Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – The peace agreement between Rama and Sugrivah

 

Chapter – 5– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– The peace agreement between Rama and Sugrivah

 

Hanuman related all the troubles of both the sides of Rama and Sugriva, he constructed a sacred fire as a witness before them and thus Rama and Sugriva entered a peace agreement to help each other in trouble. Lakshman narrated all that happened in the life of Rama, listening to that Sughrivah spoke with teary eyes “Oh! Prabho, we will find out Devi Janaki the daughter of Janaka, I still remember on one occasion I was sitting with my ministers, I have heard the loud cries of Devi Janaki shrieking for help calling out “Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama, Oh! Rama”, and she has dropped some clothes.” Rama asked for the clothes Devi Sita has dropped from the air, immediately Sugrivah handed them, Rama kept closer to his chest and wept bitterly. Sugriva spoke “Oh! Lord of Raghu, do not grieve over the separation from Devi Janaki, be confident and courageous, I shall invest all my efforts, and will make sure to bring back Devi Sita safely to you.”

Thab Hanumantha Ubhaya Dhisi Ki Sab Katha Sunayi | Pavaka Sakhi Dheyi Kari Jori Preethi Dhridayi ||

Keenhi Preethi Kacchu Beecha Na  Rakha | Lacchimana Rama Charitha Sab Bhasha || Kaha Sugreevah Nayana Bhari Bari | Milihi Natha Mithilesakumari || Manthrinha Sahitha Iha Yek Bara | Baita Raheau Mei Karatha Bichara|| Gagana Pantha Dhekhi Mei Jatha | Parabasa  Pari Bahuth Bilapatha || Rama Rama Ha Rama Pukari | Hamahi Dhekhi Dheenheau Pata Dari || Maga Rama Thuratha Thehi Dheenha| Pata Ura Layi Soch Athi Athi Keenha || Kaha Sugreevah Sunahu Raghubeera | Thajahu Soch Man Aanahu Dheera || Sab Prakara Karihau Sevakayi | Jehi Bidhi Milihi Janaki Aayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – The King of monkey worriers Kapipathi Sugrivah greets Rama and Lakshman

Chapter – 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– The King of monkey worriers Kapipathi Sugrivah greeted Rama and Lakshman

 

Rama spoke “Oh! You are an ardent devotee of mine, you are steadfast, you are the sincere servant of that supreme Bhramam who is the Lord of animate and inanimate things in the Universe.” Hanuman, the son of Lord Vayu, got rid of all his apprehensions and grief, rejoiced at heart, and began to speak “Oh! Prabho, your servant the chief of Monkeys, King Sugrivah lives on the peak of Rishyamukha, kindly make friendship with him, he is too grieving, kindly protect him from afflictions. He will appoint millions of his army of monkeys to all directions in search of Devi Janaki.” Thus, Hanuman explained all about Sugrivah, and carried Rama and Lakshman on his shoulders, and proceeded to Rishyamukha Parvatham.  As soon as Sugrivah witnessed Prabhu Sri Ram, he felt he has achieved the fruitfulness of his eyes, he reverentially greeted the Lord and prostrated before him, Rama raised Sugrivah from the ground and embraced, and Lakshman also embraced Sugrivah. The Kapipathi, chief of the Monkey King Sugrivah thought “will they make friends with me?”

So Anya Jake Asi Mathi Na Darayi Hanumantha | Mei Sevaka Sacharachara Roopa Swami Bhagavantha||

Dhekhi Pavanasutha Pathi Anukoola | Hridhaya Harasha Beethi Sab Soola || Natha Saila Par Kapipathi Rahayi| So Sugreevah Dhasa  Thava Ahayi || Thehi San Natha Mayathri Keeje | Dheena Jani Thehi Abhaya Kareeje || So Seetha Kar Khoja Karayihi | Jaha Thaha Marakata Koti Padayihi || Yehi Bidhi Sakala Katha Samujjayi | Liye Dhuau Jana Peedi Chadayi || Jab Sugreeva Rama Kahu Dhekha | Athisaya Janma Dhanya Kari Lekha|| Sadhar Mileau Nayi Padha Matha | Bhetiau Anuja Sahitha Raghunatha|| Kapi Kara Mana Bichara Yehi Reethi | Karihahi Bidhi So San Ye Preethi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Hanuman eulogizes the splendor of supreme Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 3– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Hanuman eulogizes the splendor of supreme Lord Rama

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Prabho, I am ignorant and dull-witted, you are none other than the supreme Lord who is the protector of distressed Jeeva, you are almighty Lord kind and compassionate to Jeeva, you had forgotten me. Oh! Prabho, I am an impure Jeeva, do not ignore me. Oh! Prabho, the Jeeva drenched in your Maya, can be protected only with your grace, I do not know how to worship you or sing in praise of you, or I don’t know how to please you. Oh! Lord of Raghu, the child taken shelter in mother’s lap and the servant taken shelter in his Master gets freed from fear and anxiousness.” Hanuman fallen at the feet of Lord Raghu overwhelmed with various emotions and assumed his own real form as a monkey. The Lord of Raghu raised Hanuman from the ground, and embraced him tightly, and comforted him wiping off his tears running down his cheeks.  Rama spoke “Oh! Hanuman, listen to me carefully, do not get distressed, you are twice as dear as Lakshman to me, I am impartial to all Jeeva, but my devotees are dearer to me because they have none other than me to protect.”

 

Yeku Mei  Mandha Mohabasa Kutial Hridhaya Agyana | Puni Prabhu Mohi Bisareau Dheenabandhu Bhagavana ||

Jadhapi Natha Bahu Avaguna More | Sevaka Prabhuhi Parai Jani More || Natha Jeeva Thava Maya Moha | So Nirasatharayi Thumharehi Cchoha || Tha  Para Mei Raghubeera Dhohayi | Janau Nahi Kacchu Bhajana Upayi || Sevaka  Sutha Pathi Mathu Bharose | Rahayi Asocha Banayi Prabhu Pose || Asa Kahi Pareau Charana Akulayi | Nija Thanu Pragati Preethi Ura Cchayi || Thab Raghupathi Udayi Ura Lava | Nija Lochana Jala Seechi Judava || Sunu Kapi Jiya Manasi Jani Oona | Thai Mamapriya Lacchimana The Dhoona || Samadharasi Mohi  Kaha Sab Koau | Sevaka Priya Anyagathi Soau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama introduces himself to Hanuman and enquire his whereabouts

 

Chapter – 2– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama introduces himself to Hanuman and enquires his whereabouts

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Prabho, are you the very cause of the Universe and its living and non-living things personified as humans? Are you the supreme Bhramam who is the destroyer of the ocean of mundane existence and reliever of the burden of the Earth?”.  Lord Rama began to speak pleasingly “Oh! Bipra, we are the sons of illustrious King Dhasharatha of Kingdom of Ayodhya, we have arrived in the woods to follow the command of our father. We are Rama and Lakshman, we have been accompanied by the beautiful princess of Mithila, Devi Sita who is the daughter of King of Vidheha was abducted by the demons. Oh! Brahmin, we are in search of my beloved consort Devi Vaidhehi. Oh! Bhramin, we have detailed all information about us, now describe everything about you.” Hanuman recognized it was none other than his beloved Lord, soon he prostrated before Rama and clasped his feet. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the joy of Hanuman was beyond description, a sudden rush of thrill ran through his limbs, his voice stuck on the throat, he gazed at the lovely appearance of Rama and Lakshman without blinking eyes in a state of ecstasy, shortly regained his consciousness, realized that he has found his Lord and sang in praise of him.” Hanuman spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, I was under the influence of your unconquerable Maya, so I have illusioned, questioned you like an ordinary living being, hence I have failed to recognize my beloved Lord.”

Jaga Karana Tharana Bhavabhanjjana Dharani Bhara | Ki Thumha Akhila Bhuvana Pathi Leenha Manuja Avathara ||

Kosalesa Dhasaratha Ke  Jaye | Hama Pithu Bachana Mani Bana Aaye || Nama Rama Lacchimana Dhoau Bhayi | Sanga Nari Sukumari Suhayi || Iha Hari Nisichara Baidhehi | Bipra Phirahi Hama Khojatha Thehi || Aapana Charitha Kaha Ham Gayi | Kahahu Bipra  Nija Katha Bujjayi || Prabhu Pahichani Pareu Gahi Charana | So Sukha Uma Jayi Nahi Barana || Pulakitha Than Mukha Aava Na Bachana | Dhekhath Ruchira Besha Kai  Rachana || Puni Dheeraju Dhari Asthuthi Keenhi | Harasha Hridhaya Nija Nathahi Chinhi || Mora Nyayau Mei Poocha Sayi | Thumha Poochahu Kasa Nara Ki Nayi || Thab Maya Basa Phirau Bhoolana | Tha The Mei Nahi Prabu Pahichana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – The initial prayers – Hanuman disguised as Vipra meets Rama and Lakshman at the Mount Rishyamukha

 

Chapter – 1– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– The initial prayers – Hanuman disguised as Vipra meets Rama and Lakshman at the Mount Rishyamukha

 

I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Rama who has great effulgence, he has the luster of Jasmine flower and blue lotus, he is the repository of wisdom, wielded in bow and arrow, eulogized by Shruthi/Veda, he is beloved of Go/cow, and Vipra/Brahmin, personified as the son of Dhasharatha with his inseparable Maya, in the illustrious clan of Raghu, in order to reinstate Dharma, he wandered all over the woods in search of his beloved consort Devi Sita, like an ordinary human, may that supreme Lord provide intense devotion at his lotus feet!

 

I shall meditate upon the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, the fortunate are the ones who relentlessly meditate and contemplate upon the sacred name ‘Rama’ resembles the nectar, the supreme Bhramam personified as Rama in order to eradicate the impurities of the Kali era, the sacred name ‘Rama’ dwells in the lustrous moon-like face of Lord Shambhu, it is the remover of anxieties and fears of worldly existence and repeated births, it provides welfare and happiness, and Ramanama is the life source of Devi Janaki.

 

Oh! Mind, why do not you take shelter in the sacred Varanasi, which is the supreme abode Lord Shambhu and Devi Bhavani, knowing that it is the final beatitude, an ultimate asylum that provides liberation from worldly existence, and the storehouse of wisdom and knowledge? Oh! Ignorant Jeeva, why don’t you worship Lord Shambhu along with Goddess Bhavani, who drank the toxic poison that emerged while churning the milky ocean for the nectar of immortality, and thereby protected the entire Universe? Who else is merciful as Lord Shankara?

 

Lord of Raghu proceeded towards Mount Rishyamukha, where Sugreevah, the King of Monkey warriors lived with his ministers. Sughrivah noticed the two valorous and charming youths, one in dark cloud complexioned and another one in golden complexion, approaching the Rishyamukha Parvatha, he was exceedingly alarmed and spoke to Hanuman “Oh! Hanuman, the two youths are the embodiment of valor and beauty approaching Rishyamukha, you assume the form of a young Bhramin disciple and meet them, find out their intention to arrive in this part of the wood, and inform me with your usual gestures. If they have been assigned by Vali, I should leave the Rishyamukha Parvatha immediately.” Shortly, Hanuman disguised as Vipra, appeared before Rama and Lakshman and spoke “Oh! Prabho, who are you? Why are you Kshathriyas disguised as hermits and wandering all over the woods? Oh! Prabho, why are taking so much trouble to walk on the hard pathways in the woods? Oh! Prabho, you both are having a charming appearance, and beautiful limbs, why are you taking pain in wandering in the harsh climates of the woods? Oh! Prabho, do you belong to trinities, Lord Bhrama, the creator Lord Vishnu, the preserver, and Lord Shiva, the destroyer? Or Are you that illustrious sage Nara and Narayana?”

 

Kundha Indheevara Sundharavathibalau Vijjanadhamavubhau | Shobhadyau Varadhanvinau Shruthinuthau Go Vipravrindha Priyau || Maya Manusharoopinau Raghvarau Sathdharmavarmmau Hithau | Seethanveshana Thathparau Bhakthipradhau Thau Hi Na : ||

Bhramambodhi Samudhdhbhavam Kalimala Pradhvamsanam Chavyayam | Shrimath Shambhu Mukhendhu Sundharavare Samshobitham Sarvadha | Samsarabhaya Beshajam Sukhakaram Sri Janakiijeevanam| Dhanyasthe Krithina: Pibanthi Sathatham Sri Ramanamamritham ||

 

Mukthi Janma Mahi Jani Gyana Khani Adha Hani Kara | Jaha Basa Sambhu Bhavani So Kasi Seyia Kasa Na || Jaratha Sakala Sura Brindha Bishama Garala Jehi Pana Kiya | Thehi Na  Bhajasi Mana Mandha Ko Kripala Sankara Sarisa ||

Age Chali Bahuri Raghuraya | Rishyamooka Parbath Niaraya || Thaha Raha Sachiva Sahitha Sugreevah| Aavath Dhekhi Athula Bala  Seemva || Athi  Sabheetha Kaha Sunu Hanumana | Purusha Jugala Balaroopa Nidhana || Dhari Batuvesha Dhekhu Thai Jayi | Kahesu Jani Jiya Sayana Bujjayi || Padayi Bali Hohi Mana Meila | Bhage  Thuratha Thajai Yaha Saila || Bipraroopa Dhari Kapi Thaha Gayau | Maya Nayi Poochath Asa Bhayau || Ko Thumha Syamala Gaura Sareera | Chaththri Roopa Phirahu Banabeera || Kadina Bhoomi Komala Padhagami| Kavana Hethu Bicharahu Banaswami || Mridhuala Manohara Sundharagatha | Sahatha Dhusaha Bana Athapa Batha || Ki Thumha Theeni Deva Maha Koau | Naranarayana Ki Thumha Dhoau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama continues to describe the characteristics of an asectic - Phalashruthi:

 

Chapter – 45– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda–Rama continues to describe the characteristics of an ascetic - Phalashruthi:

Rama continues to describe the characteristics of an ascetics to Maharishi Narada “Oh! Mahathma, 1) the ascetics are the abode of virtues, moralities, disciplines, truthfulness, free from the Dhvandhabhava/dualities of sorrow and happiness, grief and joy, pain and pleasure, gain and loss, good and evil, etc. These ascetics are my ardent devotees, undertake Shamadhamadhi, austerities, Japa and Thapa, etc. lack body consciousness, abandon their body, worldly matters, attachment to possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, wife, children, companion, relatives as Thrina/grass. 2) They would love to hear the praise of others, but gets bashful if anyone praises their virtues 3) They are serene and blissful, always follow righteousness 4) They are innocent, kind, and compassionate by nature 5) They undertake strict austerities, Japa, Thapa to achieve complete control over senses 6) They are devoted at the lotus feet of preceptors/Guru, Govind, and Bipra/Brahmins.  7) They are forgiving nature, extremely kind and compassionate, blissful at all circumstances, and a true devotee of mine. Oh! Maharishi 8) These ascetics are the repository of virtues, modesty, deep knowledge in Veda, Shastra and Purana, and Paramarththa Thaththva. 9) They are free from the impurities of mind such as Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, do not set their foot in immoral deed not even by mistake. 10) They are free from the interest in worldly matters, singing and listening to my glorious myth, and perform charities without expecting any personal gain. Oh! Maharishi, the virtues of ascetics are endless, which cannot be eulogized even by Goddess Sarada or Vedas.”

 

Maharishi Narada fallen at the lotus feet of the Lord and clasped his feet, listening to the conclusion of his speech ‘even Goddess Sarada and Veda are incompetent to praise the splendor of ascetics’.  In this way, the most compassionate Lord described the virtues of his ardent devotees with his own lips. Maharishi Narada repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Lord Raghu and returned to Bhramaloka. Sage Tulsidas says ‘The fortunate are the ones who take complete shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

 

Whoever sings or listens to the glorious legend of the enmity of Ravana, would be rewarded with steadfast devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, without undertaking the Bairagya/dispassion, Japa, Thapa, austerities, etc. The lust for physical pleasure with the woman brings the fate of butterfly died in the burning flame, the women represent the blazing fire and the lust for women brings the fate of moth died in the flame. Oh! Mortals, abandon the lust, desire, and pride, and meditate upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

Gunagara Samsara Dhukha Rahitha Bigatha Sandheha | Thaji Mama Charana Saroja Priya Theenha Kahau Dheha Na Geha ||

Nija Guna Shravana Sunatha Sakuchahi | Para Guna Sunatha Adhika Harashahi || Sama Seethala Nahi Thyagahi Neethi | Sarala subhau Sabahi San Preethi || Japa Thapa Bhratha Dhama Sanjjama Nema | Guru Gobindha Bipra Padha Prema || Sharadhdha Cchama Mayathri Dhaya | Mudhitha Mama Padha Preethi Amaya || Biratha Bibeka Binaya Bigyana | Bodha Jatharath Bedha Purana || Dhamba Mana Madha Karahi Na Kau | Bhooli Na Dhehi Kumaraga Pau || Gavahi Sunahi Sadha Mama Leela | Hethu Rahitha Parahitha Ratha Seela || Muni Sunu Sadhunha Ke Guna Jethe| Kahi Na  Sakahi Saradha Shruthi Thethe ||

 

Kahi Saka Na Saradha Sesha  Naradha Sunatha Padhapankaja Gahe | Asa Dheenabandhu Kripala Aapane Bhagatha Guna Nija Mukha Kahe || Siru Nayi Barahi Bar Charanahi Bhramapura Naradha Gaye | The Dhanya Tulasidasa Aasa Bihayi Je Hari Ranga Raye||

Ravanari Jasu Pavana  Gavahi Sunahi Je Loga | Ramabhakthi Dhrida Pavahi Binu Biraga Japa Joga || Dheepa Sikha Mama Jubathi Than Man Jani Hosi Pathanga | Bhajahi Rama Thaji Kama Madha Karahi  Sadha Sathsanga ||

|| Ithi Srimath Ramacharithamanase Sakalakalikalusha Vidhwamsane Thritheeya: Sopana: Samaptha: ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Rama describes the characteristics of an ascetic

 

Chapter – 44– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Rama describes the characteristics of an ascetic

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Maharishi, I have stopped you getting married because the yearning for woman are the root causes of all the evils, always remember that, they are the source of torment and grief.” Maharishi Narada’s eyes were overflown with tears while listening to the pleasing words of Lord Raghu, experienced a sudden rush of thrill ran through his body, thought “Is there any Master /Lord, compassionate and kind as Lord Rama to his sincere devotees? Whoever refuses to worship Lord Rama gets drenched to the worldly matters, and take several births like the snake shed its skin, they are unfortunate, ignorant, lack wisdom, miserable and dull-witted.” Maharishi Narada spoke reverentially “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Bigyanabisarada/learned one, Oh! Raghuvira, kindly describe the characteristics of a noble soul, Mahathma, saints who are well versed in scriptures? Oh! Bhavabanjjana/who dispel the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births, I would like to hear from you.” Rama spoke “Oh! Mune, I shall describe the characteristics of a saint/ascetic. 1) The saints are those who have won over the six impurities such as lust, greed, desire, anger, jealousy, and pride, 2) They are sinless and dispassionate 3) They are steadfast, have no interest in worldly matters or material possession 4) They are free from Dhvandhabhava/dualities, sorrows and happiness, grief and joy, pain and pleasure, gain and loss, etc.5) The learned remain in supreme bliss always 6) They are strictly disciplined, eat less, 7) They are truthful, desireless, and repository of virtues and supreme knowledge  8) They are firm minded, inspirational, free from impurities of the mind, and a strict follower of Dharmic rites.”

Avaguna Moola Soolapradha Pramadha Sab Dhukhakhani | Thathe Keenha Nivarana Muni Mei Yaha Jiya Jani ||

Suni  Raghupathi Ke Bachana Suhaye | Muni Thana Pulaka Nayana Bhari Aye || Kahahu Kavana Prabhu Kai Asi Reethi | Sevaka Par Mamatha Aru Preethi || Je Na  Bhajahi Asa Prabhu Bhrama Thyagi | Gyana Ranka Nara  Mandha Abhagi || Puni Sadhara Bole Muni Naradha | Sunahu Rama Bigyana Bisaradha || Santhanha Ke Lacchana Raghubeera | Kahahu Natha Bhava Bhanjan Bheera || Sunu Muni Santhanha Ke Guna Kahau | Jinha The Mei Unha Ke Basa Rahau || Shat Bikar Jitha Anagha Akama | Achala Akinchana Suchi Sukhadhama || Amithabodha Aneeha Mithabhogi | Sathyasara Kabi Kobidha Jogi || Savadhana Manadha Madhaheena | Dheera Dharma Gathi Parama Prabeena ||