Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Devi Mandodhari advises Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter – 38– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Devi Mandodhari advises Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

The merciful Lord Rama accompanied by multitudes of Vanaras and bears arrived on the seashore and halted, soon the Vanaras and bears began their search for fruits. Ever since Kapishwara Lord Hanuman burned down the city of Lanka, the demons were lived in extreme horror, they have lost hope of their very existence after witnessing the might of the messenger of Lord Raghu, they were extremely terror-stricken thinking about the might of Lord of Raghu. Devi Mandodhari/Pattamahishi of Ravana came to know about the anxiousness of the people of Lanka from her female companions was perturbed. Devi Mandodhari met Ravana in solitude, prostrated before him, and spoke the words of supreme wisdom with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, kindly leave your enmity to Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Prabho, kindly take my words seriously, if you desire the welfare of you and your family, call out for a minister and send Devi Sita safely back to Lord Raghu. The very thought of the frightening deeds of the messenger of Rama causing the miscarriage of the fetus of female demons. Devi Sita is a curse to the clan of demons, as the frost on the cluster of lotus flowers. Oh! Prabho, you cannot achieve any favor from Lord Shambhu or Lord Bhrama until you return Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

Yehi Bidhi Jayi Kripanidhi Uthare Sagara Theera | Jaha Thaha Lage Khana Phala Bhalu Bipula Kapi Beera ||

Uha Nisachara Rahahi Sasamka | Jab The Jari Gayau Kapi Lanka || Nija Nija Griha Sab Karahi Bichara | Nahi Nisichara Kula Kera Ubara || Jasu Dhootha Bala Barani Na Jayi | Thehi Aaya Pura Kavana Bhalayi || Dhoothinha San Suni Purajana Bani | Mandhodhari Adhika Akulani || Rahasi Jori Kar Pathi Paga Lagi | Boli Bachana Neethi Rasa Pagi || Kantha Karasha Hari San Pariharahu | Mora Kaha Athi Hitha Hiya Dharahu || Samujjatha Jasu Dhootha Kayi Karani | Shravahi Garbha Rajanichara Dharani || Thasu Nari Nija Sachiva Bolayi | Padavahu Kantha Jo Chahau Bhalayi || Thava Kula Kamala Bipina  Dhukhadhayi | SeethA Seetha Nisa Sama Ayi || Sunahu Natha Seetha Binu Dheenhe | Hitha Na Thumhara Sambhu  Aja Keenhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The glorious expedition of Lord Sri Ramachandra to Lanka

 

Chapter – 37– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The glorious expedition of Lord Sri Ramachandra to Lanka

 

The elephants from eight directions trumpeted, Earth quivered, the ocean became unrest, and the mountains trembled, the deities, Gandharvas, Sages, Nagas, and Kinnaras rejoiced at heart, perceiving their troubles are going to end very soon. The multitudes of formidable Vanaras, crushed their teeth in anger, and hit their fist, and cheered in praise of Rama “Victory to Lord Sri Ramachandra! Victory to Lord Seethapathi ! Victory to Lord of Lords!”. The Lord Adishesha who bears the weight of the whole Universe on his thousand’s hoods experienced the tremor and felt wobbly again and again. Adishesha crushed his teeth, due to the heaviness of the Universe on the hood, rejoiced at heart thinking about the glorious expedition of Lord Sri Ramachandra to the city of Lanka.

 

Chikkarahi Dhigajja Dol Mahi Giri Lola Sagar Kharabhare | Mana Harasha Sama Gandharb Sura Muni Naga Kinnara Dhukha Dare || Katkatahi Markata Bikata Bhata Bahu Koti Kotinha Dhavahi | Jaya Rama Prabala Prathapa Kosalanatha Gungana Gavahi || Sahi Saka Na Bhara Udhara Ahipathi Bar Barahi Mohayi | Gaha Dhasana Puni Puni Kamada Prishta Kadora So Kimi Sohayi || Raghubeera Ruchira Prayana Prasthithi Jani Parma Suhavani | Janu Kamada Kharpara Sarparaja So Likhitha Abichala Pavani ||

 

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 ||