Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi describes the splendor of Ramarajya to Garuda

 

Chapter - 22– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi describes the splendor of Ramarajya to Garuda

 

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! King of birds, Oh! Garuda, during the regime of Lord Rama, there was no animate or inanimate things suffered from time, planets, or conduct. Ramarajya under the regime of Lord Sri Ramachandra was one of the undisputed kingdoms in the entire sphere, surrounded by seven oceans. The protector of the Universe, the Lord of Universe whose every bodily hair represents each Universe, is beyond perception and description, hence describing the marvelousness of Ramarajya is a futile effort. Whoever perceived the supreme Bhramam personified as the son of King of Kosala, Lord Rama, will have the fondness in his glorious legends. The Mahatmas, Santh, and noble souls who have practiced extreme austerities and penances abandoned the interest in material things and worldly which has impermanent nature, and contemplates and meditate upon the supreme Bhramam, and perceived the greatness of the Lord Sri Ramachandra. The welfare and happiness of the people of Ayodhya, and the splendor of Ramarajya were difficult to describe even for the thousand tongued Adhishesha and Devi Sharada. The men and women were highly devoted to the twice-born/Bhramins, all were generous and benevolent. All men strictly adhered to the law of one wife, and the women have strictly followed chastity, and devoted to their husband by word, mind, and deed.”

Ramraja Nabhagesa  sunu Sacharachara  Jagamahi | Kala Karma Subhava Guna Kritha Dhukha Kahuhi Nahi ||

 Bhoomi Saptha Sagara Mekhala | Yek Bhoopa Raghupathi  Kosala || Bhuvana Aneka  Roma Prathi Jasu | Yaha Prabhutha Kacchu Bahuth Na Thasu || So Mahima  Samujjatha Prabhu  Keri | Yaha Baranatha  Heenatha  Ghaneri || Soau Mahima  Khagesa  Jinha Jani | Phiri Yehi  Charitha  Thinhahu  Rathi  Mani || Soau Jane  Kara Phala Yaha Leela | Kahahi Maha Munibara  Dhamaseela || Ramaraja  Kara  Sukhasampadha | Barani  Na Sakayi  Phaneesa  Saradha || Sab Udhara Sab Par  upakari | Bipracharana  Sevaka  Nara Nari || Yeknari  Bratha Ratha  Sab Jjari | The Man Krama  Pathi  Hithakari |

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The splendor of Ramarajya

 

Chapter - 21– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The splendor of Ramarajya

 

The people of the Ayodhya sincerely followed the Barnashramadharma. The people of Chathurvarnna/Bhramana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra, honestly followed their duties and responsibilities, and followed their AshramaDharma such as Bhramacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa, they sincerely followed the rites prescribed in the Veda, hence there were no fear, anxieties, illnesses, or sufferings in the country. In the Ramarajya, there were no sufferings from the Adhidhevik/sufferings from natural calamities, famine, drought, epidemic, etc. Adhibhauthik/sufferings from the interest in worldly matters, loss of beloved ones, the pain of separation, attachment on material things such as possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, children, wife, friends, relatives, etc. and Adhyathmik/suffering from aging, illnesses, and death. The people lived in complete harmony, and sincerely followed their duties prescribed in the Veda. Dharma/truthfulness, purity of mind and body, kindness and charity, the foremost pillar of the reigns was cherished in the whole Universe, hence no one was dreamt of sin. The men and women were equally devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra; hence they were qualified for the liberation from sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births. In the Ramarajya, there was no premature death, or illnesses, or sufferings from mental or physical ailments, there was no destitute, or wretched, or ignorant, or dull-minded. The men and women were equally accomplished, knowledgeable, intelligent, virtuous, and pious, everyone praised the virtues of the others knowledge and skills, people were thankful, and greatly appreciated the help from each other, and they were innocent and truthful by mind, word, and deed.

 

Baranashrama  Nija Nija Dharama Niratha Bedha Patha Loga | Chalahi Sadha Pavahi Sukhahi Nahi Bhaya Soka Na Roga ||

Dhaihika  Dhaivika Bhauthika Thapa | Ramaraja  Nahi  Kahuhi Byapa|| Sab Nara  Karahi Paraspara Preethi | Chalahi Swadharma Niratha Shruthi Neethi || Chariau Charana Dharma  Jagamahi | Poori Raha Sapanehu Agha Nahi || Ramabhakthi Ratha Nara  Aru Nari | Sakala Paramagathi Ke Adhikari || Alpamrithyu Nahi Kavaniau Peera | Sab Sundhara Sab  Biruja  Sareera || Nahi Dharidhra  Koau Dhukhi  Na Dheena | Nahi Koau Abudha  Na Lacchana  Heena || Sab  Nirdhabha  Dharmaratha  Pooni | Nara Aru  Nari Chathura  Sab Guni || Sab  Gunagya  Panditha  Sab Gyani | Sab Krithagya Nahi Kapata  Sayani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The Nishadharaja leaving Ayodhya after receiving blessings from Lord Rama

 

Chapter - 20– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The Nishadharaja leaving Ayodhya after receiving blessings from Lord Rama

 

Angadha spoke to Hanuman who was returning to serve Lord Sri Ramachandra after obtaining permission from Sugrivah “Oh! Hanuman, kindly convey my humble salutation to Lord Rama, I shall request you with folded hands, kindly remind Lord Rama about me from time to time.” Thus, Angadha proceeded his journey to his Kingdom, Hanuman joyfully returned to Lord Rama and informed the true love and devotion of Angadha, and the Lord was highly pleased. Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, Lord Rama can be too restrained, and his heart is softer than the flowers, tell me who is kind and benevolent than Lord Rama?”

 

Lord Rama invited the Nishadharaja Guha, and offered him an abundance of jewels, and garments of his choice, and spoke “Oh! Guha, you may return home, and continue to share the knowledge of righteousness by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Dear friend, remember that you are dear as Bharatha to me, and keep visiting the Kingdom of Ayodhya frequently.” Guha’s eyes drenched in tears, he was immensely pleased to listen to Lord Rama and prostrated before the Lord. Thus, Guha returned to his village Sringaberipura, contemplating upon Lord Sri Ramachandra, as soon he got back, he shared the pieces of information and kindness of the Lord to all his Kinsmen. The people of Ayodhya abundantly praised the virtues, righteousness, valor of Lord Sri Ramachandra, the three worlds rejoiced at the crowning of Lord Rama as the King of Ayodhya, the entire Universe relieved from the Thapathraya, there was no enmity, or natural calamities, or sufferings, the entire creatures on the Earth lived in complete harmony.

Kahehu Dhandavath  Prabhu Sau  Thumhahi Kahau Kara Jori | Bar Bar  Raghunayakahi Surathi Karayeahu Mori || Asa Kahi Chaleau Balisutha Phiri Aayau Hanumantha | Thasu Preethi  Prabhu San Kahi Magana  Bhaye Bhagavantha || Kulisahu Chahi Kadora  Athi Komala Kusumahu Chahi | Chiththa Khagesa  Rama Kara Samujji Parayi Kahu Kahi ||

 Puni Kripala Liyo Boli Nishadha | Dheenhe  Bhooshana  Basana Prasadha || Jahu Bhavana Mama Sumirana  Karehu | Mana Krama Bachana  Dharma Anusarehu || Thumha Mama Sakha  Bharatha Sama Bhratha | Sadha Rahehu Pura Aavatha  Jatha || Bachana Sunatha Upaja  Sukha Bhari | Pareau Charana  Bhari Lochana Bari || Charana Nalina  Ura Dhari  Griha Aava | Prabhu Subhau Parijananhi Sunava || Raghupathi Charitha Dhekhi Purabasi | Puni Puni Kahahi Dhanya  Sukharasi || Ramaraja Baite Thrailoka | Harashitha Bhaye Gaye Sab  Soka || Bayaru Na Kara Kahu San Koyi | Rama Prathapa Bishamatha Khoyi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Angadha leaving Lord Rama heavy heartedly – Hanuman returns to serve the Lord after obtaining permission from Sugrivah

 

Chapter - 19– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Angadha leaving Lord Rama heavy heartedly – Hanuman returns to serve the Lord after obtaining permission from Sugrivah

 

Lord Sri Ramachandra rushed to Angadha, after watching the humbleness and devotion of the son of Vali and took him from the ground and embraced him, both of them shed tears of joy. Thus, Angadha remained in the embrace of Rama for a while, clinging on his ornaments and attire, finally, the compassionate Lord pacified him in many ways and send him back to Kishkindha. Soon, Bharatha, Lakshma, and Shathrughna joined with Rama to send off Angadha, who reluctantly moved out of the sight of the Lord, all his way he turned back several times and looked at the merciful Lord, he repeatedly prostrated before him, with the expectation that the compassionate Lord may ask him to stay with him. Angadha was recalled the moments when the Lord greeted all the Vanaras, conversed with them, and walked away from them with a beautiful smile, it saddened him. He repeatedly contemplated upon the Lord, with humble prayers, and fixed the lotus feet of the Lord at his heart, and walked away with a heavy heart. Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna noticed that all the Vanaras were left the palace, so they returned to their respective fortresses. Hanuman who was accompanying Sugrivah/Kapeesa, for a while, suddenly clasped the feet of his Master and spoke “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Master, Son of Lord Surya kindly permit to serve Lord Sri Ramachandra for few more days, after that, I can join with you.” Sugrivah replied with great admiration “Oh! Vayuputhra, you are a storehouse of virtues and fortune, you may go and serve at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra as you wish.” Thus, all the Vanaras proceeded their journey to their homes, at that moment Angadha hurried to speak to Hanuman.

 

Angadha Bachana  Bineetha Suni Raghupathi Karuna  Seeva | Prabhu Udayi Ura Layau Sajala Nayana Rajeeva || Nija Ura  Mala Basana Mani  Balithanaya Pahirayi | Bidha Keenhi Bhagavana Thab Bahu Prakara Samujjayi ||

Bharatha Anuja  Saumithri Sametha | Padavana Chale Bhagatha  Kritha  Chetha || Angadha Hridhaya  Prema Nahi Thora | Phiri Phiri Chithava  Rama Ki Aura || Bar Bar Kara Dhanda Pranama | Mana Asa  Rahana Kahahi Mohi Rama || Rama Bilokani Bolani Chalani | Sumiri  Sumiri Sochatha Hasi  Milani || Prabhu Rukha Dhekhi Binaya  Bahu Bhashi | Chaleau Hridhaya Padha Pankaja Rakhi ||Athi Aadhara Sab Kapi  Pahuchaye | Bhayinha Sahitha Bharatha  Puni Aye || Thab Sugreevah Charana Gahi Nana | Bhanthi Binaya  Keenhe Hanumana || Dhina Dhas Kari Raghupathi Padhaseva | Puni  Thava Charana Dhekhihau Deva || Punya PUnja Thumha Pavanakumara | Sevahu Jayi Kripa  Aagara || Asa Kahi Kapi Sab Chale Thurantha | Angadha Kahayi Sunahu Hanumantha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Angadha’s pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Angadha’s pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Lord of Raghu invited the elderly Jambhavantha and offered an abundance of gifts to him, then came Nala and Neel, thus each and everyone was ready to leave, contemplating upon the magnificent form of Lord, they prostrated before the Lord and bade farewell with teary eyes. Finally, Angadha rose from his seat, his eyes were overflown with tears, with folded hands, he spoke nectar-like words – “Oh! Sarbagya,/omnipresent Lord, Oh! Dheenadhayakara, Oh! Arththabandho, Oh! Kripasindho, Oh! Prabho, I have been under your protection immediately after Vali, my dearest father who left this world. Oh! Prabho, you are the protector of desolate, you have promised that to my father, kindly do not abandon me. Oh! Prabho, you are my Mother, Father, Preceptor, Relative, and companion, where shall I go leaving your lotus feet? Oh! Prabho, I have nothing to do in my home, other than serving your lotus feet, you are most promising to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, I am merely a child who has no knowledge, courage, or strength, I shall do all those menial work at your palace, and cross the mundane existence by mere witnessing your lotus feet.” Saying so, Angadha fell at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, with tears overflowing down the cheeks, and prayed “Oh! Prabho, kindly do not abandon me, protect me, and do not advise me to return to home.”

 

Jamavantha Neeladhi  Sab  Pahiraye  Raghunatha | Hiya Dhari Ramaroopa Sab Chale Nayi Padha Matha || Thab Angadha  Udi Nayi Siru Sajala Nayana Kara Jori | Athi Bineetha  Boleau  Bachana  Manahu Premarasa Bori ||

Sunu Sarbagya  Kripasudha Sindho | Dheena Dhayakara  Aarathabandho ||Marathi Ber Natha Mohi Bali | Gayau Thumharehi Koccheau Ghali|| Asarana Sarana  Biradhu Sambhari | Mohi Jani Thajahu Bhagatha Hithakari || More  Thumha Prabhu Guru Pithu Matha | Jau Kaha Thaji Padha Jalajatha || Thumhahi Bichari Kahahu Naranaha | Prabhu Thaji Bhavana Kaja Mama Kaha || Balaka Gyana  Budhdhi Bala Heena | Rakhahu Sarana Natha  Jana Dheena || Neechi  Dahala  Griha Kai Sab  Karihau | Padhapankaja Biloki Bhava Tharihau || Asa Kahi Charana Pareau Prabhu Pahi | Ab  Jani  Natha  Kahahu Griha  Jahi ||

 

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 ||