Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Paramarththa Thaththva

 



Chapter – 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Paramarththa Thaththva

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, the Earth has soaked in water and greens, hence it is difficult to find the footprints, just as the sacred scriptures permeated with doctrines are difficult to understand for the ignorant Jeeva. Oh! Lakshman, all I could hear was the croaking of the frogs, which resembles the Vedic chants of a large number of disciples in the hermitage. The trees, creepers, and plants are loaded with fresh leaves that resemble the cheerful and enthusiastic minds of the wise and intellectuals who have attained the supreme wisdom of Paramarththa. The fallen leaves of the Javasa plant resemble the wicked and deceitful Jeeva meets miserable end under the excellent statesmanship. Oh! Lakshman, the Earth is soaked in water, there is not a single speck of dust is visible, like the austerities, penance, vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc. removes the impurities of the mind of the Sadhaka/seeker of truth. The earth is bountiful with rich natural and mineral wealth that resembles the affluence of the generous man. The pack of fireflies in the dark hours of the night appears as a band of hypocrites to me. The fields are flooded with water that destroyed the crops like the women get spoiled of excessive freedom. The clever farmers pull out the crops from the flooded waters in the fields, as if the wise abandon the interest in worldly matters and interest in material things of destructible nature. The Chakravaha birds are not seen, as if the virtues and moralities are disappeared in the Kali era. Although the downpour spread water equally on the Earth, the barren lands remain the same without a single shoot of grass, like the need for physical pleasures does not touch the devotees of Lord Hari. The Earth looks beautiful with bountiful crops and living creatures as if the Kingdom grows with its population. Oh! Lakshman, the pedestrians have halted here and there in this rainy season, as if the wisdom brought control over the senses.”

 

Haritha Bhoomi Thrina Sankula Samujji Parahi Nahi Pantha | Jimi Pakhanda Badh The Guptha Hohi Sadhgrantha ||

Dhadhur Dhuni Chahu Dhisa Suhayi | Bedha Padahi Janu Batu Samudhayi || Nava Pallava Bhaye Bitapa Aneka | Sadhaka Mana Jasa Mile Bibeka || Arka Javasa Patha Binu Bhayau | Jasa Suraja Khala Udhdhyama Gayau || Khojath Kathahu Milayi Nahi Dhoori | Karayi Krodha Jimi Dharamahi Dhoori || Sasi Sampanna Soha Mahi Kaisi | Upakari Kai Sampathi Jaise || Nisi Thama Ghana Khadhdhyotha Biraja | Janu Dhambinha Kara Mila Samaja || Mahabrishti Chali Phooti Kiari | Jimi Suthanthra Bhaya Bigarahi Nari || Krishi Niravahi Chathura Kisana | Jimi Budha Thajahi Moha Madha Mana || Dhekhiath Chakrabaka Khaga Nahi | Kalihi Payi Jimi Dharma Parahi || Ushara Barashayi Thrina Nahi Jama | Jimi Harijana Hiya Upaja Na Kama || Bibidha Janthu Sankula Mahi Bhraja | Praja Bada Jimi Payi Suraja || Jaha Thaha Rahe Pathika Thaki Nana | Jimi Indhriya Gana Upaje Gyana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Lord Rama describes the beauty of the rainy season in Prashravana hills – Paramarththa Thaththva

 


Chapter – 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Lord Rama describes the beauty of the rainy season in Prashravana hills – Paramarththa Thaththva

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, look at the marvelous sight of the peacock dancing watching the freshly formed clouds like the devotees of Lord Vishnu rejoice at the heart of perceiving Lord Vishnu, even the hermit, dispassionate householder would rejoice at this sight. The roaring clouds dispersing in utter desolation like me in the absence of Devi Sita, the lightning piercing through the clouds resembles the unfaithful companions. Oh! Lakshman, the heavy downpour resembles the humility of the learned and noble souls, the mountain gracefully bearing the heavy downpour like the wise and noble souls take all the criticisms and humiliations of the wicked without uttering a single word. The water streaming down at a great speed from the mountains resembles the wicked achieved great treasure. The water gushed down from the hills fallen on the Earth with the beautiful splash resembles the Jeeva taken birth on the Earth instantly gets encircled by the Maya. The water flowing from all the directions assembles in a pool appears as the commendable virtues described in the scriptures that find their way to infuse in the heart of noble souls. The water from the various pools and rivers assemble in the ocean at the end, just as the impurities of the Jeeva take rest at the devotion on the lotus feet of Lord Hari.”


Lacchimana Dekhu Mor Gana Nachath Baridha Pekhi| Grihi Birathirath Harasha Jasa Bishnu Bhagath Kahau Dhekhi||

Ghana Ghamanda Naba Garjath Ghora | Priyaheena Darapath Man Mora || Dhamini Dhamaka Raha Na  Dhan Mahi | Khala Kai Preethi Jatha Thira Nahi|| Barashahi Jaladha Bhoomi Niaraya | Jatha Navahi Budha Bidhdhya Paya || Boodh Adhath Sahahi Giri Kaise | Khal Ke  Bachana Santha Saha Jaise || Cchudhdhra Nadhi Bhari Chali Thorayi | Jasa Thorehu Ghana  Khala Itharayi || Bhoomi Parath Bha  Dabar Pani | Janu Jeevahi Maya  Lapatani || Samiti Samiti Jala Bharahi Thalava | Jimi Sadhguna Sajjana Pahi Aava || Saritha Jala Jalanidhi Mahau Jayi | Hoyi Achala Jimi Jeeva Hari Payi ||

Monday, October 18, 2021

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – The beauty of Mount Prashravana

 


Chapter – 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– The beauty of Mount Prashravana

 

The deities have already arranged a beautiful cave in the mountain Prashravana for the merciful Lord. The mountain was surrounded by a bountiful beautiful forest, the trees and creepers were loaded with flowers and succulent fruits, with the sound of buzzing bees and chirping of birds. The rooted vegetables and fruits of varieties grow in abundance in the Prashravana, Lord Rama was attracted by the beauty of the hill decided to stay with Lakshman for another few months in the Prashravana hills, the deities disguised as inhabitants of the woods, bees, humans, birds, animals, and served the Lord. The forest was resembled the abode of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, provided an abundance of richness and beauty to her beloved Lord. Rama took a seat on the large crystal rock and gave lectures on spiritual wisdom, political science, Bhakti, dispassion/Vairagya, etc. to Lakshman. Eventually, the sky packed with the rain clouds made rumbling noises as the preparation for a heavy downpour.


Prathamahi Dhevanha GiriGuha  Rakheau Ruchira Banayi | Rama Kripanidhi Kacchu Dhina Basa Karahige Aye ||

Sundara Bana Kusumitha Athi Sobha | Gunjjatha Madhupa Nikara Madhu Lobha || Kandhamoola Phala Pathra Suhaye | Bhaye  Bahuth Jab The Prabhu Aaye || Dhekhi Manohara Saila Anoopa | Rahe Thaha Anuja Sahitha Surabhoopa || Madhukara Khaga Mriga  Thanu Dhari Deva | Karahi Sidhdha Muni Prabhu Kei Seva || Mangalaroopa Bhayau Bana Thab The | Keenha Nivasa Ramapathi Jab The || Phatika Sila Athi Subha suhayi| Sukha Aseena  Thaha Dhau Bhayi|| Kahatha Anuja San Katha Aneka | Bhagathi Birathi Nripaneethi Bibeka || Barasha Kala Megha Nabha Cchaye | Garajath Lagath Parama suhaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sugrivah crowned as the King of Kishkindha – Rama moved to Mount Prashravana

 


Chapter – 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sugrivah crowned as the King of Kishkindha – Rama moved to Mount Prashravana

 

Lakshman summoned the Bhramins,  and the people of the Kishkindha, and in their presence Sugrivah was crowned as the King of Kishkindha, and Angadha was declared as the crown prince of Kishkindha. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, there is no companion as Lord Rama in this Universe, what else I can say, there is no preceptor, or father, or mother, or brother, or Master or deity, or human or Sage as Rama. All the relationships are formed out of selfishness, Sugrivah who was pathetic lived in the woods, in utter fear and anxiousness of Vali, his body was full of soreness, became the King of Kishkindha, thus the Lord of Raghu showered compassionate grace on him too. Oh! Devi, there is nothing to get surprised to watch the humans driven afar from the devotion to that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra live in extreme agony and grief of worldly existence. Lord Sri Ramachandra taught Sugrivah the principles of political science and statesmanship and send him to Kishkindha, and spoke “Oh! Sugrivah, listen to me carefully, I won’t be entering your Kingdom for fourteen years, the hot season is over and the rainy season has taken place. I will be living on the nearest hill not far from you. Oh! Sugrivah, you and Angadha rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects, keeping in mind the promises we had made to each other.” Thus, Sugrivah returned to Kishkindha and Rama moved to Mount Prashravana.


Lacchimana Thuratha Bolaye Purajana Bipra Samaja | Raju Dheenha Sugreevah Kaha Angadha Kaha Jubaraja||

Uma Rama Sama Hitha Jaga Mahi | Guru Pithu Mathu Bandhu Prabhu Nahi || Sura Nara Muni Sab Kai Yaha Reethi | Swaratha Lagi Karahi Sab Preethi || Bali Thrasa Byakula Dhina Rathi | Than Bahu Brana Chitha Jara Cchathi || Soyi Sugreevah Keenha Kapirau | Athi Kripala Raghubeera Subhau || Janathahu Asa Prabhu Pariharahi | Kahe Na  Bipathi Jala Nara Parahi || Puni Sugreevahi Leenha Bolayi | Bahu Prakara Nripaneethi Sikhayi || Kaha Prabhu Sunu Sugreevah Hareesa | Pura Na  Jau Dhasa  Chari  Bareesa || Gatha Greeshma Barasha Rithu Aayi | Rahihau Nikata Saila Par Cchayi || Angadha Sahitha Karahu Thumha Raju | Santhatha Hridhaya Dharehu Mama Kaju || Jab Sugreevah Bhavana Phiri Aaye | Ramu Prabarshana Giri Par Cchaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama pacifies Devi Thara – Sugrivah performs the final rite of Vali



Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama pacifies Devi Thara – Sugrivah performs the final rite of Vali

 

Vali contemplating upon the marvelous form of Rama left his mortal coil effortlessly like the elephant knows little about the flower garland slipped out of its neck, thus Vali attained the abode of supreme Lord Rama. The people of Kishkindha were in utter dismay watching the miserable state of Devi Thara who was grieving the death of her beloved husband Vali, she approached the mortal coil of Vali with disheveled hair, and wept bitterly. The Lord Raghu saw Devi Thara in utter distress, he imparted the supreme knowledge and removed her delusion, soon Devi Thara got out of grief, “Oh! Devi, the body is made up of five essential elements, Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether, the soul is eternal, the body is perishable. Oh! Devi, why are lamenting over the destructible nature of body and material matters?” Devi Thara got rid of agony, and prostrated before the lotus feet of Rama, and sought the boon of intense devotion at his feet. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the supreme Lord Ramachandra makes the Jeeva dance like the puppets, Rama ordered Sugrivah to perform the final rites of Vali, further instructed Lakshman to perform the crowning ceremony of Sugrivah as the King of Kishkindha, soon everyone departed bowing head before the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra”.


Ramacharana Dhrida Preethi Kari Bali Keenha Thanu Thyaga | Sumana Mala Jimi Kanda The Giratha Na Janayi Naga ||

RamaBali Nija Dhama Padava | Nagara Loga Sab Byakula Dhava || Nana Bidhi Bilapa Kara Thara | Choote Kesa Na  Dheha  Sambhara || Thara Bikala Dhekhi Raghuraya | Dheenha Gyana Hari Leenhi Maya || Chithi Jala Pavaka Gagana Sameera | Pancha  Rachitha Athi Adhama Sareera || Pragata So Thanu Thava Aage Seva | Jeeva Nitya Kehi Lagi Thumha Rova|| Upaja Gyana Charana Thab Lagi | Leenhesi Parama Bhagathi Bara Magi || Uma Dharu Joshitha Ki Nayi | Sabahi Nachavath Ramu Gosayi || Thab Sugreevahi Aayasu Dheenha | Mrithaka Karma Bidhivath Sab Keenha || Rama Kaha Anujahi Samujjayi | Raja Dhehu Sugreevahi Jayi || Raghupathi Charana Nayi Kari Matha | Chale Sakala Preritha Raghunatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Vali eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 


Chapter – 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Vali eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 

Vali spoke miserably “Oh! Prabho, Lord Sri Ramachandra, I have understood my shrewdness will not work before my Lord. I am a grave sinner, yet I have taken shelter at your lotus feet in the hours of my death.” Prabhu Sri Ramachandra affectionately ruffled his body, he stroked his head and spoke amiably “Oh! Vali, I shall provide you the boon of immortal.” Vali spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of mercy, noble souls undertake austerities in their several births and fail to utter the sacred name ‘Rama’ at the time of departure of the soul, Lord Shankara bestows the opportunity to attain salvation by uttering the sacred Tharaka Manthra on the ear of the Jeeva who depart the world, that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra appeared before my very eyes, hence will I get this golden opportunity again in my life? Even the Veda is incompetent to eulogize your glories and concludes ‘Na: Ithi Na: Ithi’, the Sages undertake several austerities, vow, Shamadhamadhi, meditation, contemplation, and penances to perceive that supreme Bhramam. Oh! Prabho, even after knowing me a grave sinner and arrogant, you have been so kind to restore my life, Oh! Prabho, who will be kind and compassionate as you in this Universe? Who would be a fool to cut down the celestial tree Parijatha for fencing the ordinary tree? Oh! Prabho Sri Ramachandra, kindly shower your compassionate grace on me and provide the boon of Nishchalabhakthi/Ananyabhakthi/ eternal devotion at your lotus feet, even if I may take several births in the different Yonis, I should have immense faith and devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, my son Angadha has immense valor and strength as mine. Oh! Kalyanapradha, kindly guide my son Angadha, holding his arm. Oh! Suranara Natha, kindly treats Angadha as your sincere servant.”


Sunahu Ramaswami San  Chala Na  Chathuri Mori | Prabhu Ajahu Mei Papi Anthakala Gathi Thori ||

 Sunatha Rama Athi Komala Bani | Bali Seesa Paraseau Nija Pani || Achala Karau Thanu Rakhahu Prana | Bali Kaha Sunu Kripanidhana || Janma Janma Muni Jathanu Karahi| Antha Rama Kahi Aavath Nahi || Jasu Nama Bala Sankara Kasi | Dhetha Sabahi Samagathi Abinasi || Mama Lochana Gochara Soyi Aava | Bahuri Ki Prabhu Asa Banihi Banava ||

 

So Nayana Gochara  Jasu Guna Nitha Nethi Kahi Shruthi Gavahi | Jithi Pavana Man Go  Nirasa Kari Muni Dhyana Kabahuka Pavahi || Mohi Jani Athi Abhimana Basa Prabhu Kaheau Rakhu Sarirahi | Asa Kavana Sada Hadi Kati  Suratharu Bari  Karihi Baboorahi || Ab Natha Kari Karuna Bilokahu Dhehu Jo Bara Magau | Jehi Joni Janmau Karma Basa Thaha Rama Padha  Anuragau || Yaha Thanaya Mama Sama Binaya Bala Kalyanapradha Prabhu Leejiye | Gahi Baha Sura Nara Naha Aapana Dhasa Angadha Keejiye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama explains the reason for Vali’s defeat on the battlefield

 


Chapter – 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama explains the reason for Vali’s defeat on the battlefield

 

Sugrivah fought against Vali with all his strength, ultimately the powers vested in him were getting weakened, he lost courage and was alarmed, Rama who was watching the fight between the two brothers did not wait too long, shot an arrow aiming at the chest of Vali. The arrow pierced the heart of Vali, made him withered in pain, and fallen on the ground with a loud thud. Vali was shrunken in pain, saw the supreme Lord Raghu before him. He made an effort to sit before him, witnessed the marvelous appearance of Lord Rama who has a dark cloud complexion, wielded on bow and arrow, adorned in matted hair locks, eyes resemble red lotus flower petals. Vali fixed his gaze at the marvelous appearance and contemplated upon the lotus feet of Rama, and felt that he has achieved the reward of his life. Vali’s heart was overflowing love and devotion for Rama, his lips were sealed due to immense grief, though made an attempt to speak “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Ramachandra, you have personified on the Earth to reinstate the Dharma, Oh! Prabho, you have killed me like a hunter for your associate Sugrivah. Oh! Prabho, what was that mistake I have committed to getting killed?” Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Vali, you have got killed for your deceitfulness.  You have set an evil eye on Sugrivah’s wife, who should be considered as your brother’s wife, or sister, or daughter, or daughter-in-law. There is no sin in killing a person who sets evil eyes on the stranger woman. Oh! Fool, you were so arrogant, you did not pay attention to the advice of your devoted wife Devi Thara. You know that your brother Sugrivah has taken shelter in me, he believed in the strength of my arm, yet you have approached him arrogantly to kill him.”


Bahu Cchala Bala Sugreevah Kara Hiya Hara  Bhaya Mani | Mara Bali Rama Thab Hridhaya Majj Sara Thani ||

Para Bikala Mahi Sara Ke Lage | Puni Udi Bait Dhekha Prabhu Aage || Shyama Gatha Sira Jata Banaya | Arunanayana Sara Chapa Chadaya || Puni Puni Chithayi Charana Chitha Dheenha | Suphala Janma Mana Prabhu Cheenha || Hridhaya Preethi Mukha Bachana Kadora | Bola  Chithayi Rama Ki Aura || Dharma Hethu Avathareahu Gosayi| Marehu Mohi Byadha Ki Nayi ||Mei Bairi Sugreevah Piara | Avaguna Kavana Natha Mohi Mara || Anuja Badhu Bhagini Sutha Nari | Sunu Sad Kanya Sama Ye Chari || Inhahi Kudhrishti Bilokayi Joyi | Thahi Badhe Kacchu Papa Na Hoyi || Mooda Thohi Athisaya Abhimana | Nari Sikhavana Karasi Na Kana || Mama Bhujabala Aashritha Thehi Jani | Mara Chahasi Adhama Abhimani ||