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

 

Chapter – 22– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The conversation between Ravana and Hanuman

 

Dhashanan’s boisterous laugh echoed all over the palace watching the mighty Vanara before him, soon the thought of the death of his younger son Akshakumara pushed him gloomy. Ravana spoke haughtily “Oh! Vanara, who are you? Why did you destroy the entire pleasure garden? Haven’t heard my might yet? Who prompted you to do such mayhem in the Ashokavatika? Why did you kill the multitudes of the army of demons? You are exceptionally brave, Oh! Fool, aren’t you fear of death?” Hanuman spoke passionately “Oh! Dhashanan, listen to me carefully, ponder over the supreme Lord Rama whose inseparable Maya creates the multitudes of Universe and its living and non-living things, Oh! Dhashanan, ponder over the supreme Lord Rama who is the Lord of Lords, represents Lord Bhrama, the creator, Lord Vishnu the preserver and Lord Rudra the destroyer, and carry out the functions of the Universe, Oh! Ten-headed demon, ponder over the supreme Lord Rama who is the essence of thousand hooded Adishesha carries the entire weight of all the Bhramanda on his hood. Oh! Dhashanan, ponder over the supreme Lord Rama who incarnates on the Earth to reinstate Dharma, provides welfare and happiness to the noble souls and Mahatmas with his passionate sport, and destroys the wicked demons like you. Oh! Dhashanan, ponder over the supreme Lord Sri Rama who broke the powerful bow of Lord Shambhu in the assembly of King Janaka, thereby crushed your pride. Oh! Wicked, ponder over the supreme Lord Rama who has matchless valor, killed the mighty demons Khara, Dhooshana and Thrishirass, and multitudes of your army.”

Kapihi Biloki Dhasanana Bihasa Kahi Dhurbadha | Sutha Badha Surathi Keenhi Puni Upaja Hridhaya Bishadha ||

Kaha Lankesa Kavana Thai Keesa | Kehi Ke  Bala  Ghalehi Bana Kheesa || Ki Dhau Shravana  Sunehi Nahi Mohi | Dhekheau Athi  Asamka Sada Thohi || Mare Nisichara Kehi Aparadha | Kahu Sad Thohi Na Prana Kayi Badha || Sunu Ravana Bhramanda Nikaya | Payi Jasu Bala Birachathi Maya || Jake Bala Biranchi Hari Esa | Palatha Srijatha Haratha Dhasaseesa || Ja Bala Seesa Dharatha Sahasanan | Andakosa Sametha  Giri Kanana || Dharayi Jo Bibidha  Dheha Surathratha | Thumha Se Sadanha Sikhavanu Dhatha || Hara Kodhanda Kadina Jehi Bhanja | Thehi sametha  Nripa Dhala  Dhala Madha Ganja || Khara Dhooshana Thrisira  Aru Bali | Badhe  Sakala Athulitha Balasali ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Meghanath fastened Hanuman with the Bhramasthra and brought him in the assembly of Ravana

 

Chapter – 21– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Meghanath fastened Hanuman with the Bhramasthra and brought him in the assembly of Ravana

 

Hanuman and Meghanath of equal strength fought each other for a while, finally, Meghanath invoked Bhramasthra aiming at Hanuman. Kapipathi thought “If I did not surrender to the powerful weapon Bhramasthra, the glory of the Astra would vanish in the air, hence I should surrender to it whatever may come I should not let it happen.” Meghanath shot the Bhramasthra against Hanuman, which caused mayhem on the battlefield, eventually, Hanuman fell unconscious. Soon, all the demons gathered around Hanuman, tied him with the Nagapasha and whatever bark of trees available around him, that made the Bhramasthra instantly retract its power with the touch of impure materials, but Hanuman pretended himself unconscious, immediately several haughty demons carried him with great enthusiasm and marched towards the assembly of Ravana. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, do you think the Bhramasthra hurt Hanuman, the ardent devotee, and emissary of Lord Sri Ramachandra who removes the bondage of the Jeeva, and protects from the repeated cycles of births and miseries of worldly existence? Hanuman graciously accepted the Bhramasthra invoked against him and let it bound him for a while, as a service to that supreme Lord Ramachandra.” The demons were extremely delighted to find that the Vanara was under control, captured, and brought it safely to the assembly. Thus, Hanuman arrived in the majestic assembly of Ravana which was beyond description. The deities stood in the assembly with their hands folded, without blinking their eyes looked at Ravana and were waiting for his order to accomplish. Hanuman stood fearless before the assembly of Ravana, like the King of birds remain unperturbed in the midst of venomous serpents.

Bhrama Asthra Thehi Sadha Kapi Mana Keenha Bichara |Jau Na Bhramasara Manau Mahima Mitayi Apara ||

Bhramabana Kapi Kahau Thehi Mara | Parathihau Bara Kataku Sandhara || Thehi Dhekha Kapi Mooruchitha Bhayau | Nagapasa Bandhesi Lai Gayau || Jasu Nama Japi Sunahu Bhavani | Bhavabandhana Katahi Nara Gyani|| Thasu Dhootha Ki Bandha Tharu Ava | Prabhu Karaja Lagi Kapihi Bandhava || Kapibandhana suni Nisichara Dhae | Kauthuka Lagi Sabha Sab Aaye || Dhasamukha Sabha Dheekhi Kapi Jayi | Kahi Na  Jayi Kacchu Athi Prabhuthayi || Kara Jore Sura Dhisipa Bineetha | Bhrukuti Bilokatha Sakala Sabheetha || Dhekhi Prathapa Na Kapi Mana Sanka | Jimi Ahigana Mahau Garuda  Asamka ||

 

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 ||