Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Vibheeshana’s advice to Ravana

 

Chapter – 40– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Vibheehana’s advice to Ravana

 

The ministers spoke “Oh! Prabho, as long as a minister, preceptor, and physician speak pleasant words, it would remove the trepidations, ignorance, and fear of illnesses and death.” It was a grave situation before Ravana, but the ministers were praised his might and overlooked the upcoming danger. Vibheeshana who has thoroughly sensed the situation bowed before Ravana and prostrated at his feet. Vibheeshana began to speak “Oh! Lord, you have asked the opinion of ministers, hence I take the opportunity to express my views, Oh! Brother, whoever seeks welfare, fame, wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune, while living on the Earth and afterlife should not set their eyes on a stranger’s wife, like the moon on the fourth night of Lunar month. Oh! Prabho, whoever hostile to living beings, even if he is the Lord of fourteen spheres would meet destruction. No one will speak good about a person, even though he is an ocean of virtues and brilliant, has a little bit of greed in him.”

 

Sachiva Baidha Guru Neethi Jau Priya Bolahi Bhaya Aasa | Raja Dharma Thana Theeni Kara Hoyi Begihi Nasa ||

Soyi Ravana Kahau Bani Sahayi | Asthuthi Karahi Sunayi Sunayi || Avasara Jani Bibooshanu Aava | Bhratha Charana Seesu Thehi Nava || Puni Siru Nayi Baita Nija Aasana | Bola Bachana Payi Anusasana || Jau Kripala Poochihu Mohi Batha | Mathi Anuroopa Kahau Hitha Thatha || Jo Aapana Chahai Kalyana | Sujasu Sumathi Subha Gathi Sukha Nana|| So Paranari Lilara Gosayi | Thajau Chauthi Ke Chandh Ki Nayi || chaudhaha Buvana Yek Pathi Hoyi | Bhoothadhroha Thishtayi Nahi Soyi || Guna Sagara Nagara Nara Joau | Alapa Bhala Kahayi Na Koau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Ravana was perturbed listening to the arrival of Sri Ramachandra with multitudes of Vanaras and bears on the other side of the seashore

 

Chapter – 39– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana was perturbed listening to the arrival of Sri Ramachandra with multitudes of Vanaras and bears on the other side of the seashore

 

Mandodhari speaks “Oh! Prabho, Ramabana is so powerful as a group of untamed elephants, cannot withstand the frogs like the demons. Oh! Prabho, kindly leave your stubbornness, utilize some safety measures before the Ramabana devour the frog-like demons.” Ravana who is arrogant and foolish by nature gave out a deafening laugh and spoke sarcastically “Oh! Devi, it is true that women are timid by nature, they are weak and get anxious even on the auspicious occasion. If the host of Vanaras enter in the city would become the feast for the demons, the guardian of fourteen spheres gets frightened of my valor, how ridiculous is that my wife is anxious about my enemies?” Ravana embraced Devi Mandodhari affectionately and left to the Assembly Hall. Mandodhari felt troubled at heart and thought that the fate of her beloved Lord has turned against him. As soon as Ravana was taken a seat on the majestic throne, the news has arrived from his emissaries that the enemies have reached on the other side of the ocean. Ravana sought the opinion of illustrious Ministers who were laughed out and spoke “Oh! Prabho, you need not worry at all, you have skillfully conquered all the deities and demons, hence do not get anxious about the humans and Vanaras who are naturally weak compared to us.”

 

Rama Bana Ahi Gana Sarisa Nikara  Nisachara Bheka | Jab Lagi Grasath Na Thab Lagi Jathanu Karahu Thaji Tek ||

Shravana Suni Sada Tha Kari Bani | Bihasa Jagatha Bidhitha Abhimani || Samaya Subhau Nari Kara Sacha | Mangala Mahu Bhaya Man Athi Kacha || Jau Aavayi Markata Katakayi | Jiahi Bichare Nisichara Khayi || Kampahi Lokap Jaki Thrasa | Thasu Nari Sabheetha Badi Hasa || Asa Kahi Bihasi Thahi Ura Layi | Chaleau Sabha Mamatha Adhikayi || Mandhodhari Hridhaya Kara Chintha| Bhayau Kantha Para Bidhi Bipareetha|| Baiteau Sabha Khabari Asi Payi| Sindhu Para Sena Sab Aayi || Boojjesi Sachiva Uchitha Matha Kahahu | The Sab Hase Mashta Kari Rahahu || Jithehu Surasura Thab Shrama Nahi | Nara Banara Kehi Lekhe Mahi ||

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 ||