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

 

Chapter - 65– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Kumbhakarna and the army of Vanaras

 

Kumbhakarnna spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, serve that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, thought and deed, he is unconquerable on the battlefield. Oh! Brother, I have to leave now as I am under the clutches of death, cannot distinguish between foe and friend.” Vibheeshana after listening to his elder brother returned to Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of the Universe and spoke “Oh! Prabho, he is Kumbhakarnna who possessed huge body and might resemble a mountain.” Immediately the whole Vanaras and bears rushed to the battlefield with rocks and huge trees on their hands, roaring in great enthusiasm, crunching their teeth and, banging their fist. They began to hurl the trees and rocks on Kumbhakarnna, but he stood firm and untiring like the elephant was thrown on with the several banana plants. Hanuman gave a hard punch to Kumbhakarnna who lost balance and fell on the earth with a huge thud, became confused and painfully managed stood up with the huge body, was attacked by Hanuman again and again. Thus, a vicious battle broke out between the two, soon Nala, Neela, and other warriors who followed Hanuman were brutally attacked by Kumbhakarnna, eventually, the Vanaras and bears were alarmed to approach him.

 

Bachana Karama Man Kapata Thaji Bhajeahu Rama Ranadheera | Jahu Na  Nija Par Sooja Mohi Bhayau Kalabasa Beera ||

Bandhu Bachana Suni chala Bibheeshana | Aayau Jaha Thrailoka Bibhooshana || Natha  Bhoodharakara Sareera | Kumbhakarana Aavath Ranadheera || Yethana Kapinha Suna Jab Kana | Kilakilayi Dhaye Balavana || Liye Udayi Bitapa Aru Bhoodhara | Katakatayi Darahi Tha Oopar || Koti Koti Giri Sikhara Prahara | Karahi Bhalu Kapi Yek Yek Bara || Mooryo Na Manu Thanu Daryo Na Daarayo | Jimi Gaja Arka Phalani Ko Maryo || Thab MaruthaSutha Mudika Hanyo | Paryo Dharani Byakula Sira Dhunyo || Puni Udi Thehi Mareau Hanumantha | Dhurmathi Bhoothala Pareau Thurantha || Puni NalaNeelahi Avani Paccharesi | Jaha Thaha Pataki Pataki Bhat Daresi || Chali Balimukha Sena Parayi | Athi Bhaya Thrasitha Na Koau Samuhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Kumbhakarna and Vibheeshana on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 64– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Kumbhakarna and Vibheeshana on the battlefield

 

Kumbhakarnna remembered the stunning form and virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra and forgot himself for a moment, in the meantime, Ravana made arrangements to feed his brother with jars of wine, and vessels of meats, after having meals of huge quantities, Kumbhakarna roared like a flash of lightning, he was heavily drunk and passion for war forced him to drive to the battlefield without an army of demons. Vibheeshana saw his elder brother Kumbhakarnna on the battlefield, prostrated before him, remained in the embrace of each other for a while, and much appreciated him for his devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Vibeeshana spoke “Oh! Brother, I was humiliated in the assembly of our elder brother Ravana, he has thrown me out of the palace for giving him appropriate advice, I was helpless, took shelter at the lotus feet of compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, and immediately got rid of my fear and anxiousness.” Kumbhakarnna spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, Ravana is out of mind, he is under the clutches of death, cannot listen to the best advice at this moment. Oh! Brother, you are truly fortunate, you are an ornament to the demon race, you have brought glory to the demon clan by your pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is supreme bliss personified.”

 

Ramaroopa Guna Sumiratha Magana Bhayau Cchana Yek | Ravana Mageau Koti Ghata Madha Aru Mahisha Aneka ||

MahishaKhayi Kari Madhira Pana | Garja Bajraghatha Samana || Kumbhakarana Dhurmadha Ranaranga | Chala Dhurga Thaji Sena Na Sanga || Dhekhi Bibeeshanu Aage  Aayau | Pareau Charana Nija Nama Sunayau || Anuja Udayi Hridhaya Thehi Layo | Raghupathi Bhakth Jani Man Bhayo || Thatha Latha Ravana Mohi Mara | Kahatha Parama Hitha ManthraBichara|| Thehi Galani Raghupathi Pahi Aayau | Dhekhi Dheenaprabhu Ke Man Bhayau || Sunu Sutha Bhayau Kalabasa Ravana | So Ki Man Ab Parama Sikhavan || Dhanya Dhanya Thau Dhanya Bibheeshana | Bhayahu Thatha Nisichara Kulabhooshana || Bandhu Bamsa Thai  Keenha Ujagara | Bhajeahu Rama Sobha Sukha Sagara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Ravana and Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 63– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Ravana and Kumbhakarnna

 

Kumbhakarnna felt very sorry for Ravana after listening to the destruction of armies of demons and great warriors on the battle against Rama, he shrieked at Ravana “Oh! Fool, are you out of mind? you have abducted the mother of the Universe, Jagathjannani, Paramba, Bhagavathi, Devi Sita while her husband was away, after all these do you expect anything good in your life? Oh! King of demons, you have not been fair to Lord Sri Ramchandra, then why did you come and wake me up? Leave your arrogance and pride and worship Lord Sri Ramachandra and thereby get rid of your troubles. Oh! Dhashanan, do you think Lord Rama, Lord of Raghu is mortal even after witnessing the might of his emissary Hanuman? Alas! Oh! Brother, you did not discuss it with me before committing a sin, you have invited hostility to that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra whose favorites are Lord Virinchi and Lord Shambhu. I would have enlightened you with the knowledge of that Bhramam which I have attained from Maharishi Narada once, anyway you have crossed all the limits. Oh! Brother, come and give me a hug, I am leaving to witness that marvelous form of Lord Sri Ramachandra, who has dark cloud complexion, beautiful lotus-like eyes, capable to remove the Thapathraya/Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, and Adhyathmika of the devotees.”

 

Suni Dhasakandhara Bachana Thab Kumbhakarana Bilakhana | Jagadhamba Hari Aani Ab Sad Chahath Kalyana ||

Bhala Na Keenha Thai Nisichara Naha | Ab Mohi Aayi Jagayehi Kaha || Ajahu Thatha Thyagi Abhimana | Bhajahu Rama Hoyihi Kalyana || Hai Dhashaseesa  Manuja Raghunayaka | Jake  Hanumana Se Payaka || Ahaha Bandhu Thai Keenhi Khotayi| Prathamahi Mohi Na  sunayehi Aayi || Keenhehu Prabhu Birodha Thehi Dhevaka | Siva Biranchi Sura Jake Sevaka || Naradha Muni Mohi Gyana Jo Kaha | Kahatheau Thohi Samaya Nirbaha || Ab Bhari Anka Bhetu Mohi Bhayi | Lochana Suphala Karau Mei Jayi || Syama Gatha Sarasiruha Lochana | Dhekhau Jayi Thapathraya Mochana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana approaches Kumbhakarnna who was in deep slumber

 

Chapter - 62– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana approaches Kumbhakarnna who was in deep slumber

 

The huge number of Vanaras and bears surrounded by Lord Rama shed tears watching the Lord in utter misery, suddenly Hanuman appeared before them, spreading hope and joy. Rama embraced Hanuman, expressed his gratitude and affection towards him. The physician of Lanka Sushena applied the herbs on the wound of Lakshman, immediately he rose on his feet. Lord Sri Ramachandra embraced him in tears, the army of Vanaras and bears rejoiced. Hanuman restored Sushena along with his house in Lanka, in the same way, he has brought the Physician to Mount Suvela. Ravana came to know the progress in his enemy’s camp, could not control his jealousy, bet his head in utter distress. He rushed to his younger brother Kumbhakarnna who was in deep slumber, he tried all means to wake him up, Kumbhakarnna woke up from a deep sleep and took a seat that resembled death, he asked Ravana “Oh! Dhashanan, why are you so troubled?” Ravana described all that had happened to him, after abducting Devi Sita and brought to her Lanka, he continued in extreme despair “Dear brother, The Vanars and bears have destroyed a huge part of our army, they have killed mighty warriors like Dhurmukha and Devanthaka/enemies of deities, Naranthaka/slayer of human, Athikaya/enormous sized, Akampana/fearless, Mahodhara/potbellied, who are all unconquerable on the battlefield met their death in the hands of Vanaras and bears.”

 

Prabhu Pralapa Suni Kan Bikala Bhaye Banara Nikara | Aayi Gayau Hanuman Jimi Karuna Maha Beera Rasa ||

Harashi Rama Bheteau Hanumana | Athi Krithagya Prabhu Parama Sujana || Thuratha Baidha Thab Keenhi Upayi | Udi Baite Lacchimana Harshayi|| Hridhaya Layi Prabhu Bheteau Bhratha | Harashe Sakala Bhalu Kapi Bratha || Kapi Puni Baidha Thaha Pahuchava | Jehi Bidhi Thabahi Thahi Layi Aava || Yaha Brithantha Dhasanana Suneau | Athi Bishadha Puni Puni Sira  Dhuneau || Byakula Kumbhakarana Pahi Aava | Bibidha Jathana Kari Thahi Jagava || Jaga Nisichara Dhekhia Kaisa | Manahu Kalu Dheha Dhari Baisa || Kumbhakarana Boojja Kahu Bhayi | Kahe Thavamukha Rahe Sukhayi || Katha Kahi Sab Thehi Abhimani | Jehi  Prakara Seetha Hari Aani || Thatha Kapinha Sab Nisichara Mare | Maha Maha Jodha Sandhare || Dhurmukha Suraripu Manuja Ahari | Bhata Athikaya Akampana Bhari || Apara Mahodhara Aadhika Beera | Pare Samara Mahi Sab Ranadheera ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama lamenting over the misfortune on Lakshman

 

Chapter - 61– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama lamenting over the misfortune on Lakshman

 

Hanuman prostrated at the feet of Bharatha and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, I shall make my way back to the Lord swiftly.” While returning to Lanka, Hanuman thought of the might of Bharatha, amiability virtues, and devotion, and praised him abundantly.

 

At mount Suvela, Rama uttered the words of anxiousness like an ordinary human watching the miserable state of Lakshman “Hanuman has not returned yet, what would happen if he didn’t come back before the daybreak? The half of the night has passed.” He wrapped Lakshman on his chest and shed tears of grief “ Oh! Dear brother, you can’t watch me in distress, you have been always pleasing and kind to me, you have abandoned the stately luxuries, and your parents for myself, and adapted to live in the extreme climate of the woods, Oh! Thatha, where is that love for me? Why don’t you wake up after listening to my cries? I have never expected that my brother would lose his life in the woods, if so, I would have refused to follow the command of my father. The children, richness, money, fame, possessions, relatives, and companions would come and go, but a sincere and devoted brother like Lakshman is difficult to achieve. Oh! Brother, keep my words in your mind and wake up, life of a serpent without the precious gem on its forehead, a bird without wings, an elephant without a trunk, is miserable as my life without you. If fate force me to live without you, what would I say to Mother Sumithra? How did I return to Ayodhya after sacrificing life for the sake of my wife? I do not consider losing my wife as a big issue, I would bear the criticism of the world, but how did I survive with the grief of your loss and criticism of the world? You are the only solace to Devi Sumithra, and you are the delight of her, yet she has entrusted you in my hand hoping for your happiness and joy, she has believed that I would take good care of you, she trusted me as your well-wisher, how did I face Devi Sumithra in your absence? Why don’t you get up and advise me?”. Thus, Lord of Raghu dispeller of sorrow and grief, shed tears. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the Lord of Raghu is absolute Bhramam, which is omnipresent, has expressed grief as an ordinary human being to reveal the compassionate nature of him to his ardent devotees.”

 

Thava Prathapa Ura Rakhi Prabhu Jaihau Natha Thurantha | Asa Kahi Aayasu Payi Padha Bandhi Chaleau Hanumantha || Bharatha Bahubala Seela Guna Prabhupadha Preethi Apara | Mana Mahau Jatha Sarahath Puni Puni Pavanakumara ||

Uaha Rama Lacchimanahi Nihari | Bole Bachana Manuja Anusari || Ardha Rathi Gayi Kapi Nahi Aayau | Rama Udayi Anuja Ura Layau || Sakahu Na Dhukhitha Dhekhi Mohi Kau | Bandhu Sadha Thava Mridhula Subhau || Mama Hitha Lagi Thajeahu Pithu Matha | Saheahu Bipina  Hima Aathapa Batha || So Anuraga Kaha Ab Bhayi | Udahu Na Suni Mama Bacha Bikalayi || Jau Janatheau Bana Bandhu Bicchohu| Pitha Bachana Mantheau Nahi Auhu || Sutha Bitha Nari Bhavana Parivara | Hohi Jahi Jaga Barahi Bara || Asa Bichari Jiya Jagahu Thatha |  MilayiNa Jagatha Sahodhara Bhratha || Jatha Pankha Binu Khaga Athi Dheena | Mani  Binu Phani Karibara Kara Heena || Asa Mama Jeevana Bandhu Binu Thohi | Jau Jada Dhaiva Jiavai Mohi || Jaihau Avadha Kavana Muhu Layi | Nari Hethu Priya Bhayi Gavayi || Baru Apajasa Sahatheau Jagamahi | Nari Hani Bisesha Cchathi Nahi || Ab Apaloku Soku Sutha Thora | Sahihi Nidoora Kadora Ura  Mora || Nija Janani Ke Yek Kumara | Thatha Thasu Thumha Prana Adhara || Saupesi Mohi Thumhahi Gahi Pani | Sab Bidhi Sukhadha Paramahitha Jani || Utharu Kaha  Dhahau Thehi Jayi | Udi Kina Mohi Sikhavahu Bhayi || Bahu Bidhi Sochatha Soch Bimochana | Sravatha Salila Rajeeva Dhalalochana || Uma Yek Ankhanda Raghurayi | Nara Gathi Bhagatha Kripala Dhekhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman describes the life of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Vaidhehi to Bharatha

 

Chapter - 60– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Hanuman describes the life of Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Vaidhehi  to Bharatha

 

Bharatha experienced a sudden rush of thrill through his limbs, eyes overflowing with tears, embraced Hanuman, his heart was overflown with the love for Rama while in the embrace of Hanuman.  Bharatha spoke affectionately “Oh! Thatha, kindly tell me all about Rama who is the delight of Raghu's, younger brother Lakshman, and Devi Sita, mother of the Universe, daughter of King Janaka. Are they doing well in the woods?” Hanuman described all about Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Vaidhehi, after listening to it, Bharatha turned miserable, his heart went on grieving for them “Oh! Almighty Lord, why did I take birth in the illustrious clan of Raghu, or why did I take birth in this world, if I am not able to do any service to my Lord Sri Ramachandra?” soon Bharatha regained his normal self and spoke to Vanara “Oh! Hanuman, do not make any delay to return to Lord Raghu, if it gets daybreak all your effort will go in vain, hence ascend on my arrow, I shall send you to the Lord of Raghu in no time.” Hanuman’s pride stirred up and thought “how did it become possible for an arrow to hold my weight”, immediately he contemplated upon Lord Raghu, prostrated before Bharatha, and addressed him with folded hands.

 

Leenha Kapihi Ura Layi Pulakitha Tanu Lochana Sajala | Preethi Na Hridhaya Samayi Sumiri Rama Raghukula Thilaka ||

Thatha Kusala Kahu Sukhanidhana Ki | Sahitha Anuja Aru Mathu Janaki || Kapi Sab Charitha Samasa Bakhane | Bhaye Dhukhi Mana Mahau Pacchithane || Ahaha Dhaiva Mei Katha Jaga Jayau | Prabhu Ke Yekahu Kaja Na  Aayau || Jani Kuavasaru Mana Dhari Dheera | Puni Kapi San Bole Balabeera || Thatha Gaharu Hoyihi Thohi Jatha | Kaju Nasayihi Hotha Prabhatha || Chadu Mama Sayaka Saila Sametha | Padavau Thohi Jaha  Kripaniketha || Suni Kapi Man Upaja Abhimana | More Bhara Chalihi Kimi Bana || Ramaprabhava Bichari Bahori | Bandhi Charana Kapa Kapi Kara Jori ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Bharatha shot an arrow on Hanuman while crossing Ayodhya in the night hours

 

Chapter - 59– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Bharatha shot an arrow on  Hanuman while crossing Ayodhya in the night hours

 

Bharatha who was wide awaken during the dark hours witnessed a colossal form crossing across the Kingdom of Ayodhya, he stretched his bow up to ears and shot a safe arrow against the colossal form thinking it as a demon. The arrow hit Hanuman, fallen unconscious on the ground calling out “Ram! Ram! Oh! Lord of Raghu”, as soon as Bharatha heard what he wanted to hear all his life, rushed to the Vanara and took a seat beside him. Bharatha took Hanuman close to his chest and tried all means to bring him to consciousness was ended up in vain. Bharatha could not control his grief, eyes overflown with tears, spoke “I am experiencing the same grief and agony as the Vanara after I got separated from Lord Sri Ramachandra, If I have sincere devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, mind and deed, if I have achieved the grace of Lord, may this Vanara get relieved from pain and grief.” Soon Hanuman woke up, and taken a seat before Bharatha shedding tears “Hail Lord of Raghu! Hail Kosaladheesa! Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra!”

DhekhaBharatha Bisala Athi Nisichara Man Anumani | Binu Phara Sayaka Mareau Chapa Shravana Lagi  Thani ||

Pareau Moorchi Mahi Lagatha Sayaka | Sumiratha Rama Rama Raghunayaka || Suni Priya Bachana  Bharatha Thab Dhaye | Kapi Sameepa Athi Aathura Aaye || Bikala Biloki Keesa Ura Lava | Jagatha Nahi Bahu Bhanthi Jagava || Mukha Maleena Manbhaye Dhukhari | Kahatha Bachana Bharilochana Bari || Jehi Bidhi Rama Bimukha Mohi Keenha | Thehi Puni Yaha Dharuna Dhukha Dheenha || Jau More ManBacha Aru Kaya | Preethi Ramapadhakamala Amaya || Thau Kapi Hoau Bigatha Shrama Soola | Jau Mo Par Raghupathi Anukoola || Sunatha Bachana Udi Baita Kapeesa | Kahi Jaya Jayathi Kosaladheesa ||