Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The heated conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The heated conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita

 

Devi Sita who was seated under the huge Shimshumpa tree, the head was hung down, staring at her feet, contemplating upon the lotus feet of her beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra. Hanuman felt extremely saddened watching the miserable state of Mother Devi Sita. He has taken a seat on the branch of the Shimshupa tree, covered himself under the cluster of leaves which has golden colored, he was engaged in various thoughts “What would I do to remove the grief of Mother Devi Sita?” At that very moment, it was the dark hours of the night Ravana arrived in Ashoka Vatika adorned in magnificent clothes and ornaments all over the body, he was accompanied by several female attendants and the queens. The wretched Ravana, approached Devi Sita with his tricky and friendly advice and threats, he tried to persuade Devi Sita in many ways were become fruitless. Ravana spoke haughtily “Oh! Sunayani, Oh! Sukmukhi, I promise you, I shall appoint Devi Mandodhari and the rest of the queens as your servants, if you give a glance at me.” Devi Sita got annoyed and plucked grass from the ground and threw it before him, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Rama, the daughter of King Vidheha began to speak “Oh! Dhashanan, listen to me carefully, a lotus flower can’t bloom in the light of a firefly, think over it again and again. Perhaps, you have no knowledge about the powerful arrows of Rama, Oh! Pathetic one, you are shameless, when you have abducted me, there was no one around me, yet you did not feel ashamed of your mischief.”

Nija Padha Nayana Dhiya Man Ramapadha Kamala Leena | Parama Dhukhi Bha Pavanasutha Dhekhi Janaki Dheena ||

Tharu Pallava Mahau Raha Lukayi | Karayi Bichara Karau Ka Bhayi || Thehi Avasara Ravanu Thaha Aava | Sanga Nari Bahu Kiya Banava || Bahu Bidhi Khala Seethahi Samujjava | Sama Dhana Bhaya Bhedha Dhekhava || Kaha Ravanu Sunu  Sumukhi Sayani | Mandhodhari Aadhi Sab Rani || Thava  Anuchari Karau Pana Mora | Yek Bar Biloku Mama Aura || Thrina Dhari Aut Kahathi Baidhehi | Sumiri Avadhapathi Parama Sanehi || Sunu Dhasamukha Khadhdhyotha Prakasa | Kabahu Ki Nalini Karayi Bikasa || Asa Man Samujju Kahathi Janaki | Khala Sudhi Nahi Raghubeera Bana Ki || Sada Sune Hari Aanehi Mohi | Adhama  Nilajja Laj Nahi Thohi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman arrives in Ashoka Vatika

 

Chapter – 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman arrives in Ashoka Vatika

 

Hanuman spoke in tears “Oh! Vibhishan, Oh! Dear Friend, though I was born in the lowly clan of Vanaras, that compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra showered an abundance of grace on me, I could still feel the kindness of that Lord. Oh! Vibhishan, it is certain that whoever forgets the presence of that supreme Bhramam Lord Sri Ramachandra, and chase after the sensual pleasures and material things would undergo extreme agony and sufferings of worldly existence.” Hanuman shed tears of love for Rama and described his endless virtues to Vibhishan, and expressed his desire to meet Devi Sita. Hanuman said “Oh! Brother, I would like to meet Mother Devi Sita at once.” Vibhishana explained elaborately about the whereabout of Devi Sita who was lodged in the Ashoka Vatika, one of the pleasure gardens of Ravana. Soon Hanuman assumed the minuscule form and darted to the Ashoka Vatika to meet Mother Sita. As soon as he saw the emaciated form of Devi Sita, prostrated before her from the fair distance. Devi Sita was shrunken in utter grief and pain of separation from the Lord, attired in a saffron robe and prayer beads, she was tied hair in a single braid, spend the whole night awake, uttering the name of Lord Rama and remembering the countless virtues of Rama.

AsaMei Adhama Sakha Sunu Mohu Para Raghubeera | Keenhi Kripa Sumiri Guna Bhare Bilochana Neera ||

Janathahu Asa Swami Bisari | Phirahi The Kahe Na  Hohi Dhukhari || Yehi Bidhi Kahatha Rama Gunagrama | Pava  Anibarchya Bishrama || Puni Sab Katha Bibeeshana Kahi | Jehi Bidhi Janakasutha Thaha Rahi || Thab Hanumantha Kaha Sunu Bhratha | Dhekhi Chahau Janaki Matha || Juguthi Bibeeshana Sakala Sunayi | Chaleau Pavanasutha Bidha Karayi || Kari Soyi Roopa Gayau Puni Thahava | Bana Asoka Seetha Raha Jahava || Dhekhi Manahi Mahau Keenha Pranama | Baitehi Beethi Jatha Nisi Jama || Krisa Thanu Seesa Jata Yek Beni | Japathi Hridhaya Raghuapthi Gunashreni ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The pleasant conversation between Hanuman and Vibheeshan

 

Chapter – 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The pleasant conversation between Hanuman and Vibheeshan

 

Hanuman explained all that about the supreme Lord Rama and the purpose of his visit to Lanka, the moment Vibheeshan heard from the messenger of Rama, he experienced a rush of excitement through the limbs, transported to a state of ecstasy remembering the host of virtues of Lord Rama. Vibheesha spoke passionately “Oh! Son of Lord Vayu, my life in the city of demon King Ravana is the same as the tongue in the midst of teeth.  Oh! Dear friend, Will that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of Raghu’s, shower his compassionate grace on me, knowing that I am a sincere devotee of him living in extreme grief? I have born in the sinful clan of demons; hence I haven’t practiced any Japa, Thapa, Yoga, Dhyana, austerities, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhanam, Dhaya, Shaucham, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Ahimsa, or I didn’t practice the worship of Lord, now I am confident that I will definitely achieve the grace of Rama, otherwise, I would not get the opportunity to achieve the association of noble soul like you. Oh! Mahatma, it was the grace of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra you have made a visit to my house.” Hanuman spoke “Oh! Vibhishan, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is impartial to his devotees, he is beloved of all, Oh! Noble soul, Am I belong to the noble clan? I was born in the clan of Vanaras and engages in frivolous deeds, and it was believed that whoever utters the name of Vanara would stay hungry without meal whole day.”

Thab Hanumantha Kahi Sab Rama Katha Nija Nama | Sunatha Jugala Than Pulaka Mana Magna Sumiri Gunagrama ||

Sunahu Pavanasutha Rahani Hamari | Jimi Dasananhi Mahau Jibha Bichari || Thatha Kabahu Mohi Jani Anatha | Karihahi Kripa Bhanukula Natha || Thamasa Thanu Kacchu Sadhana Nahi | Preethi Na  Padha Saroja Manamahi || Ab Mohi Bha  Bharosa Hanumantha | Binu Harikripa Milahi Nahi Santha || Jau Raghubeera Anugraha Keenha | Thau Thumha Mohi Dharasu Hadi Dheenha || Sunahu Bibishana Prabhu Kai Reethi | Karahi Sadha Sevaka Para Preethi || Kahahu Kavana Mei Parama Kuleena | Kapi Chanchala Sabahi Bidhi Heena || Pratha Leyi Jo Nama Hamara | Thehi Dhina Thahi Na  Milai Aahara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman meets Vibheeshana

 

Chapter – 7– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman meets Vibheeshana

 

Hanuman noticed a stunning fortress, decorated with the portraits of Rama’s powerful bow and arrows on the wall, and an abundance of beautiful Tulsi plants in the patio. Hanuman felt extremely delighted to see it and surprised “How could a noble soul live in the city of Lanka, the famous Kingdom of demons?” soon he could hear the chant of ‘Ramanama’, it was Vibhishan, the younger brother of Ravana, woke up in the early hours of dawn, with the recitation of sacred Tharakamanthra, it multiplied the joy of Hanuman decided to a make acquittance with the virtuous Vibhishan. Hanuman disguised as Vipra and appeared before Vibhishan, soon he rose from the seat and rushed to receive the Bhramin at the doorsteps, he bowed before the Bhramin and enquired reverentially “Oh! Mahathma, are you the illustrious Maharishi Narada, the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari? Oh! Noble soul, the very sight of you causes my heart overflowing with love for you, are you that supreme Lord Rama who is the Lord of distressed Jeeva appeared to shower grace on me?”

Ramayudha Ankitiha Griha Sobha Barani Na  Jayi | Nava Tulasika Brindha Thaha Dhekhi Harasha Kapirayi ||

Lanka Nisichara Nikara Nivasa | Iha Kaha Sajjana Kara Basa || Mana Mahau Tharaka Karai Kapi Laga | Thehi Samaya Bibheeshanu Jaga || Rama Rama Thehi Sumirana Keenha | Hridhaya Harasha Kapi Sajjana Cheenha || Yehi San Hadi Karihau Pahichani | Sadhu The Hoyi Na  Karaja Hani || Bipraroopa Dhari Bachana Sunaye | Sunatha Bibishana Udi Thaha Aaye || Kari Pranama Poochi Kusalayi | Bipra Kahahu Nija Katha Bujjayi || Ki Thumha Hari Dhasanha Maha Koyi | More Hridhaya Preethi Athi Hoyi || Ki Thumha Ramu Dheena Anuragi | Aayahu Mohi Karana Badabagi ||

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 ||