Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi explains the ‘Rama Sugrivah Sakhyam and the construction of the mighty bridge across the vast ocean – Vibheeshana Sharanagathi

 

Chapter - 67– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi explains the ‘Rama Sugrivah Sakhyam and the construction of the mighty bridge across the vast ocean – Vibheeshana Sharanagathi

 

Sage Kakabusundi explains the miserable state of Lord Rama at the pain of separation from his beloved consort Devi Sita, later his meeting with Maharishi Narada, and Vayuputhra/Hanumantha. Lord Rama’s alliance with Kapipathi Sugreevah, the crucial fight between Sugriva and Vali, and Vali attains liberation in the hands of Lord Rama, further crowning Sugreevah as the King of Kishkindha. Lord Rama settles on mount Prashravana, Lord describes the beauty of the rainy, spring, and autumn season to Lakshman. Lord Rama gets anxious about the forgetfulness of the promise of Sugreevah, and Lakshman approaches Sugrivah in fury. Sugrivah realizes his insensible act towards Rama and immediately assigns Vanaras to all directions in search of Devi Sita. The army of Vanaras led by Angadha, Hanuman, Nala, Neela, was trapped in a cave and spent several months were lapsed was saved by the devotee of Rama/ Thapasvini. The conversations of Vanaras overheard by Sampathi, the elder brother of Jatayu, and performing final rites with the help of Vanaras for his younger brother who met miserable death in the hands of Ravana while fighting for Devi Sita. Sampathi describes the whereabouts of Devi Sita who was abducted and lodged under the Shimshupa tree in the palace of Lanka. The elderly Jambavan inspires Hanuman to cross the vast ocean of hundred Yojana and Hanuman’s meeting with Devi Sita removes her grief of separation from the Lord. Further, Hanuman offers the ring of Rama to Devi Sita and reassures her about the might of Rama. Hanuman destroys the pleasure garden of Ravana, and sets fire to the city of Lanka, before returning once again Hanuman meets Devi Sita and receives Choodamani /hair ornament, to deliver to Lord. Hanuman meets Rama and describes the miserable state of Devi Sita. Rama makes a peace treaty with the king of the ocean, and a huge bridge across the vast ocean was constructed with the help of Nala, Neela, and the Vanaras, Vibheeshana/younger brother of Ravana has taken shelter at the lotus feet of Rama.

Prabhu Naradha  Sambadha Kahi Maruthi Milana Prasanga | Puni Sugreeva  Mithayi Bali Prana  Kara Bhanga || Kapihi Thilaka Kari Prabhu Kritha  Saila  Prabarshana  Basa | Baranana Barsha  Saradha Aru Rama Rosha  Kapi Thrasa ||

Jehi  Bidhi Kapipathi Keesa Padaye | Seetha Khoja  Sakala Dhisi Dhaye || Bibara Prabesa  Keenha Jehi Bhanthi | Kapinha  Bahori  Mila Sampathi || Suni Sab Katha  Sameerakumara | Naghatha Bhayau Payodhi Apara || Lanka Kapi Prabesa Jimi Keenha | Puni Seethahi Dheeraju Jimi Dheenha || Bana  Ujari  Ravanahi Prabodhi | Pura Dhahi Nagheau Bahuri Payodhi || Aaye Kapi Sab Jaha Raghurayi | Baidhehi Ki Kusala  Sunayi || Sena  Samethi Jatha Raghubeera | Uthare Jayi Barinidhi Theera || Mila Bibeeshana  Jehi Bidhi Aayi | Sagara  Nigraha  Katha Sunayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes Rama’s life in the woods and the abduction of Devi Janaki by the wicked demon Ravana

 

Chapter - 66– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes Rama’s life in the woods and the abduction of Devi Janaki by the wicked demon Ravana

 

Sage Kakabusundi describes the death of demon Viradha and the devotion of Sage Sharabanga who left his mortal coil witnessing a marvelous form of Rama, Sage Sutheekshna whose devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, a prominent disciple of Sage Agasthya and Rama’s visit to the hermitage of Kumbhaja/Sage Agasthya. Rama sanctifies the Dhandaka forest, and his friendship with the King of birds, Jatayu. Rama settles in the beautiful forest of Panchavati and removes the fears of the hermits by eliminating the wicked demons. Sage Kakabusundi described the various amusements of Lord Rama, and Lakshman while in the Panchavati, and Lakshman disfigured Shoorpanakha for her misdemeanor. The death of wicked demons, brothers of Ravana/ Khara and Dhooshana, and Thrishiras and ten thousand demons killed by Rama. Shoorpanakha describes the loveliness of two hermits accompanied by a stunningly beautiful woman in the forest to Ravana and  Ravana’s request to his uncle Mareecha to disguise as a golden deer to abduct Devi Sita/illusionary form of Devi Sita from the forest. Ravana abducts Devi Sita while Rama and Lakshman was away from the hermitage, the Pakshiraja Jatayu’s fight against Ravana and the latter was miserably wounded, left the mortal coil on the lap of Rama, eventually attained the abode of Lord. Rama liberates Kabandha, Sabari/hunter woman, further Rama and Lakshman proceed to the beautiful shores of Pamba lake, Rama’s pain of separation from his beloved consort Devi Janaki.

Kahi Biradha Vadha  Jehi Bidhi Dheha Thaji Sarabhanga | Barani Sutheecchana  Preethi PUni Prabhu Agasthi Sathsanga ||

Kahi Dhandaka  Bana  Pavanathayi | Geedha  Mayithri Puni Thehi Gaayi || Puni Prabhu Panchabati Kritha Basa | Bhanji Sakala Muninha  Ki Thrasa || Puni Lacchimana  Upadhesa  Anooopa | Soopanakha  Jimi Keenhi Kuroopa || Khara Dhooshana  Badha Bahuri  Bakhana | Jimi Sab Maramu  Dhasanana Jana || Dhasakandhara  Mareecha  Bathakahi | Jehi Bidhi Bhayi So Sab Thehi Kahi || Puni Maya  Seetha Kara  Harana | Sreerabhubeera  Biraha  Kacchu Barana || Puni Prabhu Geedha  Kriya Jimi  Keenhi | Badhi Kabandha Sabarihi Gathi Dheenhi || Bahuri Biraha  Baranatha Raghubeera | Jehi Bidhi Gaye Sarobara Theera ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes the various childhood sport of Lord Rama until his exile from the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 65– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes the various childhood sport of Lord Rama until his exile from the Kingdom of Ayodhya

Sage Kakabusundi marvelously sang the various childhood amusement of Lord Rama with full of excitement and bliss, further he described the visit of Sage Vishwamithra to the palace of King Dhasharatha, and concluded with the glorious wedding of Lord Rama with Devi Baidhehi. Sage Kakabhusundi explained the announcement of Lord Sri Ramachandra’s coronation ceremony and the preparation for the grand ceremony elaborately, then he described the sudden change of plans, Devi Kaikeyi's request to crown Bharatha as the King of Ayodhya, and the promise of King Dhasharatha to Devi Kaikeyi. The city of Ayodhya plummeted in deep distress and the people’s pain of separation from Rama, and Rama’s departure to the woodlands along with Lakshman and Devi Sita. The conversation between Rama and Lakshman while living in the forest, the devotion of the ferryman, and the meeting with the Nishadharaja Guha, and their halt in sacred Prayaga. Rama visits the illustrious Sages in the woodlands and Sage Bharadhwaja advises Rama to settle in the forest of beautiful Mount Chithrakoot. Sumanthra’s return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya, the sudden demise of King Dhasharatha at the pain of separation from Rama. Bharatha’s visit to Rama in the Chitrakoot after performing final rites of King Dhasharatha, the pure love, and devotion of Bharatha at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra. Rama pacifies the people of Ayodhya, and mothers accompanied Bharatha to meet their beloved Lord and advise them to return to the city. Bharatha appeals for the Ramapadhuka/wooden foot cover of Rama in order to crown them on the majestic throne of Ayodhya. Bharatha’s life in Nandhigrama, and strict austerities. Jayantha/son of Lord Indra’s mischievousness to Jagathjanani, Paramba, Bhagavathi Devi Sita, and the divine couple meets the illustrious Sage Athri and Devi Anasuya.

Balacharitha Kahi Bibidhi Bidhi Mana  Maha Parama Ucchaha | Rishi Aagavana Kahesi Puni Sreeraghubeera Bibaha ||

Bahuri Rama  Abhisheka  Prasanga | Puni Nripa  Bachana Raja Rasa Bhanga || Purabasinha Kara Biraha Bishadha | Kahesi Rama Lacchimana Sambadha || Bipina  Gavana Kevat Anuraga | Surasari Uthari Nivasa Prayaga || Balameeka Prabhu Milana  Bakhana | Chithrakoota Jimi Base Bhagavana || Sachivagavana Nagara Nripa  Marana | Bharathagavana Prema Bahu Barana|| Kari Nripa  Kriya  Sanga Purabasi | Bharatha Gaye  Jaha Prabhu Sukharasi || Puni Raghupathi Bahu Bidhi Samujjaye | Lai Padhuka  Avadhapura  Aaye || Bharatha Rahani Surapathi Sutha Karani | Prabhu Aru Athri  Bhet Puni Barani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes the beautiful Lake like Sri Ramacharitha/Sri Ramacharithamanas to Garuda

 

Chapter - 64– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabusundi describes the beautiful Lake like Sri Ramacharitha/Sri Ramacharithamanas to Garuda

 

Sage Kakabusundi has the appearance of crow, received Garuda reverentially, and spoke “Oh!Khagesa,  Oh! Prabho, I am unfortunate to meet you, what shall I do for you? Kindly explain the reason for your visit to Neelashiala.” Garuda replied “Oh! Revered Sage, the supreme Lord Shambhu highly praised your austerities and devotion, you are highly fortunate, Oh! Prabho, the object of my visit to your abode has accomplished the moment I have witnessed you; I feel highly fortunate to meet you, Oh! Prabho, all my misapprehensions, anxiousness, delusions were disappeared immediately after seeing you. Oh! Dear one, kindly narrate the exploits of Lord Sri Ramachandra, which is capable to remove the sufferings and grief of worldly existence. I repeatedly request you to kindly sing in praise of Lord Sri Hari in your nectar-like accent.” Sage Kakabusundi was highly pleased to listen to the humble and sincere appeal of Garuda, he drifted to the state of ecstasy and began to recount the virtues of the Lord.  Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Sage Kakabusundi began to describe the splendor of the beautiful lake like Sri Ramacharitha, then he narrated Maharishi Narada’s delusion and curse on Lord Sri Hari, eventually the birth of the demons Ravana and Kumbhakarnna., further Kakabusundi sing in praise of the lineage of Lord Raghu, and marvelous childhood amusement of Lord Rama.”

Natha Kritharatha  Bhayau Mei Thava Dharashana Khagaraja | Aayasu Dhehu So Karau Ab Prabhu Aayahu Kehi Kaja || Sadha Kritharatha Roopa  Thumha Kaha Mridhubachana  Khagesa | Jehi Kai  Asthuthi Sadhara Nija Mukha  Keenihi Mahesa ||

Sunahu Thatha  Jehi Karana  Aayau | So Sab  Bhayau Dharasa Thava  Payau || Dhekhi Parama  Pavana Thava  Ashrama | Gayau Moha Samsaya  Nana Bhrama || Ab Sreerama Katha Athi Pavani | Sadha Sukhadha Dhukha Punja  Nasavani || Sadhara Thatha  Sunavahu Mohi | Bar Bar Binavau Prabhu Thohi ||Sunatha Garuda  Kei Gira  Bineetha | Sarala Suprema  Sukhadha Supuneetha || Bhayau Thasu Mana Parama Ucchaha | Laga  Kahai Raghupathi Gunagaha || Prathamahi Athi Anuraga  Bhavani | Ramacharitha  Sara  Kahesi Bakhani || Puni Naradha Kara  Moha Apara | Kahesi Bahuri Ravana Avathara || Prabhu Avathara  Katha Puni Gayi | Thab Sisu Charitha  Kahesi Mana Layi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Garuda arrives on the beautiful mountain peak Neelashaila was received with great respect by Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Chapter - 63– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Garuda arrives on the beautiful mountain peak Neelashaila was received with great respect by Sage Kakabhusundi

 

The King of birds /Garuda who is wise and an ardent devotee of Thribhuvanapathi, the celestial vehicle of Lord Sri Hari was under the clutches of Maya, if so, it is pathetic to talk about the ordinary Jeeva drenched in worldly matters. The powerful Maya of Lord Sri Hari did not spare even Lord Bhrama or Lord Shiva, what to talk about the poor creatures like humans? Keeping in mind the powerful Maya of Mayapathi, the Sages and deities adore the Maya of the Lord.

Garuda arrived in the blue mountain/Neelashaila where the illustrious Sage Kakabusundi who is an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari settled, surprisingly, the mere sight of the beautiful blue mountain removed all the delusion from the heart of Garuda, he rejoiced at heart, all his grief and pain disappeared. Garuda took a bath in the lake and drank the nectar-like water at his heart's content, later he took a seat under the shade of the Banyan tree, his heart was full of joy. Soon, flocks of different species of birds assembled on the site, and the Sage Kakabhusundi was about to begin the exploits of Lord Sri Ramachandra to his aged listeners.  At that moment, King of birds arrived on the spot, Sage Kakabhusundi was delighted to see Garuda among his listeners, Sage received Garuda reverentially, enquired his welfare, and offered a respected seat, after worshiping King of birds, the Sage Kakabusundi/crow began to sing the exploits of Lord Rama beautifully.

Gyani Bhagatha  Siromani Thribuvanapathi Kara Jana | Thahi Moha  Maya Nara  Paavara  Karahi Gumana ||

Siva Biranchi Kahu Mohayi Ko Hai Bapurana | Asa Jiya  Jani Bhajahi Muni Mayapathi Bhagavana ||

Gayau Garuda  Jaha Basayi Bhusunda | Mathi Akunda Haribhagathi Akhanda || Dhekhi Saila  Prasanna Mana Gayau | Maya Moha  Soch Sab Gayau || Kari Thadaga Bhanjjana Jalapana | Bata Thara  Gayau Hridhaya Harashana || Bridhdha Bridhdha Bihanga  Thaha Aaye | Sunai Rama Ke Charitha  Suhaye || Katha Aarambha Karai Soyi Chaha | Thehi Samaya  Gayau Khaganaha || Aavatha Dhekhi Sakala  Khagaraja | Harasheau Bayasa  Sahitha Samaja || Athi Aadhara Khagapathi Kara Keenha| Swagatha Poochi Suasana  Dheenha || Kari Pooja  Sametha  Anuraga | Madhurabachana  Thab Boleau Kaga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu highly praises the virtues and wisdom of Sage Kakabusundi who has assumed the form of crow to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 62– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu highly praises the virtues and wisdom of Sage Kakabusundi who has assumed the form of crow to worship Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, without the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, it is difficult to get the fortune of listening to the endless glories of Lord Sri Hari, and one cannot achieve the lotus feet of Lord Hari without listening to the glorious myths of the supreme Lord. It would remove the illusion and ignorance, it would enlighten the soul with the supreme knowledge of self/Jeevathma is Paramathma, and all the material and immaterial things/Prakrithi are destructible nature, and the Paramathma/soul is indestructible Purusha. The association with the Santh, Mahathma, noble souls would provide the supreme wisdom, that would eradicate the illusion, attachment to worldly matters, and it would enhance the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. The supreme Lord Raghu is not achievable by mere Japa, Thapa, Yoga, austerities, wisdom, dispassion and penances, etc. that Lord is readily achievable by pure love and devotion at his lotus feet.” Lord Mahadeva speaks to Garuda “Oh! Dear friend, there is a beautiful blue mountain/Neelashaila far from the northern side, where an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, named Sage Kakabhusundi/crow lives on the marvelous mountain peak, he is highly knowledgeable in the path of devotion to Lord Sri Ramachandra, he is an enlightened soul, amiable natured, he is wisdom and virtues personified. He continuously recites the glories of Lord Sri Hari, and he has several species of birds as listeners, hence you should visit Sage Kakabhusundi, listen to his lectures, you will get rid of grief caused by the illusion.” Garuda reverentially prostrated before Lord Shambhu and darted to the hills of Nilagiris in extreme joy. Lord Mahadeva speaks to Goddess Bhavani “Oh! Devi, I did not stop Garuda in Mount Kailash, I have understood that he is under the clutches of Maya of Mayapathi, and Garuda must have carried this pride so long and the compassionate Lord Rama wants to cure it permanently, and another reason for sending him to Neelashaila was the birds knows the language of birds better than humans. Oh! Uma, Oh! Bhavani, the Maya of Lord Mayapathi is formidable, which intellectual is free from the grip of it?”

 

Binu Sathsanga Na Harikatha  Thehi Binu Moha Na Bhaga | Moha Gaya Binu Ramapadha Hoyi Na Dhrida  Anuraga ||

Milahi Na Raghupathi Binu Anuraga | Kiya Joga  Thapa Gyana  Biraga || Uththara Dhisi Sundhara Giri Neela | Thaha Raha Kakabhusundi Suseela || Ramabhagathi Patha Parama  Prabeena | Gyani Gunagriha  Bahu Kaleena || Ramakatha So Kahayi Niranthara | Sadhara Sunahi Bibidha Bihangabar || Jayi Sunahu Thaha Hari Guna Bhoori | Hoyihi Moha Janitha  Dhukhadhoori || Mei Jab Thehi Sab Kaha Bujjayi | Chaleau Harashi Mamapadha  Siru Nayi || Thathe Uma  Na Mei Samujjava | Raghupathi Kripa Maramu Mei Pava || Hoyihi Keenha Kabahu Abhimana | So Khovai Chaha Kripanidhana || Kacchu Thehi The  Puni Mei Nahi Rakha | Samujjayi Khaga  Khagahi Kei Bhasha || Prabhu Maya  Balavantha Bhavani | Jahi Na  Moha Kavana Asa Gyani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu advises Khagapathi/Garuda to visit Santh, Mahathma, noble souls to get relieved from delusion

 

Chapter - 61– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Lord Shambhu advises Khagapathi/Garuda to visit Santh, Mahathma, noble souls to get relieved from delusion

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Bihangapathi/Garuda arrived in Kailash, at that moment I was on my way to the abode of Lord Kubera, and you were here in Mount Kailash. Garuda was in deep distress, he reverentially prostrated at my feet and explained his qualms, I felt sympathy towards him, so I spoke pleasantly “Oh! Garuda, you have met me on my way to the abode of Lord Kubera, hence how can I teach you about the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra? Oh! Khagapathi, your qualms are the most welcoming sign, it would keep you enjoying the association of Santh, Mahatmas, and noble souls, who sing in praise of the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra in a diverse manner relentlessly, which you would enjoy heartily. They will sing the exploits of Lord Rama who is none other than the absolute Bhramam personified as the son of Kosala. Oh! Garuda, I shall send you to a marvelous site where you would get to listen to the endless glories of Lord Rama, the place where the matchless splendor of Lord Sri Hari is recited on a regular basis, and I am certain that all your qualms and delusion would get disappeared as soon as you get to listen to them, it would enhance your love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Rama as well.”

Paramathura Bihangapathi  Aayau Thab Mo Pasa | Jatha Raheau Kubera  Griha  Rahihu Uma Kailasa ||

Thehi Mama Padha  Sadhara Siru  Nava | Puni Aapana  Sandheha Sunava || Suni Tha  Kari Binathi  Mridhubani | Premasahitha  Mei Kaheau Bhavani || Milehu Garuda  Maraga  Maha Mohi | Kavana Bhanthi Samujjavau Thohi || Thabahi Hoyi  Sab Samsaya  Bhanga | Jab Bahu Kala Karia  Sathsanga || Sunia  Thaha Hari  Katha Suhayi | Nana Bhanthi Muninha Jo Gayi || Jehi Mahu Aadhi Madhya  Avasana | Prabhu Prathipadhya  Ramabhagavana || Nitha Hari Katha  Hotha Jaha  Bhayi | Padavau Thaha Sunahu Thumha Jayi || Jayihi Sunatha Sakala Sandheha | Ramacharana  Hoyihi Athi Neha ||