Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana self-praising the might of his arms to Angadha

 

Chapter - 25– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana self-praising the might of his arms to Angadha

 

Angadha speaks “Oh! Ravana, listen to me, I am ashamed to tell you this, one Ravana was caught up under the armpit of mighty Vali. Oh! Dhashanan, do not get angry, tell me which one was that you?” Ravana was blazing with rage spoke “Oh! Fool, I am the Ravana whose mighty arms lifted the Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shambhu and offered my heads in the sacrificial fire during my penance praying to Lord Shambhu, I was courageous enough to pluck my lotus like heads one by one and offered to Lord Shambhu/Tripurari. Oh! Fool, the might of my arms are well known in the eight quarters, the strength of my chest is familiar to the elephants of eight quarters, its fierce tusks failed to cause injuries on my chest when I walk the Earth quivers like the elephant entered into the ferry, I am that same Ravana who is famous for his might all over the world, I am certain you haven’t heard of them all.”

 

Yek Kahatha Mohi Sakucha Athi Raha Bali Ki Kankha | Inha Mahau Ravana Thai Kavana Sathya Badhahi Thaji Makha ||

Sunu Sad Soyi Ravana Balaseela | Haragiri Jan Jasu Bhuja leela || Jana Umapathi Jasu  Surayi | Poojeau Jehi Sira Sumana Chadayi || Sira Saroja Nija Karanhi Uthari | Poojeau Amitha Bara Thripurari || Bhuja Bikrama Janahi Dhigpala | Sada Ajahu Jinha Ke Ura  Sala|| Janahi Dhiggaja Ura Kadinayi | Jab Jab Birau Jayi Bariayi || Jinha Ke  Dhasana Karala Na Phoote | Ura Lagatha Moolaka Iva  Toote || Jasu Chalatha Dolathi Imi Dharani | Chadatha Maththagaja Jimi Laghutharani || Soyi Ravana Jaga Bidhitha Prathapi | Sunehi Na Shravana Aaleeka Pralapi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha advises Ravana to leave animosity against Lord of Raghu

 

Chapter - 24– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha advises Ravana to leave animosity against Lord of Raghu

 

Angadha spoke “Oh! Ravana, you may blame the Vanara who set fire to Lanka without the order of his Master, and he did not meet Sugrivah with the fear of death, etc. I do not get angry on any of these, because there is none would be prepared to fight against you if they have any amount of grace in them, Oh! Ravana, you do not have the basic knowledge of how to choose enemies and friends, remember that make friends and enemies with the people who have the same strength as you. No one would praise a lion if it killed a frog, in the same manner, if Rama kills you, everyone would blame him, hence leave your animosity with Lord Sri Ramachandra, the valorous Kshatriyas are unpredictable and definitely, you can’t withstand before him.” Ravana laughed out and spoke ironically “One Vanara shot spears like harsh words against the mighty King who has ten heads, and twenty powerful arms, now the hero of demons extracting the arrows like harsh words from his limbs. Finally, I have understood one thing clearly, Vanara possesses great virtue, they are selfless and serve their Master in all possible ways.”

 

Ravana spoke sarcastically “Congratulations Vanara! You are well capable to dance to the tune of your Master at any time and anywhere, your race is well known for their dance to the tune of their Master who protects them and performs various amusements to entertain the people that show your dedication.  Oh! Angadha, the race of Vanaras is famous for their devotion to their Masters, I respect their nature, that’s why I am listening to your gibberish talks with great generosity.” Angadha spoke “Oh! Ravana, the son of Lord Vayu, Hanuman has portrayed your qualities very well, he destroyed your pleasure gardens, killed your son, destroyed your mighty army, set fire to Lanka, yet you feel he didn’t do anything wrong to you. I have witnessed your magnanimity that was already described by the son of Lord Vayu, you are shameless, you have no resentment, you are the destroyer of your clan.” Ravana spoke contemptuously “Oh! Vanara, do you call me the death of my father, I would have taken your life for your nonsense, but leaving you knowing that you are the only son of mighty Vali.” Angadha spoke “Oh! Ravana, listen to me that I have heard about you, one Ravana who went to Pathaloka to battle against Bali was conquered and tied up in the stable by his children and thrashed to death was saved by Bali, and released. There was another Ravana who was captured by Sahasrabhahu, thinking about him as a strange creature with ten heads and twenty arms, and brought to his home for amusement was released by Sage Pulasthya.”

 

Sathya Nagaru  Kapi  Jareau Binu Prabhu Aayasu Payi | Phiri Na  Gayau Sugreeva Pahi Thehi Bhaya Raha Lukayi || Sathya Kahahi Dhasakanda Sab Mohi Na Suni Kacchu Koha | Koau Na Hamare Kataka Aasa Tho San Laratha Jo Soha || Preethi Birodha Samana San Karia  Neethi Asi  Aahi | Jau Mrigapathi Badha Medukanhi Bhala Ki Kahayi Koau Thahi || Jadhdhyapi Laghutha Rama Kahau Thohi Badhe Bada Dhosha | Thadhapi Kadina Dhasakanda Sunu Cchathra Jathi Kara  Rosha || Bakra Uththi Dhanu Bachana Sara Hridhaya Dhaheau Ripu Keesa | Prathiuththara Sadasinha Manahu Kadana Bhata Dhasaseesa || Hasi Boleau Dhasamauli Thab Kapi Kara Bada Guna Yek | Jo  Prathipalayi Thasu Hitha Karayi Upaya Aneka ||

 

Dhanya Keesa Jo Nija Prabhu Kaja | Jaha Thaha Nachayi Parihari Laja || Nachi Koodhi Kari Loga  Rijjayi | Pathi Hitha Karayi Dharma Nipunayi || Angadha Swamibhaktha Thava Jathi | Prabhuguna Kasa Na  Kahasi Yehi Bhanthi || Mei Guna Gahaka Parama Sujana | Thava Katu  Ratani Karau Nahi Kana || Kaha Kapi Thava Guna Gahakathayi | Sathya Pavanasutha Mohi Sunayi || Bana Bindhamsi  Sutha badhi Pura Jara | Thadhapi Na Thehi Kacchu Kritha Apakara || Soyi Bichari Thava Prakrithi Suhayi | Dhasakandhara Mei Keenhi Didayi || Dhekheau Aayi Jo Kacchu Kapi Bhasha | Thumhare Laja Na Rosha Na  Makha || Jau  Asi Mathi Pithu Khaye Keesa | Kahi Asa  Bachana Hasa  Dhasaseesa || Pithahi Khayi Khatheau Puni Thohi | Abahi Samujji Para Kachu Mohi || Bali Bimala Jasa Bhajana Jani | Hathau Na Thohi Adhama Abhimani || Kahu Ravana Ravana Jaga Kethe | Mei Nija Shravana Sune  Sunu Jethe || Balihi Jithana Yek Gayau Pathala | Rakheau Bandhi Sisunha Hayasala || Khelahi Balaka Marahi Jayi | Dhaya Lagi Bali Dheenha Chodayi || Yek Bahori Sahasabhuja Dhekha | Dhayi Dhara Jimi Janthu Bisesha || Kauthuka  Lagi Bhavana Lai Aava | So  Pulasthi Muni Jayi Chodava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha speaks the might of the Vanaras in the army of Sugrivah

 

Chapter - 23– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha speaks the might of the Vanaras in the army of Sugrivah

 

Ravana shrieked in anger “Oh! Wicked Vanara, you do not know the might of my arms, it is powerful as several Rahus famous for causing affliction to the moon, you will come to know the strength of it while resting on the lotus-like palm of mine. Oh! Stupid Vanara, this mighty arm caused to shone Mount Kailash and Lord Shambhu as a swan on it. Oh! Angadha, who is courageous enough to battle with me in your army? Your Master Lord Rama has gone astray due to the pain of separation from his beloved consort, and the younger brother of Rama has grown weak listening to the grief of his elder brother. You and Sugrivah are like logs on the river, can be washed out anytime, and my brother Vibheeshana is a coward. Your counselor Jambavan is too old to fight, he needs someone to hold on to walk to the battleground, and Nala and Neela are skilled architecture, but definitely not warriors. There is one Vanara who possessed immense might for sure, he destroyed my pleasure gardens and set fire to the city of Lanka.” Angadha spoke “Oh! Demon King, are you still concerned about the Vanara who set fire to Lanka? Would you agree with the fact that a silly Vanara destroyed your Kingdom? Then, make a note of it, he is one of the messengers of Rama, belongs to the mighty army of Sugrivah. There are several thousands of mighty Vanaras in the army of Sugrivah who has possessed extreme valor and might than the Vanara appeared before you as a messenger of Rama.”

Jani Jalpasi Jada Janthu Kapi Sad Biloku Mama Bahu | Lokapala Bala Bipula Sasi Grasana Hethu Sab Rahu || Puni Nabha Sara Mama Kara Nikara  Kamalanhi Par Kari Basa | Sobhath Bhayau Marala Iva  Sambhu Sahitha Kailasa ||

Thumhare Kataka Majj Sunu Angadha | Mo San Bhirihi Kavana Jodha Badh || Thava Prabhu Nari Biraha Balaheena | Anuja Thasu Dhukha Dhukhi Maleena || Thumha Sugreevah Kuladhruma Dhoau | Anuja Hamara Bheeru Athi Soau || Jambhavantha Manthri Athi Booda | So Ki Hoyi Ab Samarooda || Silpikarma Janahi Nalaneela | Hai Kapi Yak Maha Balaseela || Aava Prathama Nagaru Jehi Jara | Sunatha Bachana Kaha  Balikumara || Sathya Bachana Kahu Nisichara Naha | Sanchehu Keesa Keenha Pura Dhaha || Ravana Nagara Alpa Kapi Dhahayi | Suni Asa Bachana Sathya Ko Kahayi || Jo Athi Subhata Sarahehu Ravan | So Sugreevah Kera Laghu  Dhavana || Chalayi Bahuth So Beera Na  Hoyi | Padava  Khabari  Lena  Hama Soyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’s heated conversation with Ravana

 

Chapter - 22– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’s heated conversation with Ravana

 

Angadha spoke “Oh! Ravana, if I was a destroyer of my own clan, what was you? Are you the preserver of your clan by creating enmity with the Lord? Even the blind and deaf won’t agree with your terms, what’s the benefit of possessing twenty ears and eyes? I did not bring any disgrace to my race by surrendering at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and being an emissary to that Lord, whose feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, deities, Rishis and Sages Mahatmas, etc. I surprise your heart did not rip apart while keeping enmity with the compassionate Lord. Ravana could not control his anger, his eyes were reddened with anger, shrieked at Angadha “Oh! Wicked, so far I have been kept quiet with your humiliating words, because I know the righteousness and decorum, and you are lacking both.” Angadha replied “Oh! Ravana, I know your righteousness, it is evident from your actions, that you have abducted another person’s wife in his absence, and I have witnessed your behavior to an emissary of Lord/Hanuman. Oh! Fool, why don’t you kill yourself and put an end to your atrocities? You have witnessed your sister Shoorpanakha who got disfigured for her misdemeanor, where was your righteousness at that moment? Your piety and righteousness are well-spoken all over the world, I am fortunate enough to witness them all.”

Ham Kula Ghalaka Sathya Thumha Kulapalak Dhasaseesa | Andhau Badhira Na Asa Kahahi Nayana Kana Thava Beesa ||

Siva Biranchi Sura Suni Samudhayi | Chahath Jasu Charana Sevakayi || Thasu Dhooth Hoyi Ham Kula Bora | Ayisihu Mathi Ura Bihara Na Thora || Suni Kadora Bani Kapi Keri | Kahatha Dhasanana Nayana Thareri || Khala Thava  Kadina Bachana sab Sahau | Neethi Dharma Mei Janath Ahau || Kaha Kapi Dharmaseelatha Thori | Hamahu Suni Kritha Para Thriya Chori || Dhekhi Nayana Dhootha Rakhavari | Boodi Na  Marahu Dharma Brathadhari || Kan Nak Binu Bhagini Nihari | Cchama Keenhi Thumha Dharma Bichari || Dharmaseelatha Thava Jaga  Jagi | Pava  Dharasu Hamahu Badabhagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha introducing himself as the son of mighty Vali to Ravana

 

Chapter - 21– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha introducing himself as the son of mighty Vali to Ravana

 

Angadha speaks “Oh! Ravan, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is Raghuvamsamani/precious jewel on the Raghu’s clan, he is the protector of the distressed Jeeva, if you take shelter at his lotus feet, he would forgive all your sins and protect you, in this way you can get rid of all your fear and anxiousness.” Ravana was infuriated and shrieked out “Oh! Little Vanara, mind your words, Oh! Fool, you are not aware of the risk of being a foe to the enemy of deities, Oh! Vanara, introduce me about yourself and your father, on what basis you are claiming that I had a close association with your father?” Angadha spoke amiably “Oh! Demon King, I am Angadha, son of mighty Vali of Kishkindha”. Ravana was perturbed listening to the reply of Angadha and spoke “Oh! You are Angadha, son of Vali, Yes I do remember your father a Vanara, why don’t you perish while you were in your mother’s womb? You know, you resemble wildfire in the cluster of bamboos like your clan. Your life has gone vain, being an emissary of a hermit. Now, tell me all is well with Vali and where is he?” Angadha laughed at Ravana and replied “Oh! Ravana, just count another few days, you will be in the abode of Vali to refresh your friendship with him and embrace him, he will describe his welfare, and also about keeping enmity to that Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Dull-minded, whoever afar from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would burn in animosity, ego, fear, and pride, cannot achieve serenity of mind in their lives.”

 Pranathapala Raghubamsamani Thrahi Thrahi Ab Mohi | Aaratha Gira Sunatha Prabhu Abhaya Karaigo Thohi ||

Re Kapipotha Bolu Sambari | Mooda Na  Janehi Mohi  Surari || Kahu Nija  Nama Janaka Kara Bhayi | Kehi Nathe Maniye Mithayi || Angadha Nama Bali Kara Beta | Thase Kabahu Bhayi Hi Bheta || Angadha Bachana Sunatha Sakuchana | Raha Bali Banara Mei Jana || Angadha Thahi Bali Kara Balaka | Upajehu Bamsa Anala Kula  Dhalaka || Garbha Na  Gayahu Byarththa Thumha Jayahu | Nija Mukha Thapasa Dhootha Kahayahu || Ab Kahu Kusala Bali Kaha Ahayi | Bihasi Bachana Thab Angadha Kahayi || Dina Dhasa Gaya Bali Pahi Jayi | Boojjehu Kusala Sakha Ura Layi || Rama Birodha Kusala Jasi Hoyi | So Sab Thohi Sunayihi Soyi || Sunu Sad Bhedha Hoyi Mana Thake | Sree Raghubeera Hridhaya  Nahi Jake ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’ advice to Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 20– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’ advice to Ravana to return Devi Sita to Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Angadha bowed before the mighty King Ravana, and took a seat courageously among the ministers, resembled the lion among the group of untamed elephants. Ravana shrieked in anger “Oh! Vanara, who are you?” Angadha replied obediently “Oh! Ravana, I am an emissary of Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Brother, you had a great friendship with my father Vali, so I have come for your interest. Oh! Descent of noble sage Pulasthya and the grandson of that illustrious Sage, listen to my words carefully, you have worshiped Lord Shiva and Lord Bhrama and pleased them in many ways, you have achieved several boons by worshiping them. Oh! Ravana, you have fulfilled all your desires, conquered the guardians of different spheres, thereby achieved immense glory. It was your foolishness, you have abducted Devi Sita who is the mother of the Universe and beloved consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Ravana, leave all your pride, and listen to my friendly advice, surrender to that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, he will forgive all your offenses, kindly return Devi Sita respectfully to Lord Sri Ramachandra, he will forgive you and protect your clan from destruction, in this way, you can get rid of fears and anxiousness.

 

Jatha Mathth Gaja Jootha Mahu Panchanana Chali Jayi | Ramaprathapa Sumiri Mana Baita Saba Siru Nayi ||

Kaha Dhasakanda Kavana Thai Bandhara | Mei Raghubeera  Dhootha Dhasakandhara || Mama Janakahi Thohi Rahi Mithayi | Thava Hitha Karana Aayau Bhayi || Uththamakula Pulasthi Kara Nathi | Siva Biranchi Poojehu Bahu Bhanthi || Bara Payahu Keenhehu Sab Kaja | Jeethehu Lokapala Sab Raja || Nripa Abhimana Moha Basa  Kimba | Hari Aanihu Seetha  Jagadhamba || Ab Subha Kaha Sunahu Thumha Mora | Sab Aparadha Cchamihi Prabhu Thora || Dhasana Gahahu Thrina Kanda  Kudari | Parijana Sahitha Sanga  Nija Nari || Sadhara Janakasutha Kari Aage | Yehi Bidhi Chalahu Sakala Bhaya Thyage ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha arrived in the assembly of Ravana

 

Chapter - 19– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha arrived in the assembly of Ravana

 

Angadha contemplating upon the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra arrived in the assembly of Ravana, there he found the mighty King of demons resembled a lion, who has ten heads and twenty arms, great physique, mane-like hairs stood upright on the body. One of the demons approached Ravana seeking permission to take Angadha inside the Assembly Hall was answered sarcastically with a burst of boisterous laughter “Bring the Vanara right inside the assembly, let me see where did he come from?” Soon the demons rushed to Angadha and brought him to the assembly. Angadha witnessed the ten-headed demon King seated on the magnificent throne resembled a huge mountain of collyrium.  His twenty arms resembled the tree trunk, ten heads resembled the mountain peaks, bodily hairs stood upright resembled the various creepers, his eyes, nostrils, mouth, and ears resembled caves. Angadha, the son of mighty Vali who has possessed great stature entered inside the assembly fearlessly, soon the ministers in the assembly rose from their seats, Ravana's eyes turned red in fury watching the sudden reaction of the assembly.

 

Gayau Sabha Dharbar Thab Sumiri Rama Padhakanja | Simha  Davani Itha Utha Chithava Dheera Beera Bala Punja ||

Thuratha Nisachara  Yek Padava | Samachara Ravanahi Janava || Sunatha Bihasi Bola Dhasaseesa | Aanahu Boli Kaha Kara Keesa || Aayasu Payi Dhootha Bahu Dhaye | Kapikunjarahi Boli Lai Aaye || Angadha Dheekha Dhasanana Baise | Sahitha Prana Kajjalagiri Jaise || Bhuja Bitapa Sira Sringa Samana | Romavali Latha Janu Nana || Mukha Nasika  Nayana Aru Kana | Giri Kandhara Khoha Anumana || Gayau Sabha Mana Neku Na Moora | Balithanaya Athibala Bakura || Ude  Sabhasadh Kapi Kahu Dhekhi | Ravana Ura  Bha Krodha Biseshi ||