Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman conducts a search inside the palace of King Ravana

 

Chapter – 6– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman conducts a search inside the palace of King Ravana

 

Devi Lankini spoke “Oh! Thatha, the Swarga/heavenly pleasures and Apavarga/ has its own merits, finally, the association with the hermits, Mahatmas, noble souls, and devotees of Lord would outshine all of them.  You can proceed your exploration throughout the city of Lanka contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and accomplish the task of the Lord successfully.” Sage Kakabusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the poison turns nectar, foes turn friends, the ocean turns into water collected on the footprint of the cow, fire becomes cool as Mount Sumeru, at the grace of supreme Lord Ramachandra. Hanuman experienced all those hurdles he has met with as mere sand particles.” Hanuman assumed a tiny form and entered the palace of Lanka, he ransacked all the chambers, met innumerable dreadful demons of various appearances engaged in unique activities. Finally, he entered inside the grand chamber of Ravana, which was beyond description. Hanuman saw the chief of the demon King Ravana buried into sleep in a rich and luxurious bed, but he did not find Devi Vaidhehi anywhere in the chamber. He came out of the Ravana’s fortress and noticed another magnificent fortress, with a small shrine of Lord Sri Hari.

Thatha Swarga Apavarga  Sukha Dharia Thula Yek Anga | Thoola Na  Thahi Sakala Mili Jo Sukha Lava Sathsanga ||

Prabisi Nagara Keeje Sab Kaja | Hridhaya Rakhi Kosalapura  Raja || Garala Sudha Ripu Karahi Mithayi | Gopadha Sindhu Anala Sithalayi || Garuda Sumeru Renu Sama Thahi | Ramakripa Kri Chithava Jahi || Athi Laghu Roopa Dhareau Hanumana | Paida Nagara Sumiri Bhagavana || MandhiraMandhira Prathi Kari Sodha| Dhekhe Jaha Thaha Aganitha Jodha || Gayau Dhasanana Mandhira Mahi | Athi Bichithra Kahi Jatha So Nahi || Sayana Kiya Dekha Kapi Thehi | Mandhira Mahau Na Dheekhi Baidhehi|| Bhavana Yek Puni Dheekha Suhava | Harimandhira Thaha  Mithra Banava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman’s conflict with the guardian of the City of Lanka, Lankini

 

Chapter – 5– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman’s conflict with the guardian of the City of Lanka, Lankini

 

Hanuman after watching multitudes of dreadful demons guarding the city of Lanka, thought “I shall assume a minuscule form and enter into the city of Lanka during the night hours.” Thus, during the nightfall, Hanuman assumed the size of a fly and contemplated upon Lord Sri Ramachandra entered the city of Lanka. At the gateway of the palace, there was a female demon Lankini guarded the fortresses came forward and stopped before Hanuman “Where are you heading to? Don’t you know I am the guardian of the city of Lanka? Oh! Fool, whoever enters into the city without my knowledge would become my pry.” Lankini gave a hard punch on the face of Hanuman was returned with a heavy blow on her face caused to bleed. Lankini fell down on the ground with a large thud, soon she regained consciousness and stood before Hanuman with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, Bhrama offered a boon to Ravana, at that moment the compassionate Lord gave a boon to me as well, that I would get a punch from a Vanara, it would relieve me from the horrible female demon appearance. Oh! Hanuman, the demon race going to meet its eradication very soon. I am fortunate to meet the messenger of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

Pura Rakhavare Dhekhi Bahu Kapi Man Keenha Bichara | Athi Laghuroopa Dharau Nisi Nagara Karau Payisar ||

Masaka Samana Roopa Kapi Dhari | Lankahi Chaleau Sumiri Narahari || Nama Lankini Yek Nisichari | So Kaha Chalesi Mohi Nindhari || Janehi Nahi Maramu Sad Mora | Mora Ahara Jaha Lagi Chora || Mudika Yek Mahakapi Hani | Rudhira Bamatha Dharani Danmani || Puni Sambhari Udi So Lanka | Jori  Pani Kara Binaya Sasanka || Jab Ravananhi Bhrama Bara Dheenha| Chalatha Biranchi Kaha Mohi Cheenha || Bikala  Hosi Thai Kapi Ke  Mare | Thab Janesu Nisichara Sandhare || Thatha Mora Athi Punya  Bahootha | Dhekheau Nayana Rama Kara Dhootha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The stunning fortress of the City of Lanka described by Sage Tulasidas

 

Chapter – 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The stunning fortress of the City of Lanka described by Sage Tulasidas

 

The huge stunning fortresses in Lanka were encircled by gigantic walls decorated with gems and precious ornaments, the streets, pathways, market places, villages, were decorated beautifully. The inhabitants of Lanka, multitudes of horses, elephants, mules, chariots, demons, and the army of four types were beyond description. There were beautiful wells, lakes, pleasure gardens, shelter places, ponds, etc. there were lived lovely daughters of Naga, humans, deities, and Gandharva whose gorgeous looks capture even the mind of hermits. The mountain-sized male demons were engaged in wrestling and various weapons fights, the female demons of dreadful appearance were walking all over Lanka as the guardian of the city and these dreadful demons found pleasure in feasting on the vultures, buffaloes, humans, cows, donkeys, goat, etc. Sage Tulsidas briefly explained the appearance of dreadful demons and their behaviors, who are going to get killed in the hands of Rama and attain salvation eventually.

 

Kanaka Kot Bichithra Mani Kritha Sundharayathana Ghana|Chauhatt Hatt Beethi Charu Pura Bahu Bidhi Bana || Gaja Baji Khacchara Nikara Padhachara Ratha Baroothanhi Ko Ganai|| Bahuroopa Nisichara Jootha Athibala Sena Baranatha Nahi Banai || Bana Baga Upabana Batika Sara Koopa Bapi Sohahi | Nara Naga  Sura Gandharba Kanyaroopa Munimana Mohahi || Kahau Mala Dheha Bisala Saila Samana Athibala  Garjahi | Nana Akhorenha Bhirahi Bahu Bidhi Yek Yekanha Tharjahi || Kari Jathana Bhata Kotinha Bikata Thana Nagara Chahau Dhisi Racchahi || Kahau Mahisha Manusha Dhenu Khara Aja Khala Nisachara Bhacchahi || Yehi Lagi Tulasidasa Inha Ki Katha Kacchu Yek Hai Kahi| Raghubeera Sara Theeratha Sariranhi Thyagi Gathi Paihahi Sahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman arrives on the other side of the seashore where the city of Lanka situated

 

Chapter – 3– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman arrives on the other side of the seashore where the city of Lanka situated

 

Devi Surasa spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you are the storehouse of virtues, courage, and intelligence, you will definitely accomplish the task of Rama.” Devi Surasa blessed Hanuman, soon he darted into the sky and disappeared among the clouds. There was a female demon living in the ocean, Cchayagrahi/who catches the pry by its shadow, she hunts birds by catching their shadows on the surface of ocean waters, noticed the mighty Hanuman who was speeding up, utilized her trick on him. Soon Hanuman experienced difficulty in moving further, understood that it was the trick employed by the female demon, he caught her in hand and ripped her off into pieces, thus he proceeded the journey. Finally, Hanuman arrived on the other side of the seashore, he witnessed the stunning forest surrounded by the shore, trees, and plants are loaded with flowers and fruits, buzzing honey bees, various species of birds and animals, and a beautiful hill in the midst of the forest. Soon, Hanuman took a leap to the hill and took a seat on the summit of the hill. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, in fact, the chief of the Vanaras Hanuman does not deserve any praise for his valor, it was the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is capable to devour the death. Hanuman sitting on the peak of the mountain looked around, took a keen survey of the marvelous city of Lanka, which was beyond description. The magnificent fortresses decorated with gold and various precious gems of Lanka revealing intense luster, it was surrounded by huge walls, and ocean waters from four sides.”

Rama Kaju Sabu Karihahu Thumba Bala Budhdhi  Nidhana | Aasisha Dheyi Gayi So Harashi Chaleau Hanuman ||

Nisichari Yek Sindhu Mahau Rahahi | Kari Maya Nabhu Ke Khaga  Gahayi || Jeevajanthu Je Gagana Udahi | Jala Biloki Thinha Kai Paricchahi || Gahayi Cchaha Saka So  Na Udayi | Yehi Bidhi Sadha Gaganachara Khayi || Soyi Cchal Hanuman Kaha Keenha | Thasu Kapatu Kapi Thurathahi Cheenha|| Thahi Mari Maruthasutha Beera | Baridhi Par Gayau Mathidheera || Thaha Jayi Dhekhi Bana Sobha |Gunjjatha Chanchareeka Madhu Lobha || Nana Tharu Phala Phool Suhaye | Khaga Mriga  Brindha Dhekhi Manabhaye || Saila Bisala Dhekhi Yek Aage | Tha Para Dhayi  Chadeau Bhaya Thyage || Uma Na  Kacchu Kapi Kai  Adhikayi | Prabhu Prathapa Jo Kalahi Khayi || Giri Par Chadi Lanka Thehi Dhekhi | Kahi Na  Jayi Athi Dhurga Biseshi || Athi  Uthanga Jalanidhi Chahu Pasa | Kanaka Kot Kar Parama  Prakasa||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman confront with Devi Surasa

 

Chapter – 2– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman confront with Devi Surasa

 

Hanuman met Mount Mainaka who offered an invitation to relax and consume fruits to wave off his hunger was refused gracefully, and thanked him for the hospitality with a warm touch on his shoulder and spoke graciously “Oh! Mainaka, I have promised to myself not to relax until I finish the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra.” The deities were praised for the immense courage of Hanuman, who was darting through the clouds like an arrow released from the shaft of Rama. They called out for Devi Surasa who is the mother of Nagas, and instructed her to test the intelligence, endurance, and might of Kapishwara. Devi Surasa appeared before Hanuman with a loud roar “The deities have provided a sumptuous meal today” watching Devi Surasa voraciously approaching, Hanuman said “Oh! Devi, I shall return to you after completing the task of Rama, I shall meet Devi Sita and get the message from her, and deliver it to Rama, after that, I will pleasingly enter into your mouth to contribute a meal, Oh! Mother, until then kindly allow me to proceed my journey without any hindrance.” Devi Surasa replied “hunger can’t wait for anyone”, immediately Hanuman informed his willingness to be ready to face his fate. Devi Surasa extended her mouth up to eight Yojanas and Hanuman stretched his body doubled the size, Surasa stretched her mouth hundred and twenty-eight Yojanas, Hanuman expanded his body two hundred and fifty-six Yojanas, she further expanded her mouth, Hanuman doubled his size, in this way they have continued to confront each other for a while, finally, Devi Surasa stretched her mouth to eight hundred Yojana, soon Hanuman assumed a minuscule form and darted to her mouth and rushed out. Hanuman assumed his real size and bowed before Devi Surasa and appealed to her to allow him to proceed with his journey. Devi Surasa laughed at Hanuman and spoke “Oh! Hanuman, it was the deities appointed me to test your might, intelligence, and shrewdness.”

Hanuman Thehi Parasa Kar Puni Keenha Pranama | Rama Kaju Keenhe Binu Mohi Kaha Bishrama ||

Jatha Pavanasutha Dhevanha Dhekha | Janai Kahau Bala Budhdhi Bisesha || Surasa  Nama Ahinha Kai Matha | Padayinhi Aayi Kahi Thehi Batha || Aaju Suranha Mohi Dheenha Ahara | Sunatha Bachana Kaha Pavanakumara || Rama Kaju kari Phiri Mei Aavau | Seetha Kayi Sudhi Prabhuhi Sunavau || Thab Thava Badhana Paidihau Aayi | Sathya Kahau Mohi Jana Dhe Bhayi || Kavanehu Jathana Dheyi Nahi Jana | Grasasi Na Mohi Kaheau Hanumana || Jojana Bhari Thehi Badhanu Pasara | Kapi Thanu Keenha Dhuguna Bisthara || Soraha Jojana Mukha Thehi Dayau | Thuratha Pavanasutha Baththisa Bhayau || Jas Jas Surasa Badhanu Badava | Thasu Dhoon Kapi Roopa Dhekhava || Sath Jojana Thehi Anana Keenha | Athi Laghuroopa Pavanasutha Leenha || Badhana Padayi Puni Bahera  Aava | Maga  Bidha Thahi Siru Nava || Mohi Suranha Jehi  Lagi  Padava | Budhi Bala Maramu Thora Mei Pava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Initial prayer – The King of ocean advises Mount Mainka to receive Kapishwara with great respect

 

Chapter – 1– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The King of ocean advises Mount Mainka to receive Kapishwara with great respect

 

I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Bhoopalachoodamani/Lord of Kings on the Earth, born in the illustrious clan of Raghus. He is extremely compassionate and kind to his devotees, he has a pleasing personality, he is supreme Bhramam, which is free from impurities, unblemished, pure, changeless, eternal, and the ultimate source of Nirvana/renunciation. He is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, Adishesha/Phaneendra, he is eulogized by Veda and scriptures. He is the omnipresent supreme Lord Rama, dispeller of darkness of ignorance and sins, he is Jagadheeshwara, he is the preceptor of the deities, personified as Rama, he is supreme Lord Sri Hari personified as the son of King Dasaratha.

 

Oh! Raghupathe, I shall tell you the truth, Oh! Prabho, I   have no desires in my heart, you are the knower of all, you are that supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva. Oh! Raghupungavah, kindly provide me intense devotion at your lotus feet/Ananya Bhakti, so that I would get rid of impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara.

 

Oh! Vathathmaja/son of Lord Vayu, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Prabho, you are the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra, you have immense might, valor, and courage, you have great stature resembles Mount Sumeru/golden mountain, you are wisdom personified, you are the destroyer of wicked demons, you are the storehouse of virtues, and you are the commander of Vanara.

 

Hanuman was extremely delighted to get inspired by the elderly Jambavan, he bowed before all the Vanaras and Jambavan and spoke in great enthusiasm “Oh! Dear friends, I shall keep myself away from fruits, rooted vegetables, and leaves, until and unless I meet Devi Sita and receive a message from her. I am certain that I will complete the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra and return successfully.” Thus, Hanuman set out to cross the mighty ocean contemplating upon the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra. He took a flight to the beautiful hill, and took a seat on the huge hill situated on the seashore, again and again, he contemplated upon the supreme Lord Rama and Lord Vayu, he took a giant leap on the sky with all his might. The hill on which he was standing was crushed under his feet while he was taking a flight to the sky, he had the speed of a powerful arrow released from the bow of Rama. The presiding deity of the ocean eulogized Mount Mainaka, and advised to create a pause on the journey of Hanuman who is the emissary of Lord Rama so that he can relax for a while and get rid of the exhaustion of long flight.

Shantham Shashvatham Aprameyam Anagham Nirvana Shanthipradham  | Bhrama Shambhu Phaneendhra Sevyam Anisham Vedantha Vedhyam Vibhum | Ramakhyam Jagadheeshwaram Suraguram Mayamanusham Harim Vandhe Aham Karunakaram Raghuvaram Bhoopala Choodamanim ||

Nanya Spruha Raghupathe Hridhayeasmadhiye  Sathyam Vadhami Cha Bhavan Akhila Antharathma | Bhakthim Prayaccha Raghupungavam Nirbharam Me Kamadhi Dhosharahitham Kuru Manasam Cha ||

Athulitha Baladhamam Hemashailabha Dheham | Dhanuja Vanakrishanum Jyaninam Agraganyam | Sakala Gunanidhanam Vanaranam Adheesham | Raghupathi Priyabhaktham Vathajatham Namami ||

Jambavantha Ke  Bachana Suhaye | Suni Hanumantha Hridhaya Athi Bhaye|| Thab Lagi Mohi Parikhehu Thumha Bhayi | Sahi Dhukha Kandhamoola Phala Khayi || Jab Lagi Aavau Seethahi Dhekhi | Hoyihi Kaju Mohi Harasha Biseshi || Yaha Kahi Nayi Sabnihi Kahu Matha | Chaleau Harashi Hiya Dhari Raghunatha|| Sindhu Theera Yek Bhoodhara Sundhara | Kauthuka Koodhi Chadeau Tha Oopar || Bar Bar Raghubeera Sambhari | Tharakeau Pavanathanaya Bala Bhari || Jehi Giri Charana Dheyi Hanumantha | Chaleau So Ga Pathala Thurantha || Jimi Amodha Raghupathi Kara Bana | Yehi Bhanthi Chaleau Hanumana || Jalanidhi Raghupathi Dhootha Bichari | Thau Mainaka Hohi Shramahari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Kishkindha Kanda – Jambavan inspires Hanuman to cross the vast ocean - Phalashruthi

Chapter – 30– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Kishkindha Kanda– Jambavan inspires Hanuman to cross the vast ocean  - Phalashruthi

 

Jambavan spoke fervently “Oh! Vanaras, Lord Sri Hari assumed huge form to crush the pride of Bali, it was an incredible experience to me, I have circumambulated seven times that Lord Thrivikrama in less than an hour.” Angadha spoke hesitantly “Oh! Mahathma, I may cross a hundred Yojans without much effort and approach the other side of the seashore, but I am not sure whether I can fly back with the same energy.” Jambavan spoke enthusiastically “Oh! Angadha, how can we assign the task to cross the ocean to you, even though you are competent in all manner? You are the leader of the army of warriors, and your presence within the army is crucial.” Jamban turned towards Hanuman who was sitting thoughtfully, contemplating upon Lord Rama “Oh! Hanuman, listen to me carefully, why are you keeping quiet? You are the son of Lord Vayu, and you have possessed immense valor as your father does, you are the storehouse of virtues, intelligence, might, braveness, courage, fearlessness, and spiritual wisdom. Which is the task difficult to accomplish for you? Oh! Dear child, you have incarnated on the Earth to perform the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra.” The moment Hanuman heard the inspirational voice of Jambavan echoed in his ears, he grew into mountain-sized, has the complexion of molten gold, eyes glistening like blaze, bodily hairs stood upright, with great effulgence, Lord Hanuman resembled the Mount Meru/golden mountain. He produced a huge roar like the lion that reverberated in the entire forest, “Oh! Mahathma, Oh! Jambavan, I am well capable to cross the hundred Yojana of the mighty ocean, even I can pluck out the city of Lanka located on the Trikoota hills, kindly advise me.” Jambavan advised passionately “Oh! Dear son, Oh! Hanumantha, all you have to do is meet Devi Sita, and find out her situation in the Ashoka Vatika, and get the information from Devi Sita and safely return here. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who has lotus-like eyes would do the remaining part, he would retrieve her safely with the might of his arm, accompanied by the host of Vanaras and he will perform the rest of the task as a mere sport.”

 

The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra accompanied by an innumerable army of Vanaras will eradicate the wicked demons from the Earth, and retrieve Devi Sita, the deities, and Sages will eulogize his valor and might, that would sanctify the entire Universe. Whoever sings in praise of that supreme Lord Rama would achieve a supreme state of ecstasy. Sri Tulsidas, the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra who resembles a bee at the lotus feet of the Lord would sing in praise of that Lord always.

 

Phalashruthi:

Whoever sings or listens to the praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the vanquisher of demon Thrishirass, would get fulfilled all their desires, and ultimately get liberated from the miseries and sufferings of the repeated births. Singing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra who has attractive blue limbs, has the luster of blue lotus flower, would eradicate interest in worldly matters and material things such as possession, fame, richness, wealth, money, children, wife, companions, and relatives, etc. which causes repeated sufferings and agony, ultimately it would remove the heap of sins of the Jeeva.

 

Bali Bandhatha Prabhu Badeau So Thanu Barani Na Jayi |Ubhaya Dhari Maha Dheenhi Sath  Pradhacchina Dhayi ||

Angadha Kahayi Jau Mei Para | Jiya Samsaya Kacchu Phirathi Bara || Jambhavanth Kaha Thumha Sab Layaka | Padayia Kimi Sab Hi Nara Nayaka || Kahayi Reekshapathi Sunu Hanumana| Ka Chup Sadhi Raheau Balavana || Pavanathanaya Bala Pavana Samana | Budhi Bibeka Bigyana Nidhana|| Kavana So Kaj Kadina Jaga Mahi | Jo Nahi Hoyi Thatha Thumha Pahi || Rama Kaja Lagi Thava Avathara | Sunathahi Bhayau Parbathakara|| Kanaka Barana Than Theja Biraja | Manahu Apara Girinha Kara Raja || Simhanadha Kari Barahi Bara | Leelahi Naghau Jalanidhi Khara || Sahitha Sahaya Ravanahi Mari | Aanau Iha Thrikoota Upari || Jambavanth Mei Poocheau Thohi | Uchitha Sikhavanu DheejahuMohi || Yethana Karahu Thatha Thumha Jayi | Seethahi Dhekhi Kahahu Sudhi Aayi ||Thab Nija Buja Bala Rajeevanaina | Kauthuka Lagi Sanga Kapi  Sena ||

Kapi Sena Sanga Sadhari Nisichara Ramu Seethahi Aanihai | Thrailoka Pavana Sujasu Sura Muni Naradhadhi Bakhanihai || Jo Sunatha Gavath Kaha Samujjath Paramapadha Nara  Pavayi | Raghubeera Padha Pathoja Madhukara Dhasa Tulasi Gavayi ||

Bhavabeshaja Raghunatha Jasu Sunahi Je Nara Aru Nari | Thinha Kara Sakala Manoratha Sidhdha Karahi Thrisirari || Neelothpala Thana Shyama Kama Koti Sobha Adhika | Sunia Thasu Gunagrama Jasu Nama Agha Khaga Badhika ||

|| Ithi Sri Ramacharithamanase Sakala Kalikalusha Vidhvamsane  Chathurtha Sopana: Samaptha: ||