Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The conversation between Thrijata and Devi Sita - The grief of Devi Sita

Chapter – 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The conversation between Thrijata and Devi Sita - The grief of Devi Sita

 

The female demons prostrated before Devi Sita and dispersed into different directions. Devi Sita immersed in various thoughts “The wicked demon will kill me in a month’s time.” Devi Sita prayed with folded hands to Thrijata “Oh! Mother, you are the only one who protected me from the arrogant female demons, kindly advise me how to get rid of this body so that I can get freed from the miseries and sufferings as well. I can’t bear the grief of separation from my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Mother, kindly arrange for a funeral pyre so that I can get rid of this body. Oh! Wise lady, so that I can prove my love and devotion at the lotus feet of my beloved Lord. I can’t bear the sharp words of Ravana, that are piercing my ears.” Soon, Thrijata fell at the feet of Devi Sita and pacified her describing the might, valor, fearlessness, and glory of the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and Thrijata returned to her home. Devi Sita became inconsolable wept bitterly “My fate has turned against me; I am not even getting fire to kill myself and thereby get rid of the pain of separation from my beloved Lord. The stars are visible on the sky, not a single one is prepared to fall on the Earth. The moon is cool, but not prepared to initiate lightning thunderstorms. Oh! Ashoka tree, you have golden-colored leaves resemble fire, why do not you lit up flames, so that I can get rid of the body and grief as well.” Every single minute seemed like a Yuga for Hanuman who was watching the miserable state of Devi Sita.

Jaha Thaha Gayi Sakala Thab Seetha Kara Mana Soch | Masa Dhivasa Beethe Mohi Marihi Nisichara Poch ||

 Thrijata San Boli Kara Jori | Mathu Bipathi Sagini Thai Mori || Thajau Dheha Karu Begi Upayi | Dhusaha Birahu Ab Nahi Sahi Jayi || Aani Kada Rachu Chitha Banayi | Mathu Anala Puni Dhehi Lagayi || Sathya Karahi Mama Preethi Sayani | Prabhu Prathapa Bala Sujasu Sunayesi || Nisi Na Anala Mila Sunu Sukumari | Asa Kahi So Nija Bhavana Sidhari|| Kaha Seetha Bidhi Bha Prathikoola | Milihi Na Pavaka Mitihi Na Soola || Dhekhiath Pragata Gagana Angara | Avani  Na Aavath Yekau Thara || Pavakamaya Sasi Shravatha Na Aagi | Manahu Mohi Jani Hatha Bhagi || Sunahi Binaya Mama Bitapa Asoka | Sathyanama Karu Haru Mama Soka || Noothana Kisalaya Anala Samana | Dhehi Agini Jani Karahi Nidhana || Dhekhi Parama Birahakula Seetha | So Cchana Kapihi Kalapa  Sama Beetha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Thrijata describes her dream to the female demons in the Ashoka Vatika

Chapter – 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Thrijata describes her dream to the female demons in the Ashoka Vatika

 

Dhashakandhara/Dhashanan returned with all those females accompanied to the palace. In the meantime, the dreadful female demons appointed to guard Devi Sita in the Ashoka Vatika instigated Devi Sita with verbal abuses. Soon, one of the female demons named Thrijata who was wise, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, called out for all those female demons and began to explain her dream, and instructed them to serve Devi Sita whose grace would be propitious for all. Thrijata spoke “Oh! Ladies, I had a dream in that a mighty Vanara burnt the city of Lanka, thus the whole demon clan was destroyed. I have seen the ten-headed Ravana all naked, mounted on the donkey, his head was shaven completely and the twenty hands were chopped, he was moving to the southern direction. I have seen Vibheeshana was crowned as the King of Lanka, also heard the reverberating sounds of drums and divine musical instruments on the victory of Lord Sri Rama who was seated with Devi Sita on his right. Oh! Ladies believe my words, I assure you all my dream will come true in a short period of time and the defeat of wicked demons are certain.” The female demons assembled before Thrijata was horror-struck, soon rushed to Devi Sita and fell at her feet.

Bhavana Gayau Dhasakandhara Iha Pisachini Brindha | Seethahi Thrasa Dhekhavahi Dharahi Roopa Bahu Mandha ||

Thrijata Nama Racchasi Yeka | Ramacharana Rathi Nipuna Bibeka|| Sabanhau Boli Sunayesi Sapana | Seethahi Seyi Karahu Hitha Apana || Sapane Banara Lanka Jari | Jathudhana Sena Sab Mari || Khar Arooda Nagana Dhasaseesa | Munditha Sira Khanditha Bhuja Beesa || Yehi Bidhi So Dhacchina Dhisi Jayi | Lanka Manahu Bibheeshana Payi || Nagara Phiri Ragubeera Dhohayi | Thab Prabhu Seetha Boli Padayi || Yaha Sapana Mei Kahau Pukari | Hoyihi Sathya Gaya Dhinachari || Thasu Bachana Suni The Sab Dari | Janakasutha Ke Charananhi Pari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Ravana picked up the sword to sieve off the head of Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana picked up the sword to sieve off the head of Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari

 

Ravana was fuming listening to the harsh speeches of Devi Janaki, comparing him to firefly with Rama who has the brilliance of Surya, he picked up his sword Chandrahasa and spoke arrogantly “Oh! Devi Sita, you have insulted me, if you do not follow my command, I will sieve your head off from the neck, Oh! Sumukhi, you have no choice other than following my order or be ready to lose your life.” Devi Sita replied sternly “Oh! Wicked Dhashanan, listen to me, my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra has lovely arms as the stem of blue lotus flower, and it is long as the trunk of an elephant, either that powerful arm of my Lord or your sword Chandhrahasa will have my neck, Oh! Fool, I am already besieged by extreme grief of separation from my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra, take your sword and separate my head from the neck, so that I can get rid of the grief once for all.” Ravana could not control his anger rushed to Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari, who is the daughter of the demon Maya, pacified her Lord with the sweet words. Ravana called out for all those haughty female demons and angrily spoke “Oh! Ladies, it is your duty to intimidate Devi Sita in all possible ways and persuade her to follow my order, she has left with one month’s time to be alive, after that I would kill her with my powerful sword.”

 

Apuhi Suni Khadhyotha Sama Ramahi Bhanu Samana | Parushabachana Suni Kadi Aasi Bola Athi Khisiana ||

Seetha Thai Mama Kritha Apamana | Katihau Thava Sira Kadina Kripana || Nahi Tha Sapadhi Manu Mama Bani | Sumukhi Hothi Na Tha Jeevana Hani || Syama Saroja Dhama Sama Sundhara | Prabhu Bhuja Kari Kara Sama Dhasakandhara || So Bhuja Kanda Ki Thava Aasi Ghora | Sunu Sad Asa Pravana Pana Mora || chandrahasa Haru Mama Parithapam | Raghupathi Biraha Anala Samjatham|| Seethala Nisitha Bahasi Bara Dhara | Kaha Seetha Haru Mama Dhukha Bhara || Sunatha Bachana Puni Marana Dhava | Mayathanaya Kahi Neethi Boojjava || Kahesi Sakala Nisicharinhi Bolayi | Seethahi Bahu Bidhi Thrasahu Jayi || Masa Dhivasa Mahau Kaha Na Mana|| Thau Mei Marabi Kadi Kripana ||

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 ||