Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between the Vanaras and demons

 

Chapter - 41– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between the Vanaras and demons

 

The dreadful demons armed with various weapons like bows, arrows, spears, daggers, maces, etc. rushed to the battlefield resembled the dark clouds on the top of Mount Sumeru. The deafening noises of the drums and the rattling sounds of weapons reverberated all over Lanka, the cowards besieged with the fear and anxiousness, while the fearless demons were advanced to the battleground, they have seen multitudes of Vanaras and bears of mountain-sized, darting from various directions, plucking huge trees and peaks hurling on them, that created space to infiltrate the army of demons, they were crushing teeth and banging fists, thus both the armies of Vanaras and demons were thrashing each other cheering the name of Rama and Ravana respectively. The huge battle between Rama and Ravana has begun, the demons heaved mountains on the Vanaras were caught on the hand and hurled back.

 

Nanayudha Sara Chapadhara Jathudhana Balabeera | Kota Kagooranhi Chadi Gaye Koti Koti Ranadheera ||

Kota Kagooranhi Sohahi Kaise | Meru Ke  Sringini Janu G
hana Baise || Bajahi Dola Nisana Juaau | Suni Dhuni Hoyi Bhatanhi Mana Chau || Bajahi Bheri Naphiri Apara | Suni Kadhara Ura Jahi Dharara || Dhekhinhi Jayi Kapinhi Ke Tatta | Athi Bisala Thanu Bhalu Subhatta || Dhavahi Ganahi Na Avaghat Ghata | Parbatha Phori Karahi Gahi Bata || Katakatahi Kotinha Bhata Garjahi | Dhasana Auta Katahi Athi Tharjahi || Utha Ravana Itha Rama Dhohayi | Jayathi Jayathi Jaya Pari Larayi || Nisichara Sikhara Samooha Dahavahi | Koodhi Dharahi Kapi Pheri Chalavahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana orders the demons to devour the Vanara and bears entered the city of Lanka

 

Chapter - 40– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana orders the demons to devour the Vanara and bears entered the city of Lanka

 

The huge army of Vanaras and bears cheered in great enthusiasm “Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail younger brother of the Lord, Lakshman! Hail Kapeesa Sugreevah !” they have produced a deafening roar that engulfed the city of Lanka. The arrogant Lankapathi Ravana smiled cynically and ordered his men “Oh! Demons, look at the ill fate of Vanaras and bears, they have arrived in the city in large numbers, many of our demons are hungry, today they might achieve sumptuous meat in their homes.” Ravana laughed out haughtily “Oh! Mighty demons, drive yourself to all directions, don’t leave a single Vanara and bear on your sight, devour them all.” Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, Ravana was completely plagued with his might, like the bats hang down upside down the trees, thinking that the trees will protect them if the sky falls on them.” Soon the several thousands of demons got prepared with vicious weapons like spears, swords, axes, fireballs, clubs, daggers, and mass of rock in their hands proceeded to meet the army of Lord Sri Ramachandra, alas! they were moving to the mouth of miserable death without their knowledge, like the carnivores’ swoop down on the mass of precious gems mistaking them as a sumptuous meal, eventually, get hurt themselves.

 

Jayathi Rama Jaya Lacchimana Jaya Kapeesa  Sugreeva | Garjahi Sindhanadh Kapi Bhalu Mahabala Seeva ||

Lanka Bhayau KOlahala Bhari | Suna Dhasanana Athi Ahamkari || Dhekhahu Banarah Kei Didayi | Bihasi Nisachara Sena Bolayi || Aaye Keesa Kala Ke  Prere | Cchudhavanth Sab Nisichara Mere || Asa Kahi Attahasa Sad Keenha | Griha Baite Aahara Bidhi Dheenha || Subhata Sakala Charihu Dhisi Jahu | Dhari Dhari Bhalu Keesa Sab Khahu || Uma Ravanahi Asa Abhimana | Jimi Tittima Khaga Sutha Uthana || Chale Nisachara Aayasu Magi | GahiKara Bindipala Bara Sagi || Thomara Mudhgara Parasu Prachanda | Soola Kripana Parigha Girikhanda || Jimi Arunopala Nikara Nihari |Dhavahi Sad Khaga Mamsa Aahari || Choch Bhanga Dhukha Thinhahi Na Soojja | Thimi Dhaye Manujadha Aboojja ||

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 ||