Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama and younger brothers honored Kapeesa, Lankesha, and the Vanaras with an abundance of gifts

 

Chapter - 17– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama and younger brothers honored Kapeesa, Lankesha, and the Vanaras with an abundance of gifts

 

Lord Rama spoke “Oh! Dear Comrades, kindly return to your homes, contemplating upon me and worship me with steadfast devotion, knowing that I am that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, and return to your homes with the knowledge of Oneness-in-All.” All the Vanaras assumed the form of humans stood gazing at Lord Rama, they have become speechless, transported to a state of bliss. They all stood with folded hands, forgot to speak anything, without blinking their eyes. The compassionate Lord perceived the deep devotion of the Vanaras, he imparted the supreme knowledge of self, and the nature of destructible Prakrithi and indestructible Purusha thus removed the grief of separation of the Vanaras. They could not speak a word, they just stood gazing at the marvelous appearance of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Then, the merciful Lord distributed magnificent jewelry, garments, ornaments, etc.… which was readily carried by Bharatha. The compassionate Lord Rama offered the gifts to Sugrivah/Kapeesa, and Lakshman offered gifts to Lankesha/Vibheeshana at the instruction of the Lord. Finally, Rama noticed Angadha who was reluctant to move from his seat, the merciful Lord perceived the love of Angadha, does not invite him to receive the gifts.

 

Ab Griha Jagu Sakha Sab  Bhajehu Mohi Dhrida  Nema | Sadha Sarbagatha Sarbahitha  Jani Karehu Athi Prema ||

Suni Prabhu Bachana  Magana Sab  Bhaye | Ko Hama Kaha Bisari Thana Gaye || Yektak Rahe Jori Kara  Age | Sakahi Na Kacchu Kahi Athi Anurage || Paramaprema  Thinha Kara Prabhu Dhekha | Kaha Bibidhi Bidhi Gyana Bisesha || Prabhu Sanmukha Kachu Kahana Na Parahi | Puni Puni Charanasaroja Niharahi || Thab Prabhu Bhooshana Basana Magaye | Nana Ranga  Anoopa Suhaye || Sugreevahi Prathamahi Pahiraye | Basana Bharatha Nija Hath Banaye || Prabhu Preritha Lacchimana Pahiraye | Lankapathi Raghupathi Mana Bhaye || Angadha Baita Raha Nahi Dola | Preethi Dhekhi  Prabhu Thahi Na Bola ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Rama’s nectar-like message to the Vanaras who has assumed the form of humans and served the Lord for six months

 

Chapter - 16– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Rama’s nectar-like message to the Vanaras who has assumed the form of humans and served the Lord for six months

 

The Vanaras assumed the form of humans wrapped up in a state of Bhramanandha, and they were fervently devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, continued to live in Ayodhya for six months, did not even notice the lapse of time. They were so absorbed in the service at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, they have completely forgotten their homes, and beloved ones, like the  Viraktha Santh Mahathma and noble souls who abandon the worldly matters, richness, possession, fame, relatives, children, wife, companion, etc. and live a life in seclusion.  One day, Lord Raghu called out for the Vanaras, all of them obediently stood before the Lord with folded hands and prostrated before him. Lord Rama advised them to take a seat closer to him and began to speak nectar-like words “Oh! Dear comrades, you have been serving me relentlessly, how shall I praise you all for your unflinching devotion? You have abandoned your homes and beloved ones for me, and are engrossed in the service of me. I shall tell you the truth, my Kingdom, my younger brothers, and my consort Devi Janaki, my fortune, wealth, beloved people, and possessions are dear to me, but none of them are dearer as you. It is obvious that every Master is fond of his servants, but I am exceptionally fond of my beloved devotees.”

Bhramanandha  Magana Sab Kapi Ke Prabhu Padha Preethi | Jatha Na  Jane Dhivasa  Thinha  Gaye  Masa  Shat Beethi ||

 Bisare Griha  Sapanehu Sudhi Nahi | Jimi  Paradhroha  Santh Manamahi || Thab Raghupathi Sab  Sakha Bolaye | Aayi Sabanhi Sadhara Siru Naye || Paramapreethi Sameepa Baitare | Bhagatha  Sukhadha Mridhubachana Uchare || Thumha Athi Keenhi Mori Sevakayi | Mukha Para Kehi Bidhi Karau Badayi || Thathe Mohi Thumha Athipriya  Lage | Mama Hitha  Lagi Bhavana Sukha Thyage || Anuja Raja Sampathi Baidhehi | Dheha Geha Parivara Sanehi || Sab Mama Priya Nahi Thumhahi Samana | Mrisha Na  Kahau Mor Yaha Bana || Sab Ke Priya  Sevaka Yaha Neethi | More Adhika  Dhasa Para Preethi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Phalashruthi!

 

Chapter - 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Phalashruthi!

Lord Shambhu spoke “Oh! Lakshmipathi, Oh! Sri Ranga, kindly bless us with perpetual devotion at your lotus feet and protect us.” Thus, Umapathi Lord Shambhu praised Lord Sri Ramachandra and returned to his abode Kailash.  Lord Rama instructed his attendants to provide stunningly decorated fortresses for the comfortable stay of the Vanaras and bears arrived in human forms. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, 1)whoever listens to the glorious crowning ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra would get rid of Thapathraya/Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, and Adhyathmik, and achieve liberation from repeated births. 2)Whoever listens to the glorious myths describes the splendor of the coronation of Rama as the King of Ayodhya would achieve dispassion/Bairagya, Birakthi, and wisdom/viveka. 3) whoever listens to these glorious myths with a desire to achieve wealth and prosperity would achieve the same, live a blissful life on the Earth, and finally achieve the abode of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which is difficult to attain even for the deities. 4)If the Viraktha,/dispassionate, noble souls listens to the glorious legend of the coronation of Rama would achieve intense devotion, finally achieve the abode of the Lord. Oh! Garuda, I have narrated the legend of Rama according to my knowledge, 5) whoever listens to it would get rid of sufferings of worldly existence, finally achieve liberation from repeated births as well. The perpetual devotion, supreme knowledge/knowledge of self, Virakthi/dispassion are the marvelous ferries to cross the river of ignorance of mundane existence. Oh! Garuda, the people of Kosalapuri was extremely happy in the presence of Rama, every day brought immense joy to their lives. Everyone has intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which was adorned by Lord Shambhu, deities, Sages, and Rishis. During the grand crowning ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra, there was an abundance of charities and contributions were made to Bhramans and the mendicants which were beyond description.”

Bar Bar Bara Magau Harashi Dhehu Sreeranga | Padha Saroja  Anapayani Bhagathi Sadha  Sathsanga || Barani Umapathi Rama Guna  Harashi Gaye  Kailasa | Thab  Prabhu Kapinha Dhivaye  Sab Bidhi Sukhapradha  Basa ||

Sunu Khagapathi Yaha Katha  Pavani | Thribidha Papa Bhava  Bhaya  Dhavani || Maharaja Kara  Subha  Abhisheka | Sunatha Lahahi Nara  Birathi Bibeka || Je Sakama Nara Sunahi Je Gavahi | Sukha Sampathi Nana Bidhi Pavahi || Sura Dhurllabha Sukha Kari  Jaga Mahi | Anthakala  Raghupathi Pura  Jahi || Sunahi Bimuktha  Biratha Aru Bishayi | Lahahi Bhagathi Gathi Sampathi Nayi || Khagapathi Ramakatha Mei Barani | Swamathi Bilasa Thrasa  Dhukha Harani || Birathi Bibeka  Bhagathi Dhrida Karani | Moha  Nadhi Kaha Sundhara Tharani || Nitha Nava  Managala Kausalapuri | Harashitha  Rahahi Loga  Sab  Koori || Nitha Nayi Preethi Ramapadha Pankaja | Sab Ke  Jinhahi Namatha Siva Muni Aja || Mangana  Bahu Prakara  Pahiraye | Dhvijanha Dhana Nana  Bidhi Paye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu praising the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki

 

Chapter - 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu praising the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki

 

While the whole crowd was witnessing the glorious coronation ceremony of Rama as King of Ayodhya, the Vandhigana sang in praise of the Lord and disappeared to the abode of Lord Bhrama. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, Lord Shambhu appeared before Lord of Raghu, his bodily hairs stood upright watching the mesmerizing appearance of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Vaidhehi, soon he was transported to a state of ecstasy, his voice trailed with various emotions, began to sing in praise of Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

Lord Shambhu eulogizes Lord Sri Ramachandra –

“Hail Lord Rama! Hail Lord Rama Ramana! Oh! Prabho, you are the dispeller of grief and agony of Samsara, you are the protector of souls, Oh! Avadhesha, Oh! Ramesha, kindly protects us. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of souls from repeated births, you are omnipresent Bhramam personified as the son of King of Kosala, Oh! Lakshmipathi, I shall take shelter at your lotus feet, kindly protect me. Oh! Prabho, you have killed the mighty demon Ravana who has ten heads and twenty arms, and thereby protected the Earth from his atrocities and reduced the burden of the Earth. Oh! Prabho, the dreadful demons were killed in the vicious battle with your powerful arrows, like the swarm of moth burn to ashes in the fire, you have marvelous appearance wielded in bow and arrow, you have the effulgence of Sun which is capable to remove the darkness of impurities such as lust, desire, pride, ego, jealousy, interest in worldly matters and bondage of the Jeeva.  Oh! Prabho, Jeeva is drenched in the impurities of ignorance and arrogance, you are the hunter who pierces the heart of wicked with the powerful arrows, kindly protect the Jeeva who are soaked in the impurities of lust and desires, and keep wandering aimlessly in the wilderness of Samsara. Oh! Hari, Jeeva is swollen with pride, arrogance, illnesses, Jara, grief, anxieties, and fear, due to lack of devotion and faith at your lotus feet, and the Jeeva who driven afar from the devotion to your lotus feet continues to suffer by taking several births in the different Yonis. Whoever driven away from the lotus feet of you are constantly suffering from miseries and troubles, they are wretched and unhappy, continue to drift in the bottomless ocean of worldly existence. The fortunate and noble souls practice devotion, undertake austerities, listen to your endless glories, and serve the Santh, Mahathma selflessly, and keep remembering you gets easily cross the ocean of mundane existence. These fortunate ones are free from the Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, and they are grown out of dualities of happiness and sorrow, joy and grief, good and evil, friends and enemies, etc.. they consider the worldly matters, richness, wealth, money, fame, are mere grass, they do not take pleasure in the company of children, wife, companion, and relatives, etc.. they undertake strict austerities, vows, celibacy, Yoga, Swadhyaya, Sathyam, Dhaya, Shaucham, Kshama, Thithiksha, ARjjavam, Dhanam, Ahimsa, Astheyam, etc..  remain in supreme bliss, and serve your lotus feet. They do not take pleasure in likes or dislikes and keep wandering on the Earth blissfully. Oh! Lord of Raghu, I shall take shelter at your lotus feet, you have been unconquerable, unrestrained in the battlefield, you reside in the lotus-like hearts of Sages and Rishis. Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, I repeatedly utter your sacred name and prostrate before you. Oh! Prabho, you are the purifier of Jeeva, you are the dispeller of birth and death as well. Oh! Lakshmiramana, who is the storehouse of virtues, valor, and amiability, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Sri Rama, Oh! Raghunandhana, kindly remove the sense of dualities/ grief and joy, sorrow and happiness, good and evil, honor and disgrace, etc. Oh! Mahipala, the protector of Earth, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us.”

 

Sab Ke Dhekhatha Bedhanha Binathi Keenhi Udhara | Anthardhana Bhaye Puni Gaye Bhrama Aagara || Bainatheya Sunu Sambhu Thab Aaye  Jaha Raghubeera | Binaya Karatha Gadhgadha Gira  Pooritha Pulaka Sareera ||

Jayarama Ramaramanam  Samanam | Bhavathapa Bhayakula Pahijanam || Avadhesa  Suresa  Ramesa  Bibho | Saranagatha Magatha Pahi Prabho || Dhasaseesa  Binasana  Beesa Bhuja | Kritha Dhoori Maha Mahi Bhoori Ruja || Rajanichara Brindha Pathanga Rahe | Sara Pavaka Theja Prachanda  Dhahe || Mahimandala  Mandana Charutharam | Dhritha Sayaka Chapa Nishanga Baram || Madhamoha  Maha  Mamatha Rajani | Thama Punja  Dhivakara Theja Ani || Manajatha Kiratha Nipatha Kiye | Mriga Loga  Kubhoga  Sarane Hiye || Hathi Natha Anathani  Pahi Hare | Bishaya  Bana Pavara  Bhooli Pare || Bahu Roga  Biyoganhi Loga Haye | Bhavandhanghri Niradhara Ke Phala Ye || Bhavasindhu Agadha  Pare Nara The | Padhapankaja  Prema Na  Je Karathe || Athi Dheena Maleena  Dhukhi Nithahi | Jinha Ke Padhapankaja  Preethi Nahi || Avalamba  Bhavantha  Katha Jinha Ke | Priya Santha  Anantha  Sadha Thinha Ke || Nahi  Raga Na Lobha  Na Mana Madha | Thinha Ke  Sama Baibhava  Va Bipadha || Yehi The  Thava Sevaka  Hotha Mudha | Muni Thyagatha Joga Bharosa Sadha || Kari Prema  Niranthara  Nema Liya | Padhapankaja  Sevatha Sudhdha Hiya || Sama Mani  Niradhara  Aadharahi | Sab Santha Sukhi Bicharanthi Mahi || Munimanasa Pankaja Bhringa Baje | Raghubeera Maha Ranadheera Aje || Thava Nama Japami Namami Hari | Bhavaroga  Mahagadha Mana Ari ||Guna Seela Kripa Paramayathanam | Pranamami Niranthara  Sreeramanam|| Raghunandha Nikandhaya  Dhvandhadhanam | Mahipala  Bilokaya  Dheenajanam ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The grand coronation ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra– Vedas assumed the form of Vandhiganas praising the splendor of Rama and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter - 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The grand coronation ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra – Vedas assumed the form of Vandhiganas praising the splendor of Rama and Devi Janaki

 

The deities and Sages engulfed in extreme bliss watching the coronation ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra, the sky has reverberated with the sounds of divine instruments played by the celestials and Kinnaras, the celestial dancers performed marvelously to the tune. Bharatha, Lakshman, Angadha, Sugrivah, Vibheeshana, Hanuman, and the rest of the Vanaras shone beside Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Janaki, holding Chowries, umbrellas, fan, bow, sword, spear and shield, etc. Devi Mahalakshmi seated next to the Lord Sri Ramachandra excelled the beauty of several Manmathas and Devi Rathi. Lord Rama has beautiful eyes resemble blue lotus flower petals, strong shoulders, and arms, conch shaped neck, broad chest, charming dark cloud complexioned limbs, adorned in various ornaments such as a magnificent crown, armlets, bangles, fish-shaped ear ornaments, and ornaments on the neck, chest, waist, and ankle, attired in yellow silk garments, captured the souls of the deities, Rishis, and Sages. Whoever witnessed the marvelous form of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki are the fortunate ones.

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the beauty of the divine couple, the uniqueness of the assembly of Ayodhya, and the delight on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Lord Rama was beyond description, even though Goddess Saraswathi, the thousand tongued Adhishesha, and Veda took an effort to describe them all, but the grandeur of the ceremony was known only to Lord Shambhu. All the deities eulogized Lord Rama and Devi Janaki and returned to their respective abodes, then the Vedas assumed the form of Vandhigans and eulogized the grandeur of the Lord. The all-pervasive Bhramam personified as Lord Sri Ramachandra received each and every guest with great honor and no one know the mystery behind it.

 

The Vedas disguised as Vandhiganas sang in praise of the Lord –

“Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra who has Nirguna and Sagunaswaroopa ! Hail Lord Seethapathi who has incomparable beauty! Hail Mayapathi who is free from Maya and her attributes! Oh! Prabho, you have possessed innumerable attributes, you have killed the mighty demon Dhashanan with your powerful arms, Oh! Prabho, you have incarnated as the son of Kosala, and protected the Earth from the burden of wicked demons, and restored peace in the Universe. Oh! Pranathapala, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you along with Devi Janaki, Oh! Hari, you are the creator of the Universe and it was the Maya of you have created the animate and inanimate things in the Universe, including the deities, Nagas, Humans, demons, etc. those are bound by the Time, Karma, Guna, wanders in the three worlds. Oh! Prabho, whoever taken shelter at your lotus feet gets protected from the Thapathraya,/three kinds of grief, 1) Adhidheivik/ grief caused by the natural calamities, famine, drought, flood, epidemic, etc. 2) Adhyathmika/ grief caused by the Jara/aging, Vyadhi/illness, Bhayam/fears and anxieties, Marnam/death 3)Adhibhauthik/ grief caused by the pain of separation of beloved souls, loss of fame, possession, richness, wealth, and money, theft, threat, burglary, murder, etc. Oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, we repeatedly prostrate before you, kindly liberate us from the sufferings of the worldly existence, and the repeated births as well. Oh! Prabho, kindly remove the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, whoever practices intense devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra gets rid of the impurities of the mind and fear of transmigration/repeated births, ultimately achieve the highest of the pieties which is difficult to attain even for the deities. Oh! Hari, whoever practices pure love and devotion, leaving interest in worldly matters and interest in material things such as wealth, money, richness, fame, children, wife, relatives, and companions, etc. and relentlessly serve the lotus feet of the Lord would achieve liberation from repeated births, hence we repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Mukundha, Oh! Rama along with Devi Janaki, we shall repeatedly prostrate at your lotus feet which is worshiped by lotus born Bhrama, Lord Shiva, deities, and Sages, we sing in praise of those feet which removed the curse on Devi Ahalya, Gauthamapathni, whose feet brought the celestial river Ganga on the Earth which was adorned on the matted hair locks of Lord Shambhu, highly revered by the Sages and Rishis, thus the Mahanadhi Ganga known as the purifier of three worlds, whose lotus feet is adorned in the divine symbol of conch, spear, lotus flower, flag, goad, etc. walked through the dense forest are further adorned by the thorns. Oh! Prabho, the Bhramavadhin contemplate upon the supreme Bhramam, which has no birth or death, resembles the divine tree. We shall repeatedly prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who resemble the divine tree of the Universe, the unmanifest Bhramam as the root of the tree, and the Vedas, Agamashasthras, as the stem, and auxiliaries of the Vedas as several branches on it, the fruits of bitter and sweet as Samsara, abundant of fresh leaves and flowers. Oh! Prabho, we shall eulogize the Sagunabhramam personified as the son of Kosala, Oh! Dheenadhayala, Oh! Karunayathana, Oh! Sadhgunakara, kindly blesses us to have intense faith and devotion at your lotus feet, and sincerely serve you with mind, word, and deed.”

 

Nabha Dhundhubi Bajahi Bipula  Gandharba Kinnara  Gavahi | Nachahi Apacchara Brindha Paramanandha Sura Muni Pavahi || Bharathadhi Anuja  Bibheeshana Angadha Hanumadhadhi Sametha The | Gahe Chathra Chamara  Byajana Dhanu Aasi Charma Saththi Birajathe || Sree Sahitha Dhinakara Bamsa  Bhooshana Kama Bahu Cchabi Sohayi || Nava  Ambudhara  Bara Gatha Ambara  Peetha Sura  Mana Mohayi | Mukuta Angadhadhi Bichithra  Bhooshana  Aanga Anganhi Prathi Saje | Ambhoja  Nayana Bisala  Ura Bhuja  Dhanya  Nara Nirankhathi Je ||

Vaha Sobha  Samaja  Sukha Kahatha Na  Banayi Khagesa | Barananhi Saradha Sesha Shruthi So Rasa  Jana Mahesa || Binna Binna  Asthuthi Kari Gaye Sura  Nija Nija  Dhama | Bandhi Besha Bedha Thab Aaye  Jaha Sreerama || Prabhu Sarbagya  Keenha Athi Aadhara Kripanidhana | Lakheau Na Kahu Marama Kacchu Lage  Karana Gunagana ||

Jaya Saguna  Nirgunaroopa  Roopa Anoopa  Bhoopa  Siromane | Dhasakandharadhi Prachanda Nisachara Prabala Khala Bhuja  Bala Hane || Avathara  Nara Samsara Bhara Bibhamji Dharuna  Dhukha Dhahe | Jaya Pranathapala Dhayala Prabhu Samjjuktha Saththi Namamahe || Thab Bishama Maya Basa  Surasura  Naga Nara Aga Jaga Hare | Bhava Pantha Bhramatha Amitha  Dhivasa  Nisi Kala Karma  Gunani Bhare || Je Natha Kari Karuna Biloke Thribidha Dhukha  The Nirbahe | Bhava Khedha Cchedhana Dhaccha Hama Kahau Raccha  Rama Namamahe || Je Gyana Mana Bimaththa Thava Bhava  Harani Bhaththi Na Aadhari | The Payi Sura Dhurllabha Padhadhapi Paratha Hama Dhekhatha  Hari || Bisvasa  Kari Sab Aasa  Parihari Dhasa Thava Je  Hoyi Rahe | Japi Nama Thava  Binu Shrama Tharahi Bhavanatha So  Samaramahe || Je Charana Siva Aja Poojya Raja Subha Parasi Munipathini Thari | Nakha Nirgatha Muni Bandhitha Thrailoka Pavani Surasari || Dhvaja Kulisa  Ankusa  Kanjja Jutha Bana Phiratha Kantaka Kin Lahe | Padhakanja Dhvandha Mukundha Rama  Ramesa  Nithya  Bhajamahe || Abyaktha Moolam Anadhi Tharu Thvacha Chari  Nigamagama Bhane | Shat Kandha Sakha Pancha Beesa  Aneka Parna Sumana Ghane || Phala Jugala Bidhi Katu Madhura  Beli Akeli Jehi Ashritha Rahe | Pallavatha Phoolatha Navala Nitha Samsara Bitapa Namamahe || Je Bhrama Ajam Adhvaitha Anubhavagamya Manapara Dhyavahi| The  Kahahu Janahu Natha Hama Thava Saguna Jasa Nitha Gavahi || Karunayathana Prabhu  Sadhgunakara  Dheva Yaha Bara Magahi | Mana Bachana Karma Bikara  Thaji Thava  Charana Hama Anuragahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki taken a seat on the majestic throne of Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda– Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki taken a seat on the majestic throne of Ayodhya

 

Devi Janaki was led to the grand pool arranged with various flowers and rich scents, by her three mothers in law, and gave her a lovely bath, adorned her delicate limbs with various exquisite ornaments, carefully attired majestic garments. Thus, Devi Janaki took a seat on the left of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which resembled the storehouse of beauty and virtues. The mothers were immensely happy at the sight of the divine couple; thus, they have earned the fruitfulness of their eyes. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, at this auspicious occasion of the grand coronation ceremony, there were all the deities, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, celestials, arrived to have a glimpse of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki, the celestials arrived in their magnificent vehicles on the sky.”

 

Sage Vashishta was transported to a state of ecstasy watching the marvelousness of Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki, at once the Sage ordered to bring the majestic throne of Ayodhya embellished with various precious gems and ornaments, has the effulgence of the Sun, with all the extravagant detailed work on it. Lord Sri Ramachandra took a seat on the marvelous throne along with Devi Janaki, the whole crowd overjoyed at the sight, the host of Sages and Rishis sang in praise of the Lord, the host of Bhramins uttered the mesmerizing Vedic chants, while the deities from the heaven cheered “Victory to Lord Sri Ramachandra! Victory to Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra!”. Sage Vashishta applied the auspicious mark on the forehead of Lord Ramachandra and instructed the Brahmins to follow the same. The mothers were transported to a state of bliss, carried a tray full of auspicious ingredients and earthen lamps waved around the couple, as a part to remove the evil eyes. On this auspicious occasion, the Bhramanas received an abundance of charities, and the beggars received immense richness so that they need not beg again. The deities showered flowers, and the sounds of the kettle drums reverberated all over the sky, perceiving the Lord of the Universe, Lord Sri Ramachandra along with Devi Janaki on the majestic throne of Ayodhya.

Sasunha Sadhara  Janakihi Majjana Thuratha Karayi | Dhibya  Basana Bara  Bhooshana Anga  Anga Saje  Banayi || Rama Bama  Dhisi Sobhitha  Ramaroopa  Gunakhani | Dhekhi Mathu Sab Harashi Janma Suphala Nija Jani || Sunu Khagesa  Thehi Avasara Bhrama Siva  Munibrindha | Chadi Bimana Aaye  Sab Sura  Dhekhana Sukhakandha ||

Prabhu Biloki Munimana Anuraga | Thuratha Dhibya  Sindhasana Maga || Rabi Sama Theja So Barani Na Jayi | Baite Rama Dhvijanha Siru Nayi || Janakasutha  Sametha  Raghurayi | Pekhi Praharshe  Muni Samudhayi || Bedha Manthra  Thab Dhvijanha Uchare | Nabha Sura  Muni Jaya  Jayathi Pukare || Prathama  Thilaka Basishta  Muni Keenha | Puni Sab Bipranha Aayasu Dheenha || Sutha Biloki Harashi Mahathari | Bar Bar  Aarathi Uthari || Bipranha Dhana Bibidha Bidhi Dheenhe | Jachaka Sakala Ajachaka Keenhe || Sindhasana Para Thribhuana Sayi | Dhekhi Suranha Dhundhubi Bajayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The city of Ayodhya prepares to host the grand coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Chapter - 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The city of Ayodhya prepares to host the grand coronation ceremony of Rama

 

Sage Vashishta summoned the chief of ministers Sumanthra, and ordered him to be ready with the chariots, elephants, and horses, decorated to participate in the grand coronation ceremony of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Sumanthra ordered his men to deliver the auspicious messages to the neighboring countries, and send them with the pleasant gifts, and he returned to Sage Vashishta and prostrated before him.

Avadhapuri was decorated like a newlywed, the whole city was adorned in gems, pearls, ornaments, flags, banners, etc. the deities continuously showered flowers in delight. Lord Rama called out for his attendants and arranged for the bathing of all his comrades who had returned from the vicious battle. Soon, all the Vanaras assumed the form of charming humans rushed to have bath along with Sugrivah, then the merciful Lord Rama called for Bharatha, and removed his matted hair locks with his own hands. The compassionate Lord who is fond of his devotees gave a bath to his three brothers with his own hands. The fortune of Bharatha and the graciousness of Lord Sri Ramachandra was beyond perception, even the thousand tongued Adhishesha could not describe them. Then, Lord Raghu after receiving permission from Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva removed his matted hair locks and went to have a bath. After the ceremonial bath, Lord of Raghu attired in majestic yellow silk adorned in various auspicious ornaments all over the body,  the beauty of the Lord put shame to several Manmathas.

Thab Muni  Kaheau Sumanthra  San  Sunatha  Chaleau Harshayi | Ratha Aneka Bahu Baji Gaja Thuratha Savare Jayi || Jaha Thaha Dhavana Padayi Puni Mangala Dhravya  Magayi | Harasha Sametha Basishta  Padha Puni Siru Nayau Aayi ||

Avadhapuri Athi Ruchira Banayi | Dhevanha Sumana Vrishti Jjari Layi || Rama Kaha Sevakanha Bulayi | Prathama Sakhanha Anhavavahu  Jayi || Sunatha Bachana jaha Thaha Jan Dhaye | Sugreevadhi Thuratha Anhavaye || Puni Karunanidhi Bharathu Hakare | Nija Kara Rama Jata Niruaare || Anhavaye  Prabhu Theeniau Bhayi | Bhagatha Bacchala Kripala Raghurayi || Bharatha Bhagya  Prabhu Komalathayi | Sesha Koti Satha Sakahi Na Gayi || Puni Nija  Jata Rama Bibaraye | Guru Anusasana Magi Nahaye || Kari  Majjana Prabhu Bhooshana Saje | Anga Ananga  Dhekhi Sath Laje ||