Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman plucked the mountain while in search of the herbs and safely placed it on his palm

 

 

Chapter - 58– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman plucked the mountain while in search of the herbs and safely placed it on his palm

 

Hanuman entered the lake in great enthusiasm, soon he was caught by a crocodile on his leg, both of them had a huge fight, finally Hanuman killed the crocodile that assumed the form of a celestial and began to proceeded to the celestial abode, spoke “Oh! Vayuputhra, I have got rid of all the sins at the very sight of you, and got released my birth from the womb of a crocodile. Oh! Hanuman, the hermit you met in the hermitage is the demon disguised in saffron robe, do not believe him, my prediction will not go wrong.” Hanuman returned to the hermit immediately. Hanuman approached the hermit vehemently and spoke “Oh! Mahathma, first you get the Gurudhakshina/fee for the preceptor, then you can initiate me to the spiritual knowledge.” Hanuman seized Kalanemi with his tail and fastened with it, and thrashed him on the ground, before leaving the Prana, Kalanemi muttered “Ram Ram”, Hanuman was delighted to hear the utterance of the name of his beloved Lord, then he proceeded journey to the mountain. He arrived in the mountain but failed to locate the herb, as it was huge and clustered with beautiful forest. He did not waste a single minute, he plucked the entire mountain and safely placed it on his hand, while he was travelling on the air during the dark hours, he has to cross the city of Ayodhya.

 

Sara Paidath Kapi Padha Gaha Makari Thab Akulana | Mari So Dhari Dhibya Thanu Chali Gagana Chadi Jana ||

Kapi Thava Dharasa Bhayiau Nishpapa | Mita Thatha Munibara Kara Sapa || Muni Na  Hoyi Yaha Nisichara Ghora | Manahu Sathya Bachana Kapi Mora || Asa Kahi Gayi Apacchara Jabahi | Nisichara Nikata Gayau Kapi Thabahi || Kaha Kapi Muni Gurudhacchina Lehu | Pache Hamahi Manthra Thumha Dhehu || Sira Langura Lapeti Pacchara | Nija Thanu Pragatesi Marathi Bara || Ram Rama Kahi Cchadesi Prana | Suni Mana Harashi Chaleau Hanumana || Dhekha Saila Na Aushadha Cheenha | Sahasa Kapi Upari Giri Leenha || Gahi Giri Nisi Nabha Dhavath Bhayau | Avadhapuri Oopar Kapi Gayau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman meets the demon Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit

 

Chapter - 57– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman meets the demon Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit

 

Ravana could not control his anger shrieked at Kalanemi that made him realize the situation very well, Kalanemi made up his mind “I would prefer to die in the hands of the servant of Lord Sri Ramachandra, definitely not in the hands of Ravana who is the mountain of sins.” Kalanemi returned to the forest where he has settled, constructed a beautiful hermitage surrounded by lake, an attractive pond, a lovely garden and shrine in no time with his illusionary powers. Hanuman arrived in the forest and found a stunning hermitage thought he could get the guidance of the hermit to locate the mountain easily, and get rid of thirst to continue journey at a good pace. Kalanemi who was disguised as a hermit met Hanuman in the hermitage, for a moment Hanuman was attracted to the marvelous appearance of the hermit, even the servant of Mayapathi could not resist the Maya of the Lord. Hanuman prostrated before the hermit, and the hermit began to sing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Soon, Kalanemi in the attire of hermit began to speak “Oh! Friend, I could perceive the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana, at the end Rama will win over the battle, I have a strong belief in it.” Hanuman requested for water to quench his thirst was handed the vessel of the hermit was refused gracefully “Oh! Mahathma, your small water vessel can’t quench my thirst.” Kalanemi advised “Oh! Friend, kindly proceed to the nearby lake and get yourself freshened up, and come back to me, I shall initiate to the spiritual knowledge.”

 

Suni Dhasakanda Risana Athi Thehi Man Keenha Bichara | Ramadhootha Kara Marau Baru Yaha Khala Ratha Bhalabhara ||

Asa Kahi Chala Rachisi Magamaya | Sara Mandhira Bara Baga Banaya || Maruthasutha Dhekha Subha Aashrama | Munihi Boojji Jala Piyau Jayi Shrama || Racchasa Kapatabesha Thaha Soha | Mayapathi Dhoothahi Chaha Moha || Jayi Pavanasutha Nayau Matha | Laga So Kahai Ramagunagatha || Hotha Maha Rana Ravana Ramahi | Jithihahi Rama Na  Samsaya Tha Mahi|| Iha Bhaya Mei Dhekhau Bhayi | Gyana Dhrishti Balamohi Adhikayi || Maga Jala Thehi Dheenha Kamandala| Kaha Kapi Nahi Adhau Thore Jala|| Sara Bhanjjana Kari Aathura Aavahu | Dhiccha Dheau Gyana Jehi Pavahu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The demon Kalanemi advises Ravana to leave hostility towards Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 56– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The demon Kalanemi advises Ravana to leave hostility towards Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Sushena rushed to Rama, and prostrated before the lotus feet of the Lord. He advised the herb and its availability as well; he spoke to Hanuman “Oh! Vayuputhra hurry to the Mountain and bring the herb immediately” soon Hanuman darted to the direction of the Mountain, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. In the meantime, the spies of Ravana understood the state of affairs in the camp of Rama was duly reported to Ravana, who in turn summoned the demon Kalanemi  and informed the journey of Hanuman to collect herbs to save the life of Lakshman, but Kalanemi was not willing to follow Dhashanan, he bet his head in regret, and advised Ravana “Oh! Friend, no one can obstruct the mighty Vanara, Hanuman who burnt your city Lanka into ashes before your eyes. Therefore, leave your animosity against that Lord Sri Ramachandra and restore peace in your kingdom, otherwise all your efforts will go in vain. Oh! Friend, leave your hostility towards Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the source of supreme bliss, has marvelous appearance, lotus like eyes, and beautiful limbs, Oh! Friend, leave your lust, desire, anger, ego, pride, jealousy, Ahamkara and Mamakara, leave your interest in worldly matters, body consciousness, and bondage, can you conquer the supreme Lord who is the essence of Time, devour the Universe and its animate and inanimate things?”

 

Rama Padharabindha Sira Nayau Aayi Sushena | Kaha Nama Giri Aushadhi Jahu Pavanasutha Lena ||

Ramacharana Sarasija Ura Rakhi| Chala Prabhanjjana Sutha Bala Bhashi || Uha dhootha Yek Maramu Janava | Ravanu Kalanemi Griha Aava || Dhasamukha Kaha Maramu Thehi Suna | Puni Puni Kalanemi Siru Dhuna || Dhekhatha Thumhahi Nagaru Jehi Jara | Thasu Pantha Ko Rokana Para || Bhaju Raghupathi Karu Hitha Aapana | Cchadahu Natha Mrisha Jalpana|| Neela Kanjja Thanu Sundhara Syama | Hridhaya Rakhu Lochanabhirama || Mei Thai Mora Moodatha Thyagu | Mahamoha Nisi Soothath Jagu || Kala Byala Kara Bacchaka Joyi | Sapaneahu Samara Ki  Jeethia Soyi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman lost consciousness on the battlefield – Hanuman hurried to bring the physician of Lanka

 

Chapter - 55– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lakshman lost consciousness on the battlefield – Hanuman hurried to bring the physician of Lanka

 

A huge number of demons took a closer look on the Lakshman, and tried all the means to lift him from the ground, is it possible for demons to lift the Lord Adhishesha who carries the entire Universe on its single hood? Eventually all the mighty demons returned in utter shame. Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Devi Parvathi, no one can conquer the mighty Lord who is personified as Lakshman, whose wrath is capable to consume the fourteen spheres that cause universal dissolution, and worshiped by deities, humans, animate and inanimate things. I shall tell you the truth, no one knows the mystery behind it, other than Lord himself. As the hours of dusk has approached, the two armies were prepared to leave the battlefield led by their chief.  The supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, asked “Where is Lakshman?” at that moment Hanuman brought Lakshman before the Lord, watching the miserable state of his younger brother, Rama could not control his grief. Soon the elderly Jambavan ordered “There is an eminent physician Sushena lives in Lanka, somebody has to bring him immediately.” Instantly, Hanuman hurried to pick Sushena, and brought him back along with his house.

Meghanatha Sama Koti Satha Jodha Rahe Udayi | Jagadhadhara Sesha Kimi Udai Chale Khisiayi ||

Sunu Girija Krodhanala Jasu | Jarayi Bhuvana Charidhasa Aasu|| Saka Sangrama Jeethi Ko Thahi| Sevahi Sura Nara Aga Jaga Jahi || Yaha Kauthuhala Janayi Soyi | Ja Para Kripa Rama Kai Hoyi || Sandhya Bhayi Phiri Dhau Bahani | Lage  Sambharana Nija Nija Aani || Byapaka Bhrama AjithaBuvaneswara| Lacchimana Kaha Boojja Karunakara || Thab Lagi Lai Aayau Hanumana | Anuja Dhekhi Prabhu Athi Dhukha Mana || Jambhavantha Kaha Baidha Sushena | Lanka Rahayi Ko Padayi Lena || Dhari Laghuroopa Gayau Hanumantha | Aaneau Bhavana Sametha Thurantha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of battle between Lakshman and Indhrajeeth

 

Chapter - 54– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of battle between Lakshman and Indhrajeeth

 

The battlefield crammed with the large number of corpses, the hollows on the surface of the Earth covered in flood, the ashes like the dust covered up the blood dried on the ground, the wounded warriors resembled flowers of Kimshuka tree, the two heroes Lakshman and Indhrajeeth fought each other in extreme fury, and the battle continued for a long hour. The demons resorted to evil tricks and illusionary powers, Lakshman who is none other than Adhishesha who holds the weight of the entire Universe on its hood, whose wrath resemble the dissolution of the Universe, smashed the chariots and tore the demons into pieces, at a certain point of time, Indhrajeeth realized that it is difficult to withstand the might of Lakshman, he hurled a spear aiming on the chest of Lakshman, and it hit the target soon Lakshman fell unconscious on the battlefield, Meghanath went to closer to have a look at Lakshman and thereby got rid of his fear.

Rudhira Gada Bhari Bhari Jamyo Oopara Dhoori Udayi | Janu Angara Rasinha Para Mrithaka Dhooma Rahyo Cchayi ||

Ghayal Beera Birajahi Kaise |Kusumitha Kimsuka Ke  Tharu Jaise || Lacchimana Meghanadha Dhau Jodhdha | Bhirahi Paraspara Kari Athi Krodha || Yekahi Yek Sakayi Nahi Jeethi | Nisichara Cchal Bala Karayi Aneethi || Krodhavantha Thab Bhayau Anantha | Bhanjeau Ratha Sarathi Thurantha || Nana Bidhi Prahara Kara Sesha | Racchasa Bhayau Prana Avasesha|| Ravana Sutha Nijamana Anumana | Sankata Bhayau Harihi Mama Prana || Biradhathini Cchadisi Sagi | Theja Punjja Lacchimana Ura Lagi || Mooruccha Bhayi Sakthi Ke Lage | Thab Chali Gayau Nikata Bhaya Thyage ||

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 ||