Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman burned down the entire city of Lanka except the fortress of Vibheeshana

 

Chapter – 27– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman burned down the entire city of Lanka except the fortress of Vibheeshana

 

At that moment, the Lord Vayu with all his Maruthganas immensely contributed to the purpose of Hanuman who roared and laughed out boisterously, increased the size of his body to a great extent, stood close to the sky. He darted from one palace to another at a great speed with the fire on the tail, in this way set fire in the entire city of Lanka. The people were panic-struck fled to different directions aimlessly, the enormous flames engulfed the city, all that heard of cries of the demons “Oh! Father, Oh! Mother, who will save us from this danger? He is not a Vanara, it is the deity in the form of a Vanara, as a result of humiliating a noble- soul caused us to burn in the flames as if there is no wise Master in the City of Lanka.” Shortly Hanuman burned the whole city of Lanka, except the fortress of Vibeeshana. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Hanuman was unperturbed, because he was the emissary of Lord Sri Ramachandra who has created the Fire. Thus, Hanuman burnt the whole city of Lanka into ashes, and took shelter in the cool waters of the ocean.”

Hari Preritha Thehi Avasara  Chale Marutha Unachasa | Attahasa Kari Garjja Kapi Badi Laga Aakasa ||

Dheha Bisala Parama Haruayi | Mandhira The Mandhira Chada Dhayi || Jarayi Nagara Bha Loga Bihala | Japat Lapat Bahu Koti Karala|| Thatha Mathu Ha Sunia Pukara | Yehi Avasara Ko Hamahi Ubara || Ham Jo Kaha Yaha Kapi Nahi Hoyi | Banara Roopa Dhare Sura Koyi || Sadhu Avagya  Kara Phalu Yesa | Jarayi Nagara Anatha Kara Jaisa || Jara Nagaru Nimisha Yek Mahi | Yek Bibeeshana Kara Griha Nahi || Tha Kara Dhootha Anala Jehi  Sirija | Jara Na  So Thehi Karana Girija || Ulati Palati Lanka Sab Jari | Koodhi Para Puni Sindhu Majjari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The demons set fire on the tail of Hanuman caused chaos in the city of Lanka

 

Chapter – 26– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The demons set fire on the tail of Hanuman caused chaos in the city of Lanka

 

Ravana spoke wickedly “You know, Vanaras are fond of their tail, they take immense pride in it, so set fire on his tail, add some oiled rags on his tail and set fire, the Vanara will return to its Master without its tail bring shame to him. So that I could see his Master’s might as well.” Hanuman smiled at heart and thought “Goddess Sarada played her trick on the tongue of Ravana and it would be helpful for me.” Soon the demons brought ragged clothes dipped in oil, tied around the tail of Hanuman, as soon as they began to put hands on the tail of Hanuman, it started to grow bigger and bigger in size, thus the ghee, oil, clothes were become not enough, they started to feel the scarcity of the materials to set fire on the tail of Hanuman who playfully kept increasing the length of his tail. The people of Lanka assembled around the huge Vanara and took pleasure in physically abusing him. They set fire on the tail of Hanuman, took him all over the city accompanied by drumbeats, and several demons. Hanuman looked at his tail that was enough to set fire in the whole city, slipped out of the hands of the demons, leaped on the golden fortresses and stunning pleasure gardens at a great speed which caused chaos among the demons.

Kapi Ke Mamatha  Pooch Par Sabahi Kahau Samujjayi | Thel Bori Pata Bandhi Puni Pavaka Dhehu Lagayi ||

Poochaheena Banara Thaha Jayihi | Thab Sad Nija Nathahi Layi Aayihi || Jinha Kai Keenhisi Bahuth Badayi | Dhekhau Mei Thinha Kai Prabhuthayi || Bachana Sunatha Kapimana Musukana | Bhayi Sahaya Saradha Mei Jana || Jathudhana Suni Ravana Bachana | Lage  Rachai Mooda Soyi Rachana || Raha Na  Nagara Basana Dhritha Thela | Badi Pooch  Keenha  Kapi Khela || Kauthuka  Kaha Aaye Purabasi | Marahi Charana Karahi Bahu Hasi || Bajahi Dol Dhehi Sab Thari | Nagara Pheri Puni Pooch Prajari || Pavaka Jaratha Dhekhi Hanumantha | Bhayau Parama Laghuroopa Thurantha || Nibuki Chadeau Kapi Kanaka Atari | Bhayi Sabeetha  Nisichara Nari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Ravana orders to disfigure Hanuman and send him back to Rama

 

Chapter – 25– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana orders to disfigure Hanuman and send him back to Rama

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Dhashanan, leave your pride and arrogance, that is the Thamasik nature could contribute ignorance, eventually push the Jeeva into extreme agony and sufferings, contemplate upon Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Lord of Raghu's, extremely kind and compassionate to his devotees.” Thus, Hanuman gave lectures on Bhakti, Gnana, and Vairagya were laughed out by Ravana, and spoke arrogantly “Oh! Vanara, we have found a wise monkey in our assembly, your death is hanging above your head which made you speak wise words, Oh! Wicked Vanara, you will see what’s going to happen with you for the humiliation and your advice to me.” Hanuman retorted “I could clearly perceive that you are under illusion, no one can protect you.” Ravana shrieked annoyingly “Who is there to kill this Vanara?” Soon haughty demons from different directions rushed to Hanuman, that very moment Vibheeshana hurried with his ministers to the assembly, bowed before Ravana, and spoke “Oh! Lord of demons, Oh! Bhratha, killing a messenger is against the statecraft, an emissary of the opponent should not be killed, can be punished in different ways.” All cheered at the opinion of Vibheeshana, “This is great knowledge.” Ravana haughtily replied, “Then, disfigure the Vanara and send him back to his Master.”

Mohamoola  Bahu Soola Pradha Thyagahu Thama Abimana | Bhajahu Rama Raghunayaka Kripa Sindhu Bhagavana||

Jadhapi Kahi Kapi Athi Hitha Bani | Bhagathi Bibeka Birathi Naya Sani || Bola  Bihasi Maha Abimani | Mila Hamahi Kapi Guru Bada Gyani || Mrithyu Nikata Aayi Khala Thohi | Lagesi Adhama Sikhavana Mohi || Ulata Hoyihi Kaha Hanumana | Mathibhrama Thora Pragata Mei Jana || Suni Kapi Bachana Bahuth Khisiana | Begi Na  Harahu Mooda Kara Prana || Sunatha Nisachara Marana Dhaye| Sachivanha Sahitha Bibeeshanu Aaye | Nayi Seesa KariBinaya Bahootha | Neethi Birodha Na Maria Dhootha || Aana Dhanda Kacchu Karia Gosayi | Sabahi Kaha Manthra Bhalabhayi || Sunatha Bihasi Bola Dhasakandhara | Anga Bhanga  Kari Padayia Bandhara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda –The fortune, happiness, wealth, fame, and the richness of the Jeeva who has no faith in Lord Sri Ramachandra would leave after some time, though it stays for a while, like the rivers that have no perennial source of water gets dried up without rain showers

 

Chapter – 24– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda–The fortune, happiness, wealth, fame, and  the richness of a disbeliever would leave after some time, though it stays for a while, like the rivers that have no perennial source of water gets dried up without rain showers

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Dhashanan, surrender to the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Pranathapala/protector of the distressed souls, Karunasindhu/ocean of mercy, Raghunayaka/Lord of Raghu's, Kharari/slayer of demon Khara, he will forgive you and protects you. Oh! Ravana, contemplate upon that supreme Lord Rama and enjoy worldly pleasure as the King of Lanka. The glory of your grandfather Sage Pulasya is the untainted moon, do not be a speck in that moon, leave your arrogance and ignorance, contemplate upon that Lord Rama. Oh! Surari, a beautiful woman adorned in various precious ornaments all over the body, but without clothes does not look attractive. The fortune, happiness, wealth, fame, richness of a Jeeva who has no faith in Lord Sri Ramachandra would leave after some time, though it stays for a while, like the rivers that have no perennial source of water gets dried up without rain showers. Oh! Dhashanan listens to me carefully, I promise you, there is no deity that will protect you if you turn hostile against Lord Rama, an enemy of Lord Rama can’t get protected from thousands of Lords Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shankara.”

 

Pranathapala Raghunayaka Karunasindhu Kharari | Gaye Sarana Prabhu Rakhihai Thava  Aparadha Bisari ||

Rama Charana Pankaja Ura Dharahu | Lanka Achala Raju Thumha Karahu || Risihi Pulastha Jasu Bimala Bhayanka | Thehi Sasi Mahau Jani Hohu Kalanka || Ramanama Binu Gira Na Soha | Dhekhu Bichari Thyagi Madha Moha || Basana Heena Nahi Soha Surari | Sab Bhooshana Bhooshitha Bara Nari || Rama Bimukha Sampathi Prabhuthayi | Jayi Rahi Payi Binu Payi || Sajala Moola Jinha Sarithanha Nahi | Barashi Gaya Puni  Thabahi Sukhahi || Sunu Dhasakanda Kahau Pana Ropi | Bimukha Rama Thratha Nahi Kopi || Sankara Sahasa Bishnu Aja Thohi | Sakahi Na Rakhi Ramakara Dhrohi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman advises Ravana to leave enmity to Lord Sri Ramachandra and return Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 23– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman advises Ravana to leave enmity to Lord Sri Ramachandra and return Devi Sita

 

Hanuman spoke graciously “Oh! Dhashanan, I am the emissary of that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is unconquerable, capable to defeat all the animate and inanimate things in this Universe, you have abducted his beloved consort, Devi Sita, in his absence. Oh! Ravana, I know your might thoroughly, you had a conflict with Sahasrabhahu and Vali.” Ravana laughed out scornfully at Hanuman who spoke thoughtfully, “Listen, Dhashanan, I have destroyed your pleasure garden as all other monkeys do, I ate the fruits from the garden because I was hungry. Oh! Lord, who does not love their life? I am not different from anyone, your army of demons attacked me, hence I had to repay what they deserve the best to protect myself from death. Oh! Ravana, your son Meghanatha fastened me with the Bhramasthra, I am not ashamed of it at all, I am always keen to serve my supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh!, Mighty Ravana, I request you with joined palms, do not keep enmity with Lord Rama, give up your arrogance and heed to my words. At this moment, you have to think about the welfare of your clan, get rid of your ignorance, and surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Rama,  get rid of your fear and anxiousness. The Supreme Lord Rama will not leave his devotees in distress, do not antagonize with him, he represents Yama who devours the animate and inanimate in the Universe. It is my sincere request to you to give up your haughtiness, and return Devi Sita safely back to Lord Rama.”

Jake Bala Lavalesa The Jithehu Charachara Jjari | Thasu Dhootha Mei Ja Kari Hari  Anehu Priya Nari ||

Janau Mei Thumhari Prabhuthayi | Sahasabahu San Pari Larayi || Samara Bali Sana Kari Jasu Pava | Suni Kapi Bachana Bihasi Biharava || Khayau Phala Prabhu Lagi Bhookha | Kapi Subhav The Thoreau Rookha || Sab Ke  Dheha Paramapriya Swami | Marahi Mohi Kumaraga Gami || Jinha Mohi Mara The Mei Mare | Thehi Par Bandheau Thanaya Thumhare || Mohi Na  Kacchu Bandhe Kayi Laja |Keenha Chahau Nija Prabhu Kara Kaja || Binathi Karau Jori Kara Ravana | Sunahu Mana Thaji Mora Sikhavana || Dhekhahu Thumha Nija Kulahi  Bichari | Bhrama Thaji Bhajahu Bhagatha Bhayahari || Jake Dar Athi Kala Derayi | Jo Sura Asura Charachara Khayi || Thasau Bayaru Kabahu Nahi Keejai | More  Kahe  Janaki Dheejai ||

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 ||