Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The spy Shuka has taken shelter at the lotus feet of Rama, eventually gets rid of the curse on him

 

Chapter – 59– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The spy Shuka has taken shelter at the lotus feet of Rama eventually gets rid of the curse on him

 

The minister read out the message loudly “Oh! Wicked Ravana, your mind is in utter illusion Oh! Fool, do not bring the complete destruction of the demon race. If you keep enmity with Lord Sri Ramachandra, you can’t achieve protection even from the trinities, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shambhu. Therefore, leave your pride and arrogance, and take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is kind and compassionate to his devotees, and protects the Jeeva whoever takes refuge in him. Otherwise, you and the entire race of demons would burn down like moths in the wrath of Lord Sri Ramachandra.” Ravana was shrunken in heart listening to the message of Lakshman, he pretended to be courageous and put a false smile on his face, spoke in the deafening voice “The younger brother of Rama, that hermit has possessed great eloquence, he is trying to reach out the doors of heaven from the Earth.” The spy Shuka spoke amiably “Oh! Prabho, kindly leave your pride and take every single word mentioned in the messages as true, kindly leave your anger and listen to my words, kindly leave animosity with Rama. He is the Lord of the Universe, he is extremely kind and compassionate, he has a gentle disposition, even though he is the Lord of the Universe. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra will shower his auspicious grace on you the moment he sees you before him, he will forget all that had happened. Oh! Prabho kindly returns Devi Videha to Lord Ramachandra and takes shelter in him.” Soon, Ravana hurried from the throne and kicked minister Shuka out of the assembly in extreme anger. Shuka bowed before the feet of Ravana and proceeded to the all-merciful Lord Sri Ramachandra, he took shelter at the feet of Lord Sri Rama and introduced himself to the Lord, thus he has achieved the grace of Rama. Thus, Shuka who was an illustrious Sage born as a demon by the curse of Sage Agasthya, regained his original form of a hermit. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra is capable to restore a demon into a pious soul.” Sage repeatedly prostrated before Rama and returned to his hermitage.

 

Bathanha Manahi Rijjayi Sada Jani  Dhalasi Kula Kheesa | Rama Birodha Na Ubarasi Sarana Bishnu Aja Esa || Ke Thaji Mana Anuja Iva Prabhu Padha Pankaja Bringa | Hohi Ki Rama Saranala Khala Kula Sahitha Pathanga ||

Sunatha Sabhaya Mana Mukha Musukayi | Kahatha Dhasanana Sabahi Sunayi || Bhoomi Para Kara Gahatha Akasa | Laghu Thapasa Kara Baga  Bilasa || Kaha Suka Natha Sathya Sab Bani | Samujjahu Cchadi Prakrithi Abhimani || Sunahu Bachana Mama Parihari Krodha | Natha Rama Sana Thajahu Birodha || Athi Komala Raghubeera Subhau | Jadhdhyapi Akhila Loka Kara Rau || Milatha Kripa Thumha Para Prabhu Karihi | Ura Aparadha Na Yekau Dharihi || Janakasutha Raghunathahi Dheeje | Yethana Kaha Mora Prabhu Keeje || Jab Thehi Kaha Dhena Baidhehi | Charana Prahara Keenha Sad Thehi || Nayi Charana Siru Chala So Thaha| Kripasindhu Raghunayaka Jaha || Kari Pranamu Nija Katha Sunayi | Ramakripa Aapani Gathi Payi || Rishi Agasthi Ki Sap Bhavani | Racchasa Bhayau Raha Muni Gyani || Bandhi Ramapadha Barahi Bara | Muni Nija Ashrama Kahau Pagu Dhara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The spies describe the valor and virtues of Rama

 

Chapter – 58– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The spies describe the valor and virtues of Rama

 

The spies spoke “Oh! Prabho, all the Vanaras, and bears have possessed immense valor by birth, and they have the grace of supreme Lord Ramachandra on their head to protect them. These Vanaras and bears are capable to conquer millions of Yamas on the battlefield. Oh! Prabho, the saints, ascetics, Mahatmas, and noble souls are incompetent to describe their valor, courage, might, and virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Prabho, Rama could dry up several oceans with the single shot of his powerful arrow, although, he has possessed immense strength, before drying up the ocean he consulted with your brother Vibheeshana, and appealed to the King of the ocean to leave a way to approach the city of Lank.” Ravana laughed boisterously, and passed sarcastic comments “Oh! Spies, it is funny as well as strange to see that mighty Princes have made an ally with the Vanaras and bears, he sought after the advice of my younger brother Vibheeshana who is born as a coward and begging before the ocean to leave way. Oh! Fools, why do you praise my enemy whose might and virtues haven’t been heard before, and whoever seeks helps from Vibheeshana who is not a brave consular, cannot achieve success or glory.” The spies got annoyed listening to the arrogant remark of their King, who is dull-witted, soon they brought out the message of Lakshman “Oh! Prabho, this is the message of the younger brother of Rama, kindly read it and soothe your heart.” Ravana laughed contemptuously and pulled out the message carelessly with his left hand, and called out for his minister to read it out.

 

Sahaja Sura Kapi Bhalu Sab Puni Sira Para Prabhu Ram | Ravana Kala Koti Kahu Jeethi Sakahi Sangram ||

Rama Theja Bala Budhi Bipulayi | Sesha Sahasa Sath Sakahi Na Gayi || Saka Sara Yek Soshi Sath Sagara | Thava  Bhrathahi Poocheau Naya  Nagara || Thasu Bachana Suni Sagara Pahi | Magatha Pantha Kripa Manamahi || Sunatha Bachana Bihasa Dhasaseesa | Jau Asi Mathi Sahaya Kritha Keesa || Sahaja Bheeru Kara Bachana  Dhridayi | Sagara San Dani Machalayi || Mooda Mrisha Ka  Karasi Badayi | Ripu Bala Budhdhi  Thaha Mei Payi || Sachiva Sabeetha Bibheeshana Jake | Bijaya Biboothi Kaha Jaga Thake || Suni Khala Bachana Dhootha Risa Badi | Samaya Bichari Pathrika Kadi || Ramanuja  Dheenhi Yaha Pathi | Natha Bachayi Judavahu Cchathi || Bihasi Bama Kara Leenhi Ravana | Sachiva  Boli Sad Laga  Bachavan ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The spies describe the mighty army of Lord Rama

 

Chapter – 57– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The spies describe the mighty army of Lord Rama

 

The spies of Ravana continued “Oh! Prabho, we can name a few of them are Dhvidha, Maindha, Nala, Nila, Angadha, Gadha, Vikatasya, Dhadhimukha, Kesari, Nishatha, Satha, and the mighty Jambavan are among them. Oh! Prabho, each Vanaras has the might of the chief Sugrivah, and there are tens and millions of like him. They have possessed immense valor at the grace of Rama, and are well capable and they are countless. Oh! Prabho, there is not a single Vanara is possible to defeat by you in the battle. They have fierce some appearance, crushing their teeth and banging their fist in anger, ready to attack their enemies, and they are just waiting for the order of Lord Raghu to march towards Lanka. Oh! Prabho, the Vanaras are all prepared to construct a mighty bridge with the mountains and rocks across the vast ocean, once the Lord of Raghu dries up the ocean with his might, and they are waiting to crush their enemies in Lanka. These Vanaras are fearless in nature, they are vicious capable to devour the city of Lanka.”

 

Dhvibidha Mayamdha Neela NalaAngadha  Gadha  Bikatasi | Dhadhimukha Kehari Nisada  Sad Jamabhantha Balarasi ||

Ye Kapi Sab Sugreevah Samana | Inha Sama Kotinha Ganayi Ko Nana || Rama Kripa Athulitha Bala Theehahi | Thrina  Samana Thrailokahi Ganahi || Asa Mei Suna Shravana Dhasakandhara | Padhuma Adaraha Joothapa Bandhara || Natha Kataka Maha So Kapi Nahi | Jo Na  Thumhahi Jeethai Rana Mahi || Parama Krodha Meejahi Sab Hatha | Aayasu Pai Na  Dhehi Raghunatha || Soshahi Sindhu Sahitha Jjasha Byala | Purahi Na Tha Bhari Kudhara Bisala || Mardhi Gardha Milavahi Dhasaseesa | Yeseyi Bachana Kahahi Sab Keesa || Garjahi Tharjahi Sahaja  Asamka | Manahu Grasana Chahath Hahi Lanka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The spies of Ravana describes the might of the army of Vanaras and bears of Rama

 

Chapter – 56– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The spies of Ravana describes the might of the army of Vanaras and bears of Rama

 

Ravana continued haughtily “Oh! Spies, why are you not uttering a single word, are you confused or terror-struck? Did you meet my enemies? Are they anxious about their fate after listening to my might? Why are you not speaking about the might of my enemies?” The spies began to speak amiability “Oh! Prabho, you have put forward all the questions that have clear-cut answers with us, still, we fear you should not get angry listening to them. Oh! Prabho, Dhashanan, as soon as Vibheeshana arrived in the assembly of Rama, he was embraced and accepted as the sincere servant of Rama, by applying vermilion and sandalwood paste on his forehead. Oh! Prabho, when the Vanaras and bears found us as the spies of mighty King Dhashanan, they fastened us and produced before King Sugrivah, and prosecuted in many ways. They were about to cut off our nose and ears, soon the younger brother of Rama intervened and protected us from getting punished. Oh! Prabho, you have enquired the might of warriors of Lord Rama, that cannot be described even with the thousands and millions of tongues. Rama was accompanied by innumerable dreadful Vanaras and bears of huge sizes, with sharp teeth and nails as weapons. We have noticed that the Vanara who killed your son Akshakumara and destroyed the city of Lanka is the weakest among those Vanaras. Oh! Prabho, these mighty Vanaras of mountain-sized has the vicious appearance and immense valor resembles several untamed elephants.”

 

Ki Bhayi Bhet Ki PhiriGaye  Shravana Sujasu Suni Mora | Kahasi  Na Ripu  Dhala Theja Bala Bahuth Chakitha Chitha Thora ||

Natha Kripa Kari Poochehu Jaise | Manahu Kaha Krodha Thaji Thaise || Mila Jayi Jab Anuja Thumhara | Jathahi Rama Thilaka Thehi Sara || Ravana Dhootha Hamahi Suni Kana | Kapinha Bandhi Dheehe Dhukha Nana || Shravana Nasika Katai Lage | Rama Sapatha Dheenhe Hama Thyage || Poochihu Natha Rama Katakayi | Badhana Koti Sath  Barani Na  Jayi || Nana Barana Bhalu Kapi Dhari | Bikatanana Bisala Bhayakari || Jehi Pura  Dhaheau Hatheau Sutha Thora | Sakala Kapinha Maha Thehi Balu Thora || Amitha Nama Bhata Kadina Karala | Amitha Naga Bala Bipula  Bisala ||

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 ||