Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman’s battle against Mehghanatha/Indhrajeeth

 

Chapter – 20– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman’s battle against Mehghanatha/Indhrajeeth

 

Thus, the multitudes of warriors of demons either met their death on the battle with Hanuman, or were crushed under his feet, some of them flew from the battlefield approached Ravana “Oh! Rajan, the Vanara appeared from nowhere is too powerful to defeat.” Ravana could not control his grief knowing Akshakumara was killed in the battle with the Vanara, his eyes were blazing in rage, called out for his elder son Meghanatha, and ordered him to kill the Vanara or bring him alive. Soon Meghanatha/Indhrajeeth, appeared before Hanuman with a huge number of mighty demons were welcomed with an earsplitting roar, and crushed his teeth in rage, banged his fist in anger, hurried against the mighty demons. Hanuman uprooted a huge tree and thrashed on the chariot of Meghanatha was thrown him out of it, further seized the mighty warriors of demons and crushed them under his limbs, some of them were crushed under his feet and body parts. Thus, Hanuman killed the entire army of Meganatha and stood before him,  like the two elephants are ready to confront each other. Hanuman gave a hard punch with his fist on Meghanatha caused to lay unconscious for a moment, soon gathered his courage and utilized various Asthrashathras against his opponent, realizing that the Vanara, son of Lord Vayu is not easy to conquer.

Kacchu Maresi Kacchu Mardhesi Kacchu Milayesi Dhari Dhoori | Kacchu Puni Jayi Pukare Prabhu Markata Bala Bhoori ||

Sunisutha  Badha Lakesa Risana | Padayesi Meghanadha Balavana || Marasi Jani Sutha Bandhesu Thahi| Dhekhia Kapihi Kaha Kara Aahi|| Chala Indhrajith Athulitha Jodha | Bandhu Nidhana Suni Upaja Krodha || Kapi Dhekha Dharuna Bhata Aava | Kata Katayi Garja Aru Dhava || Athi Bisala Tharu Yek Upara | Biratha Keenha Lankesa Kumara || Rahe  Mahabhat Thake Sanga | Gahi  Gahi Kapi Mardhayi Nija Anga || Thinhahi Nipathi Thahi San Baja | Bhire Jugala Manahu Gajaraja || Mudika Mari Chada Tharu Jayi | Thahi Yek Cchana Moorccha Aayi || Udi Bahori Keenihasi Bahu Maya | Jeethi Na  Jayi Prabhanjana Jaya ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman’s battle against Akshakumara, the younger son of Ravana

Chapter – 19– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman’s battle against Akshakumara, the younger son of Ravana

 

Devi Sita remembered the might of Vanara, and spoke “Oh! Son, you can feast on the succulent fruits from the garden, go contemplating upon Lord Raghu.” He bowed head and dashed to the grove, took great pleasure in the luscious fruits at heart's content, shortly he started breaking down the huge trees in the garden. The demons who were guarding the pleasure garden approached with various weapons were brutally wounded and killed by Hanuman, rest of the demons flee for life, approached their King Ravan “Oh! Lord, there was a huge Vanara appeared from nowhere, eaten stomach full of luscious fruits, and destroying the entire garden, the guards approached him were killed brutally.” Ravana ordered in fury, to get hold of the Vanara alive. Soon multitudes of demons with various vicious weapons approached Hanuman, some of them were killed with his loud roar, others were crushed under his feet, and some fled for life, thus the multitude of the army of Ravana was destroyed in a short while. Ravana assigned his youngest son Prince Akshakumara along with mighty warriors approached Hanuman were confronted with huge pillars and trees in the garden, all of them got killed in the battle, and Akshakumara was thrown out of the chariot, met his terrible death on the battlefield, and Hanuman’s roar reverberated in the entire Lanka.

Dhekhi Budhdhi Bala Nipuna  Kapi Kaheau Janaki Jahu | Raghupathi Charana Hridhaya Dhari Thatha Madhuraphala Khahu ||

Chaleau Nayi Siru Paiteau Baga | Phala Khayesi Tharu Thorau Laga || Rahe  Thaha Bahu Bhata Rakhavare | Kacchu Maresi Kacchu Jayi Pukare || Natha Yek Aava Kapi Bhari | Thehi Asoka Batika Ujari || Khayesi Phala Aru Bitapa Upare | Racchaka Mardhi Mardhi Mahi Dare || Suni Ravana Padaye Bhata Nana | Thinhahi Dhekhi Garjeau Hanumana || Sab Rachanichara Kapi Sandhare | Gaye Pukarath Kacchu Adhamare || Puni Padathau Thehi Acchakumara | Chala sanga Lai Subhata Apara || Aavath Dhekhi Bitapa Gahi Tharja | Thahi Nipathi  Mahadhuni Garja ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman receives blessings from Devi Sita

Chapter – 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman receives blessings from Devi Sita

 

Hanuman spoke “Oh! Mother, do you know the Vanaras does not possess might or valor or wisdom, it was the grace of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, even Garuda swallow the snake.” Devi Sita felt gratified listening to the words of Hanuman which was full of love and devotion to Lord Rama, and was abundantly praising the might, valor of the Lord, she was thoroughly understood Hanuman is the fervent devotee of Rama and blessed him “Oh! Dear son, may you live long! You are the repository of virtue and valor. May you live long without Jara/aging, Vyadhi/illness, and Bhaya/fear and anxiousness! May that Lord of Raghu shower an abundance of grace upon you!” The nectar-like blessing of Devi Sita fell into the ears of Hanuman “May the supreme Lord be gracious to you!’ he was transported into a state of ecstasy, repeatedly prostrated before Devi Sita, and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Mother, I have achieved all that I have desired with the blessings of you. Oh! Mother, I feel so hungry watching the luscious fruits in the garden.” Devi Sita spoke worriedly “Oh! Dear son, this garden is protected by dreadful demons.” Hanuman replied “Oh! Mother, do not worry about them and I am not afraid of them, all I need is your approval.”

Sunu Matha Shakhamriga Nahi Bala Budhdhi Bisala | Prabhu Prathapa The  Garudahi Khayi Parama Laghu Byala ||

Man Santhosha Sunatha Kapi Bani | Bhagathi Prathapa Theja Bala Sani || Aasish Dheenhi Ramapriya Jana | Hohu Thatha Bala Seela Nidhana || Ajara Amara Gunanidhi Sutha Hohu | Karahu Bahuth Raghunayaka Cchohu || Karahu Kripa Prabhu Asa Suni Kana | Nirbhara Prema Magana Hanumana || Bara Bara Nayesi Padha Seesa | Bola Bachana Jori Kara Keesa || Ab Krithakrithya Bhayau Mei Matha | Aasish Thava Amogha Bikhyatha || Sunahu Mathu Mohi Athisaya Bhookha | Lagi Dhekhi Sundhara Phala Rookha || Sunu Sutha Karahi Bipina Rakhvari | Parama Subhata Rajanichara Bhari || Thinha Kara Bhaya Matha Mohi Nahi | Jau Thumha Sukha  Manahu Manmahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Devi Sita witnesses the mighty form of Hanuman resembled Mount Sumeru

 

Chapter – 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Devi Sita witnesses the mighty form of Hanuman resembled Mount Sumeru

 

Hanuman spoke “Oh! Mother, the cluster of demons are moth before the powerful flame like the arrows of Lord Raghu. Oh! Mother, kindly be fearless, you will see the destruction of demons before your eyes. If Lord of Raghu was aware of your existence in the city of Lanka, you would not face these hardships in your life, Oh! Mother, the moment Lord Raghu’s powerful arrows like Sun pierce the hearts of the demons, they would vanish like the darkness in the night. Oh! Mother, I am all prepared to take you to Lord Rama, I promise upon Lord Rama, although I haven’t received any instructions from the Lord. Therefore, wait patiently for a few more days, till Lord of Raghu arrives with the multitude of Vanaras to Lanka. Oh! Mother, he will annihilate the entire clan of demons and take you to Ayodhya, you will see the illustrious Sage Narada and others would sing in praise of his glories.” Devi Sita spoke grimly “Oh! Son, all the Vanaras must be tiny as you, whereas the demons are mountain-sized, how did they confront the haughty demons?” Hanuman assumed his real mountain-sized form listening to the thoughtful speech of Mother Sita.  Hanuman majestically stood before Devi Sita, he has great stature and had the appearance of Mount Sumeru, eyes resembled fireballs, sharp nails, and vicious teeth, etc. Devi Sita assured herself that Hanuman is the essence of valor, might, and intelligence, soon he reduced his colossal form.

Nisichara Nikara  Pathanga Sama Raghupathi Bana Krisanu | Janani Hridhaya Dheera Dharu Jare Nisachara Janu ||

Jau Raghubeera Hothi Sudhi Payi | Karathe Nahi Bilambu Raghurayi || Rama Bana Rabi Uya Janaki | Thama Barootha Kaha Jathudhana Ki || Abahi Mathu Mei Jau Lavayi | Prabhu Ayasu Nahi Rama Dhohayi || Kacchuka Dhivasa Janani Dharu Dheera | Kapinha Sahitha Ayihahi Raghubeera || Nisichara Mari Thehi LaiJaihahi | Thihau Pura Naradhadhi Jasu Jauhahi || Hai Sutha Kapi Sab Thumhahi Samana | Jathudhana Athi Bhat Balavana || More Hridhaya Parama Sandheha | Suni Kapi Pragata Keenhi Nija Dheha || Kanaka Boodharakara Sareera | Samara Bhayankara Athibala Beera || Seetha Mana Bharosa  Thab Bhayau | Puni Laghuroopa Pavanasutha Layau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman conveys the message of Lord Rama to Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman conveys the message of Lord Rama to Devi Sita

 

Hanuman spoke, “Oh! Mother, kindly control your grief, listen to the messages of Lord Raghupathi” while saying so, Hanuman could not control his tears, his voice was trailed. Hanuman conveyed the message of Rama “Oh! Sita, ever since I have been separated from you, everything seemed different to me, the fresh tender leaves look like the tongue of flame, the nights appear to me as utter dissolution, the cool moon rays scorching like the sunrays, the bed of lotus appears as a bed of spears, the raindrops feel like the hot oil. That beautiful nature was attractive to me once were turned as tormenting, the cool breeze carrying the rich fragrance of flowers appears as the hissing of the serpent. The grief shared with someone would reduce to some extent, alas! I have no one to speak to or no one can understand my pain of separation from you. The fact is that the love and affection shared between us causing intense grief, you can understand the pain very well, we both are sailing on the same ferry, my mind is always taking pleasure in your thoughts.” Devi Vaidhehi too absorbed in a deep love for Rama, forgot her body consciousness, after listening to the grief of Rama. Hanuman spoke solemnly “Oh! Mother, regain your consciousness, contemplate upon the lotus feet of Lord Rama, who is the delight of his devotees, contemplate upon the glorious legends of the Lord and get rid of your grief.”

Raghupathi Kar Sandhesu Ab Sunu Janani Dhari Dheera | Asa Kahi Kapi Gadhgadh Bhayau Bhare Bilochana Neera ||

Kaheau Rama Biyoga  Thava Seetha | Mo Kahu Sakala Bhaye Bipareetha || Nava Tharu Kisalaya Manahu Krisanu | Kala Nisa  Sama Nisi Sasi Bhanu || Kubalaya Bipina Kunthabana Sarisa | Baridha Thapatha Thela Janu Barisa || Je Hitha Rahe  Karatha Theyi Peera | Uraga Swasa Sama Thribidha Sameera || Kaheahu The Kacchu Dhukha Ghati Hoyi | Kahi Kahau Yaha Jana Na Koyi || Thaththva Prema Kara Mama Aru Thora | Janath Priya Yeku Manu Mora || So  Manu Sadha Rahath Thohi Pahi | Janu Preethi Rasu Yethanehi Mahi || Prabhu Sandhesu Sunatha Baidhehi | Magana Prema Thana Sudhi Nahi Thehi || Kaha Kapi Hridhaya Dheera Dharu Matha | Sumiru Rama Sevaka Sukhadha || Ura Aanahu Raghupathi Prabhuthayi | Suni Mama Bachana Thajahu Kadharayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman pacifies Devi Sita

Chapter – 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman pacifies Devi Sita

 

Devi Janaki listened to the affectionate words of Hanuman with a great inclination, understood that he is the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, deed, and thought. Soon, Devi Janaki has developed a motherly affection for Hanuman, perceiving him as the passionate devotee of Lord Rama, her eyes filled with tears and a sudden thrill ran through her limbs, and spoke in tears “Oh! Hanuman, you have appeared before me as a wooden log while I was drowning in the ocean of grief, Oh! Thatha, kindly tell me all about Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is the slayer of demon Khara/Kharari, and his younger brother Lakshman. Oh! Son, why did that all-merciful Lord Ramachandra has become too hard-hearted towards me? Does the chief of Raghu who is the source of bliss and companion of distressed souls remember me? Oh! Son, do I get the fortune to witness the marvelous appearance of Lord Rama who has dark cloud complexioned? Will my eyes get the opportunity to witness the most attractive form of that Lord?” her voice paused for a while due to grief, eyes drenched in tears “Oh! My Lord, you have completely forgotten me!” Hanuman, watching Devi Sita sinking in the grief of separation from the Lord, began to speak “Oh! Mother, Lord Rama, and his younger brother Lakshman are doing well, but Lord Rama is sorrowful at your separation, Oh! Mother, do not feel dejected, Lord Rama loves you manifold as you love him.”

Kapi Ke  Bachana Saprema Suni Upaja Man Biswasa | Jana Mana Krama Bachana Yaha Kripasindhu Kara Dhasa ||

Harijana Jani Preethi Athi Gadi | Sajala Nayana Pulakavali Badi || Boodath Biraha Jalanidhi Hanumana | Bhayahu Thatha Mo Kahau Jalajana || Ab Kahu Kusala Jau Balihari | Anuja Sahitha Sukha Bhavana Kharari || Komalachitha Kripala Raghurayi | Kapi Kehi Hethu Dhari Nidurayi || Sahaja Bani Sevaka Sukha Dhayaka | Kabahuak Surathi Karatha  Raghunayaka || Kabahu Nayana Mama  Seethala Thatha | Hoyihahi Nirakhi Syama Mridu Gatha || Bachanu Na  Aava Nayana  Bhare Bari | Ahaha Natha  Hau Nipata  Bisari || Dhekhi Parama Birahakula Seetha | Bola Kapi Mridhu Bachana Bineetha|| Mathu Kusala Prabhu Anuja Sametha | Thava Dhukha Dhukhi  Sukripa  Niketha || Jani Janani Manahu Jiaya Oona | Thumha The  Prabhu Rama Ke Dhoona ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman dropped the ring of Rama from the Shishumpa tree – The conversation between Devi Sita and Hanuman

 

Chapter – 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman dropped the ring of Rama from the Shishumpa tree – The conversation between Devi Sita and Hanuman

 

Hanuman who was hiding behind the cluster of leaves on the Shimshupa tree noticed the miserable state of Devi Janaki, immediately dropped the ring which was given by Rama to hand over to Devi Vaidhehi. As soon as Devi Sita noticed the ring which has the name ‘Rama’ imprinted on it, she sprang up with extreme joy and picked it from the ground, as if her prayers were answered. Devi Sita took the ring from the ground and yearningly looked at the Ramanama engraved on it, she kept looking at the ring with a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow, and thought “who can defeat the Lord Mayapathi? No Maya could create a replica of the ring of Lord of Raghu.” Devi Sita was immersed in various thoughts, soon she could hear the nectar-like voice of Hanuman singing in praise of Lord Raghu. As soon as the sweet tone praising the virtue of Rama entered into her ears, all her grief disappeared, she listened to them all with her soul and ears, while Hanuman was describing the splendor of Rama. Devi Sita was astounded “Where does he who has nectar like the sweet voice singing in praise of Rama? Why he’s not appearing before me?” Soon, Hanuman appeared from the back of Devi Janaki “Oh! Devi, Oh! Mother, I shall promise on Lord Rama, I am the messenger of the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, I have brought that ring for you. Oh! Mother, it was the ring given to me by Lord Sri Ramachandra and instructed me to give it to you.” Devi Janaki enquired surprisingly “Oh! Vanara, kindly describe how did the friendship between the human and Vanaras was formed?” Hauman explained all that happened in the mount Rishyamukha in detail to Devi Janaki.

Kapi Kari Hridhaya Bichara Dheenhi Mudhrika  Dari Thab | Janu Asoka Angara Dheenha Harashi Udi Kara Gaheau ||

Thab Dhekhi Mudhrika Manohara | Ramanama Ankitha Athi Sundhara || Chakitha Chithavath Mudhari Pahichani | Harasha Bishadha Hridhaya Akulani || Jeethi Ko Sakayi Ajaya Raghurayi | Maya The Asi Rachi Nahi Jayi || Seetha Man Bichara Kara  Nana | Madhura Bachana Boleau Hanumana || Ramachandra Guna Baranai Laga | Sunathahi Seetha Kar Dhukha Bhaga || Lagi Sunau Shravana  Man Layi | Aadhihu The Sab Katha Sunayi || Shravanamritha Jehi Katha Suhayi | Kahi So Pragata Hothi Kin Bhayi || Thab Hanumantha Nikata Chali Gayau | Phiri  Baiti Man Bismaya  Bhayau || Ramadhootha Mei Mathu Janaki | Sathya Sapatha Karunanidhana Ki || Yaha Mudhrika Mathu Mei Aani | Dheenhi Rama Thumha Kaha Sahidhani || Nara Banarahi Sanga Kahu Kaise | Kahi Katha Bhayi Sangathi Jaise ||