Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha arrived in the palace of Ravana, engaged in a fight with Prahastha

 

Chapter - 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha arrived in the palace of Ravana, engaged in a fight with Prahastha

 

Angadha bowed before Lord Sri Ramachandra, he prostrated at the lotus feet of the Lord, and immersed in various thoughts “The supreme Lord Rama is the ocean of virtues, he is supreme Lord and all his tasks can be accomplished by himself, even though he showered his compassionate grace upon me, assigned me as his emissary to meet Ravana.” The mere thought of it transported him to a state of ecstasy.  Angadha repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama contemplating upon the Lord left the assembly. The mighty son of Vali, who is extremely valorous in the war field, fearless by nature cherishing the might of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra proceeded to Lanka. As soon as he entered the city of Lanka, Angadha met Prahastha, the son of Ravana who was engaged in passionate sport on the patio. The conversation between the two ended up in clash, both had immense might, and were youthful. Prahastha raised his feet to kick Angadha was pulled down by his leg, swirling around and crushed him on the ground. The demons who witnessed the dreadful scene in the courtyard rushed hither and thither in fear watching the might of Angadha, they dared to speak to each other about what had happened before their eyes, they kept quiet about the death of Prahastha. Suddenly a huge cry rose from the city thinking the Vanara who set fire to the city of Lanka has returned once again, all were terror-struck with the knowledge that no one could protect them from the Vanara. Agatha proceeded to the court of Ravana, all those demons’ guards obediently answered the questions of Angadha and guided him, if Angadha looked at anyone on their face would turn out pale in terror.

 

Prabhu Agya Dhari Seesa Charana Bandhi Angadha Udeau | Soyi Guna Sagara Esa  Ramakripa  Ja Para Karahu || Swayam Sidhdha Sab Kaja Natha Mohi Aadharu Dhiyau | Asa Bichari Jubaraja Than Pulakitha Harashitha Hiyau ||

Bandhi charana Ura Dhari  Prabhuthayi | Angadha Chaleau Sabahi Siru Nayi || Prabhu Prathapa Ura Sahaja Asanka | Rana  Bankura Balisutha  Banka || Pura Paidatha Ravana Kara Beta | Khelatha Raha So Hoyi Gau Bheta || Bathahi Bath Karasha Badi Aayi | Jugala Athula  Bala Puni Tharunayi || Thehi Angadha Kahu Lath Udayi | Gahi Padha Patakeau Bhoomi  Bhavayi || Nisichara  Nikara Dhekhi Bhatabhari | Jaha Thaha  Chale Na  Sakahi Pukari || Yek Yek San Maramu na  Kahahi | Samujji Thasu Badha Chup Kari Rahahi || Bhayau Kolahala Nagara Majjari | Aava Kapi Lanka Jehi Jari || Ab Dhau Kaha Karihi Karathara | Athi Sabheetha  Sab Karahi Bichara || Binu Pooche  Magu Dhehi Dhikhayi | Jehi Biloka Soyi Jayi Sukhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama appoints Angadha as his emissary to Ravana

 

Chapter - 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama appoints Angadha as his emissary to Ravana

 

Ravana laughed out the wise words of Devi Mandodhari, thus the daybreak has arrived, he haughtily arrived in the assembly. The reeds cannot blossom or produce fruits, even though the rain showers nectar on them, in the same manner, wisdom doesn’t sprout in an ignorant even if he has a preceptor like Lord Bhrama. On the other side, Lord Raghu woke up early hours of dawn and performed ablutions, he called out for his comrades and asked their opinion “who should be appointed as my emissary to Ravana?” The elderly Jambavan replied “Oh! Lord of Raghu, you are supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the knower of all, you are the storehouse of wisdom, intellect, might, splendor, virtues, and valor. Oh! Prabho, I shall advise you according to my intellect, it is appropriate to send the son of Vali, Angadha as an emissary to Ravana.” The merciful Lord Rama turned towards Angadha and spoke “Oh! Dear son of Vali!  you are the repository of valor, virtue, and goodness. You ought to proceed Lanka, I need not give you an elaborate instruction, you are supremely clever. Oh! Angadha, you should talk to my enemy in such a way it should serve my cause and the interest of him as well.”

 

Yehi Bidhi Karatha Binodha Bahu Prathapa Pragata Dhasakandha | Sahaja Asanka Lankapathi Sabha Gayau Madha Andha || Phoolayi Pharayi Na Beth Jadhapi Sudha Barashahi Jaladha | Moorakha Hridhaya Na Chetha Jau Guru Milahi Biranchi Sama ||

Iha Pratha Jage  Raghurayi | Poocha Math Sab Sachiva  Bolayi || Kahahu Begi Ka Karia Upayi | Jambavanth Kaha Padha Siru Nayi || Sunu Sarbagya Sakala Ura  Basi | Budhi Bala Theja Dharma Gunarasi || Manthra Kahau Nija Mathi Anusara | Dhootha  Padayia  Balikumara || Neeka Manthra Sab Ke  Man Mana | Angadha San Kaha Kripanidhana || Balithanaya Budhi Balaguna Dhama | Lanka Jahu Thatha  Mama Kama || Bahuth Bujjayi Thumhahi Ka Kahau | Parama Chathura  Mei Janatha Ahau || Kaju Hamara Thasu Hitha Hoyi | Ripu Sana Kareahu Bathakahi Soyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana disapproves of the wise words of Devi Mandodhari

 

Chapter - 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana disapproves of the wise words of Devi Mandodhari

 

Mandodhari speaks “Oh! Prabho, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra incarnated as the son of Kosala is the Lord of animate and inanimate things, his ego represents Lord Shiva, his intellect represents Lord Bhrama, and his mind represent the moon and his reasoning ability represent Lord Vishnu. Oh! Beloved Lord, leave your animosity against Lord Rama so that your good fortune will not leave you.” Ravana laughed at Devi Mandodhari and spoke “I can witness the power of illusion on you, the intellectuals rightly observed the eight characteristics of the women and described their negativity as 1) wildness/Sahasa 2) falsehood/Anarththa 3) Fickleness/Chapalatha 4) illusion/Maya 5) fearful /Bhaya6) indiscretion/Aviveka 7) impure/Ashaucha and 8) cold-heartedness/Adhaya. Oh! Devi Mandodhari, you have beautifully described the Viratswaroopa/cosmic nature of my enemy, Oh! Darling, all those cosmic natures of my enemy are under my control, I have thoroughly understood my might by your wise words.  Oh! Dear, I have understood your disapproving nature, and in that way, you have described my greatness, the authenticity of mine. Oh! Mrigalochani, your wise words removed my anxiousness.” Devi Mandodhari clearly understood that it was the impending death of her husband illusioned him.

 

Ahamkara Siva  Budhdhi Aja Mana Sasi Chiththa Mahana| Manuja Basa  Sacharachara Rooopa Rama Bhagavana || Asa  Bichari Sunu Pranapathi Prabhu Sana Batharu Bihayi | Preethi Karahu Raghubeera Padha Mama Ahivatha Na Jayi ||

Bihasa Nari Bachana Suni Kana | Aho Moha Mahima  Balavana || Nari Subhau Sathya Sab Kahahi | Avaguna Aat Sadha Ura  Rahahi || Sahasa  Anritha Chapalatha Maya | Bhaya Abibeka Asaucha  Adhaya || Ripu Kara Roopa  Sakala Thai Gava | Athi Bisala Bhaya Mohi Sunava ||So Sab Priya  Sahaja Basa  More | Samujji Para Prasadha  Ab Thore || Janiau Priya Thori Chathurayi | Yehi Bidhi Kahahu Mori Prabhuthayi || Thava  Bathakahi Gooda  Mrigalochani | Samujjatha Sukhadha  Sunatha Bhaya  Mochani || Mandhodhari  Mana Mahu Asa  Dayau | Piyahi Kala Basa  Mathibhrama  Bhayau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Devi Mandodhari describes the Vishwaroopa of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Devi Mandodhari describes the Vishwaroopa of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Devi Mandodhari spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, kindly leave your illusion, he is supreme Lord personified as the son of King of Kosala, is the jewel of Raghu’s clan. He is the absolute Bhramam, which is the essence of infinite Bhramanda, even the Vedas are incompetent to eulogize his glories as ‘Na: Ithi, Na: Ithi”. Oh! Prabho, the Veda eulogizes the supreme Lord Rama whose feet are Pathaloka, and his head symbolizes Bhramaloka, his limbs represent the rest of the spheres. The mere quiver of his eyebrows represents death, the two eyes represent Sun and moon respectively. His dark curly hair locks represent the clouds, his nostrils represent Ashwini Kumaras, the movement of his eyes represent the days and nights, his ears represent the ten quarters. His breath represents Vayu/air, and the speech represents Veda, his teeth represent death, his laughter represents Maya/illusion, his arms represent ten quarters, his mouth represents fire, his tongue represents Varuna/water. He performs the functions of creation, preservation, and destruction of the Universe and its living and non-living things. The line of hairs on his navel represents the entire vegetable Kingdom, his bones represent mountains, his veins represent rivers, his stomach represents the ocean and the genitals represent Agni, in short, he is the supreme Bhramam, Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam, Lord of the Universe personified as the son of King of Kosala.”

 

Biswaroopa Raghubamsa  Mani karahu Bachana Biswasu | Loka Kalpana Bedha Kara Anga Anga  Prathi Jasu ||

Padha Pathala Seesa Aja Dhama | Apara Loka Anga Anga Bishrama || Bhrukuti Bisala Bhayankara  Kala | Nayana Dhivakara Kacha Ghana Mala || Jasu Ghrana Asvinikumara | Nisi Aru Dhivasa Nimesha Apara || Shravana Dhisa Dhasa Bedha Bakhani | Marutha Syama  Nigama Nija Bani || Adhara  Lobha Jama Dhasana  Karala | Maya  Hasa Bahu Dhigpala || Aanana Anala Ambupathi Jeeha | Uthapathi Palana  Pralaya Sameeha || Roma Raji Ashtadhasa Bhara | Asthi Saila Saritha Nasa Jara || Udhara Udhadhi Aghago Jathana | Jagamaya Prabhu Ka Bahu Kalpana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama shot an arrow aiming at the umbrella which ornates the throne of Ravana, and Devi Mandodhari’s ear ornament

 

Chapter - 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama shot an arrow aiming at the umbrella which ornates the throne of Ravana, and Devi Mandodhari’s ear ornament

Lord Sri Ramachandra released the arrow aiming at the umbrella-like dome where Ravana was seated, soon the umbrella and Devi Mandoodhari’s ear ornament fell on the ground with a loud noise before the audience, but none could trace out what was happened, the arrow released was returned to Rama’s quiver, everyone in the audience were startled at the mysterious incident, there was no Earthquake or hurricane, or did not find any weapon, everyone assumed that whatever happened was an indication of inauspicious omen. Dhashanan understood that the audience are terrified, he covered up his anxiousness with a boisterous laugh and spoke mockingly “Oh! Friends, mere tumbling down my crown on the ground is not considered an inauspicious omen, how it would be considered as a bad omen, whose sacrifice of ten heads in the fire turned out as a boon of Lord Shambhu? Therefore, we shall dismiss the assembly for today.” All the guests were bowed before Ravana and returned to their homes in extreme anguish. Devi Mandodhari was not free from anxiousness, tears overflowing down her cheeks, she begged before Ravana with folded hands “Oh! Beloved Lord, kindly listen to my prayers, kindly leave your animosity against Lord Sri Ramachandra, do not consider him as an ordinary human.”

 

Cchathra Mukuta  Thadanka Thab Hathe Yekahi Bana | Sab Ke  Dhekhath Mahi Pare Maramu Na Koau Jana|| Asa Kauthuka  Kari Rama Sara Prabiseau Aayi Nishanga | Ravana Sabha Sasamka Sab Dhekhi Maha Rasabhanga ||

 

 Kampa Na Bhoomi Na Marutha  Bishesha | Asthhra  Sasthra Kacchu Nayana Na Dhekha || Sochahi Sab Nija Hridhaya Majjari | Asaguna  Bhayau Bhayankara Bhari || Dhasamukha Dhekhi Sabha Bhayapayi | Bihasi Bachana Kaha Juguthi Banayi || Sirau Gire Santhatha Subha Jahi | Mukuta  Pare Kasa Asaguna Thahi || Sayana Karahu Nija Nija Griha Jayi | Gavane  Bhavana Sakala Sira Nayi || Mandhodhari Soch Ura  Baseau | Jab The Shravanapura Mahi Khaseau || Sajala Nayana Kaha Juga Kara Jori | Sunahu Pranapathi Binathi Mori || Kantha Rama Birodha Pariharahu| Jani Manuja Jani Hada Mana Dharahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana explains the amusement of celestial Apsara and Gandharvas in the fortress of Ravana

 

Chapter - 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana explains the amusement of celestial Apsara and Gandharvas in the fortress of Ravana

 

Hanuman spoke “oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, the moon is your beloved servant, hence he has enshrined your image on his heart that appears as a dark patch on the chest of the moon.” Lord Rama smiled at the description of the son of Vayu/Pavanathanaya, stared toward the south, the compassionate Lord spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, look at the clouds gathering at a great speed towards the southern quarter and the lightning flashes are all over, the lowering clouds may pour down heavily, I expect heavy hail-storm.” Vibheeshana replied “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripala, there is no lightning or mass of clouds, it is the grand amusement hall situated on the top of the fortress of Ravana, that hosts the dance and music of celestial apsaras and Gandharvas for Ravana. This stunning hall is decorated with the large dome-shaped umbrella above the head of Ravana gives out the appearance of a cluster of clouds. Oh! Lord of Gandharva, the ear ornaments, and the jewels adorned on the body of Devi Mandodhari who is seated next to Ravana give out the appearance of a flash of lightning, and the sounds of cymbals, drum beats, and the sweet music of Gandharvas resemble the rumbling noises.” Rama smiled perceiving the arrogance of Ravana, he fastened the bow and added an arrow on the string.

 

Kaha Hanumantha Sunahu Prabhu Sasi Thumhara Priya Dhasa | Thava Moorathi Bidhu Ura  Basathi Soyi Syamatha Aabasa ||

Pavanathanaya Ke Bachana Suni Bihase Ramu Sujana | Dhacchina Dhisi Avaloki Prabhu Bole  Kripanidhana ||

Dhekhu Bibeeshana Dhacchina Aasa | Ghana Ghamanda  Dhamini Bilasa || Madhura Madhura  Garajayi Ghana Ghora | Hoyi Brishti Jani Upala Kadora || Kahatha Bibeeshana Sunahu Kripala | Hoyi Na  Thaditha Na Baridha Mala || Lanka Sikhara Upara Aagara | Thaha Dhasakandhara Dhekha Akhara || Cchathra Meghadambara  Sira Dhari | Soyi Janu Jaladha Ghata Athikari || Mandhodhari Shravana Thadanka | Soyi Prabhu Janu Dhamini Dhamka || Bajahi Thala Mridhanga Anoopa | Soyi Rava  Madhura Sunahu Surabhoopa || Prabhu Musukana Samujji Abhimana | Chapa Chadayi Bana  Sandhana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s pleasing conversation with the Vanaras

 

Chapter - 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s pleasing conversation with the Vanaras

 

Rama who is the personification of virtue, wisdom, tranquility, and beauty rested for a while, the poets who described the marvelous site and envisioned the mesmerizing looks of that Lord are truly fortunate. Rama pointed out the moon “Look at the untainted moon, appears as Mrigapathi/lion emerged out from the eastern quarter as its cave, gracefully moving on the sky that resembles the dense wood, to conquer the cluster of enemies like untamed elephants of darkness in the sky. The twinkling of stars appears as a garland of pearls decorated all over the sky to serve the night.  Oh! Comrade, how do you describe the dark spot on the moon?” Sugriva spoke “Oh! Lord Rama, I feel the dark spot on the moon is the shadow of the Earth.” Another one replied, “It was the scar caused by the demon Rahu who struck the moon.” Someone said, “It is the scar on the chest of the moon.” And another one said, “It was when Lord Bhrama created the most beautiful woman Devi Rathi who is the consort of Lord Kamadeva, he took the essence of the moon to beautify Devi Rathi, that left a scar on the moon, is still visible on the chest of the moon.” Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Friends, the poison is the beloved brother of the moon, he lodged his brother on his heart caused to diffuse the venom that created taint on the moon, same as the pain from the separation of beloved people.”

 

Yehi Bidhi Kripa Roopa Gunadhama Ramu Aaseena | Dhanya The Nara Yehi Dhyana Je Rahatha Sadha  Layaleena ||Poorab Dhisa Biloki Prabhu Dhekha Udhitha Mayanka | Kahatha Sabahi Dhekhahu Sasihi Mrigapathi Sarisa  Asanka ||

Poorab Dhisi Giriguha Nivasi | Parama Prathapa Theja Balarasi || Maththa Naga Thama Kumbha Bidhari | Sasi Kesari Gagana  Banachari || Bithure Nabha Mukuthahala Thara | Nisi Sundhari Kera  Singara || Kaha Prabhu Sasi Mahu Mechakathayi | Kahahu Kaha Nija Nija Mathi Bhayi || Kaha Sugreevah Sunahu Raghurayi | Sasi Mahu Pragata Bhoomi Kai Jjayi || Mareau Rahu Sasihi  Kaha Koyi | Ura Maha Pari  Syamatha Soyi || Koau Kaha Jab Bidhi Rathi Mukha Keenha | Sara Bhaga Sasi Kara Hari Leenha || Cchidhra So Pragata Indhu Ura  Mahi | Thehi  Maga Dhikhia Nabha Paricchahi || Prabhu Kaha Garala Bandhu Sasi Kera | Athipriya Nija Ura  Dheenha Basera || Bisha  Sanjutha Kara Nikara Pasari | Jaratha Birahavantha Nara  Nari ||