Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Sugrivah expresses concern on the visit of Vibheeshana to meet Rama

 

Chapter – 45– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Sugrivah expresses concern on the visit of Vibheeshana to meet Rama

 

Vibheeshana immersed in various thoughts while crossing the mighty ocean, “I shall behold the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which is the source of bliss to Bharatha who have achieved the Padhuka of the Lord, I shall bring fruitfulness to my eyes with the mere sight of that lotus feet.” Vibheeshana arrived on the other side of the seashore where Rama and Lakshman halted with the chief of Vanara Sugrivah and multitudes of Vanaras and bears. As soon as the Vanaras spotted Vibheeshana, they send a messenger to Rama to inform the arrival of the brother of his enemy. Sugrivah detained Vibheeshana on the spot and went to meet Lord Raghu, he reverentially informed “Oh! Prabho, Ravana’s brother Vibheeshana has come to meet you.” Ravana enquired “What would you think of this matter?” Sugrivah replied “Oh! Prabho, the trick of the demons cannot be taken lightly, no one knows where did he come from, they are capable to assume any forms and have illusionary powers, maybe he has come to spy on us, get secrets from us, hence I feel he should be imprisoned for our safety.” Rama replied compassionately “Oh! Kapishwara, though you have given a wise opinion, my promise to my devotees remains the same, it is my vow to dispel the fear and anxiousness of the Jeeva whoever taken shelter in me.” Hanuman rejoiced at heart listening to the most compassionate words of Lord and his paternal love for Vibheeshana.

Jinha Payanha Ke Padhukanhi Bharathu Rahe  Man Layi | The Padha Aaju Bilokihau Inha Nayananhi Ab Jayi ||

Yehi Bidhi Karatha Saprema Bichara | Aayau Sapadhi Sindhu Yehi Para || Kapinha Bibheeshanu Aavath Dhekha | Jana Koau Ripu Dhootha Bisesha || Thahi Rakhi Kapeesa Pahi Aaye | Samachara Sab Thahi Sunaye || Kaha Sugreevah Sunahu Raghurayi | Aava Milana Dhasanana Bhayi || Kaha Prabhu Sakha Boojjiye Kaha | Kahayi Kapeesa Sunahu Naranaha || Jani Na  Jayi Nisachara Maya | Kamaroopa Kehi Karana Aaya || Bhedha Hamara Lena Sad Aava | Rakhia Bandhi Mohi Asa  Bhava || Sakha Neethi Thumha Neeki Bichari | Mama Pana Saranagatha Bhayahari || Suni Prabhu Bachana Harasha Hanumana | Saranagatha Bacchala Bhagavana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The disrespect to the devotees of Lord, Sant, Mahathma, and noble souls would take away all the good fortune of the Jeeva

 

Chapter – 44– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The disrespect to the devotees of Lord, Sant, Mahathma, and noble souls would take away all the good fortune of the Jeeva

 

Vibheeshana while leaving the assembly pronounced wise words loudly “Rama is Sathyasankalpa/ truthful and stick to his promises, he is unconquerable, matchless, he is Lord of death to the demons’ clans, hence I am taking shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is the protector of distressed souls, do not blame me in the future.” As soon as Vibheeshana left the assembly, the doors of Lanka were shut for him permanently. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, disrespect to the devotees of Lord, Sant, Mahathma, and noble souls would take away all the good fortune of the Jeeva.” The moment Vibheeshana left Ravana, all the glories of Ravana were doomed to dust. Vibheeshana immersed in various thoughts while proceeding to meet Lord Raghu “ I shall behold the beautiful red lotus like supple feet of Lord Sri Ramacandra which is the source of eternal bliss to his devotees, that glorious lotus feet wandered all over the Dhandaka forest, that lotus feet were contemplated and meditated upon by Devi Janaki, that lotus feet have chased the golden deer, those very feet redeemed the curse on Devi Ahalya and that lotus feet reside in the Manasarovar lake like the heart of Lord Shambhu. I am fortunate that I am going to take shelter at that lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

Ramu Sathyasankalpa Prabhu Saba Kalabasa Thori | Mei Raghubeera Sarana Ab Jau  Dhehu Jani Khori ||

Asa Kahi Chala Bibeeshanu Jabahi | Aayuheena Bhaye Sab Thabahi || Sadhu Avagya Thuratha Bhavani | Kara Kalyana Akhila KaiHani || Ravana Jabahi Bibeeshana Thyaga| Bhayau Bibeeeshana Binu  Thabahi Abhaga || Chaleau Harashi Raghunayaka Pahi | Karatha Manoratha Bahu Manamahi || Dhekhihau Jayi Charana Jalajatha | Aruna  Mridhula  Sevak Sukhadhatha || Je Padha Parasi Thari Rishinari | Dhandaka Kanana Pavanakari || Je Padha Janakasutha Ura Laye| Kapata Kuranga Sanga Dhara Dhaye || Hara Ura  Sara Saroja Padha Jeyi | Ahobhagya Mei  Dhekhihau Theyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Vibheeshana was humiliated by Ravana in the large assembly - Vibheeshana leaving the Kingdom of Lanka

 

Chapter – 43– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Vibheeshana was  humiliated by Ravana in the large assembly -  Vibheeshana leaving the Kingdom of Lanka

 

Vibheeshana prostrated before Ravana, and spoke in tears “Oh! Bhratha, kindly heeds to my prayers as a return of love to me, kindly send Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra and ensure the welfare of the entire demon clan.” Vibheeshana gave lectures on the nectar-like advice from the Veda and Puranas and the illustrious Rishis and Sages which instills pure wisdom, were flatly refused by Ravana, he abruptly rose from the throne in extreme fury and spoke “Oh! Wicked, your death is hanging above your head, Oh! Fool, you have always lived in my generosity, yet you are speaking in favor of my enemy and his glories. Who is in this Universe hasn’t experienced the might of my arm? You are living in my Kingdom and worship on hermits, and giving lectures on wisdom, if so, go and live with them comfortably.” Saying so Ravana kicked out Vibheeshana from the assembly, while Vibheeshana was begging him to release Devi Sita for the welfare of the demon clan. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the noble souls, Santh, Mahatmas are always sought for the welfare of all, do not hesitate to put them into trouble for the goodness of others.” Vibheeshana spoke in tears “Oh! Bhratha, I have always treated you as our father, so I am ready to take up the physical abuses from you, but your welfare lies in the hands of supreme Lord Ramachandra, kindly do not ignore my words.” Thus, Vibheeshana along with his ministers moved out of the assembly of Ravana proclaiming their journey to take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.

Thatha Charana Gahi Magau Rakhahu Mor Dhulara | Seetha Dhehu Rama Kahau Ahitha Na  Hoyi Thumhara ||

Budha Purana shruthi Sammatha Bani | Kahi Bibeeshana Neethi Bakhani || Sunatha Dhasanana Uda Risayi | Khala Thohi Nikata Mrithyu Ab Aayi || Jiasi Sadha Sad Mora Jiava | Ripu Kara Paccha Mooda Thehi Bhava || Kahasi Na Khala Asa Ko Jagamahi | Bhujabala Jahi Jitha Mei Nahi || Mama Pura Basi  Thapasinha Parapreethi | Sada Milu Jayi Thinhahi Kahu Neethi || Asa Kahi Keenhesi Charana Prahara | Anuja Gahe Padha Barahi Bara ||Uama Santh Kayi Ihayi Badayi | Mandha Karatha Jo Karayi Bhalayi || Thumha Pithu Sarisa Bhalehi Mohi Mara | Ramu Bhaje Hitha Natha Thumhara || Sachiva Sanga  Lai Nabha Patha Gayau | Sabahi Sunayi Kahatha Asa Bhayau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Ravana orders to throw out Vibheeshana and the elderly minister Malyavan from the assembly

 

Chapter – 42– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana orders to throw out Vibheeshana and the elderly minister Malyavan from the assembly

 

Vibheeshana spoke fervently “Oh! Ravana, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you, kindly leave your arrogance and pride, and worship Lord of Kosala. Our grandfather Sage Pulasthya has sent this message to you through one of his disciples. Oh! Dear brother, make use of this auspicious opportunity.” Ravana had a wise and elderly minister named Malyavan who was immensely delighted to hear the pious words of Vibheeshana. Malyavan spoke “Oh! Prabho, your elder brother is an ornament of wisdom, kindly follow the words of Vibheeshana that would bring all the auspiciousness to you.” Ravana shrieked in rage “These two fools are praising my enemy in my own assembly, is there anyone to throw them out of my sight?” The elderly minister Malyavan felt humiliated, immediately went out of the assembly. Vibheeshana continued to pray before Ravana with folded hands “Oh! Dear brother, the Puranas and Veda highly emphasize that goodness and evilness exist in all the Jeeva, wisdom brings prosperity and welfare, and immoral deeds bring constant suffering and grief. Oh! Brother, at this moment, you are dominated by evilness, hence you consider enemies as friends, and vice versa. I shall tell you the truth, Devi Sita represents Kalarathri/darkest hours of the night, your fondness for Devi Sita would bring the destruction of an entire demon clan.”

Bar Bar Padha Lagau Binaya Karau Dhasaseesa | ParihariMana Moha Madha Bhajahu Kosaladheesa || Muni Pulasthya Nija Sishya San Kahi Padayi Yaha Bath | Thuratha So Mei Prabhu San Kahi Payi Suavasaru Thatha ||

Malyavanth Athi Sachiva  Sayana| Thasu Bachana Suni Athi sukha Mana || Thatha Anuja Thava Neethi Bibooshana | So Ura  Dharahu Jo Kahatha Bibeeshana || Ripu Upakarasha Kahatha Sad Dhoau| Dhoori Na  Karahu Iha Iha Koau || Malyavanth Griha Gayau Bahori | Kahayi Bibeeshanu Puni Kara Jori || Sumathi Kumathi Thaha Sampathi Nana | Jaha Kumathi Thaha Bipathi Nidhana || Thava Ura  Kumathi Basi Bipareetha | Hitha Anahitha Manahu Ripu Preetha || Kalarathi Nisichara Kula keri | Thehi Seetha Par Preethi Ghaneri ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Vibheeshana advises Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Raghu

 

Chapter – 41– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Vibheeshana advises Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Raghu

 

Vibheeshana speaks “Oh! Brother, the impurities such as lust, anger, jealousy, desire, and greed are the paths that lead to hell. The saints whoever free from the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara worship Lord of Raghu. Oh! Dear brother, do not misjudge Rama as an ordinary human being, he is the Lord of the Universe, and Lord Yama to death. He is all-pervasive Bhramam, Sacchidhananda Swaroopa Parmathma Parambhramam free from impurities, inseparable fr0m Maya, has neither birth nor death, unblemished, changeless, and eternal bliss. Oh! Brother, he is an ocean of mercy, incarnated for the welfare of Cow, Bhramin, deities, and n0ble souls. He is the delight of Mahatmas, and noble souls, he is the destroyer of sins, and he is the essence of Veda and scriptures, kindly give up your enmity to Lord Sri Ramachandra, take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the remover of distress and agonies of worldly existence, he is the protector of the Jeeva who has taken shelter in him. Oh! Prabho kindly returns Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra, and worships him, he is beloved of all and the protector of Jeeva who is surrendered at his feet. Oh! Ravan, keep in your mind, it is that supreme Lord whose remembrance would destroy the Thapathraya has taken the form of a human being.”

Kama Krodha Madha Lobha Sab Natha Naraka Ke Pantha | Sab Parihari Raghubeerahi Bhajahu Bhajahi Jehi Santha ||

Thatha Rama Nahi Nara Bhoopala | Bhuvaneswara Kalahu Kara  Kala || Bhrama Anamaya Aja Bhagavantha | Byapaka Ajitha Anadhi Anantha|| Go Dhvija Dhenu Deva Hithakari | Kripasindhu Manusha Thanudhari || Janaranjjana Bhanjana Khala Bratha | Bedha Dharma Racchaka Sunu Bratha || Thahi Bayaru Thaji Nayia Matha | Pranatharathi Bhanjjana Raghunatha || Dhehu Natha Prabhu Kahau Baidhehi | Bhajahu Rama Binu Hethu Sanehi || Sarana Gaya Prabhu Thahu Na Thyaga | Biswa Dhroha Kritha Adha Jehi Laga || Jasu Nama Thraya Thapa Nasavan | Soyi Prabhu Pragata Samujju Jiya Ravan ||

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 ||