Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Sampathi encourages the Vanaras to cross the ocean of hundred Yojanas – Jambavan speaks about the Thrivikrama incarnation of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 29– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Sampathi encourages the Vanaras to cross the ocean of hundred Yojanas – Jambavan speaks about the Thrivikrama incarnation of Lord Sri Hari

 

Sampathi spoke grimly “Oh! Vanaras, I have grown too old to render any kind of service in search for Devi Sita, but I have strong eyesight, we eagles are famous for that, I could see Devi Sita seated under the Shimshupa tree, in a wretched state, grieving over the separation from Rama. Oh! Vanaras, I remind you, who has possessed the might and intelligence to cross the hundreds of Yojana of the vast ocean can reach on the other side of the seashore. You can take my life story as an inspiration to fulfill the task of Rama, see how I have got rejuvenated with the fresh wings with the grace of Lord Rama. Oh! Vanaras, Jeevas who utter the sacred ‘Ramanama’ would easily cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence and repeated births. Do not lose the courage, contemplate upon that supreme Lord Rama and proceed to accomplish the task.” Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, Sampathi left the army of Vanaras, giving enough inspiration and courage, soon all the Vanaras began to speak of their ability to cross the ocean, some expressed concern over it, others were overconfident, and some of them were anxious without knowing their inner strength.” The elderly Jambavan spoke “Oh! Vanaras, I have grown too old to perform any mighty task like the way as I was used in olden days. I still remember, when Lord Kharari, assumed the form of Thrivikrama while crushing the pride of demon Bali, he has assumed a mighty form to count the entire Universe in three strides, I have circumambulated that mighty Lord Thrivikrama reverentially, I was young at that time and had immense strength in me.”

Mei Dhekheau Thumha Nahi Geedhahi Dhrishti Apara | Booda Bhayau Na Tha  Karatheau Sahaya Thumhara ||

Jo Naghayi Sath Jojana Sagara | Karayi So Rama Kaja Mathi  Aagara || Mohi Biloki Dharahu Manadheera | Ramakripa Kasa Bhayau Sareera || Papiau Ja Kara Nama Sumirahi | Athi Apara Bhavasagara Tharahi || Thasu Dhootha Thumha Thaji Kadharayi | Rama Hridhaya Dhari Karahu Upayi || Asa Kahi Garuda Geedha Jab Gayau | Thinha Ke Man Athi Bisamaya Bhayau || Nija Nija Bala Sab Kahau Bhasha | Par Jayi Kara Samsaya Rakha || Jarada Bhayau Ab Kahayi Richesa | Nahi Than Raha Prathama Bala Lesa || Jabahi Thribikrama Bhaye Kharari | Thab Mei Tharuna Raheau Bala Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Samapathi offers homage to younger brother Jatayu with the help of Vanaras – Sampathi describes the whereabouts of Devi Sita in Ashoka Vatika

 

Chapter – 28– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Samapathi offers homage to younger brother Jatayu with the help of Vanaras – Sampathi describes the whereabouts of Devi Sita in Ashoka Vatika

 

Sampathi spoke in tears “Would you kindly take me near the seashore so that I can offer water and sesame seeds to my departed soul of the younger brother, I can help you verbally, as I am too old to take a flight, but I have the sharp eyesight so that I can clearly advise the whereabouts of Devi Sita.” Sampathi performed homage to his younger brother and described his story “Oh! Vanaras, Jatayu, and I are brothers, once we flew to the heavens and made an attempt to enter into the orbit of the sun, Jatayu could not bear the heat of the Sun, so he returned back to Earth, I was so youthful and haughty, advanced the orbit of the sun, soon my wings got burned into ashes and returned to Earth with a painful scream. There was a compassionate Sage Chandrama who saw the miserable state of mine,  imparted spiritual wisdom to remove my afflictions, and concluded “In the Thretha Yuga, the supreme Lord Hari will incarnate as the son of King Dhasharatha to eradicate the wicked demon Ravana and his entire clan. Ravana would abduct the beloved consort of Rama, and the Lord will appoint several monkey warriors in search for Devi Sita, I would get rid of all my sins mere witnessing the monkey warriors, and I would achieve fresh wings, all I need to help you with the information of Devi Sita.” Sampathi spoke in ecstasy “The predictions of Sage Chandrama have come true, I have got rid of my sins, and achieved fresh wings, hence follow my instructions and proceed to accomplish the task of Lord Rama. Oh! Vanaras, on the summit of Thrikoot, is the City of Lanka, the fortress of demon King Ravana situated. I could see there is a beautiful garden Ashoka Vatika, where Devi Sita is lodged, surrounded by dreadful female demons, she is too fearful and in extreme agony.”

 

Mohi Lai Jahu Sindhuthat Dheau Thilanjali Thahi | Bachana Sahayi Karabi Mei Paihahu Khojahu Jahi ||

Anuja  Kriya Kari Sagara Theera | Kahi Nija Katha Sunahu Kapi  Beera || Hama Dhvau Bandhu Prathama Tharunayi | Gagana Gaye Rabi Nikata Udayi || Thej Na  Sahi Saka So  Phiri Aava | Mei Abhimani Rabi Niarava || Jare Pankha Athi Thej Apara | Pareau Bhoomi Kari Ghora Chikara || Muni Yek Nama Chandhrama Auhi | Lagi Dhaya Dhekhi Kari Mohi || Bahu Prakara Thehi Gyana Sunava| Dheha Janitha Abhimana Cchadava || Thretha Bhrama Manuja Thanu Dharihi | Thasu Nari  Nisichara Pathi Harihi || Thasu Khoja Padayihi Prabhu Dhootha | Thinhahi Mile Thai Hoba Puneetha || Jamihahi Pankha Karasi Jani Chintha | Thinhahi Dhekhayi Dhehesu Thai Seetha || Muni Kayi Gira Sathya Bhayi Aaju | Suni Mama Bachana Karahu Prabhu Kaju|| Giri  Thrikoota Oopara Basa Lanka | Thaha Raha Ravana Sahaja Amsaka || Thaha Asoka Upaban Jaha Rahayi | Seetha Baiti Socha Ratha Ahayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Jambavan boosts the spirit of the Vanaras – Sampathi, the elder brother of Jatayu approaches the Vanaras

 

Chapter – 27– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Jambavan boosts the spirit of the Vanaras – Sampathi, the elder brother of Jatayu approaches the Vanaras

 

Jambavan spoke “Oh! Children, the supreme Bhramam incarnate at his own will for the welfare of cow, Bhramin, deities, earth, and Mahatmas. All those sincere devotees of that supreme Bhramam takes birth to assist while that supreme Bhramam incarnates on the Earth.” In this way, Jambavan gave motivational speeches to those monkey warriors who were dejected and lost hope to find Devi Sita. At that very moment, Sampathi the elder brother of Jatayu who was living in a mountain cave listened to all their speeches made his way out of the cave and saw a host of monkeys before the mouth of the cave, he thought God has provided him a sumptuous meal after a long time. The monkey warriors noticed Sampathi voraciously approaching them, shrieked out in terror “Our death has been confirmed now.” All those monkey warriors rose from their seats, Jambavan was perturbed at the sight of Sampathi. Angadha spoke in terror “No one on the Earth is fortunate as King of bird Jatayu, who sacrificed his life in the service of Lord Rama, gave out his mortal coil on the lap of the Lord, attained the abode of Lord Sri Hari.” As soon as Sampathi heard the voice of Angadha, he was overwhelmed with grief and joy, he got closer to the monkey warriors who were already terror-struck. Sampathi assured them that he is not going to hurt them at all, but he was wanted to hear about his dearest brother Jatayu. The monkey warriors narrated everything about his younger brother Jatayu who was brutally wounded by Ravana while protecting Devi Sita, left his mortal coil on the lap of Rama, later Rama performed the final rites of Jatayu. Sampathi was overjoyed at the news of Jatayu and his good luck, he praised Lord Raghu in many ways.

Nija Iccha Prabhu Avatharayi Sura Mahi Go Dhvija Lagi | Saguna Upasaka Sanga Thaha Rahahi Moccha Sab Thyagi ||

Yehi Bidhi Katha Kahahi Bahu Bhanthi | Giri Kandhara Suni Sampathi || Bahera Hoyi Dhekhi Bahu Keesa | Mohi Ahara Dheenha Jagadheesa || Aaju Sabhi Kaha Bhacchana Karau | Dhina Bahu Chale Aahara Binu Marau || Kabahu Na Mila Bhari Udhara Aahara | Aaju Dheenha Bidhi Yekahi Bara || Darape Geedh Bachana Suni Kana | Ab Bha Marana Sathya Hama Jana || Kapi Sab Ude Geedh Kaha  Dhekhi | Jambhavanth Man Soch Biseshi || Kaha Angadha Bichari Man Mahi | Dhanya Jatayu Sama Koau Nahi || Rama Kaja Karana Thanu Thyagi | Hari Pura Gayau Parama Bada Bhagi|| Suni Khaga Harasha Soka Jutha Bani | Aava Nikata Kapinha Bhaya Mani || Thinhahi Abhaya Kari  Poochesi Jayi | Katha Sakala Thinha Thahi Sunayi || Suni Sampathi Bandhu Kai Karani | Raghupathi Mahima Bahubidhi Barani ||

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 ||