Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Lord Sri Ramachandra conducts expedition to Lanka

 

Chapter – 36– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Lord Sri Ramachandra conducts expedition to Lanka

 

Kapipathi Sugrivah called out for the Vanaras and bears in large number, soon they lined up before Sugrivah obediently. All those Vanaras and bears arrived in multitudes bowed before Kapipathi and prostrated at the lotus feet of Lord Raghu. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra take a look at the troops of Vanaras and bears who arrived before him, and showered his compassionate grace on them, soon all those Vanaras and bears achieved immense strength and valor as if the huge mountains were equipped with fresh wings. Rama delightfully proceeded with the multitudes of Vanaras and bears to Lanka, on their way he witnessed several auspicious omens. Devi Sita came to know that the supreme Lord Paramathma Parambhramam who symbolizes auspiciousness proceeded with the multitudes of Vanaras and bears to Lanka, her left limbs quivered as a sign of auspiciousness. The multitudes of Vanaras and bears of mountain-sized, equipped with sharp teeth and nails as weapons, plucked huge trees on their way, created tremor on the Earth. As soon as they landed on the Earth with the huge trees and mountain-sized body, the Earth started to quiver, they have produced deafening roars walked behind Lord Sri Ramachandra, while the elephants from eight directions trumpeted at the arrival of mighty Lord Sri Ramachandra, accompanied by multitudes of Vanaras, and bears.

Kapipathi Begi Bolaye Aaye Joothapa Jootha | Nana Barana Athula Bala Banara Bhala Barootha ||

Prabhu Padhapankaja Navahi Seesa | Garjahi Bhalu Mahabala Keesa || Dhekhi Rama Sakala Kapi Sena | Chithayi Kripakari Rajeevanaina || Ramakripa Bala Payi Kapindha | Bhaye Pacchajutha Manahu Girindha || Harashi Rama Thab Keenha  Payana | Saguna Bhaye Sundhara Subha Nana || Jasu Sakala Mangalamaya Keethi | Thasu Payana Saguna Yaha Neethi || Prabhu Payana Jana Baidhehi | Pharaki Bama Anga Janu Kahi Dhehi || Joyi Joyi Saguna Janakihi Hoyi | Asaguna Bhayau Ravanahi Soyi || Chala Kataku Ko Baranai Para | Garjjahi Banara Bhalu Apara || Nakha Ayudha Giri Padhapadhari | Chale Gagana Mahi Icchadhari || Keharinadha Bhalu Kapi Karahi | Dagamagahi Dhiggajja Chikkarahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman achieves the boon of Ananyabhakthi/relentless devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Chapter – 35– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman achieves the boon of Ananyabhakthi/relentless devotion at the lotus feet of Rama

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Prabho, there is nothing impossible for the Jeeva who have achieved your grace. Oh! Prabho, your grace is enough to burn down the Badavagni/ the woodfire-like heap of cotton balls that represents the sufferings and grief of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, if you are pleased, kindly grant me relentless devotion at your lotus feet, which is the source of supreme bliss.” Lord Rama was extremely delighted and uttered “Yevamasthu/let it be”. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Parvathi, whoever understands the true nature of the kind and compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra wouldn’t ask for anything other than pure devotion/Ananya Bhakti. Whoever reads or listens to the conversation between Rama and Hanuman would attain the same kind of sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.” The host of Vanaras shrieked in joy “Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail Lord Sri Seetha Ram! Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the essence of supreme bliss.” Lord of Raghu called out for Sugrivah and ordered “Oh! Sugrivah, make arrangements to proceed to Lanka, and make sure the Vanaras are ready for it.” The deities showered flowers in joy and returned to their respective abode.

Tha Kahau Prabu Kacchu Aagama Nahi Ja Par Thumha Anukoola | Thava Prabhava Badavanalahi Jari Sakayi Khalu Thoola ||

Natha Bhagathi Athi Sukhadhayani | Dhehu Kripa Kari Anapayani || Suni Prabhu Parama Sarala Kapi Bani | Yevamasthu Thab Kaheau Bhavani|| Uma Rama Subhau Jehi Jana | Thahi Bhajanu Thaji Bhava Na Aana || Yaha Sambadha Jasu Ura  Aava | Raghupathi Charana Bhagathi Soyi Pava || Suni Prabhu Bachana Kahahi Kapibrindha | Jaya Jaya Jaya Kripala Sukhakandha || Thab Raghupathi Kapipathihi Bolava| Kaha Chale Kara Karahu Banava || Ab Bilambu Kehi Karana Keeje | Thurath Kapinha Kahau Aayasu Dheeje || Kauthuka  Dhekhi Sumana Bahu Barashi | Nabha The Bhavana Chale Sura Harashi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The graciousness of Hanuman

 

Chapter – 34– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The graciousness of Hanuman

Hanuman who was listening to the passionate speeches of Lord Raghu transported to a state of ecstasy, gazed at the marvelous form of the Lord, shed tears, and prostrated at his lotus feet “Oh! Prabho kindly protects me.” Hanuman repeatedly prostrated before Lord Rama was raised from the ground, again and again, further the Lord was so absorbed watching the devotion of Hanuman, his lotus hand rested on the head of Hanuman. Lord Mahadeva has overcome with various emotions, felt there is no one fortunate as Hanuman, soon he regained the consciousness, and resumed narrating the glorious Ramacharitha to Devi Bhavani. Rama raised Hanuman from the ground, embraced him, and made him seated close. Rama spoke “Oh! Hanuman, how did you penetrate the stronghold of Ravana?” Hanuman noticed Lord Rama is all-pleasing, began to speak without pride “Oh! Prabho, although the Vanaras are skilled in the giant leap from one height to another, it was the grace of you given me the might to cross the hundreds of Yojana, burn the golden city of Lanka, kill the multitudes of demons, and destroy the pleasure gardens of Ravana, hence I should not pride in it. Oh! Prabho, it was all your mercy.”

Suni Prabhu Bachana Biloki Mukha Gatha Harashi Hanumantha | Charana Pareau Premakula Thrahi Thrahi Bhagavantha ||

Bar Bar Prabhu Chahayi Udava | Premamagana Thehi Udaba Na Bhava || Prabhu Kara Pankaja Kapi Ke Seesa | Sumiri So Dhasa Magana Gaureesa || Savadhana Mana Kari Puni Sankara | Lage Kahana Katha Athi Sundhara || Kapi Udayi Prabhu Hridhaya Lagava | Kara Gahi Parama Nikata Baitava || Kahu Kapi Ravana Palitha Lanka | KehiBidhi Dhaheau Dhurga Athi Banka || Prabhu Prasanna Jana Hanuman | Bola Bachana Bigatha Abhimana || Sakhamriga Kei Badi Manusayi | Sakha The Sakha Par Jayi || Nidhi Sindhu Hatakapura Jara | Nisichara Gana Badhi Bipina Ujara ||So Sab Thava Prathapa Raghurayi | Natha Na  Kachu Mori Prabhuthayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda –Rama praising the valor of Hanuman

 

Chapter – 33– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Rama praising the valor Hanuman

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Karunanidhi, every single moment seems to be a Yuga for Devi Sita, Oh! Prabho, kindly do something immediately to relieve her grief, and destroy your enemies with the might of your arms.” Prabhu Sri Ramachandra shed tears listening to the grief of Devi Sita and spoke “Oh! Vayuputhra, do you think the Jeeva who have taken shelter in me by word, mind, and deed undergo afflictions?” Hanuman spoke “Oh! Prabho, the Jeeva who is far from you is under constant misery and sorrow, like the demons of Lanka. You will definitely prove the might of your arm to the enemies and bring back Devi Sita.” Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Hanuman, Oh! Vayuputhra, Oh! Thatha, I am not indebted to any of the deities, humans, Sages or Rishis, you have served me with your mind, body and thought, hence I am obliged to you, I can’t repay the debt to you.” Thus Lord Rama praised Hanuman abundantly, the protector of deities/Surathratha besieged with various emotions and shed tears.

 

Nimisha Nimisha Karunanidhi Jahi Kalapa Sama Beethi | Begi Chalia Prabhu Ania Bhujabala Khala Dhala Jeethi ||

Suni Seetha  Dhukha Prabu Sukha Ayana | Bhari Aaye Jala Rajeeva Nayana || Bachana Kaya Mana  Mama Gathi Jahi | Sapanehu Boojia Bipathi Ki Thahi || Kaha Hanumantha Bipathi Prabhu Soyi | Jab Thava Sumirana Bhajana Na Hoyi || Kethika Bath Prabhu Jathudhana Ki | Ripuhi Jeethi Aanibi Janaki || Sunu Kapi Thohi Samana Upakari | Nahi Koau Sura Nara Muni Thanudhari || Prathi Upakara Karau Ka Thora | Sanmukha HoyiNa Sakatha Man Mora || Sunu Sutha Thohi Urina Mei Nahi | Dhekheau Kari Bichara Manamahi || Puni Puni Kapihi Chithavath Surathratha| Lochana Neera Pulaka Athi Gatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman describes the plight of Devi Sita in the Ashoka Vatika

 

Chapter – 32– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman describes the plight of Devi Sita in the Ashoka Vatika

 

Hanuman speaks “Oh! Prabho, Devi Sita spend her days and nights contemplating upon your lotus feet, uttering your sacred name ‘Ram Ram Ram’, absorbed in envisaging your marvelous form in the shrine of her mind and closing her eyes as the doors of the shrine, head hung down staring at her feet, finding no way to escape from the grief of separation from you. Oh! Prabho, while I was leaving Ashokavatika, Devi Sita handed me this precious Choodamani to deliver to you.” Lord Rama took the Choodamani thoughtfully from Hanuman, and kept it close to his chest, and shed tears. Hanuman continues with tears “Oh! Prabho, Devi Janaki uttered the following words in tears”, kindly listen to Devi Sita’s message “I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and his younger brother, Oh! Dheenabandhu, Oh! Pranatharththihara, I have devoted to you with mind, word, and deed, then why did you abandon me? Oh! Prabho, I admit my fault, I did not leave the mortal coil immediately after I have got separated from you. Oh! Prabho, it was the agony of separation from you prevented me from leaving the mortal coil, the grief of separation from you torturing me like flames, the deep sighs are the wind that rejuvinates the flames and my body as a heap of cotton ball burning in the flames, that would have been consumed my physical body, but the longing to see your marvelous form causes my eyes drenched in tears, and it prevents the flames of grief devour my physical body.”  Hanuman speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of the distressed soul, and Devi Janaki is in utter grief and agony, hence I need not speak about it further.”

Nama Paharu Dhivasa Nisi Dhyana Thumhara Kapata | Lochana Nijapadha Jathritha Jahi Prana Kehi Bat ||

Chalatha Mohi Choodamani Dheenhi | Raghupathi Hridhaya Layi Soyi  Leenhi || Natha Jugala Lochana Bhari Bari | Bachana  Kahe Kacchu Janakakumari || Anuja Sametha Gahehu Prabhu Charana | Dheenbandhu Pranatharathi Harana || Mana Krama Bachana Charana Anuragi | Kehi Aparadha Natha Hau Thyagi || Avaguna  Yek Mora Mei Mana | Bicchurath Prana Na  Keenha Payana || Natha So Nayananhi Ko Aparadha | Nisaratha Prana Karahi Hadi Badha || Biraha Agni Thanu Thoola Sameera | Swasa  Jarayi Cchana Mahi Sareera || Nayana Shravahi Jalu Nija Hitha Lagi | Jarai Na  Pava Dheha Birahagi || Seetha Kai Athi Bipathi Bisala | Binahi Kahe Bhali Dheenadhayala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The pleasing conversation of Lord Raghu with Hanuman

 

Chapter – 31– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The pleasing conversation of Lord Raghu with Hanuman

 

The compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra embraced the host of Vanaras affectionately, and enquired their welfare was replied in chorus “Oh! Prabho, all is well with your grace.” Jambavan spoke reverentially “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Lord of Raghu, kindly continue to shower your compassionate grace on us that would keep the deities, humans, Sages, and Rishis, fortunate and happy. Oh! Raghuraya, you are unconquerable, modest and ocean of virtues, your fame is widespread in the fourteen worlds. Oh! Prabho, our birth has become fruitful today, the achievement of Vayuputhra Hanuman can’t be described in words even for the thousand tongued Adhishesha.” Jambavan explained the valor of Hanuman to Lord of Raghu, the merciful Lord was highly pleased and embraced Hanuman and asked “Oh! Vayuputhra, Oh! Hanuman, tell me how does Devi Sita, daughter of King Janaka surviving in the midst of dreadful demons? How does she pass the miserable day and nights in the Ashokavatika?”

Preethi Sahitha Sab Bhete Raghupathi Karuna Punja | Poochi Kusala Natha Ab Kusala Dhekhi Padhapankaja||

Jambavanth Kaha Sunu Raghuraya | Ja Par Natha Karahu Thumha Dhaya || Thahi Sadha Subha Kusala Niranthara | Sura Nara  Muni Prasanna Tha Ooopar || Soyi  Bijayi Binayi Gunasagara | Thasu Sujasu Thrailoka Ujagara || Prabhu Ki Kripa  Bhayau Sabu Kaju| Janma Hamara Suphala Bha Aaju || Natha Pavanasutha Keenhi Jo Karani | Sahasahu Mukha Na  Jayi So Barani || Pavanathanaya Ke Charitha Suhaye | Jambavanth Raghupathihi Sunaye || Sunatha Kripanidhi Man Athi Bhaye | Puni Hanumana Harashi Hiya  Laye || Kahahu Thatha Kehi Bhanthi Janaki | Rahathi Karathi Raccha  Svaprana  Ki ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Vanaras and Sugrivah meets Lord of Raghu

 

Chapter – 30– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Vanaras and Sugrivah meets Lord of Raghu

 

The guards of Madhuvana reported to King Sugrivah about the mayhem caused by prince Angadha and his army. Sugrivah rejoiced at heart and assumed that the Vanaras might have returned after the successful completion of the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Otherwise, they do not have the courage to return back to the Kingdom or destroy the Madhuvana. Therefore, they must have known the whereabouts of Devi Sita.” Thus, Sugrivah smiled, soon he could hear the arrival of the host of Vanaras, all of them bowed before Sugrivah was greeted with great love and respect, and enquired their welfare was replied in chorus “Oh! Prabho, we are safe and sound at your lotus feet, and the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra was successfully carried out with his grace. Oh! Lord, it was Hanuman who protected the lives of Vanaras.” Sugrivah repeatedly embraced Hanuman and greeted him with great reverence, eventually, he returned to Lord Rama accompanied by the host of Vanaras. Rama was extremely delighted to see the return of the host of Vanaras after accomplishing the task. Rama and Lakshman who were seated on the crystal rock were greeted by the host of Vanaras and prostrated before the Lord.

Jayi Pukare The Sab Ban Ujara Jubaraja | Suni Sugreevah Harasha Kapi Kari Aaye Prabhu Kaja ||

Jau Na Hothi Seetha Sudhi Payi | Madhubana Ke Phala Sakahi Ki Khayi || Yehi Bidhi Mana Bichara Kara Raja| Aayi Gaye Kapi Sahitha Samaja || Aayi Sabanihi Nava Padha Seesa | Mileau Sabinhi Athi Prema Kapeesa || Poochi Kusala Kusala Padha  Dhekhi | Ramakripa Bha Kaju Biseshi || Natha Kaju Keenheau Hanumana | Rakhe Sakala Kapinha Ke Prana || Suni Sugreevah Bahuri Thehi Mileau | Kapinha Sahitha Raghupathi Pahi Chaleau || Rama Kapinha Jab Aavath Dhekha | Kiya Kaju Man Harasha Bisesha || Phatika Sila Baite Dhvau Bhayi | Pare Sakala Kapi Charananhi Jayi ||