Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman proceeds to the battlefield along with Vanaras and bears

 

Chapter - 53– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman proceeds to the battlefield along with Vanaras and bears

 

Lakshman wielded in bow and arrow, received permission from Rama and proceeded to the battlefield followed by Angadha and several mighty warriors, his eyes were reddened in anger, broad chest and strong shoulder resembled the snow-clad Mount Himalaya with a hue of golden color. At the other end, there were several mighty demons of dreadful appearance wielded in vicious weapons ready to fight against their enemies, soon several Vanaras and bears holding rocks and huge trees rushed towards the demons, cheering “Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail Lakshman!” eventually a huge battle broke out between the demons and the Vanaras of equal might. Vanaras used their sharp nails and teeth as weapon, they tore off the demons, crushed them under feet, hurled themselves upon them and created a huge chaos on the battlefield. There were shouts and cries of panic reverberated in the three worlds, several headless bodies flee aimlessly on the battleground, the deities witnessed the vicious battle between the demons and the army of Vanaras led by Lakshman in joy and surprise.

 

Ayasu Magi Rama Pahi Angadhadhi Kapi Sath | Lacchimana Chale Krudhdha Hoyi Bana Sarasana Hath ||

Cchathaja Nayana Ura Bahu Bisala | Himagiri Nibha Thanu Kacchu Yek Lala || Iha Dhasanan Subhata Padaye | Nana  Sasthra Gahi Dhaye || Bhoodhara Nabha Bitapayudha Dhari | Dhaye Kapi Jayarama Pukari || Bhire Sakala Jorihi San Jori| Itha Utha Jaya Iccha  Nahi Thori || Mudikanha Lathanha Dhathanha Katahi | Kapi Jayaseela Mari Puni Datahi || Maru Maru Dharu Dharu Dharu Maru | Seesa Thori Gahi Bhuja Uparu || Asi Rava Puri Rahi Nava Khanda | Dhavahi Jaha Thaha Runda Prachanda || Dhekhahi Kauthuka Nabha Sura Brindha | Kabahuka Bisamaya Kabahu Anandha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama breaks the illusionary web created by Meghanatha with the shot of an arrow

 

Chapter - 52– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama breaks the illusionary web created by Meghanatha with the shot of an arrow

 

The wicked Indhrajeeth utilized illusionary power against the Lord who is the Lord of Mayapathi, and whose Maya/illusion is capable to influence all the creatures in the Universe, even Lord Bhrama and Lord Shambhu. Lord Rama took a flight on the air and showered arrows on the enemies, not leaving a space for pin drop. Indrajeeth shot arrows caused to shower blood, bones, flesh etc.., he covered the brightness of the Sun with his illusionary power, soon the whole battlefield crammed with dust and darkness, the Vanaras and bears were alarmed, the compassionate Lord Rama saw his army in panic, immediately shot an arrow that broke the illusionary web created by Meghanatha, like the Sun tear off the veil of darkness. The supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra showered compassionate grace on the Vanaras and bears on the battlefield, soon they have regained their enthusiasm and became uncontrolled on the battlefield.

 

Jasu Prabala Maya Basa Siva Biranchi Bada Chota | Thahi Dhikhavayi Nisichara Nija Maya Mathi Khota ||

Nabha Chadi Barasha Bipula  Angara | Mahi The Pragata Hohi Jaladhara || Nana Bhanthi Pisacha Pisachi | Maru Kattu Dhuni Bolahi Nachi || Bishta Pootha Rudhira Kacha Hada | Barashayi Kabahu Upala Bahu Cchada || Barashi Dhoori Keenhesi Andhiara | Sooja Na  Aapana Hath Pasara || Kapi Akulane Maya Dhekhe | Sab Kar Marana Bana Yehi Lekhe || Kauthuka Dhekhi Rama Musukane | Bhaye Sabheetha Sakala Kapi Jane || Yek Ban  Kati  Sab Maya | Jimi Dhinakara Hara Thimira Nikaya || Kripadhrishti Kapi Bhalu Biloke | Bhaye Prabala Rana  Rahahi Na Roke ||

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 ||