Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Meganatha faces tough battle against Rama

 

Chapter - 51– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Meganatha faces tough battle against Rama

 

The mighty Meghanatha showered arrows on the Vanaras, that killed and wounded several Vanars, fell on the ground with a large thud, he stood gigantically on the battlefield and roared like a lion. Son of Lord Vayu, Hanuman saw his warriors are in trouble, needed to be protected, he rushed to the battlefield in a rage resembled death personified. He plucked a huge rock and hurled on Meghanatha who took a flight from his chariot, eventually the chariot and charioteer crushed under the rock. Hanuman initiated dual fight with Meghanatha was evaded for a while as he was known the might of the Vanara. Meghanatha turned towards Rama and poured out harsh words, he utilized all those weapons/Asthra and Shathras against the Lord, but all those weapons were nullified and failed to intimidate the Lord, moreover it was easily destroyed before it could reach him.  Meghanatha realized the might of Lord Rama, none of his Asthras or Sasthras were working against the Lord, so he began to utilize the illusionary powers that was successfully retaliated by the Lord, as if the snakes attack Garuda was brought under control as  a mere sport.

 

Dhasa Dhasa Sar Sab Maresi Pare Bhoomi Kapibeera | Simhanadha Kari Garjja Meghanatha Baladheera ||

Dhekhi Pavanasutha Kataka Bihala | Krodhavantha Janu  Dhayau Kala || Mahasaila Yek Thuratha Upara | Athirisa Meghanatha Para Dara || Aavath Dhekhi Gayau Nabha Soyi | Ratha Sarathi Thuraga Sab Khoyi || Bar Bar Pachara Hanumana | Nikata Na  Aava Maramu So Jana || Raghupathi Nikata Gayau Ghananadha| Nana Bhanthi Karesi Dhurbadha || Asthra Sasthra Aayudha Sab Dare| Kauthukahi Prabhu Kati Nivare || Dhekhi Prathapa Mooda Khisiana | Karai Laga Maya Bidhi Nana || Jimi Koau Karai Garuda Sau Khela | Darpavai Gahi Swalpa Sapela ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Meghanatha’s fight against the mighty warriors of Rama

 

Chapter - 50– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Meghanatha’s fight against the mighty warriors of Rama

 

The mighty demons hurled the mountains and vicious weapons on the Vanaras and bears, the battlefield crammed with loud noises of rattling of weapons, cries and shriek of demons and Vanaras, resembled the clouds at the time of deluge. The fierce Vanaras and bears seized the demons on their leg ripped off their bodies wounded them brutally, they hurled huge mountains on the fortress that killed several demons who were stood as guardian of the fortress. Meghanatha understood that the army of Raghu has invaded the palace and destroyed most of their warriors, he rushed out to meet his enemies on the battlefield. Meghanatha shrieked in fury “Where is that two hermits? Where is that two brothers of Kosala who are spoken highly in the three worlds? Where is Nala, Neela, Dhvidha, Sugriva, Angadha, and Hanuman, and the powerful warriors? Where is Vibheeshana, a traitor to his elder brother? I will kill all of them.” He drew his powerful bow and stretched up to ears, and shot several arrows resembled serpents aiming at the Vanaras. Soon, all the Vanaras taken a flight to different directions, some of them were brutally injured, none of the Vanaras or bears was seen on the battlefield and it turned empty.

 

Dahe Maheedhara Sikhara Kotinha Bibidha Bidhi Gola Chale | Ghaharath Jimi Pabipath Garjjatha Janu Pralaya Ke Badhale || Markata Bikata Bhata Jutatha Katatha Na  Latatha Than Jarjara Bhaye | Gahi Saila Thehi Gada Par Chalavahi Jaha So Thaha Nisichara Haye ||

Meghanatha Suni Shravana Asa Gadu Puni Ccheka Aaye | Utharyo Beera Dhurga The  Sanmukha Chalyo Bajayi ||

Kaha Kosaladheesa Dhau Bhratha | Dhanvi Sakalaloka Bikhyatha || Kaha Nala Neela  Dhubidha Sugreeva | Angadha Hanmantha Bala Seeva || Kaha Bibeeshanu Bhrathadhrohi | Aaju Sabahi Hadi Marau Auhi|| Asa Kahi Kadina Ban Sandhane | Athisaya Krodha Shravana Lagi Thane || Sara Samooha So Cchadai Laga | Janu Sapaccha Dhavahi Bahu Naga || Jaha Thaha Paratha Dhekhiahi Banara | Sanmukha Hoyi Na  Sake  Thehi Avasara || Jaha Thaha Bhagi Chale KapiReecha | Bisari Sabhi Judhdha Kai Eecha || So Kapi Balu Na Rana Maha Dhekha | Keenhesi Jehi Na Prana Avasesha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The elderly Malyavan was humiliated in the large assembly

 

Chapter - 49– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The elderly Malyavan was humiliated in the large assembly

 

Malyavan spoke “Oh! Dhashanan, he is supreme Lord Hari personified as son of Dhasharatha, Lord Rama killed Hiranyaksha and his brother Hiranyakashipu, Madhu and Kaitaba, the very purpose of his incarnation is vanquishing the wicked demons and restore peace on the Earth. Oh! Ravana, you can’t keep hostility towards that supreme Lord who is the essence of Time and death. He resembles the wildfire to the wicked people, he is the repository of wisdom and virtues, worshiped by Lord Bhrama and Lord Shambhu. Oh! Dhashanan give up your enmity with Lord Rama, restore Devi Vaidhehi and worship at his lotus feet, he is too kind and compassionate to his worshiper.” The wise words of elderly Malyavan hit like sharp arrows on the chest of Ravana, he shrieked in anger “Oh! Fool, I don’t want to see your cursed face, I would have cut your throat if you were not elder to me, do not show your face before my eyes anymore.” The elderly Minister Malyavan, rose from his seat in an utter disappointment, understood that the Lord has decided to take Ravana’s life in hand, so its baseless to argue with him, he muttered to himself and set out of the assembly. At that moment, Meghanatha stood out in the assembly and exclaimed “I need not speak anything about my might before the assembly, I will show what I can do on the battlefield.” Ravana regained his courage, fondly patted on Meghanatha and returned to his palace. As soon as the day light came in the mighty Vanaras and bears took their place on the four gates of the palace of Ravana, they began all the monkey tricks, sprang from one fortress to another, created a huge chaos in the city of Lanka. The dreadful demons with vicious weapons rushed to attack the Vanaras and bears were retaliated by the Vanaras hurling huge rocks and trees upon them.

 

Hiranyaccha  Bhratha Sahitha Madhu Kaitaba Balavana | Jehi Mare Soyi Avathareau Kripasindhu Bhagavana ||

Kalaroopa Khala Ban Dhahana Gunagara Ghanabodha | Siva Biranchi Jehi SEvahi Thasu Kavana Birodha ||

Parihari Bayaru Dhehu Baidhehi | Bhajahu Kripanidhi Parama Sanehi || Thake Bachana Bana Sama Lage | Karia Muha Kari Jahi Abhage || Booda Bhayasi Na Tha  Maratheau Thohi | Ab Jani Nayana Dhekhavasi Mohi || Thehi Aapane Mana Asa Anumana | Badhyo Chahath Yehi Kripanidhana || So Udi Gayau Kahatha Dhurbadha | Thab Sakopa Boleau Ghananadha || Kauthuka Pratha Dhekhiahu Mora | Karihau Bahuth Khau Ka Thora || Suni Sutha Bachana Barosa Aava | Preethi Sametha Anka Baitava || Karatha Bichara Bhayau Binusara | Lage Kapi Puni Chahu Dhuara || Kopi Kapinha Dhurghata Gooda Ghera | Nagara Kolahalu Bhayau Ghanera || Bibidhayudhadhara Nisichara Dhaye | Gada The Parbatha Sikhara Dahaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda –The wise words of the chief of ministers Malyavan, maternal grandfather of Ravana

Chapter - 48– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The wise words of the chief of ministers Malyavan, maternal grandfather of Ravana

 

The battle between the Vanaras and demons continued for a while, some of the demons were brutally wounded, and some of them died, and some of them were flown from the battlefield and taken shelter in the caves, the Vanaras and bears gave out a boisterous roar at them. The Vanaras returned to their shelter places in the camp of Lord Sri Ramachandra when it was too dark, the Vanaras and bears got relived from the exhaustion immediately at the grace of the Lord. Ravana called out for an emergency meeting with the ministers to inform the army set out to the Mount Suvela was destroyed completely by the Vanaras, hence he sought the opinion of Ministers to find out an option to tackle the menace of enemies. There was an elderly demon Malyavan, who is maternal grandfather, eminent counselor of Ravana spoke words of wisdom “Oh! Dear son, listen to my words, ever since you have abducted Devi Sita and brought her to Lanka, we are witnessing several inauspicious omens, your animosity against the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the essence of virtues, valor, and wisdom, eulogized by Vedas and scriptures, has taken away the peace and happiness in the family.”

 

Kacchu Mare Kacchu Ghayal Kacchu Gad Chade Parayi | Garjahi Bhalu Balimukha Ripudhal Bala Bichalayi ||

Nisa Jani Kapi Chariau Aani | Aaye Jaha Kosala Dhani || Ramakripa  Kari Chithava Sabahi | Bhaye  Bigathashrama Banara Thabahi || Uha Dhasanana Sachiva Hakare | Sab  San Kahesi Subhata Je Mare || Aadha Kataku Kapinha Sandhara | Kahahu Begi Ka Karia Bichara || Malyavantha Athi Jarata Nisachara | Ravana Mathu Pitha Manthri Bara || Bola Bachana Neethi Athi Pavana| Sunahu Thatha Kacchu Mora  Sikhavana || Jab The Thumha Seetha Hari Aani | Asaguna Hohi Na Jahi Bakhani || Bedha Purana Jasu Jasu Gayo | Rama Bimukha Kahu Na  Sukha Payo ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama breaks the illusionary veil with the shot of an arrow

 

Chapter - 47– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama breaks the illusionary veil with the shot of an arrow

 

The Vanaras and bears turned panicky watching the darkness all over the place, they hurried to various directions aimlessly, causing huge chaos. Lord of Raghu perceived the trouble caused to the Vanaras, soon summoned Angadha and Hanuman to reach out for the warriors crying out for help. The two mighty Vanaras entered the battlefield giving instructions to their fellow warriors, fought against the demons vehemently. The merciful Lord took his bow and shot an arrow that lit light all over the place, like the knowledge of self/Paramathma, drives out the ignorance and illusion of darkness in the Jeeva. Soon the Vanaras regained their enthusiasm, got rid of their fatigue and fear, Hanuman and Angadha continued to battle against the demons, at last, the demon flee from the battlefield. The Vanaras seized the demons on their leg, thrashed them on the ground, and hurled them to the ocean, which became a feast for the wild aquatic animals.

 

Dhekhi Nibida Thama Dhasahu Dhisi Kapidhala Bhayau Khabhara | Yekhai Yek Na Dhekhayi Jaha Thaha Karahi Pukara ||

Sakala Maramu Raghunayaka Jana | Liye Boli Angadha Hanumana || Samachara Sab Kahi Samujjaye| Sunatha Kopi Kapikunjjara Dhaye || Puni Kripala Hasi Chap Chadava | Pavaka Sayaka Sapadhi Chalava || Bhayau Prakasa Kathahu Thama Nahi | Gyana  Udhaya Jimi Samsaya Jahi || Bhalu Balimukha Payi Prakasa | Dhaye Harasha Bigatha Shrama Thrasa || Hanumana Angadha Rana Gaje | Hank Sunatha Rajanichara Bhaje || Bhagatha Bhata Patakahi Dhari Dharani | Karahi Bhalu Kapi Adhbutha Karani || Gahi Padha Darahi Sagar Mahi | Makara Uraga Jasha Dhari Dhari Khahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The demons sallied forth the Vanaras in the dark hours of the night

 

Chapter - 46– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The demons sallied forth the Vanaras in the dark hours of the night

 

Angadha and Hanuman battered the army of demons with the might of their arms, found it was the hours of dusk, the two Vanaras darted out of Lanka effortlessly and returned to Lord Sri Ramachandra. They prostrated at the lotus feet of Rama who was highly pleased to witness the two mighty Vanaras before him, he showered compassionate grace on them, immediately they have got rid of exhaustion, felt immensely happy. The demons understood Angadha, Hanuman, and armies of Vanaras and bears have returned to the Lord as the day was about close. The demons are known for their might during the nightfall sallied to the Vanaras and bears during the dark hours cheering the names of Dhashanan was fought with the Vanaras and bears ferociously, a vicious battle began with the demons and Vanaras of equal might, the demons of dreadful appearance and black complexion, with the Vanaras of various colors of huge mountain-sized fought each other ferociously. The two armies of Demons and Vanaras of equal might fought each other vehemently, resembled the mass of clouds hammering each other at the force of the wind. The army of demons led by the two sons of Ravana, Akampana, and Athikaya perceived that their armies have gone weak, began utilizing illusionary powers, suddenly the sky went too dark, and there was a heavy rain of blood, ashes, and stones.

 

Bujabala Ripudhala Dhalamali Dhekhi Dhivasa Kara Antha | Koodhe Jugala Bigatha Shrama Aaye Jaha Bhagavantha ||

Prabhu Padhakamala Seesa  Thinha Naye | Dhekhi Subhata Raghupathi Man Bhaye || Ramakripa Kari Jugala Nihare | Bhaye Bigathashrama Parama Sukhare || Gaye Jani Angadha Hanumana | Phire Bhalu Markata Bhata Nana || Jathudhana Pradhosha Balapayi | Dhaye Kari Dhasaseesa  Dhohayi || Nisichara Aani Dhekhi Kapi Phire | Jaha Thaha Katakatayi Bhat Bhire || Dhau Dhala Prabala Pachari Pachari | Laratha Subhata Nahi Manahi Hari || Mahabeera Nisichara Sab Kare | Nana Barana Balimukha Bhare || Sabala Jugala Dhala Samabala Jodha | Kauthuka Karatha Larath Kari Krodha || Prabita Saradha Payodha Ghanere | Laratha Manahu Marutha Ke  Prere || Anipa Akampana Aru Athikaya | Bichalatha Sena Keenahi Inha Maya || Bhayau Nimisha Maha Athi Aandhiara | Brishti Hoyi Rudhiropala Cchara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The demons hurled before Lord Rama attained liberation from worldly existence

 

Chapter - 45– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The demons hurled before Lord Rama attained liberation from worldly existence

 

Angadha and Hanuman seized the demons, pulling their hairs, brought before Ravana and crushed them under their feet, some of them were pulled on their hairs and dropped in front of the demon King, burst open their huge bodies like the vessel of curd. The two Vanaras together caught the mighty demons on their leg and hurled to the direction where Lord Sri Ramachandra was seated, Vibeeshana introduced the names of the demons to Lord Rama, were attained the compassionate grace of Rama and thereby achieved salvation, thus the demons who are carnivores by nature feasted on the flesh of saints and Bhramans attained salvation, which is extremely difficult for the Yogis, Rishis, and Sages. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, Lord Sri Ramachandra is too kind and compassionate, he has bestowed the highest state of salvation even to the demons, because they have remembered the Lord as their enemy in all their lives. Oh! Bhavani, who is benevolent as Lord Rama? Hence, the Jeeva who is drenched in material matters of possession, fame, richness, wife, children, companion, relatives, wealth, money, etc. are unfortunate, soaked in Maya/illusion driven afar from the meditation and contemplation are miserable.” Lord Sri Ramachandra perceived that Angadha and Hanuman vehemently invaded the palace of Ravana, the two mighty Vanaras resembled the Mount Mandhara used for churning the ocean, utter disorder in the palace of Ravana.

Yek Yek so Mardhahi Thori Chalavahi Munda | Ravana Aage Parahi The Janu Phootahi DhadhiKundha ||

Maha Maha Mukhia  Je Pavahi | The Padha Gahi Prabhu Pasa chalavahi || Kahayi Bibheeshanu Thinha Ke  Nama | Dhehi Rama Thinhahu Nija Dhama|| Khala Manujadha Dhijabisha Bhogi | Pavahi Gathi Jo Jachath Jogi || Uma Rama Mridhuchitha Karunakara | Bayara Bhava Sumiratha Mohi Nisichara || Dhehi Paramagathi So Jiya Jani | Asa Kripala Ko Kahahu Bhavani || Asa Prabhu Suni Na  Bhajahi Bhrama Thyagi | Nara Mathimandha The Parama Abhagi || Angadha Aru Hanumantha Prabesa | Keenha Dhurga Asa Kaha Avadhesa || Lanka Dhau Kapi Sohahi Kaise | Mathahi Sindhu Dhuyi Mandhara Jaise ||