Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sugrivah orders the army of monkey warriors to conduct the search for Devi Sita in all directions on the Earth

 

Chapter – 22– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sugrivah orders the army of monkey warriors to conduct the search for Devi Sita in all directions on the Earth

 

Rama and Sugrivah engaged in thoughtful conversation, at that moment, multitudes of monkey warriors in different colors arrived from different directions. Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, I have seen the innumerable monkey warriors appear before Rama, prostrated before him, and gazed at his marvelous appearance. It would be foolish to count the numbers of the army of monkey warriors present before Rama was enquired about the welfare of each and every one of the warriors, and it was not a surprise at all for that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is omnipresent and omniscient. All those monkey worries stood in array as ordered by King Sugrivah, and instructed them “Dear warriors, I have commissioned you to perform the very important task of Lord Rama, therefore disperse yourself in different directions and bring the news of whereabouts of Devi Sita, and it is my order, everyone should return with their results in a month’s time. Importantly, whoever did not make it before the stipulated period of time, shall meet their death in my hands.”

Yehi Bidhi Hotha Bathakahi Aaye Banara Jootha | Nana Barana Sakala Dhisi Dhekhia Keesa Barootha ||

Banara Kataka Uma Mei Dhekha | So Moorukha Jo Karana Chaha Lekha || Aayi Rama Padha Navahi Matha | Nirakhi Badhanu Sab Hohi Sanatha || Asa Kapi Yek Na Sena Mahi | Rama Kusala Jehi Poochi Nahi || Yaha Kacchu Nahi Prabhu Kayi Adhikayi | Biswaroopa Byapaka Raghurayi || Dade Jaha Thaha Aayasu Payi | Kaha Sugreeva Sabahi Samujjayi || Rama Kaju Aru Mora Mora Nihora | Banara Jootha Jahu Chahu Aura || Janakasutha Kahau Khojahu Jayi | Masa Dhivasa Maha Aayahu Bhayi || Avadhi Meti Jo Binu Sudhi Paya | Aavayi Banihi So Mohi Maraya ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sugrivah eulogizes Rama and apologizes for the mistake, and seeking perpetual grace of the Lord

 

Chapter – 21– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sugrivah eulogizes Rama and apologizes for the mistake, and seeking perpetual grace of the Lord

 

Sugrivah along with the monkey warriors and Angadha set out to meet Lord Rama, and Lakshman was seated on the shoulder of monkey King Sugrivah, the whole troop of warriors merrily walked towards Rama. Sugrivah prostrated before Rama and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, your powerful Maya defeated me, hence I am not deserved to get punished, Oh! Prabho, I am certain that your Maya won’t delude the mind of Jeeva in your presence, therefore kindly shower your compassionate grace on us. Oh! Prabho, the deities, humans, and even the illustrious Sages and Rishis are the slaves of the senses, I am an ignorant and dull-witted monkey, not to mention about myself. Oh! Prabho, there is no one pure and unblemished as you, who is not get distracted by piercing arrows like the glance of a woman? Who could sleep in the dark hours of passion and greed? Oh! Lord of Raghu, the virtues are not achieved by birth or practices, it can be attained only with your grace.” Lord Raghu smiled at Sugrivah and spoke “Oh! Brother, Oh! Dear Sugrivah, you are dear as my brother Bharatha to me. Now make a sincere effort to know the whereabouts of Devi Sita.”

Harashi Chale Sugreevah Thab Angadhadhi Kapi Sath | Ramanuja Aage  Kari Aye Jaha Raghunatha ||

Nayi Charana Siru Kaha Kara Jori | Natha Mohi Kacchu Nahina  Khori || Athisaya Prabala Deva Thava Maya | Chootayi Rama Karahu Jau Dhaya || Bishaya Basya Sura Nara Muni Swami | Mei Pavara Pasu Kapi Athi Kami || Nari Nayana Sara Jahi Na  Laga | Ghora Krodha Thama  Nisi Jo Jaga || Loba Pasa Jehi Gara Na Badhaya | So Nara  Thumha Samana Raghuraya || Yaha Guna Sadhana The Nahi Hoyi | Thumhari Kripa Pava Koyi Koyi || Thab Raghupathi Bole  Musukayi | Thumha Priya Mohi Bharatha Jimi Bhayi || Ab Soyi Jathanu Karahu Mana Layi | Jehi Bidhi Seetha Kai Sudhi Payi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sugrivah apologizes for his lack of wisdom before Lakshman

 

Chapter – 20– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sugrivah apologizes for his lack of wisdom before Lakshman

 

Lakshman strung the bow that resounded as thunder and roared like a lion “ I will burn the city of Kishkindha into ashes with the Agneyasthra.” Soon Angadha, son of Vali envisioned the city in dismay appeared before him, Angadha rushed to Lakshman, and bowed at his feet, and stood with folded hands, immediately Lakshman extended his arms to protect him. The news of the arrival of Lakshman in fury to the city reached in the ears of Sugrivah who was already terrified and anxious, spoke to Hanuman “Oh! Hanuman, listen to me carefully, take Devi Thara with you to meet Lakshman, appease him with prayers, and receive him to the palace with great honor.” Thus, Hanuman along with Devi Thara arrived to meet Lakshman, Devi Thara eulogized the glory of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and received Lakshman to the palace with great respect, washed his feet, and offered him a seat. Sugrivah was prostrated before Lakshman was raised from the ground and embraced. Sugrivah spoke in guilt “Oh! Prabho, the pleasure of sense is nothing but intoxicating, push the soul in grief and agony, even the Sages are the victim of those pleasure of senses.” Lakshman was pleased to hear the revelation of the truth from Sugrivah and pacified him in many ways. The son of Lord Vayu narrated all the preparations that were begun for summoning up the monkey warriors from different directions.

Dhanusha Chadayi Kaha Thab Jari Karau Pura Cchara | Byakula Nagara Dhekhi Thab Aayau Balikumara ||

Charana Nayi Siru Binathi Keenhi | Lacchimana Abhaya Baha Thehi Dheenhi || Krodhavantha Lacchimana Suni Kana | Kaha Kapeesa Athi Bhaya Akulana|| Sunu Hanumantha Sanga Lai Thara | Kari Binathi Samujjau Kumara || Thara Sahitha Jayi Hanuman || Charana Bandhi Prabu  Sujasa Bakhana || Kari Binathi Mandhira Lai Aaye | Charana Pakhari Palaga Baitaye || Thab Kapeesa Charananhi Siru Nava | Gahi Bhuja Lacchimana Kanda Lagava || Natha Bishaya Sama Madha Kacchu Nahi | Muniman Moha Karayi Cchanamahi || Sunatha Bineetha Bachana Sukha Pava | Lacchimana Thehi Bahu Bidhi Samujjava || Pavanathanaya Sab Katha  Sunayi | Jehi Bidhi Gaye Dhootha Samudhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Lakshman arrives in the city of Kishkindha to meet Sugrivah

Chapter – 19– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Lakshman arrives in the city of Kishkindha to meet Sugrivah

 

The Lord of Raghu who is the ocean of mercy, pacified Lakshman “Oh! Brother, Sugrivah is our closest associate, you should not hurt him, you threaten him and bring him before me.” In the meantime, Hanuman the son of Lord Vayu was thought “Sugrivah has forgotten the promise given to Lord Rama” hence, he approached Sugrivah and prostrated before him, and reminded him of the promise he has given to Lord Rama. Sugrivah was alarmed and replied to Hanuman “Oh! Son of Vayu, I have completely forgotten the promise to Lord Raghu, my interest in sensual pleasures and worldly matters stolen my good sense. Oh! Hanuman, the troops of monkey warriors are scattered all over, summoned them up and if anyone fails to meet me in two weeks would meet their death in my hands.” Soon, Hanuman send messengers to all directions, convinced them politely about the urgency of the situation, and influenced his tactics to obey his order, the messengers bowed before Hanuman and proceeded their journey to gather all the monkey warriors from different directions. At that very moment, Lakshman entered the city of Kishkindha, the monkey warriors were terrified watching him, flew into different directions.

Thab Anujahi Samujjava Raghupathi Karuna Seeva| Bhaya  Dhekhayi Lai Aavahu Thatha Sakha Sugreevah ||

Iha Pavanasutha Hridhaya Bichara | Rama Kaju Sugreeva Bisara || Nikata Jayi Charananhi Siru Nava | Charihu Bidhi Thehi Kahi Samujjava || Suni Sugreeva Parama Bhaya Mana | Bishaya Mora Hari Leenheau Gyana || Ab Maruthasutha Dhootha Samooha | Padavahu Jaha Thaha Banara Juha|| Kahahu Pakha Mahu Aava Na Joyi | More Kara Tha Kara Badha Hoyi || Thab Hanumantha Holaye Dhootha | Sab Kar Kari Sanmana Bahootha || Bhaya Aru Preethi Neethi Dhekharayi | Chale Sakala Charananhi Sira Nayi || Yehi Avasara Lacchimana Pura Aaye | Krodha Dhekhi Jaha Thaha Kapi  Dhae ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama express concern over Sugrivah’s disregard to keep up the promise

 

Chapter – 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama express concern over Sugrivah’s disregard to keep up the promise

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Lakshman, the insects, and bugs have perished in the autumn season, as if the fortunate Jeeva found his preceptor, and got rid of misconceptions, sufferings, and grief of worldly existence. Oh! Brother, the rainy and autumn seasons are over, we did not hear anything about Devi Sita, If I got to know the whereabouts of Devi Sita, I would bring her back, even if she is in the hands of Lord Yama if she is alive wherever she is I would bring her back to my life. Oh! Dear brother, I think Sugrivah has forgotten completely about the promise to me, he has his own life, kingdom, treasures, wife, possessions, fame, etc. If so, I will shoot him to death with the same arrow that pierced the heart of Vali.” Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra whose fleeting look provides serenity and removes the pride and infatuation of the Jeeva, would be able to get angry on the Jeeva? The enlightened sages and Rishis who have utmost love and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama only know the heart of Rama.” As soon as Lakshman perceived Rama is angry, he prepared to leave the forest with his bow and arrow to meet Sugrivah.

Bhoomi Jeeva Sankula Rahe Gaye Saradha Rithu Payi | Sadhguru Mile  Jahi  Jimi Samsaya Bhrama Samudhayi ||

Barasha Gatha Nirmala Rithu Aayi | Sudhi Na Thatha Seetha Kai Payi || Yek Bar Kaisehu Sudhi Janau | Kalahu Jeethi Nimisha Mahau Aanau|| Kathahu Rahau Jau Jeevathi Hoyi | Thatha Jathana Kari Aanau Soyi || Sugreevahau Sudhi Mori Bisari | Pava Raja Kosa Pura Nari || Jehi  Sayaka Mara Mei Bali | Thehi Sar Hathau Mooda Kaha Kali || Jasu Kripa Chootahi Madhamoha |Tha Kahau Uma Ki Sapanehu Koha || Janahi Yaha Charithra Muni Gyani | Jinha Raghubeera Charanarathi Mani || Lacchimana Krodhavantha Prabhu Jana | Dhanusha Chadayi Gahe Kara Bana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama describes the beauty of Prashravana Hills

Chapter – 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama describes the beauty of Prashravana Hills

 

Rama speaks “Oh! Lakshman, there are four stages of Ashrama Dharma such as Bhramacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa, like there are four sets of people, the Jeeva acquire devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari like the King prepares to extend his domain of the Kingdom, ascetics leave the crowded places in search for a serene and beautiful woods to conduct austerities and penances, the merchants/Vaishya visit foreign land in search for the prospective buyers for his products, and the mendicants leaves the village in search for alms. Oh! Lakshman, the fishes are happy in the deep waters, like the Jeeva who have taken shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, whoever taken shelter in me won’t face any trouble or sufferings in their lives. The charming fully blossomed lotus flowers resemble the absolute Bhramam, which is surrounded by the humming honey bees and beautiful birds producing diverse sounds of the concert giving out stunning appearance in the hills. The Chakravah bird is extremely sad in the night like the wicked people get jealous of others’ fortune. The  Chathaka birds cry loud to quench their thirst, like the disbeliever in Lord Shankara who lacks peace of mind. The cool moon rays in the night relieve the heat of the day, as the sight of the holy men, ascetics, preceptors drives away the sins of the Jeeva. The flocks of Chakora birds gazing at the moon, like the Yogis and Thapasvis yearning to perceive that supreme Lord Sri Hari. The insects and bugs have perished due to fear of cold, just as the hostility towards Bhramins brings the destruction of the entire clan.”

 

Chale Harashi Thaji Nagara Nripa Thapasa Banika Bhikhari | Jimi Hari Bhagathi Payi Shrama Thajahi Ashrami Chari ||

Sukhi Meena Je Neera  Agadha | Jimi Hari Sarana Na Yekau Badha || Phoole Kamala Soha Sara Kaisa | Nirguna Bhrama Suguna Bhaya Jaisa || Gunjjath Madhukara Mukhara Anoopa | Sundhara Khaga Rava Nana Roopa || Chakrabaka Mana Dhukha Nisi Pekhi | Jimi Dhurjjana Para Sampathi Dhekhi || Chathaka Ratath Thrisha Athi Auhi | Jimi Sukha Lahayi Na Sankaradhrohi || Saradhathapa Nisi Sasi Apaharyi | Santha Dharasa Jimi Pathaka Darayi||Dhekhi Indhu Chakora Samudhayi | Chithavahi Jimi Harijana Hari Payi || Masaka Dhamsa Beethe HimaThrasa | Jimi Dhvija Dhroha Kiya Kula Nasa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Rama describes the autumn season in the Prashravana hills

Chapter – 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Rama describes the autumn season in the Prashravana hills

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Lakshman, the strong wind disperses the clouds into different directions, as if the birth of an unworthy offspring in the noble family makes the family customs and traditions disappear forever. The day has become too dark in the rainy season, unlike the hot climate, just as the wisdom-like bright sunlight removes the darkness of ignorance and the association of the wicked and deceitful people. Oh! Lakshman, the rainy season got over, the beautiful autumn has arrived, the Earth has been covered with Kasha grass packed with white flowers as if the rainy season has exposed its old age. The constellation known as Agasthya dried up the water on the pathways like the contentment swallowed up the greed in the Jeeva. The serene water in the ponds and lakes resemble the heart of the ascetics, Rishis, and Sages free from impurities of the minds. Oh! Lakshman, the waters in the wells, rivers, and ponds are beginning to dry as if the wise and noble souls abandon their interest in worldly matters and material things. The autumn season has brought the rarest species of Kanjjana birds to appear on the scene as if the pieties of meritorious deeds appear in the life of Jeeva. The Earth is spectacular without mud and dirt as if the country flourishes with the ruling of a wise leader who is well-versed in political science. The fishes are getting anxious about the diminishing water level like the rich people get anxious about the scarcity of the fund. The cloudless sky is bright like the devotees of Lord Hari who have abandoned the interest in worldly matters and material things. There are light showers in the autumn season that resemble the Jeeva develops the practice of devotion in me.”

 

Kabahu Prabala Baha Marutha Jaha Thaha Megha Bilahi | Jimi Kapooth Ke Upaje Kula Sadhdharma Nasahi || Kahahu Dhivasa  Maha Nibida Thama Kabahuka Pragata Pathanga | Binasayi Upajayi Gyana Jimi Payi Kusanga Susanga ||

Barasha Bigatha Saradha Rithu Aayi | Lacchimana Dhekheahu Parama Suhayi || Phoole Kama Sakala Mahi Cchayi | Janu Barasha Kritha Pragata Budayi || Udhitha Agasthi Pantha Jala Sosha | Jimi Lobhahi Soshayi Santhosha || Saritha Sara Nirmala Jala soha | Santh Hridhaya Jasa Gatha Madha Moha || Rasa Rasa  Sukha Saritha Sara Pani | Mamatha Thyaga Karahi Jimi Gyani || Jani Saradha Rithu Khanjana Aaye | Payi Samaya Jimi Sukritha Suhaye || Panka Na  Renu Soha Asi Dharani | Neethi Nipuna Nripa Kai Jasi Karani || Jala Sankocha Bikala Bhayi Meena | Abudha Kudumbi Jimi Dhanaheena || Binu Ghana Nirmala Soha Akasa | Harijana Iva  Parihari Sab Aasa || Kahau Kahau Brishti Saradhi Thori | Koau Yek Pava Bhagathi Jimi Mori ||