Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – The Vanaras get disappointed to notice that they did not make any progress in their task

Chapter – 26– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– The Vanaras get disappointed to notice that they did not make any achievement in their task

 

The Thapasvini repeatedly prostrated before Lord Rama and proceeded to the Badharikashram at the command of Lord, the beautiful land located at the hills of Himalayas in the abode of Lord Shankara. The monkey warriors arrived on the seashore realized that the stipulated time period is over, and have not achieved any success in their task, they worriedly spoke to each other “What would be our fate if we return without any news of Devi Sita?” Angadha spoke in tears “If we did not return, we die of thirst and hunger, if we did, we will definitely get killed in the hands of Sugrivah, in either way our death is certain. He would have killed me before at the time of death of my father Vali, the compassionate Lord protected me, hence I owe a great lot to Lord Sri Ramachandra.  I feel our death is nearer.” All the monkey warriors sunk in deep sorrow shed tears in agony, they spoke in chorus, “Oh! Crown prince, Angadha, we are not going to return without finding the whereabouts of Devi Sita.” Thus they spread Kusha grass on the seashore and took a seat, watching Angadha in deep distress, the senior warrior Jambavan gave out motivational speech “ Oh! Dear children, Rama is supreme Bhramam personified as the son of King Dhasharatha, he is immortal, pure, unblemished, free from changes and afflictions, has neither birth nor death. We are highly fortunate; we are here to fulfill the task of Lord Rama; we are the servants of Sagunaswaroopa Paramathma Parmbhramam.”

 

Badharibana Kahau So Gayi Prabhu Agya Dhari Seesa | Ura Dhari Ramacharana Juga Je  Bandhath Aja Esa ||

Iha Bicharahi Kapi Man Mahi | Beethi Avadhi Kaju Kacchu Nahi || Sab Mili Kahahi Paraspara Batha | Binu Sudhi Laya Karab Ka Bhratha || Kaha Angadha Lochana Bhari Bari | Dhuha Prakara Bhayi Mrithyu Hamari || Iha Na Sudhi Seetha Kai Payi | Uha Gaya Marihi Kapirayi || Pitha Badhe Par Bharatha Mohi | Rakha Rama Nihora Na  Auhi || Puni Puni Angadha Kaha Sab Pahi | Marana Bhayau Kacchu Samsaya Nahi || Angadha Bachana sunatha Kapi Beera | Boli Na  Sakahi Nayana Baha Neera ||Cchana Yek Soch Magana Hoyi Rahe | Puni Asa Bachana Kahatha Sab Bhaye || Ham seetha Kai Sudhi Leenhe Bina | Nahi Jaihe Jubaraja Prabeena || Asa Kahi Lavana sindhu Thata Jayi | BaiteKapi Sab Dharma Dasayi || Jambhavanth Angadha Dhukha Dhekhi | Kahi Katha Upadhesa Biseshi || Thatha Rama Kahau Nara Jani Manahu | Nirguna Bhrama Ajitha Aja Janahu|| Ham Sab Sevaka Athi Badabagi | Santhatha Saguna Bhrama Anuragi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Vanaras meets Thapasvini in the underground lake surrounded by a beautiful garden

 

Chapter – 25– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Vanaras meets Thapasvini in the underground lake surrounded by a beautiful garden

 

Hanuman, Angadha, and Jambavan followed by several monkey warriors darted to the big hole on the ground, they found a beautiful garden before their eyes, and several lakes full of fully blossomed lotus flowers, there was a beautiful shrine where a woman seated in meditation posture was resembled the austerities personified. The monkeys kept a fair distance from the Thapasvini and answered her queries, she answered in an affectionate tone “Oh! Vanaras, quench your thirst and partake the luscious fruits from the garden.” They dived into crystal clear water and got freshened, and consumed fruits and drank water at heart’s content, and returned to the Thapasvini, she described her story elaborately to them and added “I will go and meet Lord of Raghu, all of you close your eyes so that you will be out of the cavern instantly. Do not worry, you shall find Devi Sita.” The monkey warriors closed their eyes at the instruction of the Thapasvini, when they opened their eyes, they found themselves before the seashore. Thapasvini went to meet Lord Raghu and prostrated before the lotus feet of Lord, the merciful Lord Rama provided Ananya Bhakthi/firm devotion as a boon to her.

Dhikha Jayi Upaban Bar Sar Bigasitha Bahu Kanja | Mandir Yek Ruchira Thaha Baiti Nari Thapa Punja ||

Dhoori The Thahi Sabanhi Siru Nava | Pooche Nija Brithantha Sunava || Tehi Thab Kaha Karahu Jala Pana | Khahu Surasa Sundhara Phala Nana || Majjanu Keenha Madhura Phala Khaye | Thasu Nikata Puni Sab Chali Aye || Thehi Sab Aapani Katha Sunayi | Mei Ab Jab Jaha Raghurayi|| Moodhahu Nayana Bibara Thaji Jahu | Paihahu Seethahi Jani Pacchithahu || Nayana Moodhi Puni Dhekhahi Beera | Dade Sakala Sindhu Ke Theera || So Puni Gayi Jaha Raghunatha | Jayi Kamala Padha Nayesi Matha || Nana Bhanthi Binaya Thehi Keenhi | Anapayani Bhagathi Prabhu Dheenhi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Hanuman and the warriors approaches underground water source

 

Chapter – 24– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Hanuman and the warriors approaches the underground water source

 

The monkey warriors set out to forest caused mayhem in the woods, hills, mountains, streams, etc. their mind was completely devoted to Rama, freed from the interest in sensual pleasures and worldly matters. They brutally attacked the demons on their ways, did not leave a single spot to search, conducted rigorous exploration of every nook and corner of the dense wood, whenever they come across the hermits, they gather around them amiably. Soon after they felt exhausted with hunger and thirst, lost their track in the woods, finally ended up where there was no source of water. Hanuman realized that if they continue like this for another few hours, the warriors would die of thirst. Soon he leaped on the huge tree and looked around for the water source, saw a wonderful phenomenon, he noticed a deep hole on the ground, where several Chakravaha, herons, swans, hovered on its mouth, and several birds were making their way into it. Hanuman came down from the tree and was informed about the deep cavity in the ground which he has witnessed, as soon as the monkey warriors heard of the water source, they carried Hanuman on their shoulder and rushed to the site.

Chale Sakala Bana Khojath Saritha Sar Giri Khoha | Rama Kaja Layaleena Man Bisara Than Kar Choha ||

Kathahu Hoyi Nisichar Sai Bheta | Prana Lehi Yek Yek  Chapeta || Bahu Prakara Giri Kanan Herahi | Koau Muni Milayi Thahi Sab Gherahi || Lagi  Thrisha Athisaya Akulane | Milayi Na Jala Ghana Gahan Bhulane || Man Hanuman Keenha Anumana | Marana Chahath Sab Binu Jala Pana || Chadi Giri Sikhar Chahu Dhisi Dhekha | Bhoomi Bibara Yek Kauthuka Pekha || Chakrabaka Bak Hamsa Udahi | Bahuthak Khaga Prabisahi Thehi Mahi || Giri The Uthari Pavanasutha Aava | Sab Kahu Lai Soyi Babara Dhekhava ||Age Kai Hanmanthahi Leenha | Paite Bibara Bilambu Na Keenha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sugrivah orders Hanuman, Angadha, Nala, and Jambavan to proceed to southern direction – Rama offers the ring that has the Ramanama imprinted on it to Hanuman

 

Chapter – 23– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sugrivah orders Hanuman, Angadha, Nala, and Jambavan to proceed to southern direction – Rama offers the ring that has the Ramanama imprinted on it to Hanuman

 

The innumerable monkey warriors assembled before Lord Rama were dispersed into different directions after listening to the command of their King Sugrivah, reverentially bowed before Rama and their chief.  Further Sugrivah called for Angadha, Nala, and Hanuman and spoke amiably “Oh! Wise ones, Angadha, Nala, Hanuman, and Jambavan, you all are steadfast and intelligent warriors, you have to proceed to the southern directions to conduct the search for Devi Sita, and do not leave a single person you meet without enquiring the whereabouts of Devi Sita. Oh! Intelligent ones, clarity of mind, thoughtful speech, and dexterity in actions would bring successful accomplishment of the task of Rama. The leader should serve his companions with thought, deed, and speech, we should strive hard to achieve the fruitfulness of our birth and life after death as well. The knowledge of the impermanent nature of material matters and pleasures would inspire Jeeva to abandon the interest in worldly matters, thereby eradicating the sufferings of the repeated births. The rarest birth as humans achieved to strive hard to attain Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya and practice pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. The Jeeva who have achieved intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama is fortunate, his life is fruitful.” Thus, the monkey warriors Angadha, Nala, Jambhavan, Hanuman prostrated before Sugrivah and Rama, conducted their journey contemplating at the lotus feet of Rama. Hanuman approached Lord Rama before leaving, Rama called Hanuman to come closer, the supreme Lord Hari has already perceived that the Hanuman is the one who is going to accomplish the task of Rama. Rama affectionately stroked the head of Hanuman, and offered his ring that carries the name ‘Rama’ imprinted on it, and spoke “Oh! Hanuman, pacify Devi Sita in many ways, and return quickly, also convey my pain of separation and agonies to her.” Hanuman felt he has reaped the fruit of his birth, repeatedly prostrated before Lord Rama, and retired to woods contemplating upon the Lord. The Supreme Lord Rama, who is the protector of deities, omniscient, well respected the statecraft, appointed spies to locate the whereabouts of Devi Sita.

 

Bachana Sunatha Sab Banara Jaha Thaha Chale Thuranth | Thab Sugreeva Bolaye Angadha Nala Hanumantha ||

Sunahu Neela Angadha Hanumana | Jambavanth Mathidheera Sujana || Sakala Subhata Mili  Dhacchina Jahu | Seetha  Sudhi Poochehu Sab Kahu || Mana Krama Bachana So Jathana Bicharehu | Ramachandhra Kara Kaju Savarehu || Bhanu Peedi Seyia Ura Aagi | Swamihi Sarba Bhava Cchal Thyagi || Thaji Maya Seyia Paraloka | Mitahi Sakala Bhavasambhava Soka || Dheha  Dhare  Kar Yaha Phalu Bhayi | Bhajia Rama Sab Kama Bihayi || Soyi Gunagya Soyi Badabhagi | Jo Raghubeera Charana Anuragi || Aayasu Magi Charan Siru Nayi | Chale Harashi Sumirath Raghurayi || Aayasu  Magi Charana Siru Nayi | Chale Harashi Sumirath Raghurayi || Pacche Pavana Thanaya Siru Nava | Jani Kaja Prabhu Nikata Bolava || Parasa Seesa Saroruha Pani | Karamudhrika Dheenhi Jana Jani || Bahu Prakara Seethahi Samujjayehu | Kahi Bala Biraha Begi Thumha Aayahu || Hanumath Janya Suphala Kari Mana | Chaleau Hridaya Dhari Kripanidhana || Jadhdhyapi Prabhu Janath Sab Batha | Rajaneethi Rakhath Surathratha ||

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 ||