Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama was tied up by the Nagapasha/snarl of the serpent by Indhrajeeth

 

Chapter - 74– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama was tied up by the Nagapasha/snarl of the serpent by Indhrajeeth

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Oh! Girija, do you think the snarl of the serpent could tie up the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is all-pervasive Bhramam, free from afflictions and bondage, whose very name is capable to cut off the snarl of worldly bondages of the Jeeva? Oh! Bhavani, the supreme Bhramam personified as the son of Kosala is beyond description or comparison, he is beyond mind and perceptions, whoever realizes the knowledge of Self/Jeevathma is Paramathma, grow dispassionate and worship Lord Sri Ramachandra, get relieved from all the misconceptions. Meghanatha with his illusionary powers hurled the host of Vanaras into utter confusion and began to pour abuses on the enemies. The elderly Jambavan spoke “Oh! Wicked, stop for a while.” Meghanatha was infuriated and shrieked at Jambavan “Oh! Fool, vile creature, I have spared you thinking of your age, yet you have the boldness to challenge me?” Meghanatha hurled his powerful trident on Jambavan who caught the trident in his hand and hurled it back on Meghanatha which hit his chest and fell down with a large thud. Jambavan seized Meghanatha on his leg and swirled around, and thrashed on the ground. Meghanatha who has achieved the boon from Lord Bhrama kept him alive, Jambavan caught on his leg and tossed him to the palace of Lanka. Maharishi Narada informed Garuda about the snarl of Nagapasha that tied Rama on the battlefield, immediately Garuda rushed to the battlefield and released Rama from the Nagapasha.

Girija Jasu Nama  Japi Muni Katahi Bhava Pasa | So Ki Bandh Thara Avayi Byapaka Biswa Nivasa ||

Charitha Rama Ke Saguna Bhavani | Tharki Na Jahi Budhdhibala Bani || Asa Bichari Je  Thagya Biragi | Ramahi Bhajahi Tharka Sab Thyagi || Byakula Kataku Keenha Dhananadha | Puni Bha Pragata Kahayi Dhurbadha || Jamavanth Kaha Khala Rahu Dada | Suni Kari Thahi Krodha Athi Bada || Booda Jani Sada Cchadeau  Thohi | Lagesi Adhama Pacharai Mohi || Asa Kahi Tharala Thrisoola  Chalayo | Jambavanth  Kara Gahi Soyi Dhayo || Marisi Meghanadha Kai Chathi | Para Bhoomi Ghurmitha Suraghathi || Puni Risana Gahi Charana Phirayo | Mahi Pacchari Nijabala Dhekharayo || Bara Prasadha So Marayi Na Mara | Thab Gahi Padha Lanka Para Dara || Iha Dhevarishi Garuda Padayo | Rama Sameepa Sapadhi So Aayo ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The vicious battle between Lord Rama and Indhrajeeth

 

Chapter - 73– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The vicious battle between Lord Rama and Indhrajeeth

 

Meghanatha mounted on a magnificent chariot, wielded in various weapons, arrived on the battlefield, gave out a loud roar and deafening laugh revealing his presence, which struck terror among the Vanaras and bears. Meghanatha hurled several vicious weapons which were difficult to name against the Vanaras and bears, and the entire battlefield crammed with the powerful arrows from his bow, resembled the heavy rain cloud in the month of Bhadrapada, the battlefield reverberated with the shrieks and cries of ‘seize him! Kill him!’, but no one knew what was happening amidst the darkness, the Vanaras hurled huge mountains and rocks on the battleground and flew on the air. In the meantime, Meghanatha used his illusionary powers and packed the valleys, mountains, and pathways crammed with the arrows. The Vanaras were confused without the knowledge of where to run, the multitudes of arrows on the pathways resembled a prison, the mighty Vanaras, Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, and Neela startled at the sight of the pathways. Indhrajeeth showered arrows on Lakshman, Sugrivah, and Vibheeshana that pierced their bodies, then he confronted Lord of Raghu, the arrows released by Indrajeeth were turned into serpents and attacked Rama. The Supreme Lord who is absolute Bhramam, omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient, free from impurities, impenetrable, unconquerable, was besieged with the Nagapasha. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra performed a role of an ordinary human, in order to reveal the glory of Asthrashathra, the Lord allowed himself to be bound by the Nagapasha/snare of serpents, the deities were startled watching the Almighty Lord Sri Ramachandra’s amiability.

Meghanatha Mayamaya Ratha Chadi Gayau Akasa | Garjau Attahasa Kari Bhayi Kapi Katakahi Thrasa ||

Saththi Soola Tharavari Kripana | Asthra Sasthra Kulasayudha Nana || Darayi Parasu Parigha Pashana | Lageau Brishti Karai Bahu Bana || Dhasa Dhisi Rahe Bana Nabha Cchayi| Manahu Magha Megha Jjari Layi || Dharu Dharu Bharu Sunia Dhuni Kana | Jo Marayi Thehi Koau Na Jana || Gahi Giri Tharu Akasa Kapi Dhavahi | Dhekhahi Thehi Na Dhukhitha Phiri Aavahi || Avaghata Ghata Bat Giri Kandhara | Mayabala Keenhesi Sara Panjjara || Jahi Kaha Byakula Bhaye Bandhara | Surapathi Bandhi Pare Janu Mandhara || Maruthasutha Angadha Nalaneela | Keenhesi Bikala Sakala Balaseesa || Puni Lacchimana Sugreevah Bhibheeshana | Saranhi Mari  Keenhesi Jarjjara Thana || Puni Raghupathi Sai Joojjai Laga | Sara Cchadayi Hoyi Lagahi Naga || Byala Pasa Basa Bhaye Kharari | Swabasa Anantha Yek Abikari || Nata Iva  Kapata Charitha Kara Nana | Sadha Swathanthra Yek Bhagavana || Ranasobha Lagi Prabhuhi Badhayo | Nagapasa Dhevanha Bhaya Payo ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana lamenting over the death of Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 72– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana lamenting over the death of Kumbhakarnna

 

The Lord of Raghu, the King of Kosala who has matchless valor, shone brilliantly amidst the Vanars, bears, and demons on the battlefield, his beautiful face was covered in dust and perspiration, his lotus-like eyes reddened in anger, his body covered in the speck of blood, and the hands occupied on the powerful bow and arrows, the marvelous sight of the Lord Sri Ramachandra was beyond description even for the Lord Adhishesha who has thousands of tongues, then how can a Jeeva, Tulsidas could describe them?

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the wicked demon Kumbhakarnna who is the mass of sins and impurities, achieved liberation at the hands of Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Girija, how unfortunate are the Jeeva who are not engaged in the worship of Lord Rama?” Thus, a long day of a vicious battle between the two equally competent warriors of demons and Vanars ended at the hours of dusk, all those mighty warriors of demons were besieged with exhaustion and weariness. The Vanaras and bears achieved enthusiasm and great energy at the compassionate grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra resembled the hay added to the fire. The number of warriors of demons decreased day by day, like the pieties and noble deeds of a person get decreased by self-praising them. Dashanan grieved on the battlefield holding the bodiless head of Kumbhakarnna, the women bet their chest and wept bitterly, thus they have offered tribute to the mighty warrior of a demon who has achieved liberation in the hands of compassionate Lord. Meghanatha, the elder son of Ravana arrived on the spot and consoled his father in many ways, described various legends to uplift his spirits, and spoke “Oh! Dear father, you will see my valor on the battlefield tomorrow, I need not pretend to be unconquerable, I have never got an opportunity to exhibit my might, I shall prove my might and the chariot that I have achieved from my beloved deity.” Thus, Meghanatha continued to alleviate the grief of his father until daybreak, as soon as the sun dawned, the four gates of the Palace of Ravana were occupied by mighty Vanaras and bears in huge number. The Vanaras and bears resembled terrible as death, while the mighty demons stood exceedingly staunch on the battlefield. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the battle between the army of Rama, and the Ravana was beyond description.”

 

Sangrama Bhoomi Biraja Raghupathi Athulabala Kosala Dhani | Shramabindhu Mukha Rajeevalochana Aruna Than Sonitha Kani || Bhuja Jugala Pheratha Sara  Sarasana Bhalu Kapi Chahu Dhisi Bane | Kaha Dasa Tulasi Kahi Na Saka Cchabi Sesha Jehi Aanana Ghane ||

 

Nisichara Adhama Malakara Thahi Dheenha Nijadhama | Girija The Nara Mandhamathi Je Na  Bhajahi Sreerama ||

Dhin Ke Antha Phiri Dhau Ani | Samara Bhayi Subhatanha Shrama Dhani || Ramakripa Kapi Dhala BalaBada | Jimi Thrina Payi Laga Athi Dada || Cchijahi Nisichara Dhinu Aru Rathi | Nija Mukha Kahe sukritha Jehi Bhanthi || Bahu Bilapa Dhasakandhara Karayi | Bandhu Seesa  Puni Puni Ura Dharayi || Rovahi Nari Hridhaya Hathi Pani | Thasu Theja Bala Bipula Bakhani || Meghanadha Thehi Avasara Aayau | Kahi Bahu Katha Pitha Samujjayau ||Dhekheahu Kali Mori  Manusayi | Abahi Bahuth Ka  Karau Badayi || Ishtadheva  sai Balaratha Payau| So Bala Thatha Na  Thohi Dhekhayau || Yehi Bidhi Jalpatha Bhayau Bihana | Chahu Dhuara Lage Kapi Nana || Itha Kapi Bhalu Kala Sama Beera | Utha Rajanichara Athi Ranadheera || Larahi Subhata  Nija Nija Jaya Hethu | Barani Na Jayi Samara Khagakethu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against the demon Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 71– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against the demon Kumbhakarnna

 

Kumbhakarnna produced a boisterous yell withered in pain, rushed all over the battlefield with the mouth wide open.  The deities and Siddhas on the sky alarmed watching the vicious demon, the compassionate Lord saw the deities and Mahatmas are extremely frightful, he stretched his bow up to ears and shot several thousands of arrows on the wide-opened mouth of the demon, and completely shut the cave-like the mouth, still, did not stop chasing the Vanaras and bears on the battlefield Kumbhakarnna resembled death. Rama was infuriated shot a powerful arrow aiming at Kumbhakarnna’s head, that severed his head from the body and hurled in front of Dhashanan who could not control the grief watching the bodiless head of his brother, like the serpent lost its gem on the forehead. The bodiless head of Kumbhakarnna sprinted all over the battlefield, the Earth quivered beneath it, Lord Rama shot an arrow on the body and cut into two, that fell on the top of demons, the Vanaras and bears on the battlefield and crushed them on the ground as if the mountains dropped from the heaven.  The soul of Kumbhakarnna assumed a brilliant light and darted to the mouth of supreme Lord, while the deities and Siddhas witnessed the miraculous sight sung in praise of the Lord, flowers showered in amazement, the sounds of auspicious instruments reverberated on the sky, eventually all the deities and noble souls returned to their respective abodes. Devarishi Narada eulogized the valor of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra and appealed to the Lord while the Lord of Raghu shone amidst the battleground “Oh! Prabho, the time has arrived to deliver Dhashanan to death”.

Kari Chikkara Ghora Athi Dhava Badhanu Pasari | Gagana Sidhdha Sura Thrasitha Ha Ha Hethi Pukari ||

Sabhaya Deva  Karunanidhi Janyo | Shravana Prajantha Sarasanu Thanyo || Bisikha Nikara Nisichara Mukha Bhareau | Thadhapi Mahabala Bhoomi Na Pareau || Saranhi Bhara Mukha Sanmukha Dhava | Kalathrona Sajeeva Janu Aava || Thab Prabhu Kopi Theebra Sara Leenha | Dhara The  Bhinna  Thasu Sira Keenha || So Sira Pareau Dhasanana Aage | Bikala Bhayau Jimi Phani Mani Thyage || Dharani  Dhasayi Dhara Dhava Prachanda | Thab Prabhu Kati Keenha Dhuyi Khanda || Pare Bhoomi Jimi Naba The Bhoodhara | Heda Dhabi Kapi Bhalu Nisachara || Thasu Theja Prabhu Badhana Samana | Sura Muni Sabahi Anchabhava  Mana || Sura  Dhudhubi Bajavahi Harashahi | Asthuthi Karahi Sumana Bahu Barashahi || Kari Binathi Sura Sakala Sidhaye | Thehi Samaya Dhevarishi Aaye || Gaganopari Hari Gunagana Gaye | Ruchira Beerarasa Prabhu Mana Bhaye || Begi  Hathahu Khala Kahi Munigaye | Rama Samara Mahi Sobhatha Bhaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 70– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarnna

 

Kumbhakarnna produced a loud roar and started to seize the Vanaras on their leg and thrashed them on the ground, like an untamed elephant. Immediately flocks of Vanaras fled into different directions like the herd of sheep disappears at the sight of wolves. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the Vanaras, and bears shrieked in terror, calling for help “Oh! Rama, Oh! Kharari, Oh! Pranatharththihari, Oh! Bhagavan, dispeller of grief, kindly protects us from the dreadful demons resemble famine that engulfs the kingdom, kindly protects us.” The moment Rama heard the pitiful cries of the Vanaras and bears, he rushed to the battleground wielded in bow and arrows, followed by several thousands of warriors. Rama showered multitudes of arrows aiming at the huge body of Kumbhakarnna were pierced his body and disappeared in the sky, he withered in pain and advanced in a great fury, the mountains and earth quivered while he was walking. Kumbhakarnna plucked a mountain and hurled against the Lord, but the arrows of Lord Raghu tore the mountain into pieces and cut off his both arms, resembled Mount Mandhara without wings, he cast a fierce look upon Lord Rama as if he was ready to devour the three spheres.

Mahanadha Kari Garja Koti Koti  Gahi Keesa | Mahi Patakayi Gajaraja Iva Sapatha Karayi Dhasaseesa ||

Bhage Bhalu Balimukha Jootha | Briku Biloki Jimi Mesha Barootha || Chale Bhagi Kapi Bhalu Bhavani | Bikala Pukaraatha Aaratha Bani || Yaha Nisichara Dhukala Sama Ahayi | Kapikula  Dhesa Parana Ab Chahayi || Kripa Baridhara Rama Kharari | Pahi Pahi Pranatharathi Hari || Sakaruna Bachana Sunatha Bhagavana | Chale Sudhari Sarasana Bana|| Ramasena Nija Pacche Ghali | Chale Sakopa Maha Balasali || Khauchi Dhanusha Sara Sath Sandhane | Choote Theera Sareera Samane || Lagatha Sara Dhava Risa Bheera | Koodhara Dagamagath Dolathi Dhara || Leenha Yek Thehi Saila Upati | Raghukula Thilaka Bhuja Soyi Kati || Dhava  Bama Bahu Giridhari | Prabhu Soau Bhuja Kati Mahipari || Kate Bhuja  Soha Khala Kaisa | Pacchaheena Mandhara Giri Jaisa || Ugra Bilokina Prabhuhi Biloka | Grasana Chahath Manahu Thrailoka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 69– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna

 

The powerful arrows of Rama caused mayhem on the battlefield, resulted in the destruction of the huge army of demons, and returned to its quiver after accomplishing the task. Kumbhakarnna realized that the shower of arrows of Rama has wiped out the battlefield and his entire army of demons were destroyed in a short while, he could not control his rage, roared like lion, and approached Rama vehemently, he ripped off huge mountains on his way into pieces and hurled on the Vanaras and bears, the compassionate Lord Rama saw the several pieces of mountains darting towards his army, immediately he shot arrow aiming at the mountain and crushed them into dust. Once again, Rama showered multitudes of arrows aiming at Kumbhakarnna, these arrows were pierced the body of the demon and disappeared into the clouds, blood oozed out of his dark-complexioned body resembled the muddy waters streaming down from the mountains. Soon the Vanaras and bears darted towards Kumbhakarnna and were scattered away by his loud roar.

 

Cchan Mahau Prabhu Ke  Sayakanhi Kate Bikata Pisacha | Puni Raghubeera Nishanga Mahu Sab Naracha ||

Kumbhakarana Man Dheekha Bichari | Hathi Cchan Majj Nisachara Dhari || Bha Athi Krudhdha Mahabala Beera | Kiyo Mriganayaka Nadha Gambheera || Kopi Maheedhara Leyi Upari || Darayi Jaha Markata Bhatabhari || Aavath Dhekhi Saila Prabhu Bhare | Saranhi Kati  Raja Sama Kari Dare || Puni Dhanu Thani Kopi Raghunayaka | Cchade Athi Karala Bahu Sayaka || Thanu Mahu Prabisi Nisari  Sara Jahi | Jimi Dhamini Dhana Majja Samahi || Sonitha Sravatha Soha Than Kare | Janu Kajjala Giri Goru Panare || Bikala Biloki Bhalu Kapi Dhaye | Bihasa Jabahi Nikata Kapi Aaye ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna and the demons

 

Chapter - 68– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna and the demons

 

Lord Rama who has beautiful eyes that resembles lotus flower petals spoke “Oh! Sureevah, Bibeeshana, and Lakshman, take care of the warriors of Vanaras and bears, let me test the might of Kumbhakarnna”. Lord Rama wielded on the powerful bow and arrow, Sharnga proceeded towards the battlefield, he fastened the bow that produced a deafening noise on the battlefield, causing terror among the demons. He shot millions and millions of arrows resembling serpents against the demons, soon the enemies darted in different directions out of fear. Some of the demons lost their body parts, some of them were brutally wounded, some of them were torn into several pieces, withered in pain, and fell on the ground with a loud thud, some of them were rose on their feet and fought for life. They produced loud shrieks in pain, resembled the crushing clouds, some of them were flown from the battlefield at the sight of the shower of terrible arrows. The battlefield crammed with headless bodies rushing here and there shrieking in pain “seize him, attack him, kill him ".

 

Sunu Sugreevah Bibeeshana Anuja Sambharehu Saina | Mei Dhekhau Khala Bala Dhalahi Bole Rajeevanaina ||

Kara Saranga  Saji Kati Bhatha | Ari Dhala Dhalana Chale Raghunatha || Prathama Keenhi Prabhu Dhanusha Dakora | Ripudhala Badhira Bhayau Suni Sora || Sathyasandha Cchade Sara Laccha | Kalasarpa Janu Chale Sapaccha || Jaha Thaha Chale Bipula Naracha | Lage Kadana Bhat Bikata Pisacha || Katahi Charana Ura Sira  Bujadhanda | Bahuthaka Beera Hohi Sath Khanda || Dhurmi Dhurmi ghayal Mahi Parahi | Udi Sambhari Subhata Puni Larahi || Lagatha Bana Jaladha Jimi Gajahi | Bahuthak Dhekhi Kadina  Sara Bhajahi || Runda Prachanda Munda Binu Dhavahi | Dharu Dharu Maru Maru Dhuni Gavahi ||