Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The death does not punish the Jeeva with the vicious weapons, it steals intellect, wisdom, virtues, strength, and the reasoning ability of the Jeeva

 

Chapter - 37– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The death does not punish the Jeeva with the vicious weapons, it steals intellect, wisdom, virtues, strength, and the reasoning ability of the Jeeva

 

Devi Mandodhari spoke “Oh! My beloved Lord, kindly understand the might of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of the Universe, he killed Viradha, Kabandha, Khara, and Dhushana, and took the life of Vali with the shot of a single arrow. Oh! Prabho, he is the most compassionate Lord who has sent the powerful emissaries to protect you from grief and troubles. You have been humiliated and crushed your pride in the grand assembly by his emissaries like the lion attacks the herd of elephants. He is the Lord of the solar race, who constructed a mighty bridge across the vast ocean as a mere sport, he encamped with several Vanaras and bears as his armies on Mount Suvela. Oh! Prabho, he has formidable warriors like Angadha, and Hanuman, who is unconquerable on the battlefields, still you believe him as a mortal, kindly leave your pride and arrogance. Oh! Prabho, you have turned hostile to Lord of Raghu, like death has taken over you, the light of wisdom has disappeared from your mind. Oh! Prabho, death does not punish the Jeeva with vicious weapons, it steals intellect, wisdom, virtues, strength, and reasoning ability and it punishes only the Jeeva who has fallen as the victim of illusion/attachment to worldly matters and bondage.”

 

Badhi Biradha Khara Dhooshanahi Leela Hathyo Kabandha | Bali Yek Sar Maryo Thehi Janahu Dhasakandha ||

Jehi Jalanatha Badhayau Hela | Uthare Prabhu Dhala Sahitha Subela || Karuneeka Dhinakara Kula Kethu | Dhootha Padayau Thava Hitha Hethu || Sabha Majj Jehi Thava Bala Matha | Kari Barootha Mahu Mrigapathi Jatha || Angadha Hanumantha Anuchara  Jake | Rana Bakure Beera Athi Banke || Thehi Kaha Piya Puni Puni Nara Kahahu | Mudha Mana Mamatha  Madha Badhahu|| Ahaha Kantha Kritha Rama Birodha | Kala Bibasa Mana Upaja Na Bodha || Kala Dhanda Gahi Kahu Na Mara | Harayi Dharma Bala Budhdhi Bichara || Nikata Kala Jehi Aavath Sayi | Thehi Bhrama Hoyi Thumaharahi Nayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Devi Mandodhari describes the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter - 36– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Devi Mandodhari describes the splendor of Rama

 

The mighty Vanara Angadha, son of Vali returned to Lord Rama, prostrated at his lotus feet in extreme devotion, his eyes were full of tears, experienced a sudden rush of thrill through his limbs. It was the hours of dusk, Ravana haughtily returned to the place of Devi Mandodhari who once again advised Ravana “Oh! Beloved Lord, leave your animosity against Lord Sri Ramachandra which is going out of your control, ponder over the might of Lakshman who drew a thin line which you could not even cross it, do you expect to defeat him on the battlefield? You have seen the might of the messengers of Rama, you have seen the might of Vanara fearlessly entered in the palace, destroyed your pleasure garden, killed several demons, and set fire to Lanka.  Oh! Prabho, your son Akshakumara was mercilessly killed in the fight and your city was burnt into ashes, where was your might at that time? Kindly leave your pride and arrogance, do not engage in self-praise, Oh! Prabho, do not consider Rama as an ordinary human, King of Ayodhya, he is the Lord of Universe, he is the protector of animate and inanimate things, he is unconquerable, Mareecha has experienced the might of his powerful arrows, but you did not understand a single word I have uttered. Oh! Prabho, do not misjudge Rama as a mortal, do you remember, Janaka’s assembly was crowded with powerful rulers of incomparable might, and you were also there, and you have witnessed how did Rama broke the Shivadhanuss, and wedded Devi Vidhehi. If you are so powerful why you didn’t defeat him in the crowded assembly of Janaka? Oh! Prabho, Jayantha/the son of Lord Indra has experienced the might of that Lord who invoked Astra in the grass, that took one of his eyes. Oh! Prabho, you have witnessed the pathetic state of your sister Shoorpanakha who went to amuse the Lord, with her misdemeanor she was got disfigured, even after all these, you did not understand the might of Rama, and still consider him as a mortal.”

 

Ripu Bala Dharashi Harashi Kapi Balithanaya Balapunjja | Pulaka Sareera Nayanajala Gahe Ramapadhakanjja || Sanjja Jani Dhasakandhara Bhavana Gayau Bilakhayi | Mandhodhari Ravanahi Bahuri Kaha Samujjayi ||

Kantha Samujji Mana Thajahu Kumathihi | Soha Na Samara Thumhahi Raghupathihi || Ramanuja Laghu Rekha Khachayi | Soau Nahi Naghehu Aasi Manusayi || Piya Thumha Thahi Jithab Sangrama | Jake Dhootha Kera  Yaha Kama || Kauthuka  Sindhu Naghi Thava Lanka | Aayau Kapi Kehari Amsaka || Rakhavare Hathi Bipina Ujara | Dhekhath Thohi Accha Thehi Mara || Jari Sakala Pura Keenhesi Cchara | Kaha Raha Bala Garba Thumhara || Ab Pathi Mrisha Gala Jani Marahu | Mora Kaha Kacchu Hridhaya Bicharahu || Pathi Raghupathihi Nripathi Jani Manahu | Aga Jaga Natha Athulabala Janahu || Bana Prathapa Jana Mareecha| Thasu Kaha Nahi Manehi Neecha || Janaka Sabha Aganitha Bhoopala | Rahe  Thumhau Bala Athula Bisala || Bhanji Dhanusha Janaki Biahi | Thab Sangrama Jithehu Kin Thahi || Surapathi Sutha Janayi Bala Thora | Rakha Jiatha Aankhi Gahi Phora || Soopanakha Kai Gathi Thumha Dhekhi | Thadhapi Hridhaya Nahi Laja Biseshi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha praising the splendor of Rama and leaving the assembly of Ravana

 

Chapter - 35– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha praising the splendor of Rama and leaving the assembly of Ravana

 

Meghanatha and several mighty demons haughtily rose from their seats, tried their luck to pull back the foot of Angadha that was firmly fixed in the middle of the assembly were failed miserably, eventually, all of them returned head hung down in utter disappointment. Angadha’s foot was firm in the ground, as if the heart of ascetic who abandoned the worldly matters and bondage, contemplating upon the supreme Bhramam. Ravana’s pride began to melt away watching the might of Angadha, the entire assembly was horror-struck watching the Vanara, at that moment, Ravana rose from his throne and approached Angadha was welcomed with a harsh speech “Oh! Fool, ten-headed demons, do not cling at my feet, I can’t save you from the grief, why don’t you approach Lord of Raghu and take shelter at his feet?” Ravana felt ashamed listening to the malicious comment of a Vanara, all his enthusiasms faded away instantly, like the moon in the midday. He returned to his throne head hung down as if somebody has looted all his wealth. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is the Lord of the Universe, he is the Lord of animate and inanimate things in the Universe, how can the Jeeva live in peace after keeping hostility against that Lord? The functions of the Universe such as creation, preservation, dissolution, happen at the mere movement of the eyebrows of that Lord. He is capable to transform the blade of grass into a fierce weapon, and vice versa, although Angadha made all efforts to convince Ravana about the might of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra was fallen on deaf ears, finally he praised the splendor of Lord Rama before leaving the assembly of Ravana.” Angadha spoke “Oh! Dhashanan, it is worthless to prove my might before you or self-praise my valor, I have no intention to take away your life without sporting with you on the battlefield.” Thus, Angadha took a flight from the assembly, Ravana came to know the death of Prahastha at the hands of Angadha, could not control his grief, the ministers were equally grown nervous watching the might of Angadha.

 

Kotinha Meghanatha Sama Subhata Ude Harashayi | Japatahi Darai Kapicharana Puni Baitahi Sira Nayi || Bhoomi Na  Chadatha Kapi Charana Dhekhatha Ripu Madha Bhaga | Koti Bighna The Santh Kara Mana Jimi Neethi Na Thyaga ||

 

Kapibala Dhekhi Sakala Hiya Hare | Uda Aapu Kapi Ke  Parachare || Gahatha Charana Kaha Balikumara | Mama Padha Gahe Na  Thora Ubara || Gahasi Na Ramacharana Sada Jayi | Sunatha Phira Mana Athi Sakuchayi || Madhyau Thejahath Sri Sab Gayi | Madhya Dhivasa  Jimi Sasi Sohayi || Singhasana Baiteau Sira Nayi | Manahu Sampathi Sakala Gavayi || Jagadhathama Pranapathi Rama | Thasu Bimukha Kimi Laha Bishrama || Uma Rama Ki Bhrukuti Bilasa | Hoyi Biswa  Puni Pavayi Nasa || Thrina The Kulisa Kulisa Thrina Karayi | Thasu Dhootha Pana Kahu Kimi Darayi || Puni Kapi Kahi Neethi Bidhi Nana | Mana Na Thahi Kalu Niarana || Ripu Madha Mathi Prabhu Sujasu Sunayo | Yaha Kahi Chalyo Bali Nripa Jayo || Hathau Na Kheth Khelayi Khelayi | Thohi Abahi Ka Karau Badayi || Prathamahi Thasu Thanaya Kapi Mara | So Suni Ravana Bhayau Dhukhara || Jathudhana Angadha Pan Dhekhi | Bhaya Bhyakula Sab Bhaye Biseshi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha invites demons for the display of their might in the assembly of Ravana

 

Chapter - 34– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha invites demons for the display of their might in the assembly of Ravana

 

Angadha spoke fervently “Oh! Dhashakanda, how did you call Lord Rama is mortal, even after he killed Vali with the single shot of arrow?. You are blind even after possessing twenty eyes, your birth is vain, you are a curse on your mother’s womb. Oh! Wicked, Rama’s powerful arrows are hungry of your blood, hence I am leaving you unhurt, I am well capable to tackle your arrogance, but I haven’t received the permission of the Lord to smack your face. My anger is enough to cut off your ten heads and hurl your city of Lanka into the ocean. Your Lanka is like the fruit of an Udumbara tree, it is the dwelling place of unruly and haughty demons. I am a Vanara, I don’t need much time to scatter you all, but I have not obtained permission from the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra.” Ravana smiled and spoke sarcastically “Oh!  Vanara, where did you learn to praise your might? Vali was not like you. I think the association with those two hermits made you attention-seeker.” Angadha was extremely infuriated stepped in the middle of the assembly “Oh! Fool, I am a boaster, Oh! Demon with twenty arms, let me see the might of your arms if you are strong enough to move my foot if so, I promise you Rama and his entire army of Vanaras and bears will return without Devi Sita.” Ravana shrieked in anger, “Oh! Demons, seize the Vanara, seize on his leg and thrash him on the ground.” Soon, Indrajeeth and several mighty demons approached Angadha and tried all their tricks to move Angadha’s foot that was firmly set on the middle of the assembly, after sometimes they returned to their seats with their head hung down. The enemies of deities, the demons approached Angadha in large numbers were failed miserably and returned to their seats. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the ill-fated, wicked, haughty, and deceitful could not uproot the tree of pure devotion in the heart of Angadha.”

 

So Nara Kyo Dhasakandha Bali  Badhyo Jehi  Yek sar | Bisahu Lochana Andha Dhiga Thava Janma Kujathi Jada || Thava Sonitha Kim Pyasa  Thrishitha Rama Sayak Nikara | Thajau Thehi Thehi Thrasa Katu Jalpaka Nisichara Adhama ||

Mei Thava Dhasana  Thoribe Layaka | Aayasu Mohi Na Dheenha Raghunayaka || Asi Risa Hothi Dhasau Mukha Thorau | Lanka  Gahi Samudhra Maha Borau || Gulari Phala Samana Thava Lanka | Basahu Madhya Thumha Janthu Asanka || Mei Banara Phala Khatha Na Bara | Aayasu Dheenha Na Rama Udhara || Juguthi Sunatha Ravana Musukayi | Mooda  Sikhinha Thai Bhayesi Labara || Sancheahu Mei Labara Bhuja Beeha | Jau Na Upariau Thava Dhasa Jeeha || Samujji Ramaprathapa Kapi Kopa | Sabha  Majja Pana Kari Padha Ropa || Jau Mama charana Sakasi Sada Dari | Phirahi Ramu Seetha Mei Hari || Sunahu Subhata Sab Kaha Dhasaseesa | Padha Gahi Dharani Paccharahu Keesa || Indhrajeeth Adhika Balavana | Harashi Ude Jaha Thaha Bhata Nana || Japatahi Kari  Bala Bipula  Upayi | Padha Na  Darayi Baitahi Siru Nayi || Puni Udi Japatahi sura Aarathi | Darayi Na Keesa  Charana Yehi Bhanthi || Purusha Kujogi Jimi Uragari | Moha Bitapa Nahi Sakahi Upari ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’s harsh speech in the assembly of Ravana

 

Chapter - 33– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha’s harsh speech in the assembly of Ravana

 

The son of Lord Vayu, Hanuman gathered those sparkling gems from the sky, and produced it before Lord Sri Ramachandra. The Vanaras and bears stood astounded watching the dazzling beauty of the crown pieces, on the other side, Ravana was felt humiliated by Angada, shrieked out in anger to his attendants, while Angadha stood smiling at him “Don’t leave the wicked Vanara, cease him and kill him. Don’t leave this Vanara, after that proceed to kill all those Vanaras and bears marched towards Lanka. Go and capture all the Vanara and bears, and devour them. It is my order, capture the two hermits alive, and bring them before my assembly.” Angadha was infuriated “Oh! Fool, aren’t you ashamed of your arrogance and ignorance? you are the destroyer of your clan, your heart did not get troubled watching my might? You are the storehouse of sins, lust, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, Ahamkara, and Mamakara. You have set eyes on the wife of a stranger, you have stolen her in the absence of her husband, you are out of mind, the death is hanging above your head. Oh! Wicked demon, you will reap the fruits of your vicious deeds, soon the mighty army of Vanaras and bears would punish you for that, I wonder your speech did not stop when you have uttered ‘Rama is mortal’, your tongue did not twist while speaking nonsense about the Lord. It is definite that your tongue along with your heads rolls on the battlefield.”

 

Tharaki Pavanasutha Kara Gahe Aani Dhare Prabhu Pas | Kauthuka Dhekhahi Bhalukapi Dhinakara Sarisa Prakasa || Uha Sakopi Dhasanana Sab San Kahatha Risayi | Dharahu Kapihi Dhari Marahu Suni Angadha Musukayi ||

Yehi Badhi Begi subhata Sab Dhavahu | Khahu Bhalu Kapi Jaha Jaha Pavahu || Markataheena Karahu Mahi Jayi | Jiatha Dharahu Thapasa Dhau Bhayi || Puni Sakopa Boleau Jubaraja | Gala Bajavath Thohi Na Laja || Maru Gara Kati Nilaja Kulaghathi | Bala Biloki Biharathi Nahi Cchathi || Re Thriya Chora Kumaraga Gami | Khala Mala Rasi  Mandhamathi Kami || Sanyapatha Jalpasi Dhurbadha | Bhayesi Kalabasa Khala Manujadha || Thake Phalu Pavahigo Aage | Banara Bhalu Chapetanhi Lage || Ramu Manuja Bolatha Asi Bani | Girahi Na Thava Rasana Abhimani || Girihahi Rasana Samsaya Nahi | Siranhi Sametha Samara Mahi Maahi ||

 

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

 

Chapter - 32– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha creates chaos in the assembly of Ravana

 

Ravana speaks “Oh! Vanara, your Lord Sri Ramachandra has no noble qualities or self-respect, that’s why his father King Dhasharatha exiled him from the Kingdom of Ayodhya, apart from that he is besieged with extreme agony of separation from his consort, and terror of mine. Do you know the demons devour humans’ day and night, so don’t be so proud of your Master?” Angadha could not control his rage, whoever listens to the criticism of Lord Hari or Lord Hara, would get afflicted with the sin of Gohathya/killing cows, soon Angadha burst out a loud shriek, and thrashed both of his arms on the ground, instantly the Earth quivered, the ministers seated on the thrones were taken a flight on the air, demons were horror-stricken created a huge chaos in the assembly. The ten-headed Ravana toppled on the floor was regained his strength and managed to stand straight, his marvelous crown and the gems scattered all over the floor, he picked up a few of them, and Angadha gathered some of the pieces and flew away from the assembly. The Vanaras on the seashore witnessed the sparkling gems on the sky and doubted it was meteoroids, in utter confusion watching the dazzling beauty of the gems on the sky. They even suspected that the demon King must have hurled thunderbolts like weapons on his enemies. Lord Sri Ramachandra smiled at the Vanaras and pacified them “Oh! Dear, do not worry, it is not meteoroids or thunderbolt, or Rahu or Kethu, it was the parts of the crown of Ravana hurled by Vali’s son.”

 

Aguna Amana Jani Thehi Dheenha Pitha Banabasa | So Dhukha Aru Jubathi Biraha Puni Nisi Dhina Mama Thrasa || Jinha Ke  Bala Kara Garba Thehi Ayise Manuja Aneka | Khahi Nisachara  Dhivasa Nisi Mooda Samujju Thaji Teka ||

Jab Thehi Keenhi Rama Kai Nindha | Krodhavantha Athi Bhayau Kapindha || Harihara Nindha Sunayi Jo Kana | Hoyi Papa Goghath Samana || Katakatana Kapikunjjara Bhari | Dhuhu Bhujadhanda Thamaki Mahimari || Dolatha Dharani Sabhasadh Khase | Chale Bhaji Bhaya Marutha Grase || Giratha Sambhari Uda Dhasakandhara | Bhoolath Pare Mukuta Athi Sundhara || Kacchu Thehi Lai Nija  Siranihi Savare | Kacchu Angadha Prabhu Pasa  Pabare || Aavath Mukuta  Dhekhi Kapi Bhage | Dheenahi Looka Parana Bidhi Lage || Ki Ravana Kari Kopa  Chalaye | Kulisa  Chari Aavath Athi  Dhaye || Kaha Prabhu Hasi Jani Hridhaya Derahu | Looka Na  Asani Kethu Nahi Rahu || Ye Kireeta Dhasakandhara Kere | Aavath Balithanaya Ke Prere ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Angadha speaks about the fourteen types of Jeeva considered as dead alive

 

Chapter - 31– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Angadha speaks about the fourteen types of Jeeva considered as dead alive

 

Angadha speaks “Oh! Dhashanan, listen I can easily thrash you on the ground, destroy your army of demons and Lanka, and take away Devi Sita along with all your wives. Even if I kill you, that is not going to bring any fame to me, it won’t be considered as an act of valor. Oh! Dhashanan, there are fourteen types of Jeeva considered as dead alive 1) Jeeva who is engaged in the unwarranted act as a practice of worship 2) a miser who hoards wealth without utilizing for Dharmic deeds 3) lustful Jeeva 4) a sinner 5) ignorant 6) utterly destitute 7) unfortunate 8) an elderly and sick 9) Person who gets angry without reason 10) disbeliever of Lord Hari and Hara 11) disbeliever in Veda, scriptures, saints, Bhramins 12) selfish and extremely body-conscious 13) person who impose troubles on others and 14) a penniless person. Oh! Fool, this is one of the reasons I spare you without killing, do not try to rouse my anger.” Ravana could not control his anger, crushed his teeth, banged his fist, and shrieked “Oh! Vanara, you are speaking harsh words with the support of your Lord whomever you believe as valorous, and intelligent, alas! he is neither courageous nor wise.”

 

Thohi Pataki Mahi Sena Hathi Chaupat Kari Thava  Gau | Thava Jubathinha Sametha Sada Janakasuthahi Lai Jau ||

Jau Asa  Karau Thadhapi Na Badayi | Muyehi Badhe Nahi Kacchu Manusayi || Kaula Kamabasa Kripani Bimooda | Athi Dharidhra Ajasi Athi Booda || Sadha Rogabasa Santhatha Krodhi | Bishnu Bimukha Shruthi Santha Birodhi || Thanu Poshaka Nindhaka Adhakhani | Jeevath Sava Sama Chaudhaha Prani || Asa Bichari Khala  Badhau Na  Thohi | Ab Jani Risa  Upajavasi  Mohi || Suni Sakopa Kaha Nisichara Natha | AdharaDhasana Dhasi Meejath Hatha || Re Kapi Adhama Marana Ab Chahasi | Chotte Badhana Bath Badi Kahasi || Katu Jalpasi Jada Kapibala Jake | Balaprathapa Budhi Theja Na Thake ||