Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda –Ravana self-praising abundantly and misjudging the might of his enemies

 

Chapter – 55– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana self-praising abundantly and misjudging the might of his enemies

 

Lakshman spoke “Oh! Demons, let your King know my messages that his death is hanging above his head, ask him to return Devi Sita safely to Lord of Ragu, and surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.” The demons bowed before Lakshman and returned to Lanka, all the way they were praising the boundless compassion of Lord Sri Ramachandra, they were singing in praise of the virtues of Lord Rama and arrived in the assembly of Ravana. Dhashanan laughed at them and enquired “Oh! Shuka, tell me about your welfare and the news of Vibheeshana who is weak ran out of the King of Lanka in fear, whose death is hanging above his head. I have fostered him generously in Lanka, he must have got crushed as grain under the feet of my enemies. Oh! Spies, tell me about the fate of the host of Vanaras and bears who were forced to march towards Lanka and their bad luck. It was the King of the ocean who protected them from falling prey into my hands and it was the mercy of King of the ocean, my enemies are still alive. Finally, tell me more about the two ascetics, Rama and Lakshman who are drenched in terror of my might.”

 

Kahehu Mukhagara Mooda San Mama Sandhesu Udhara | Seetha Dheyi Milahu Na  Tha Aava Kalu Thumhara ||

Thuratha Nayi Lacchimana Padha Matha | Chale Dhootha Baranatha Guna Gatha|| Kahatha Rama Jasu Lanka Aaye |Ravana Charana  Seesa Thinha Naye || Bihasi Dhasanana Poochi Batha | Kahasi Na Suka Aapani Kusalatha || Puni Kahu Khabari Bibeeshana  Keri | Jahi Mrithyu Aayi Athi Neri ||Karatha Raja Lanka Sad Thyagi | Hoyihi Java Kara Keeta Abhagi || Puni Kahu Bhalu Keesa  Katakayi | Kadina Kala Preritha Chali Ayi || Jinha Ke  Jeevana  Kara Rakhavara | Bhayau Mridhula Chitha Sindhu Bichara || Kahu Thapasinha Kai Bath Bahori | Jinha Ke  Hridhaya Thrasa Athi Mori ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The spies of Ravana disguised as Vanaras were caught by the warriors of Rama

 

Chapter – 54– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The spies of Ravana disguised as Vanaras were caught by the warriors of Rama

 

The spies appeared as Vanaras and observed the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, they praised the virtue and amiability of the Lord to those who have taken shelter in him. The spies began to praise openly the virtues and compassion of the Lord, forgetting themselves as the emissaries of Ravana. Soon, the Vanaras of the Lord located the spies of Ravana and fastened them, produced before Sugrivah who ordered to disfigure them and send them back to Ravana. Soon, the Vanaras chased the demons disguised as Vanaras all over the wood, the demons shrieked and cried for help were ignored, Vanaras were determined to punish the demons, but Lakshman intervened and laughed at them, he released the demons from the capture and advised “Oh! Demons, deliver my message to your King Ravana, let him read it, remind him the destroyer of the demon clan Lakshman waiting for his response.”

 

Sakala Charitha Thinha Dhekhe Dhare Kapata Kapi Dheha | Prabhu Guna Hridhaya Sarahahi Saranagatha Para Neha ||

Pragata Bakhanahi Rama Subhau | Athi Saprema Ga  Bisari Dhurau || Ripu Ke Dhooth Kapinha Thab Jane| Sakala Bandhi Kapeesa Pahi  Aane || Kaha Sugreevah Sunahu Sab Banara | Anga Bhanga Kari Padavahu  Nisichara || Suni Sugreevah Bachana Kapi Dhaye | Bandhi Kataka Chahu Pasa Phiraye || Bahu Prakara Marana Kapi Lage | Dheena Pukaratha Thadhapi Na Thyage || Jo Hamara Hara Nasa Kana | Thehi Kosaladheesa Kai Aana || Suni Lacchimana Sab Nikata Bolaye | Dhaya Lagi Hasi Thuratha Chodaye || Ravana Kara Dheejahu Yaha Pathi | Lacchimana Bachana Bachu Kulaghathi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Lakshman gets agitated with the suggestion of Vibheeshna, requests Rama to dry up the ocean

 

Chapter – 53– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Lakshman gets agitated with the suggestion of Vibheeshna, requests Rama to dry up the ocean

 

Vibheeshana speaks “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, the presiding deity of the ocean is your ancestor, hence your appeal to the King of the ocean will be taken into consideration and suggest the appropriate means to resolve the issue so that the entire Vanaras and bears can easily cross the ocean without any hurdle.” Rama was pleased with the idea of Vibheeshana, spoke “Oh! Dear friend, you have suggested an excellent plan, let us see how it works.” But Lakshmana was not at all pleased with the idea of Vibheeshana, spoke in anger “Oh! Prabho, the destiny cannot be overruled, kindly prepare to dry up the ocean, so that your request will be heard, the cowards and lazy are people call for the help of the deity, do not act their own.” Rama laughed at the words of Lakshman and pacified him that he will do the necessary to tackle the issue, thus Rama proceeded towards the ocean. He reverentially prostrated before the King of the ocean, and greeted him, spread some Kushagrass on the seashore, and taken a seat on the Kushagrass.  Meanwhile, in the city of Lanka, Ravana felt humiliated when Vibeeshana abandoned him, he sends spies to follow Vibheeshana.

 

Prabhu  Thumhara  Kulaguru Jaladhi Kahihi Upaya Bichari | Binu Prayasa Sagara Tharihi Sakala Bhalu Kapi Dhari ||

Sakha Kahi Thumha Neeki Upayi | Karia  Dhaiva  Jau Hoyi  Sahayi || Manthra Na  Yaha Lacchimana Mana Bhava | Ramabachana Suni Athi Dhukha Pava || Natha Dhaiva  Kara Kavana Bharosa | Soshia Sindhu Karia Mana Rosa || Kadhara Man Kahau Yek Aadhara | Dhaiva Dhaiva  Aalasi Pukara|| Sunatha Bihasi Bole Ragubeera | Yesehi Karab Dharahu Manadheera || Asa Kahi Prabhu Anujahi Samujjayi | Sindhu Sameepa Gaye  Raghurayi || Prathama Pranama Keenha Siru Nayi | Baite Puni Thata Dharbha Dasayi || Jabahi Vibheeshana Prabhu Pahi Aye | Pacche Ravana Dhootha Padaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Rama seeks the opinion of Vibheeshana about crossing the vast ocean

 

Chapter – 52– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Rama seeks the opinion of  Vibheeshana about crossing the vast ocean

 

In this way, Lord Raghu protected Vibheeshana from the flames like the wrath of Ravana and bestowed the sovereignty of Lanka, later Lord Rama offered the fortune of Lanka, in the same manner, Ravan achieved it/devotion from Lord Shambhu, after conducting severe penance by offering his ten heads. Whoever worships the demigods without faith and belief in Lord Ramachandra is considered as beasts without tails and horns. Thus, Vibheeshana became the sincere attendant of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the Vanaras were highly pleased to watch his amiability. The Supreme Lord who is the knower of all, Sacchidhananda Swaroopa Paramathma Parmambhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, incarnate in infinite forms at his own will, inseparable from Maya, the destroyer of wicked demons, gave a lecture on discipline “ Oh! Vanaras, Oh! Lankapathi, how do we cross the vast and unfathomable ocean infested with the wild aquatic animals?” Vibheeshana replied “Oh! Lord of Raghu, Oh! Prabho, your powerful arrows have the ability to dry up innumerable oceans, yet the moral ground is to seek permission from the ocean King who is the presiding deity.”

 

Ravana Krodha Anala Nija Swasa Sameera Prachanda | Jaratha Bibeeshanu Rakheau Dheenheau Raju Akhanda || Jo Sampathi Siva Ravanahi Dheenhi Dhiya Dhasa Matha | Soyi Sampadha Bibeeshanahi Sakuchi Dheenhi Raghunatha ||

Asa Prabhu Cchadi Bhajahi Je Aana | The Nara  Pasu Binu Poocha  Bishana || Nija Jana Jani Thahi Apanava | Prabhu Subhava Kapi Kula Mana Bhava || Puni Sarbagya Sarba Ura Basi | Sarbaroopa Sab Rahitha Udhasi ||Bole Bachana Neethi Parthipalaka | Karana Manuja Dhanuja Kula Ghalaka || Sunu Kapeesa  Lankapathi Beera | Kehi Bidhi Tharia Jaladhi Gambeera || Sankula Makra Uraga Jjasha Jathi | Athi Agadha Dhusthara Sab Bhanthi || Kaha Lankesa Sunahu Raghunayaka | Koti Sindhu Soshaka Thava Sayaka || Jadhdhyapi Thadhapi Neethi Asi Gayi | Binaya Karia Sagara San Jayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Lord Rama offered the boon of Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion to Vibheeshana

 

Chapter – 51– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Lord Rama offered the boon of Ananyabhakthi/perpetual devotion to Vibheeshana

 

Rama spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, whoever worships me/Saguna Upasaka, and performs an abundance of charities, follows righteousness, steadfast in their vows, devoted to Santh, Bhramanas, and cows are beloved of mine. Oh! Lankapathi, you have possessed all the virtues, and you are dear as my life.” All the Vanaras assembled were exclaimed “ Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail Lord Seethapathi! Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra!” Vibheeshana’s eagerness to listen to the nectar-like speeches of the Lord grew beyond words. Vibheeshana prostrated before the Lord, again and again, shed tears of joy, and spoke fervently “Oh! Kripalu, you are the purifier of souls, you are the Lord of animate and inanimate things, you are the protector of All, you are that all-pervasive Bhramam, Oh! Prabho, previously I had some desires in my heart, all that has been disappeared with the stream of devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, kindly provide the boon of Ananyabhakthi/relentless devotion, which gladdens the heart of Lord Shambhu.” Soon Prabhu Sri Ramachandra replied, “Yevamasthu/so be it.” The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra asked for ocean water and spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, even though you are free from desires, my grace will not fail to provide its reward.” Rama applied the sacred symbol of vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead of Vibheeshana, and the deities’ showered flowers in immense delight.

Saguna Upasaka Parahitha Niratha Neethi Dhrida Nema | The Nara Prana Samana Mama Jinha Ke Dhvija Padhaprema ||

Sunu Lankesa Sakala Guna  Thore | Thathe Thumha Athisaya Priya  More || Rama Bachana Suni Banara Jootha | Sakala Kahahi Jaya Kripa  Barootha || Sunatha Bibeeshanu Prabhu Kei Bani | Nahi Adhath Shravanamritha Jani || Padha Ambuja Gahi Barahi Bara | Hridhaya Samatha Na Premu Apara || Sunahu Dheva Sacharachara Swami | Pranathapala Ura Antharjami || Ura Kacchu Prathama Basana Rahi | Prabhu Padha Preethi Saritha So Bahi || Ab Kripala Nija Bhagathi Pavani | Dhehu Sadhasiva Man Bhavani || Yevamasthu Kahi Prabhu Ranadheera | Maga Thuratha Sindhu Kara Neera || Jadhapi Sakha Thava Iccha Nahi | Mora Dharasu Amogha Jagamahi || Asa Kahi Rama Thilaka Thehi Sara | Sumana Vrishti Nabha Bhayi Apara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Lord Rama reveals the purpose of his incarnation

 

Chapter – 50– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Lord Rama reveals the purpose of his incarnation

 

Vibheeshana spoke passionately “Oh! Rama, you are too kind and compassionate to your devotees, Aho Bhagyam! Aho Bhagyam! I am highly fortunate to behold your marvelous appearance, and take shelter in you, Oh! Prabho, I have achieved the fruitfulness of my life to witness your lotus feet which are worshiped and contemplated by Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva.” Rama spoke gently “Oh! Vibheeshana, Oh! Dear friend, I shall tell you the truth the Sage Kakabhusudi, Lord Shambu, and Goddess Bhavani knows my real nature. Oh! Vibheeshana, I shall protect the Jeeva whoever taken shelter in me by word, mind, and deed, and abandons lust, desire, ego, jealousy, anger pride, Ahamkara and Mamakara, interest in worldly matters and material things of impermanent nature, I shall ensure his/her protection even if he/she is troubled by the infinite enemies of animate and inanimate things in the Universe, ultimately, I shall transform them into pious souls. The attachment to material matters, wealth, money, richness, fame, wife, children, companion and relatives, etc. causes intense grief in their absence, whoever takes pleasure of material matters without getting attached to it, free from impurities of the mind, the sense of Oneness-in-all, achieve the association of the Santh Mahatmas, noble souls, and they undertake austerities, vows, Shamadamadhi, etc. thereby get freed from the dualities of grief and joy, happiness and sorrow, good and evil, etc.… They are my beloved devotees and they are free from fear and anxiety of worldly existence, these are the characteristic of a noble soul. I shall reside in their heart of noble souls, Santh and Mahatmas, and I have incarnated for the welfare of them.”

 

Aho Bhagyam Mama Amitha Athi Ramakripa Sukha Punjja | Dhekheau Nayana Biranchi Siva Sebya Jugala Padhakanjja ||

Sunahu Sakha Nija Kahau Subhau | Jana Bhusundi Sambhu Girijau || Jau Nara Hoyi Charachara Dhrohi | Aavai Sabhaya Sarana Thaki Mohi || Thaji Madha Moha Kapata Cchala Nana | Karau Madhdhya Thehi Sadhu Samana || Janani Janaka Bandhu Sutha Dhara | Thanu Dhanu Bhavana Suhridha Parivara || Sab Kai Mamatha Thaga Batori | Mama Padha Manahi Bandha Bari Dori || Samadharashi Iccha Kacchu Nahi | Harasha Soka Bhaya  Nahi Manamahi|| Asa Sajjana Mama Ura Basa Kaise | Lobhi Hridhaya Basayi Dhanu Jaise|| Thumha Sarikhe  Santha Priya More | Dharau Dheha Nahi Aana Nihore||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Paramarththa Thaththva – Vibheeshana eulogizes the glories of Rama

 

Chapter – 49– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Paramarththa Thaththva – Vibheeshana eulogizes the glories of Rama

 

Vibheeshana spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, I have realized the eternal truth that whoever drenched in material pleasures of worldly existence, richness, wealth, fame, possession, attachment to wife, children, relatives and companions that have impermanent nature, and the Jeeva soaked in lust, desire, greed, jealousy, anger, pride, ego, Ahamkara, Mamakara cannot achieve peace in their lives. Whoever has taken shelter at your lotus feet would get rid of illusion/Maya and achieve eternal bliss.  The devotion at the lotus feet of Lord would remove the impurities of the mind, eventually, the Jeeva experience the bliss envisaging the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in bow and arrow. Oh! Prabho, I have realized attachment to material matters and bondage are like the darkest hours of the night, which is delightful for the owls, the heart of Jeeva remains the dwelling place of darkness as long as the glory like the sunrays of supreme Lord does not enter in it. Oh! Prabho, the moment I have set my eyes on your lotus feet, all my fears and anxiousness have disappeared. Oh! Prabho, whoever worships at your lotus feet won’t have to undergo the sufferings and agonies of multiple births. I was born in the lowly clan of demons, I haven’t practiced devotion, Gnana and Vairagya, Shamadhamadhi, or I have not performed any pious deeds, yet the compassionate Lord Rama showered an abundance of grace upon me, and held close to his heart.”

 

Thab Lagi Kusala Na Jeeva  Kahau Sapanehau Mana Bishrama | Jab Lagi Bhajatha Na Rama Kahau Soka Dhama Thaji Kama ||

Thab Lagi Hridhaya Basatha Khala Nana | Lobha Moha  Macchara Madha Mana|| Jab Lagi Ura Na  Basatha Raghunatha | Dhare Chapa Sayaka Kati Bhatha || Mamatha Tharuna Thami Andhiari | Raga Dhvesha Ulooka Sukhakari || Thab Lagi Basathi Jeevamanmahi | Jab Lagi Prabhu Prathapa Rabi Nahi || Ab Mei Kusala Mite Bhaya Bhare | Dhekhi Ramapadha Kamala Thumhare || Thumha Kripala Ja Para Anukoola | Thahi Na  Byapa Thribidha Bhava Soola || Mei Nisichara Athi Adhama Subhau| Subha Aacharanu Keenha Nahi Kau || Jasu Roopa Muni Dhyana Na Aava | Thehi Prabhu Harashi Hridhaya Mohi Lava ||