Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana requests Rama to take him to Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 116– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana requests Rama to take him to Ayodhya

 

Lord Shambhu speaks “Oh! Prabho, Kripasindhu I shall visit you in the Kosalapuri during your coronation ceremony”. Thus Lord Shambhu bade farewell to Lord Sri Ramachandra, soon Vibheeshana approached Lord Rama and prostrated at his feet, and earnestly prayed “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sarangapani, you have killed the wicked demon Ravana and his clan and spread your glories in the fourteen spheres, you have given me shelter at your lotus feet, even though I was born in a lowly clan, drenched in impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, Oh! Prabho, kindly sanctify your servant’s abode Lanka, get yourself freshen up and get rid of the exhaustion of the battle. Oh! Karunanidhe, kindly inspects the treasuries, wealth, palace of Lanka, etc., and do whatever as you please with them. Kindly accept me as one of your servants, and take me with you to the Kingdom of Ayodhya.” Lord Rama who is the protector of distressed soul, amiable, storehouse of virtues, was highly pleased to listen to the humble request of Vibheeshana, his eyes filled with tears.

 

Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Bhratha, you are true, all those wealth, treasures, the palace of Lanka is mine, but I am very much concerned about my younger brother Bharatha who is undertaking strict penance and austerities in the Nandigram, hence every second seems to me Yuga. He is living a life of a hermit, attired in saffron robes, observing vows and austerities, his body has emaciated due to the penance, he is constantly contemplating upon me. Oh! Dear friend, kindly make immediate arrangements to meet my brother Bharatha in the Nandigram. If I make any delay in reaching him would put his life in danger, I may not be able to see him alive.” Lord Rama overcame with a sudden rush of thrill while talking about Bharatha “Oh! Brother, you can enjoy the stately pleasures contemplating upon me till the end of creation, afterwards, you can reach to my abode which is the safest asylum of the noble soul's Mahatmas.”

 

Vibheeshana was immensely delighted to listen to the compassionate words of Lord Rama, he prostrated before the Lord, and clasped his feet in extreme devotion, soon the Vanaras and bears flew towards Rama and prostrated before him. Vibheeshana returned to his abode Lanka, and sincerely followed the command of the Lord, took great pleasure in the royal status, shortly he brought the Pushpakavimana before the Lord, the compassionate Lord instructed “Oh! Dear friend, mount on the grand celestial vehicle, go high on the sky and disperse the ornaments, clothes, and gold coins.” Vibheeshana took a flight on the celestial vehicle and sincerely followed the instructions of the Lord. The Vanaras and bears picked up whatever they liked, some of them picked clothes of their choice, and others picked up precious gems on their mouth, thinking it as edible, later chewed and dropped them in aversion. Lord Rama, along with Devi Sita and Lakshman took great pleasure in the various amusements of Vanaras and bears.

 

Natha Jab Hi Kosalapuri Hoyihi Thilaka Thumhara | Kripasindhu Mei  Aaub Dhekhana Charitha Udhara ||

Kari Binathi Jab Sambhu Sidhaye | Thab Prabhu Nikata  Bibheeshanu Aaye|| Nayi Charana Siru Kaha Mridhubani | Binaya Sunahu Prabhu Sarangapani || Sakula Sadhala Prabhu Ravana Maryo | Pavana Jasa Thribhuvana Bistharyo || Dheena Maleena  Heenamathi Jathi | Mo Par Kripa Keenhi Bahu Bhanthi || Ab Jana Griha Puneetha  Prabhu Keeje | Majjanu Karia Samara Shrama Ccheje || Dhekhi Kosa  Mandhira  Sampadha | Dhehu Kripala Kapeenha Kahau Mudha || Sab Bidhi Natha Mohi Apanayia | Puni Mohi Sahitha  Avadhapura  Jayia || Sunatha Bachana  Mridhu Dheenadhayala | Sajalabhaye Dhau Nayana  Bisala ||

 

Thora Kosa  Griha Mora  Sab Sathya  Bachana Sunu Bhratha | Bharatha Dhasa  Sumiratha Mohi Nimisha  Kalpa Sama  Jatha || Thapasa Besha Gatha  Krisa  Japatha Niranthara  Mohi | Dhekhau Begi So Jathanu Karu Sakha Nihorau Thohi || Beethe  Avadhi Jau Jau Jiatha Na Pavau Beera | Sumiratha Anuja Preethi Prabhu Puni Puni Pulaka Sareera || Kareahu Kalpa Bhari Raju Thumha Mohi  Sumirehu Manamahi | Puni Mama Dhama Payihahu Jaha Santha Sab Jahi ||

Sunatha Bibeeshana Bachana Rama Ke | Harashi Gahe Padha  Kripadhama  Ke || Banara  Bhalu Sakala Harashane | Gahi Prabhu Padha Guna  Bimala Bakhane || Bahuri Bibeeshana Bhavana Sidhayo | Manigana Basana Bimana  Bharayo || Lai Pushpaka Prabhu Aage  Rakha | Hasi Kari Kripasindhu Thab Bhasha || Chadi  Bimana Sunu Sakha Bhibeeshan| Gagana Jayi Barashahu Pata Bhooshana || Naba Par  Jayi Bibeeshana Thabahi | Barashi  Dhiye Mani Ambar Sabahi || Joyi Joyi Man Bhavayi Soyi Lehi | Manimukha  Meli Dari  Kapi Dhehi || Hase Ramu Sri Anuja  Sametha | Parama  Kauthuki  Kripa Niketha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lord Shambhu eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter - 115– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lord Shambhu eulogizes the splendor of Rama

 

The deities eulogized the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki, and Lakshman, and returned to their respective abodes. The supreme Lord Shambhu arrived before Lord Rama and greeted him with great affection, bowed his head, with folded hands, eyes full of tears, the slayer of demon Tripura/Thripurari, began to eulogize Rama, his voice trailed with various emotions.

“Oh! Raghukulanayaka,  who is wielded on bow and arrows kindly protects us, Oh! Prabho, you are the delight of deities, you are the dispeller of ignorance like the wind disperses the mass of clouds, the fire that consumes the entire forest like arrogance and misconceptions. Oh! Prabho, you have Saguna and Nirgunaswaroopa, you are the storehouse of virtues, and you have the charming appearance, you are that midday sun which scatters away from the delusion on the Jeeva. You are the lion that kills the untamed elephant-like lust, anger, jealousy, pride, desire, of the Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, you are too kind and compassionate to Jeeva, you are the destroyer of frost-like lust on the lotus flowers. You are that mount Mandhara churns the worldly existence, kindly remove our anxiousness and fears, and guide us to cross the stormy ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, you have the stunningly marvelous appearance, beautiful lotus-like eyes, you are the storehouse virtues, you are the dispeller of agony and grief, kindly reside in our hearts with Devi Janaki, and your younger brother Lakshman. Oh! Lord of Tulsidas, dispeller of fear and anxieties, the delight of Mahathma and noble souls, kindly protect us.”

Sumana Bharashi Sab Sura Chale  Chadi Chadi  Ruchira Bimana| Dhekhi Suavasara Prabhu Pahi Aayau Sambhu Sujana || Paramapreethi Kara Jori Juga Nalina Nayanabhari Bari | Pulakitha  Than Gadhgadha Gira  Binaya Karatha  Thripurari ||

Mam Abirakshya  Raghukulanayaka | Dhritha Bara Chapa  Ruchira  Kara Sayaka || Moha Maha  Ghana Patala  Prabhanjjana | Samsaya Bipina  Anala Sura  Ranjjana || Aguna Saguna  Mandira  Sundhara | Bhrama  Thama Prabala  Prathapa Dhivakara || Kama Krodha  Madha Gaja Panchanana | Basahu Niranthara  Jana Mana Kanana || Bishaya Manoratha  Punja Kanja Bana | Prabala Thushara  Udhara Para  Mana || Bhava Baridhi Mandhara  Paramam Dhara | Baraya Tharaya Samsrithi  Dhusthara || Syama Gatha  Rajeeva  Bilochana | Dheenabandhu Pranatharathi Mochana || Anuja Janaki Sahitha Niranthara | Basahu Rama Nripa  Mama Ura Anthara || Muniranjjana Mahimandala Mandana | Tulasidasa Prabhu Thrasa Bikhandana ||

 

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The Vanaras and bears who got killed on the battlefield regained their lives, and the demons who got killed where attained liberation from worldly existence

 

Chapter - 114– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The Vanaras and bears who got killed on the battlefield regained their lives, and the demons who got killed where attained liberation from worldly existence

 

Lord Indhra eulogizes “Oh! Prabho, Ramanivasa, kindly grant me perpetual devotion at your lotus feet, you are the dispeller of grief and sufferings, you are the source of bliss, Oh! Rama, I shall prostrate at your lotus feet, Oh! Raghunayaka who excels the beauty of several Kamadeva, you are the delight of deities, Rishis, and Sages, Oh! Prabho, you have assumed the form of an ordinary human being with the unconquerable might, you are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shankara, and deities, Oh! Rama, I shall repeatedly prostrate at your lotus feet, kindly shower your compassionate grace on me, and command me what shall I do for you.” Lord Sri Ramachandra who is meek, was pleased with Lord Indra and spoke “ Oh! Surapathi, you have seen several bears and Vanaras killed on the battlefield while they were serving me, hence Oh! Suresa kindly restores their lives again”.  Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the above words of Lord Sri Ramachandra is profoundly mysterious, only the enlightened souls can understand them all. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who could remove the Thapathraya of the Jeeva wanted to add honor to Lord Indra, hence he has put forward that appeal to Lord Indra.” Soon, all those Vanaras and bears killed by the demons on the battlefield were got back their lives, rose on their feet as if from a deep sleep. Lord Rama showered compassionate grace on all those who got killed on the battlefield, only the bears and Vanaras regained their lives because the demons’ whose minds were too occupied with the thought of that Supreme Lord achieved liberation from the worldly existence, the Vanaras and bears were immortal, part of the celestials hence they have regained their lives. Is there anyone as kind and compassionate as Lord Sri Ramachandra who liberated the demon host? Even the wicked ten-headed demon drenched in worldly matters and sensual pleasures, soaked in the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Mamakara, and Ahamkara achieved the highest state of piety,  that is the liberation which is difficult to achieve even for the Yogis and Thapasvis.

Dhe Bhakthi Ramanivasa  Thrasa Harana  Sarana  Sukhadhayakam | Sukha Dhama  Ramanamami Kama Aneka  Cchabi Raghunayakam || Sura Brindha  Ranjjana  Dhvandha Bhanjjana  Manuja Thanu Athulithabalam | Bhramadhi Sankara  Sebya  Ramanamami Karuna  Komalam ||
Ab Kari Kripa  Biloki Mohi Aayasu Dhehu Kripala | Kaha Karau Suni Priya  Bachana Bole  Dheenadhayala ||

Sunu Surapathi  Kapi Balu Hamare | Pare Bhoomi Nisicharanhi Je Mare || Mama Hitha  Lage Thaje  Inha Prana | Sakala  Jiau Suresa  Sujana || Sunu  Khagesa Prabhu Kai Yaha Bani | Athi Agadha  Janahi Muni Gyani || Prabhu Saka Thribhuana  Mari  Jiayi | Kevala  Sakrahi Dheenhi Badayi || Sudha Barashi Kapi Balu Jiaaye | Harashi Ude  Sab Prabhu Pahi Aaye || Sudhavrishti Mei Dhuhu Dhala Oopara | Jiye Bhalu Kapi Nahi Rajanichara || Ramakara  Bhaye Theenha Ke Man | Muththa  Bhaye Choote  Bhavabandhana || Sura Amsika  Sab Kapi Aru Reeccha | Jiye Sakala  Raghupathi Ki Eecha || Rama Sarisa Ko Dheena Hithakari | Keenhe  Mukutha  Nisachara Jjari || Khala Mala  Dhama Kamaratha  Ravana | Gathi Payi Jo Munibara  Pava Na ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lord Indra eulogizes the glories of Rama

 

Chapter - 113– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lord Indra eulogizes the glories of Rama

 

Lord Indhra felt immensely relieved watching Lord Sri Ramachandra, Lakshman, and Devi Janaki safe and sound, he eulogizes the glories of Rama -

“Victory to Lord Rama who is the personification of beauty, the dispeller of grief and sufferings of the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet. He is the mighty Lord who is wielded on bow and arrow. Victory to Kharari/the slayer of demon Khara, and the demon Dhushana, the destroyer of wicked demons on the earth. Oh! Prabho, you have killed the mighty demon Ravana and ensured welfare and peace on the Earth. You are the reliever of the burden of the Earth, you are propitious to the deities and noble souls, Oh! Prabho, the ten-headed demon grown too arrogant and ignorant, defeated the deities and Gandharvas, he constantly troubled the Rishis, Sages, humans and Nagas and birds alike, he took immense pleasure in torturing the Jeevas, committed various sins, and finally, he has reaped the fruit of his wicked deeds. Oh! Prabho, you have beautiful eyes that resemble the lotus flower petals, you are humble and kind to your worshiper, Oh! Prabho, I was proud and arrogant before, as soon as I have taken shelter at your lotus feet, all my ignorance has disappeared. Oh! Prabho, the Bhramavadhin contemplate upon the Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam which was eulogized by the Vedas, I have been fascinated by the marvelous form of that supreme Bhramam personified as the son of King of Kosala. Oh! Prabho, consider me as your sincere servant and reside in my heart along with Devi Vaidhehi and Lakshman, and bless me with the perpetual devotion at your lotus feet.”

Anuja Janaki  Sahitha Prabhu  Kusala Kosaladheesa | Sobha Dhekhi Harashi Man Asthuthi Kara Sura Esa ||

 Jaya Rama  Sobha Dhama | Dhayaka Pranatha  Bishrama || Dhritha  Throna  Bara Sara Chapa | Bhujadhanda  Prabala Prathapa || Jaya Dhooshanari Kharari | Mardhana Nisachara  Dhari || Yaha Dhrishta  Mareau Natha | Bhaye Deva  Sakala  Sanatha || Jaya Harana  Dharani Bhara | Mahima Udhara  Aapara || Jaya  Ravanari  Kripala | Kiye Jathudhana  Bihala || Lankesa Athi  Bala Garba| Kiye  Basya Sura  Gandharba|| Muni Sidhdha  Nara Khaga  Naga | Hadi Pantha  Sab Ke  Laga || Paradhroha  Ratha Athi Dhushta | Payo So Phalu Papishta || Ab Sunahu Dheenadhayala | Rajeevana Nayana  Bisala || Mohi Raha  Athi Abhimana | Nahi Koau Mohi Samana || Ab Dhekhi Prabhu Padhakanjja | Gatha Mana  Pradha Dhukha PUnjja || Koau Bhrama  Nirguna Dhyava | Abyaktha  Jehi Shruthi Gava || Mohi  Bhava Kosala  Bhoopa | Sreerama  Saguna  Saroopa || Baidhehi Anuja Sametha | Mama Hridhaya  Karahu Niketha || Mohi Janiye  Nija Dasa  | Dhe  Bhakthi Ramanivasa ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – King Dhasharatha arrives to meet Rama and shed tears beholding his beauty

 

Chapter - 112– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – King Dhasharatha arrives to meet Rama and shed tears beholding his beauty

 

The four-faced Lord Bhrama overcame with various emotions, looked at the marvelous appearance Lord Sri Ramachandra who is an ocean of beauty, was transported to a state of ecstasy. At that very moment, the Lord of Kosala King Dhasharatha appeared in a celestial form, and shed tears of joy beholding the beauty of Lord Rama, immediately the two brothers reverentially prostrated before their father, and received his blessings and spoke “Oh! Dear father, it was your religious merits, I have conquered the enemies, the mighty demon King on the battlefield.” King Dhasharatha shed tears listening to the humility of his son, transported to a state of bliss, Lord Rama realized that his father bore the same affection towards him even after leaving his mortal coil, so Lord of Raghu imparted the greatest of wisdom to alleviate his grief of separation. Lord Mahadeva spoke “Oh! Devi Uma, King Dhasharatha always considered the supreme Bhramam as his son, and has not practiced the devotion on that Bhramam, instead dearly loved Rama as his son, hence he did not attain salvation.” Whoever worships the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra would attain persistent devotion/Ananyabhakthi, which would provide liberation from repeated births, and the sufferings and agonies of worldly existence as well.  The Supreme Lord Rama repeatedly prostrated before his father King Dhasharatha, eventually, his father bade farewell and returned to heaven.

Binaya keenhi Chathuranana  Prema Pulaka  Athi Gatha | Sobhasindhu Bilokatha  Lochana  Nahi  Aghatha ||

Thehi Avasara  Dhasaratha Thaha Aye | Thanaya Biloki N ayana Jala Cchaye || Anuja Sahitha Prabhu Bandhana  keenha| Aasirbadha  Pitha Thab Dheenha || Thatha Sakala Thava Punya  Prabhau | Jeethyo Ajaya  Nisachara  Rau || Suni Sutha  Bachana Preethi Athi Badi | Nayana Salila  Romavali  Dadi || Raghupathi Prathamaprema  Anumana | Chithayi Pithahi Dheenheau Drida Gyana || Thathe Uma  Moccha Nahi Payo | Dhashartha Bhedha Bhagathi Mana Layo || Sagunopasaka  Moccha Na  Lehi | Theenha Kahau Rama Bhagathi  Nija Dhehi || Bar Bar  Kari Prabhuhi Pranama | Dhasharatha Harashi Gaye  Suradhama ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lord Bhrama eulogizing the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita

 

Chapter - 111– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lord Bhrama eulogizing the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita

 

The deities and Rishis stood with folded hands before Lord Sri Ramachandra, and praised his glories, at that moment, Lord Bhrama who was overcome with various emotions, started eulogizing Lord Rama:

“ Victory to Rama who is the abode of bliss, Oh! Hare, Oh! Raghunayaka, you are the protector of Jeeva, Oh! Rama who is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, you are the powerful lion that tore apart the herds of untamed elephants like mundane existence, you are the ocean of virtues, Oh! Natha, Oh! Vibho, you excel the beauty of several Kamadeva, you are incomparable, your glories are constantly sung in praise by the Rishis, Sages, deities, etc. Oh! Prabho, you are the purifier of the souls, your endless glories sanctify the souls, your wrath seized the dreadful demon Ravana, like the king of bird’s eagle get hold of the serpent on its legs. Oh! Sukhadhayaka, you are the dispeller of grief and agonies of worldly existence, you are the wisdom personified, you are free from passion, impurities of the mind. Oh! Lord of Raghu, your descendants were most promising of untold virtues, Oh! Prabho, you have reduced the burden of Mother Earth, you are Aja/have no birth or death, you are omnipresent, Oneness-in-all, you have neither beginning nor end, Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, I shall prostrate before you, Oh! Merciful Lord/Karunakara, Raghukulayaka, Oh! Kharari, you are the slayer of wicked demons on the Earth, you have crowned Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, who sought shelter at your lotus feet, you are the storehouse wisdom and virtues, you are all-pervasive Bhramam, free from Maya, Oh! Mayapathi, I shall worship you, the might of your arm is incomparable, you are too kind and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva, you are the beauty personified, Oh! Prabho, I shall worship you along with Jagathjanni Jadamba Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita. Oh! Prabho, you are beyond Prakrithi, you are the cause and effect, you are the destroyer of the impurities of the mind of your worshiper. Oh! Prabho, you have marvelous appearance, wielded in bow and arrow, resembles freshly bloomed blue lotus flower, you have beautiful eyes resembles red lotus flower petals, Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of bliss, you are the subduer of arrogance and ignorance, you are Lakshmipathi, you are beyond perception of mind, intellect, and words. Oh! Prabho, you have innumerable incarnations, but you have never attached to any of it, the Vedas highly eulogizes your glories, you are the brightness in the sun, and coolness in the moon, you are inseparable from the Prakrithi. These Vanaras and bears are fortunate to be with you, Oh! Hari, we forgot to worship you and lost the fortune to be with you. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us, kindly remove the sufferings and grief from us, that deluded us and forced to commit various sins, kindly shower your grace on us, so that we grow beyond dualities from mistaking the worldly matters, and material things are permanent and joyful. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of wicked, you are the precious jewel of the Raghu clan, your lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Shambhu and Bhavani, Oh! Raghunayaka, kindly blesses us with the perpetual devotion/Ananya Bhakti at your lotus feet which is the source of immense bliss.”

Kari Binathi Sura Sidhdha Sab  Rahe Jaha Thaha Kara Jori | Athi  Saprema  Than Pulaki Bidhi ASthuthi Karatha Bahori ||

Jaya Rama Sadha  Sukhadhama  Hare | Raghunayaka  Sayaka Chapa Dhare  || Bhava Bharana Dharan Simha Prabho | Gunasagara  Nagara Natha Bibo || Than Kama Aneka  Anoopa Cchabi | Guna  Gavatha Sidhdha  Muneedhra Kabi|| Jasu Pavana  Ravana Naga  Maha | Khaganatha  Jaya Kari  Kopa  Gaha || Janaranjjana  Bhanjjana Soka  Bhayam | Gathakrodha  Sadha Prabhu Bodhamayam || Avathara Udhara  Apara  Gunam | Mahi Bhara  Bibanjjana  Gyanadhanam || Aja  Byapaka  Yekam Anadhi  Sadha | Karunakara Rama  Namami Mudha || Raghubamsa  Bibhooshana  Dhooshana Ha | Kritha Bhoopa  Bibheeshana  Dheena Raha || Gunagyana  Nidhana  Amana  Ajam | Nitha Rama  Namami  Bimbhu Birajam || Bhujadhanda Pranchanda Prathapa Balam| Khala Brindham Nikandha  Maha Kusalam || Binu Karana  Dheenadhayala Hitham | Cchabi Dhama Namami Rama  Sahitham || Bhava Tharana  Karana Kaja  Param | Mana Sambhava  Dharuna  Dhoshaharam || Sara Chapa Manohara  Throna Dharam | Jalajaruna  Lochana  Bhoobaram || Sukha Mandhira Sundhara Sreeramanam  | Madha Mara  Mudha  Mamatha Samanam || Anavadhya  Akhanda  Na Gochara  Go | Sab Roopa  Sadha Sab  Hoyi Na  Go || Ithi Bedha  Bandhathi Na  Dhanthakatha | Rabi Aathapa Bhinna abinna  Jatha || Krithakrithya  Bibho Sab  Banara Ye | Nirankhathi Thavanana Sadhara  Ye || Dhiga Jeevana Deva  Sareera Hare | Thava Bhakthi Bina Bhava  Bhooli Pare || Ab Dheenadhayala Dhaya  Kariye | Dhukha So Sukha Mani Sukhi Chariye || Khala  Khandana Mandana   Ramya Cchama | Padhapankaja Sevitha Sambhu Uma || Nripa Nayaka  Dhe  Baradhanamidham | Charanambuja  Prema Sadha  Subhadham ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The mirror image of Devi Sita disappeared in the fire, and the real Devi Sita emerged out of it – The deities eulogizing the splendor of Rama

 

Chapter - 110– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The mirror image of Devi Sita disappeared in the fire, and the real Devi Sita emerged out of it– The deities eulogizing the splendor of Rama

 

Devi Maithili fixed her thoughts upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and entered into the huge sacrificial fire, that has provided the coolness of sandalwood paste to her, the people assembled were exclaimed in delight “Glory to Lord of Kosala, whose lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Shambhu with great fervor.” The shadow of Devi Sita who was lodged in the Ashokavatika was burned in the fire, and the real image of Devi Sita was emerged out of the fire, but none was understood the real truth behind it, even the deities and Siddhas stood gazing at the fire. The fire consumed the shadow image of Devi Sita, and brought the real image of Devi Sita which was eulogized by Vedas, presented to Lord Rama as if Devi Indira who was emerged out the milky ocean while churning the ocean for the nectar of immortality was presented to Lord Vishnu. Devi Sita who has exquisite beauty, and great effulgence, shone right next to Lord Sri Ramachandra who has the complexion of freshly formed dark clouds that resembled the pair of fresh blue lotus and bud of golden lily.

 

The deities showered flowers on the divine pair, the sounds of divine instruments reverberated on the sky, the Kinnaras and celestial Apsaras sang and danced beautifully, and everyone seated on the beautiful celestial vehicle returned to their respective abode. The beauty of Devi Janaki and the union of the two was beyond description, the Vanaras and bears exclaimed in extreme joy “Victory to Lord Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra ! Victory to Lord Rama who is the ocean of bliss!”. Mathali, the charioteer of Lord Indhra bowed before Lord Sri Ramachandra and returned to heaven, the deities who are known for self-centeredness arrived in huge numbers and praised the Lord abundantly like the Bhramavadhins, “Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, you are the companion of distressed souls, Oh! Lord of Raghu, you are kind and compassionate, you have protected us from the dreadful demons who took a toll on our lives on earth, committed various sins, finally met their miserable death. Oh! Prabho, you are indestructible Purusha, changeless, sinless, free from afflictions, you are impartial, you are unfailing, most promising to the Jeeva who have taken shelter in you. Oh! Prabho, you are an ocean of mercy, you have assumed the form of a giant fish, tortoise, wild boar, half lion and man, Vamana/dwarf, Parashurama/son of Jamadhagni, Sri Rama/son of Lord of Kosala, Balarama/son of Vasudeva and Rohini, Srikrishna/son of Devaki and Vasudeva. Oh! Prabho, you have incarnated several times and protected the Earth and its living and non-living things, and reinstated the glory of Earth. You have protected the deities whenever the troubles mounted on them. The dreadful demons, famous for their wickedness, drenched in material and sensual pleasures, finally achieved the commendable status, freed from worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, we deities are famous for self-centeredness, we have been worshiped for our welfare, Oh! Prabho, we have taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly liberate us.”

Sreekhanda   Sama Pavaka  Prabesa  Kiyo  Sumiri Prabhu Maithili | Jaya Kosalesa  Mahesa  Bandhitha  Charana Rathi Athi  Nirmali || Prathibimba  Aru Laukika  Kalanka  Prachanda Pavaka Mahu Jare | Prabhu Charitha  Kahu Na  Lakhe Nabha  Sura Sidhdha  Muni Dhekhahi Khare || Dhariroopa  Pavaka Pani Gahi Sri Sathya Shruthi Jaga Bidhitha  Jo | Jimi  Ccheerasagara Indhira  Ramahi Samarpi Aani So || So Rama  Bama Bibhaga  Rajathi Ruchira  Athi Sobha  Bhali | Nava  Neela Neeraja  Nikata Manahu Kanaka Pankajja  Ki Kali ||

Barashi Sumana  Harashi Sura  Bajahi Gagana  Nisana | Gavahi Kinnara  Surabandhu Nachahi Chadi  Bimana || Janakasutha  Sametha Prabhu Sobha Amitha  Apara | Dhekhi Balu Kapi  Harashe Jaya Raghuapathi Sukhasara ||

Thab Raghupathi Anusasana Payi | Mathali Chaleau Charana  Siru Nayi || Aye Deva  Sadha  Swarathi | Bachana  Kahahi Janu Paramarathi || Dheenabandhu Dhayala Raghuraya | Deva Keenhi Dhevanha Para Dhaya || Biswa Dhroha  Ratha  Yaha Khala  Kami | Nija Agha Gayau Kumaragami || Thumha Samaroopa  Bhrama Abinasi | Sadha  Yekarasa  Sahaja Udhasi || Akala Aguna  Aja Anagha  Anamaya | Ajitha  Amoghasththi Karunamaya || Meena Kamada  Sukara Narahari | Bamana  Parasurama  Bapu Dhari || Jab Jab Natha  Suranha  Dhukhu Payo | Nana Thanu Dhari  Thumahyi  Nasayo || Yaha Khala  Malina Sadha  Suradhrohi| Kama Lobha Madha  Ratha Athi Kohi || Adhama  Siromani Thavapadha  Pava | Yaha Hamare Man Bismaya  Aava || Hama Devatha  Parama Adhikari | Swaratha  Ratha Prabhu Bhagathi Bisari || Bhava  Prabaha  Santhatha Hama Pare | Ab Prabhu Pahi Sarana  Anusare ||