Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The arrival of mighty Vanaras and bears in the city of Lanka

 

Chapter - 39– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The arrival of mighty Vanaras and bears in the city of Lanka

 

Angadha speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kosaladheesa, the ten-headed demon Ravana has lost his piety and has been drenched in ignorance, that is why he has grown afar from your lotus feet, which resulted in falling under the clutches of death. The aforesaid four virtues of the King 1) Sama 2) Dhana 3) Dhanda and 4) Bedha abandoned him, these four virtues represent the four pieces of his crown that have already taken shelter at your lotus feet.” Rama smiled at the ingenious response of Angadha, further he described the fortress of Lanka, the army of Ravana, etc. Rama summoned his counselors after obtaining clear-cut information about the Kingdom of Lanka, and instructed them “Oh! Dear comrades, Lanka has four massive gates, think over how can we invade them.” Soon, the chief of Vanara Sugrivah, elderly Jambavan, and Vibhishana the younger brother of Ravana meditated upon Lord Sri Ramachandra and came out with a brilliant plan, they mutually discussed and came into conclusion to divide the huge army of Vanaras and bears into four sections led by strong warriors. Further, they have called upon the leaders and discussed their plan in detail, and finally conceived a clear-cut idea of who should lead the army, how to attack the opponent, etc. everyone bowed before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. The mighty Vanaras and bears holding mountain-sized rocks and peaks proceeded to Lanka, cheering in great enthusiasm “Hail Lord Seethapathi! Hail Lord of Raghu! Hail Lord of Kosala!” these Vanaras and bears produced deafening roar that kindled fear among the people of Lanka. Although the Vanaras and bears have thoroughly known the fortress of Lanka is impenetrable, they have moved at the will and might of Lord Sri Ramachandra, soon the four huge gates of the fortress were encompassed by the mighty Vanaras, and bear-like the clouds disperse all over the sky, they have produced deafening sound of kettle drums revealing their arrival in the city.

Dharmaheena Prabhupadha Bimukha Kala Bibasa Dhasaseesa | Thehi Parihari Guna Aaye Sunahu Kosaladheesa || Parama Chathuratha Shravana Suni Bihase Ramu Udhara | Samachara Puni Sab Kahe Gada Ke  Balikumara ||

Ripu Ke  Samachara Jab Paye | Rama Sachiva Sab Nikata Bolaye || Lanka Banke Chari Dhuara | Kehi Bidhi Lagia Karahu Bichara || Thab Kapeesa Ricchesa Bibheeshana | Sumiri Hridhaya Dhinakarakula Bhooshana || Kari Bichari Thinha Manthra Dhridava | Chari Ani Kapi Kataku Banava || Jathajoga Senapathi Keenhe | Joothapa Sakala Boli Thab Leenhe || Prabhu Prathapa Kahi Sab Samujjaye | Suni Kapi Sidhanadha Kari Dhaye || Harashitha Ramacharana Sira Navahi | Gahi Giri Sikhara Beera Sab Ghavahi || Garjahi Tharjahi Bhalu Kapeesa | Jaya Raghubeera Kosaladheesa || Janatha Parama Dhurga Athi Lanka | Prabhu Prathapa Kapi Chale Asamka || Ghatatopa Kari Chahu Dhisi Gheri | Mukhahi Nisana  Bajavahi Bheri ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Rama and Angadha – The four virtues of Statesmanship 1) Sama 2)Dhama 3)Dhanda and 4)Bedha

 

Chapter - 38– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Rama and Angadha – The four virtues of Statesmanship 1) Sama 2)Dhama 3)Dhanda and 4)Bedha

 

Devi Mandodhari speaks “Oh! Prabho, your two sons Akshakumara and Prahastha were got killed by the mighty Vanaras. Your capital Lanka has burnt down into ashes, kindly learn from your mistakes, leave your animosity against the merciful Lord Sri Ramachandra, and worship him so that you can achieve eternal fame and glory.” Thus, Devi Mandodhari continued to advise her beloved Lord Ravana till the daybreak, at the early hours of dawn Ravana haughtily rushed to the assembly, forgot all his fears and anxiousness, occupied his majestic throne. Rama called out for Angadha who appeared before Lord and reverentially prostrated before him, was asked to take a seat closer to the Lord. Rama spoke with a smile “Oh! Son of Vali, Oh! Dear child, I wanted to know the truth, is that Ravana is the chief of the demon race? Is he possessed incomparable might which was highly speaking all over the world? Oh! Son, it is strange to note that how did you manage to toss the crown of Ravana?” Angadha spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sarvajja, Oh! Pranathasukhakari, I have learned from you that the four virtues of statesmanship are 1) Sama/reconciliation, 2) Dhama/restrain 3) Dhanda/punishment 4) Bhedha/divide are the essential qualities of a King. The Veda eulogizes them as the four pedestals of the statesmanship, it came into my mind before this incident took place in the assembly of Ravana.”

 

Dhuyi Sutha Mare Dhaheau Pura Ajahu Poora Piya Dhehu | Kripasindhu Raghunatha Bhaji Natha Bimala Jasu Lehu ||

Nari Bachana Suni Bisikha Samana | Sabha Gayau Udi Hoth Bihana || Bait Jayi Sindhasana Phooli | Athi Abhimana Thrasa Sab Bhooli || Iha  Rama Angadhahi Bolava | Aayi Charana Pankaja Siru Nava || Athi Aadhar Sameepa Baitari | Bole Bihasi Kripala Kharari || Balithanaya Kauthuka Athi Mohi | Thatha Sathya Kahu Poochahu Thohi || Ravanu Jathudhana Kula Teeka | Bhujabala Athula Jasu Jaga Leeka || Thasu Mukuta Thumha Chari Chalaye | Kahahu Thatha Kavani Bidhi Paye || Sunu Sarbagya Pranatha Sukhakari | Mukuta  Na Hohi Bhoopa Gunachari || Sama Dhana Aru Dhanda Bibhedha | Nripa Ura Basahi Natha Kaha Bedha || Neethi Dharma Ke Charana Suhaye | Asa Jiya Jani Natha Pahi Aaye ||

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 ||