Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The splendor of Devi Sita

 

Chapter - 24– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The splendor of Devi Sita

 

In the Ramarajya, the cool rays of full moon flooded during the night, and the Sun shed light and heat as it was required for the day, similarly, the downpour and clouds were adequate to flourish the land, there was no Athivrishti/heavy downpour or Anavrishti/lack of rains. Bhagavan Sri Ramachandra performed several fire sacrifices such as Ashwamedha Yaga and provided an abundance of charities to Bhramins, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra resembled Lord Indra on the Earth, has represented Sathvik, Rajasik, and Thamasik qualities, he was the protector of Veda and Vedic rites, and the champion of righteousness. He is the storehouse of beauty, amiability, and virtues, and Devi Sita was a virtuous and devoted wife to Lord Rama, she knows the greatness of the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and she fervently adored him. Although the palace of Ayodhya was full of servants to attend to the needs, Devi Sita performed all the household duties, served the family, and found time to be close to her consort. Devi Sita performed all those household tasks without any pride which was dear and delightful to Lord, without even asking for it, she served her mothers in law, and all her relatives selflessly. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, Devi Sita is Jagathjanani, Paramba Bhagavathi, she is flawless, she is the mother of the Universe, who is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, deities, Rishis and Sages.”

 

Bidhu Mahipura Mayukhanhi Rabi Thapa Jethanehi Kaja| Mage  Baridha Dhehi Jala Ramachandra Ke Raja ||

 

Kotinha Bhajimegha Prabhu Keenhe | Dhana Aneka  Dhvijanha Kaha Dheenhe || Shruthi Patha Palaka Dharma  Dhurandhara | Gunatheetha  Aru Bhoga  Purandhara || Pathi Anukoola  Sadha Raha Seetha | Sobha  Khani Suseela  Bineetha || Janathi Kripasindhu Prabhuthayi | Sevathi Charana Kamala Manlayi || Jadhdhyapi Griha Sevaka Sevakini | Bipula Sadhaseva Bidhi Guni || Nija Kara Griha Paricharaja  Karayi | Ramachandra  Aayasu Anusarayi || Jehi Bidhi Kripasindhu Sukha Manayi | Soyi Kara Sree Seva  Bidhi Janayi || Kausalyadhi Sasu Griha  Mahi | Sevayi Sabniha Mana Madha Nahi || Uma Rama Bhramadhi Bandhitha | Jagadhamba Santhathamanindhitha ||

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

 

Chapter - 23– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The glory of Ramarajya

 

In the Ramarajya there were no punishments/Danda, or Bhedha/separation, the people were so truthful, righteous, and sincerely followed the Varnna and Ashrama Dharma, hence there were no sins or punishments, all that was heard in the Ramarajya was ‘Victory’! The trees, creepers, and plants bore flowers and fruits throughout the year, the elephants and lions lived in complete harmony, the birds and reptiles forgot their natural animosity and lived friendly, birds joyfully cooed, and the animals fearlessly wandered all over the forest with their herds, and the life was blissful even the midst of the birds and animals. The air was rich, cool, and fragrant, and the buzzing of honey bees in search for flowers in abundance, creepers, and trees dropped honey at the request of the people, cows yielded milk at the heart’s content of cowherds, the Earth was flourished with an abundance of rich natural and mineral resources, although it was Thretha Yuga, it has seemed as Sathya Yuga. The ruler of the Earth Lord Sri Ramachandra, the absolute Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam brought immense happiness and welfare on the Earth, the mountains were the storehouse of mines and precious gems, rivers carried sweet and nectar-like water, oceans never crossed their boundaries, and generously deposited the precious stones and gems on the shores from time to time, ponds were crammed with various water lilies on the crystal-clear water.

Dhanda Jathinha Kara Bhedha  Jaha  Narthaka Nrithya Samaja | Jeethahu Manahi Sunia Asa Ramachandra Ke Raj ||

Phoolahi Pharahi Sadha Tharu Kanana | Rahahi Yek Sanga Gaja Panchanana || Khaga Mriga  Sahaja Bayaru Bisarayi | Sabanhi Paraspara Preethi Badayi || Koojahi Khaga Mriga  Nana Brindha | Abhaya Charahi Bana Karahi Anandha || Seethala Surabhi Pavana Baha Mandha | Gunjjatha Ali Lai Chali Makarandha || Latha Bitapa Mage Madhu Chavahi | Manabhavatho Dhenu Patha Shravahi || Sasi Sampanna Sadha Raha Dharani | Thretha  Bhayi Krithajuga Kai Karani || Pragati Girinha Bibidhi Mani Khani | Jagadhathama Bhoopa  Jagajani || Saritha  Sakala Bahahi Barabari | Seethala Amala Swadha Sukhakari || Sagara Nija  Marajadha Rahahi | Darahi Rathna Thatanhi Nara Lahahi || Sarasija Sankula  Sakala  Thadaga | Athi Prasanna Dhasa Dhisa  Bhibhaga ||

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 ||