessly, you have achieved the incomparable fruit of achievement by witnessing me. Oh! Bhamini, do you know anything about Devi Janaki? If you came to know about her, kindly tell me.” Sabari replied fervently “Oh! Prabho kindly proceeds to Pampa Lake, and meets Sugreevah, he will assist you to find Devi Janaki. Oh! Lord of Raghu, you are the knower of all, you are omniscient, yet you are asking me?” Shabari repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama, and narrated all that she was heard from Sage Mathanga, and eagerly waited all her life to meet her beloved Lord Rama.

 

Guru Padhapankaja Seva  Theesari Bhagathi Amana | Chauthi Bhagathi Mama Gunagana Karayi  Kapata Thaji Gana ||

Manthra Japa Mama Dhrida Biswasa | Panchama BhajanaSo Bedha Prakasa || Cchat Dhasa Seela Birathi Bahu Karma | Niratha Niranthara Sajjana Dharma || Sathava Sama Mohi Maya Jaga Dhekha | Mothe Santh Adhika Kari Lekha || Aatva Jathalabha Santhosha | Sapnehu  Nahi Dhekhayi Paradhosha || Navama Sarala Sab San Cchalheena | Mama Bharosa Hiya Harasha Na Dheena || Nava Mahau Yekau Jinha Ke Hoyi | Nari Purusha Sacharachara Koyi || Soyi Athisaya Priya Bhamini  More | Sakala Prakara Bhagathi Dhrida Thore || Jogi Brindha Dhurllabha Gathi Joyi | Tho Khau Aaju Sulabha Bhayi Soyi || Mama Dharasana Phala Parama Anoopa | Jeeva Pava Nija Sahaja Saroopa || Janakasutha Kayi Sudhi Bhamini| Janahi Kahu Karibaragamini || Pampa Sarahi Jahu Raghurayi | Thaha Hoyihi Sugreeva Mithayi|| So Sab Kahihi Deva Raghubeera | Janathahau Poochahu Mathidheera || Bar Bar Prabhupadha Siru Nayi | Prema Sahitha Sab Katha  Sunayi ||