Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta announces the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Vashishta announces the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

The women who were withered like the water-lilies in the scorching sun on the pond of Ayodhya at the grief of separation from beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra, once again flourished like fully blossomed at the moonlight, after watching the pleasing appearance of Lord Rama. There were several auspicious omens were visible all over the city of Ayodhya, the sounds of kettledrums and various divine instruments echoed in the air, the people crowded on the pathways to achieve the glimpse of Rama, Lakshman, and Vaidhehi and thereby achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes.

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Bhavani, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra came to know that Devi Kaikeyi was embarrassed and deeply ashamed of her deeds, soon he rushed to meet her in the fortress. He pacified her with the various legends from the scriptures and sacred chant of Hari, and returned to his palace.” The people of Ayodhya were gratified once Rama returned safely to the Kingdom of Ayodhya, Sage Vashishta summoned Bharatha and spoke “Oh! Thatha, today is an auspicious day, all other factors contribute an abundance of propitiousness, therefore invite all the Brahmins, and we shall perform the coronation ceremony of Rama.” The Brahmins assembled were immensely pleased, and exclaimed “ Oh! Prabho, today the auspicious day of the coronation of Sri Ramachandra would bring an abundance of welfare to the Universe. Hence, we should not make any delay, Oh! Mahathma Vashishta, do not wait too long to apply the sacred mark on the forehead of Sri Ramachandra and declare him as the King of Ayodhya.”

Nari Kumudhini Avadha Sara  Raghupathi Biraha  Dhinesa | Astha Bhaye Bigatha Bhayi Nirakhi Rama Rakesa || Hohi Saguna Subha Bibidha  Bidhi Bajahi Gagana Nisana | Pura Nara Nari Sanatha Kari Bhavana Chale Bhagavana ||

Prabhu  Jani Kaikayi Lajani | Prathama Thasu  Griha Gaye Bhavani || Thahi Prabodhi Bahuth Sukha Dheenha | Puni Nija  Bhavana Gavana Hari Keenha|| Kripasindhu Jab Mandhira Gaye | Pura Nara Nari Sukhi Sab Bhaye || Guru Basishta  Dhvija Liye Bulayi | Aaju Sudhari Sudhina Samudhayi || Sab Dhvija Dhehu Harashi Anusasana | Ramachandhra Baitahi Sindhasan || Muni Basishta Ke Bachana  Suhaye | Sunatha Sakala BipranhaAthi Bhaye || Kahahi Bachana Mridhu Bipra Aneka | Jaga Abhirama Rama Abhisheka || Ab Munibara  Bilamba Nahi Keejai | Maharaja Kaha Thilaka Kareejai ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The pure love and devotion of the people of Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The pure love and devotion of the people of Ayodhya

 

The host of Vanaras assumed in charming human forms prostrated before Devi Kausalya and received her blessings “All of you are dear as Lord Raghu to me”. The deities showered flowers, the entire Kingdom was brimming with joy, several people thronged to have a glimpse of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Vaidhehi. All the houses in the village were decorated with the Poornakumbha/golden pitcher containing auspicious ingredients, coconut, haldhi, rice, etc. to receive the Lord, the houses were decorated with various ornaments, banners, flags, and earthen lamps. All the streets of Ayodhya were sprinkled with the scented water, and decorated with various ornaments and pearls, the city has reverberated with the sounds of kettledrums and several auspicious instruments. The beautiful ladies holding the tray full of sacred ingredients greeted the Lord reverentially, and scattered the valuable gems in praise of the Lord, with their hearts full of joy. Ladies sang auspicious songs, holding the tray full of Mangaladhravya, and earthen lamp waved at the Lord who is the dispeller of grief, and agony of worldly existence, and source of perpetual bliss to the Jeeva, like the sun rays to the blossom like the clan of Raghu.  The splendor and the richness, wealth of the Kingdom of Ayodhya were eulogized by Veda and scriptures, Devi Sarada, and thousand tongued Adhishesha. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, Devi Sarada, Adhishesha, and Veda were astounded to watch the magnificence of the Kingdom of Ayodhya, and the splendor of Rama, so how can the mortal recount the virtues of that Lord?”

Kausalya Ke Charananhi Puni  Thinha Nayau Matha | Asisha Dheenhe Harashi Thumha  Priya Mama Jimi Raghunatha || Sumanavrishti  Nabha Sankula  Bhavana Chale  Sukhakandha | Chadi Atarinha  Dhekhahi Nagara Nari  Nara Brindha ||

Kanchana Kalasa  Bichithra  Savare | Sabahi Dhare  Saji Nija  Nija Dhware || Bandhanavara  Pathaka Kethu | Sabaniha Banaye  Mangala Hethu || Beethi Sakala  Sugandha Sinchayi | Gajamani Rachi  Bahu Chauka  Purayi || Nana Bhanthi Sumangala  Saje | Harashi Nagara  Nisana Bahu  Baje || Jaha Thaha Nari  Nicchavari  Karahi | Dhehi Aseesa  Harasha Ura  Bharahi || Kanchana Thara  Aarathi  Nana | Jubathi Saje  Karahi  Subha Gana || Karahi Aarathi  Arathihara  Ke | Raghukula Kamala Bipina Dhinakara Ke || Pura Sobha  Sampathi Kalyana | Nigama Sesha  Saradha  Bakhana || Theau Yaha Charitha Dhekhi Dagi  Rahahi | Uma Thasu  Guna Nara Kimi  Kahahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama introduces Lankapathi, Kapeesa, Nala, Neela, Angadha, Jambavantha, and Hanumantha to the preceptors

 

Chapter - 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama introduces Lankapathi, Kapeesa, Nala, Neela, Angadha, Jambavantha, and Hanumantha to the preceptors

 

Devi Kausalya fixed her gaze upon Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita and Lakshman, she was overcome with a sudden rush of thrill, transported to a state of supreme bliss. Lankapathi Vibheeshana, Kapeesa Sugriva, Nala, Neela, Angadha, Jambavan, and Hanumantha who are the storehouse of virtues and valor, assumed the form of humans with a charming appearance. Everyone highly praised the devotion, pure love, and amiability of Bharatha,  the host of Vanaras praised the virtues and devotion of the people of Ayodhya at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Rama instructed his comrades to offer salutations to his preceptors, and addressed “Dear friends, prostrate before our preceptors, the illustrious Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva, worshiped by the clan of Raghu’s, it was the grace of our preceptors, we have won over our enemies of demons.” Rama introduced the host of Vanaras to the preceptors “Oh! Prabho, these are my comrades who have assisted me like the barks to cross the ocean of battle. They have put their lives at risk and battled for me, hence they are dearer than Bharatha to me.” Everyone was highly pleased to get to know the host of Vanaras, thus every moment of the people of Ayodhya was supplemented with happiness and joy.

Lacchimana Aru Seetha  Sahitha  Prabhuhi Bilokathi  Mathu | Paramanandha Magana Man Puni PUni Pulakitha  Gathu ||

Lankapathi Kapeesa Nala Neela | Jamavantha Angadha  Subhaseela || Hanumanadhi Sab  Banarabeera | Dhare Manohara  Manuja sareera || Bharatha Saneha Seela Bratha  Nema | Sadhara Sab Baranahi AThiprema || Dhekhi Nagarabasinha  Kai Reethi | Sakala Sarahahi Prabhupadha Preethi || Puni Raghupathi Sab  Sakha  Bolaye | Munipadha Lagahu Sakala Sikhaye || Guru Vasishta  Kulapoojya  Hamare | Inha Ki Kripa Dhanuja  Rana Mare || Ye Sab Sakha Sunahu Muni  Mere | Bhaye Samara  Sagara  Kaha Bere || Mama Hitha  Lagi Janma Inha Hare | Bharathahu The Mohi Adhika  Piare || Suni Prabhu Bachana Magana Sab Bhaye | Nimisha  Nimisha  Upajatha Sukhanaye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Vaidhehi meets all three mothers

 

Chapter - 7– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama, Lakshman, and Devi Vaidhehi meets all three mothers

 

The three mothers, Devi Kausalya, Devi Sumithra and Devi Kaikeyi hurried to their children like the mother cow return home after a long hour of grazing on the woods in the daylight, and rush back to its calf with the udder full of milk dripping on the ground. The compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra met all the mothers and spoke to them in a pleasant tone, that removed the grief of separation from their beloved sons, soon the entire faces lit up with joy, and the atmosphere filled with smiling faces.

 

Devi Sumithra embraced Lakshman, remembered his love and devotion at the feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and Devi Kaikeyi felt embarrassed while in the embrace of Rama. Lakshman embraced all the mothers and received their blessings, he met Devi Kaikeyi again and again even though his bitterness towards her did not disappear.

 

Devi Vaidhehi greeted all the mothers with due respect and love, she prostrated before them, was transported to a state of bliss. All the mothers enquired about the welfare of Devi Sita and blessed her “May you live long and blissful married life!’ The crowd gazed at the charming appearance of Lord of Raghu, their eyes filled with the tears of love, they received the Lord with the golden tray full of auspicious ingredients and earthen lamp, waving before him to remove the evil eyes on him. Everyone stood gazing at the beauty of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the symbol of virtue and valor with utmost love and devotion, Devi Kausalya could not take away her eyes from the charming appearance of Rama and absorbed in various thoughts “ The demons must have dreadful and arrogant, my sons are too delicate and tender, how did he kill the King of Lanka of extraordinary might?”

Janu Dhenu Balaka Baccha Thaji Griha Charana Bana Parabasa  Gayi | Dhina Antha Pura Rukha Sravatha Thana  Humkara  Kari Dhavatha  Bhayi || Athiprema Prabhu Sab Mathu Bheti Bachana Mridhu Bahubidhi Kahe | Gayi Bishama Bipathi Biyoga  Bhava Thinha Harasha Sukha Aganitha  Lahe ||

Bheteau Thanaya  Sumithra  Ramacharana  Rathi Jani | Ramahi Milatha Kaikeyi Hridhaya Bahuth Sakuchani || Lacchimana  Sab Mathanha Mili Harashe  Aasisha Payi | Kaikeyi Kaha PUni Puni Mile  Mana Kara Cchobhu Na Jayi ||

Sasunha Sabani Mili Baidhehi | Charananhi Lagi Harashu Athi Thehi || Dhehi Aseesa  Booji Kusalatha | Hoyi Achala Thumhara  Ahivatha || Sab Raghupathi Mukhakamala Bilokahi | Mangala Jani Nayanajala Rokahi || Kanaka Thara  Aarathi Utharahi | Bara Bara Prabhu Gatha  Niharahi || Nana Bhanthi Nicchavari Karahi | Paramanandha Harasha Ura  Bharahi || Kausalya  Puni PUni Raghubeerahi | Chithavathi Kripasindhu Ranadheerahi || Hridhaya Bicharathi Barahi Bara | Kavana Bhanthi Lankapathi Mara || Athi Sukumara  Jugala  Mere Bare | Nisichara  Subhata  Mahabala Bhare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama's meeting with Bharatha

 

Chapter - 6– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama's meeting with  Bharatha

 

The lotus-like eyes of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra drenched in tears, bodily hairs stood upright in extreme joy, he embraced Bharatha repeatedly, thus the Lord of the three worlds remained in the embrace of his brothers. I have no words to eulogize the expression of the feelings of all four brothers, resembled the essence of emotions personified as Rama enquired the welfare of Bharatha, but the words stuck on his throat, choked to speak out, the words did not come to help him. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the bliss personified as Bharatha was beyond speech and thought, and it can be understood only for those who feel at that moment.” Bharatha spoke in tears “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Lord of Kosala, all is well at the grace of you, and you have taken me in hand realizing that I was sinking in the ocean of grief of separation from you, Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of the distressed souls.”

Lord Rama embraced Shathrughna, then Lakshman moved to Bharatha and Shathrughna, thus the four brothers drenched in tears remained in the embrace of each other for a while and got relieved from the pain of separation. The people of Ayodhya regained a great enthusiasm at the mere sight of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Sita and Lakshman, all their distress, and grief of separation from the Lord disappeared instantly, eventually all the people soaked in merriment. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra watching the pure love and devotion of the people, assumed infinite forms and met each one of them individually, and comforted them in an appropriate manner. He removed the distress and pain of separation of the people with his compassionate look, Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, it is mysterious and none could comprehend, the benevolent Lord who is the repository of virtues, kindness, removed the grief of the people instantly with his loving grace on them.” Devi Kausalya and all the mothers hurried to meet the Lord Sri Ramachandra, Devi Sita and Lakshman, like the mother cow rushes towards her calf immediately after she gets home after grazing a long day on the field.

Rajeeva Lochana  Sravatha  Jala Thana Lalitha Pulakavali Bani | Athiprema  Hridhaya Lagayi Anujahi Mile Prabhu Thribhuana Dhani || Prabhu Milatha Anujahi Soha Mo Pahi Jathi Nahi Upama Kahi | Janu Prema  Aru Singara Thanu Dhari Mile Bara  Sushama Lahi || Boojjatha Kripanidhi Kusala Bharathahi Bachana Begi Na  Aavayi | Sunu Siva So Sukha Bachana Mana The  Bhinna Jana Jo Pavayi || Ab Kusala Kausalyanatha Aaratha Jani Jana Dharasana Dhiyo | Boodatha Biraha Barisa  Kripanidhana Mohi Kara Gahi LIyo ||

Puni Prabhu Harashi Sathruhna  Bhete Hridhaya Lagayi | Lacchimana Bharatha Mile  Thab Parama Prema Dhoau Bhayi ||

Bharathanuja  Lacchimana  Puni Bhete | Dhusaha Biraha Sambhava  Dhukha Mete || Seetha Charana Bharatha Siru Nava | Anuja Sametha Paramasukha Pava || Prabhu Biloki Harashe Purabasi | Janitha Biyoga  Bipathi Sab Nasi || Premathura  Sab Loga  Nihari | Kauthuka  Keenha Kripala Kharari || Amitha Roopa  Pragate Thehi Kala | Jathajoga Mile Sabahi Kripala || Kripadhrishti Raghubeera Biloki | Kiye Sakala Nara Nari Bisoki || Cchana Mahi Sabahi Mile Bhagavana | Uma  Marama Yaha  Kahu Na  Jana || Yehi Bidhi Sabahi Sukhi Kari Rama | Aage Chale Seelaguna  Dhama || Kausalyadhi Mathu Sab Dhayi | Nirakhi Baccha Janu Dhenu Lavayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama’s meeting with the Preceptors Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

 

Chapter - 5– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama’s meeting with the Preceptors Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva

 

The compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra witnessed the crowd of people of Ayodhya anxiously waiting to have a glimpse of Rama, soon the Lord ordered the Pushpakavimana to land closer to the Avadhapuri, after getting down from the Pushpakavimana, Lord ordered “Now you may return to Lord Kubera.” Thus the Pushpakavimana took leave with a mixed feeling of joy and grief.

 

Baratha who was thin to skeleton due to constant austerities, and vow, and the people who were accompanied by him were also emaciated in the grief of separation from Lord Rama, proceed to greet Rama, as soon as Rama witnessed the preceptors Vashishta and Vamadeva, he dropped the bow and arrow on the ground, and holding the hand of his younger brother Lakshman, hurried to the preceptors, and prostrated before them, he clasped the feet of preceptors, his bodily hairs stood upright in thrill. Sage Vashishta lifted Rama and Lakshman from the ground, and embraced them affectionately, and enquired the welfare of all. Rama spoke “Oh! Prabho, it was your grace that ensured the welfare and safety of us.” Lord of Raghu who is the essence of righteousness bowed head before all the Bhramins, at that very moment Bharatha rushed to Lord Rama and fell at the lotus feet of the Lord Sri Ramachandra which is worshiped by deities, Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and illustrious Sages and Rishis, he clasped the feet of the Lord and shed tears of joy, finally, Rama lifted Bharatha from the ground and embraced him tightly, both the brothers shed tears and remained in the embrace for a while overcome, with a mixed feeling.

 

Avatha Dhekhi Loga  Sab Kripasindhu Bhagavana | Nagara Nikata Prabhu Prereau Uthareau Bhoomi Bimana || Uthari Kaheau Prabhu Pushpakahi Thuma Kubera  Pahi Jahu | Preritha Rama Chaleau  So Harashu Birahu Athi Thahu ||

 

Aye Bharatha Sanga Sab Loga | Krisa Thana Sreeraghubeera Biyoga || Bamadeva Basishta Muninayaka | Dhekhe Prabhu Mahi Dhari  Dhanu Sayaka || Dhayi Dhare Guru Charana Saroruha | Anuja Sahitha Athi Pulaka Thanoruha || Bheti Kusala Boojji Muniraya | Hamare  Kusala  Thumharahi Dhaya || Sakala Dhvijanha Mili Nayau Matha | Dharma Dhurandhara Raghukulanatha || Gahe Bharatha Puni Prabhu Padha Pankaja | Namatha  Jinhahi Sura Muni Sanakara Aja || Pare Bhoomi Nahi Udatha  Udaye | Bara Kari  Kripasindhu Ura Laye || Syamala Gatha  Roma  Bhaye Dade | Nava Rajeeva  Nayana Jala Bade ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the splendor of Avadhapuri and the sacred river Sarayu

 

Chapter - 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama describes the splendor of Avadhapuri and the sacred river Sarayu

 

Bharatha and his younger brother Shathrughna, along with preceptors, Sage Vashishta, and Vamadeva, illustrious Bhramins, followed by kinsmen, joyfully set forth to receive the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, Devi Sita, Lakshman, and the host of Vanaras Sugreevah, Vibeeshana, and the mighty Hanuman, Angadha, Nala, Neela, Jambavanth and the Vanaras and bears. The people of Avadhapuri settled on the terrace of their homes to get a glimpse of the Lord. The women and men dressed in marvelous attires beautifully sang to welcome their beloved Lord. The city of Ayodhya is engulfed in delight like the full moon brings a thrill to the ocean waves. The entire city reverberated with the sounds of music and the people were delightfully moving around like the ocean waves.

Rama who is the delight of the distressed soul, sun to the clan of Raghu’s of the solar race, showed the beautiful city of Lanka to the Vanaras and bears, he introduced the splendor of the city to Sugrivah “Oh! Friends, Sugrivah, Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, Neela, Jambavan, Vibheeshana, this is one of the sacred lands on the Earth, although the scriptures and Veda highly praise the abode of Vaikuntha, I have always considered the Avadhapuri as one of my favorites, only a few souls know the truth of it. This is my birthplace, and the sacred river Sarayu flows north of the glorious Avadhapuri. Whoever takes a dip on the sacred Sarayu would attain my abode easily without much Tapasya, and vows, after leaving their mortal coil. The people of Avadhapuri are dear to my heart, whoever leaves mortal coil on this land would attain my abode their life after death.”

 

Harashitha Guru Parijana Anuja  Bhoosura  Brindha Sametha | Chale Bharatha Manaprema Athi Sanmukh Kripaniketha || Bahuthaka Chadi Atarinha Nirakhahi Gagana Bimana | Dhekhi Madhura Sura Harashitha Karahi Sumangala Gana || Raka Sasi Raghupathi Pura Sindhu Dhekhi Harashan | Badyo Kolahala Karatha Janu Nari Tharanga Samana ||

Iha Bhanukula  Kamala Dhikara | Kapinha Dhekhavath Nagara Manohara || Sunu Kapeesa  Angadha Lankesa | Pavana Puri Ruchira Yaha Desa || Jadhdhyapi Sab Baikunda Bakhana | Bedha Purana Bidhitha Jagujana || Avadhapuri Sama Priya  Nahi Soau| Yaha Prasanga  Janayi Koau Koau || Janmabhoomi Mama Puri Suhavani | Uththara Dhisi Baha Saraju Pavani || Ja Majjana The  Binahi Prayasa | Mama Sameepa Nara Pavahi Basa || Athi Priya Mohi Iha Ke Basi | Mama Dhama Puri Sukharasi || Harashe Sab Kapi Suni Prabhu Bani | Dhanya Avadha Jo Rama Bakhani ||