Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The unconquerable Maya of Mayapathi Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 71– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The unconquerable Maya of Mayapathi Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “ Oh! Garuda, is there any wise, intellectual, noble soul, ascetic, a man of virtues freed from greed? Lust? Desire?Pride? Or Anger? Is there anyone who has not been smitten by the lustful shaft-like glances of young women? Who is free from the Thrigunas/Swathik, Rajasik and Thamasik nature? Who is free from arrogance and pride? Who is not swollen with the pride of youthful days? Who is freed from worldly matters, and attachment to material things such as possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, children, wife, relatives, companion, etc.? Who is not swollen with excessive pride? Who is not shaken by the grief and distress? Who is not bitten by the serpent of attachment, care, love, lust, desire? Who is in this Universe freed from the powerful Maya/delusion of Maypathi? Again, who has the firmness of mind, whose body is not consumed by lust and desire, like the wood is eaten by the moth? Whose mind is free from the desire for a virtuous progeny, wealth, and fame? All these are contributed by the unconquerable Maya of Mayapathi, likewise, there are endless impurities of mind difficult to name. Lord Bhrama and Lord Shambhu were afraid of the delusion/Maya of Mayapathi, hence what would I say about the ordinary creatures like us?”

Gyani Thapasa  Sura Kabi Kobidha  Guna  Aagara | Kehi Kai  Lobha  Bidambana  Keenhi  Na Yehi  Samsara || Sreemadh Bakra  Na Keenha  Kehi Prabhutha  Badhira  Na Kahi | Mrigalochani  Ke Naina  Sara Ko Asa Laga  Na Jahi ||

Guna Kritha  Sanyapatha  Nahi Kehi | Koau Na  Mana Madha  Thajeau Nibehi || Jobana Jwara  Kehi Nahi Balakava | Mamatha Kehi Kara Jasa Na  Nasava || Macchara Kahi Kalanka  Na Lava | Kahi Na  Soka Sameera  Dolava || Chintha  Sampini  Ko Nahi  Khaya | Ko Jaga Jahi Na Byapi Maya || Keeta Manoratha  Dharu Sareera | Jehi Na  Laga Ghuna Ko Asa Dheera || Sutha  Bitha Loka  Ishana Theeni | Kehi Kai Mathi Inha  Kritha Na  Malini || Yaha Sab Maya  Kara Parivara | Prabala Amithi Ko Baranai Para || Siva Chathuranana Jahi  Derahi | Apara Jeeva  Kehi Lekhe Mahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The conversation between Sage Kakabhusundi and Garuda

 

Chapter - 70– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The conversation between Sage Kakabhusundi and Garuda

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Sage Kakabhusundi was transported to a state of ecstasy, his eyes were filled with tears, bodily hairs stood upright after listening to the passionate and humble words of Garuda. Oh! Uma, the Santh Mahathma, and noble souls get highly pleased when they find an intelligent, virtuous, pious, and enthusiastic listener, especially if the Jeeva is an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari.” Sage Kakabhusundi began to speak after listening to the humble words of Garuda “Oh! King of birds/Khagapathi, you are well deserved to be my honorable guest, and listen to the glorious myths of Lord Sri Ramachandra, you are an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. Oh! Prabho, you had no illusion or misapprehension, it was the amusement of Lord Sri Ramachandra to shower his kindness upon me, it was his one of the passionate sports to honor me with your visit to my hermitage. Oh! Khagapathi, who is free from the delusion, Lord Virinchi, Lord Shambhu, and Maharishi Narada, the illustrious Sages and Rishis were the victim of the unconquerable Maya of Mayapathi. Oh! Garuda who is free from the impurities of mind such as Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara? Who is free from the interest in worldly matters? None of the creatures in the Universe is free from the impurities of the mind.”

 

Suni Bihangapathi  Bani Sahitha  Binaya Anuraga | Pulaka Gatha  Lochana Sajala Mana Harasheau Athi Kaga || Shrotha Sumathi  Suseela Suchi Katha RaSika  Haridasa| Payi Uma  Athi  Gopyamapi Sajjana  Karahi Prakasa ||

Boleau Kakabusunda  Bahori | Nabhaga Natha  Para Preethi  Na Thori|| Sab Bidhi  Natha Poojya  Thumha Mere | Kripapathra  Raghunayaka  Kere || Thumhahi  Na Samsaya  Moha Na Maya | Mo Para  Natha Keenhi Thumha Dhaya || Padayi Moha Misa Khagapathi Thohi | Raghupathi Dheenhi Badayi Mohi || Thumha Nija  Moha Kahi Khagasayi | So Nahi Kacchu Aacharaja Gosayi || Naradha Bhava  Biranchi Sanakadhi | Je Muninayaka Aathamabadhi || Moha Na Andha  Keenha Kehi  Kehi | Ko Jaga  Kama Nachava  Na Jehi || Thrisna  Kehi  Na Keenha  Bairaha | Kehi Kara Hridhaya Krodha Nahi Dhaha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Garuda became highly enthusiastic after listening to the exploits of Lord Sri Hari, and got relieved from delusion and grief

 

Chapter - 69– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – Garuda became highly enthusiastic after listening to the exploits of Lord Sri Hari, and got relieved from delusion and grief

 

The King of birds, Garuda began to speak fervently after listening to the glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra “Oh! Illustrious Sage Kakabhusundi,  I have got rid of ignorance and illusion after listening to the marvelous Sri Ramacharitha, I have developed intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra with your grace, Oh! Mune, I was perturbed to witness the mighty Lord Rama fastened by the Nagapasha on the battlefield, I have realized the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is knowledge and bliss personified. Oh! Mune, after witnessing Lord Rama lamenting over the happenings on different occasions like an ordinary soul, kindled my doubts, I have understood the reason for my qualms was a blessing of Lord Rama who is the ocean of mercy, and he is the only one who can remove the scorching heat like grief and anxiousness of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, if I was not influenced by the Maya of that Mayapthi, how could I meet you in the Neelashaila? And how could I get the opportunity to listen to the marvelous exploits of Lord Sri Hari sung by you? The Veda and Scriptures, and illustrious Sages and Rishis emphasize that the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, which is the only source to achieve supreme wisdom/Jeevathma is Paramathma and perpetual devotion/Ananyabhakthi at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Mune, I have got rid of grief and misapprehensions with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Prabho, all my qualms have disappeared with your blessing.”

 

Gayau Mora  Sandheha  Suneau Sakala Raghupathi Charitha | Bhayau Rama Padha Neha  Thava Prasadha  Bayasa Thilaka || Mohi Bhayau Athimoha  Prabhu Bandhana Rana Mahau Nirakhi | Chidhanandha Sandhoha  Rama Bikala  Karana  Kavana ||

Dhekhi charitha  Athi Nara  Anusari | Bhayau Hridhaya  Mama  Samsaya  Bhari || Soyi Bhrama Ab Hithakari Mei Mana | Keenha Anugraha  Kripanidhana || Jo Athi Aathapa Byakula  Hoyi | Tharu Cchaya Sukha  Janayi Soyi || Jau Nahi Hotha Moha Athi Mohi | Milatheau Thatha Kavana Bidhi Thohi || Sunatheau Kimi  Harikatha Suhayi | Athi Bichithra  Bahubidhi Thumhagayi || Nigamagama Purana Matha Yeha | Kahahi Sidhdha Muni Nahi  Sandheha || Santha Bisudhdha  Milahi Pari Thehi| Chithavahi Ramakripa Kari Jehi || Ramakripa  Thava Dharasana Bhayau | Thava Prasadha  Sab Samsaya  Gayau ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The vicious battle between Rama and Ravana – The crowning ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

Chapter - 68– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Uththara Kanda – The vicious battle between Rama and Ravana – The crowning ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

 

Sage Kakabhusundi described the construction of the majestic bridge across the vast ocean by the Vanaras, Nala, Neela, and the army of Vanaras, and Rama sends Angadha, son of Vali as a messenger to Ravana. Further, he narrated the fierce battle between the Vanaras and demons, and the Vanara's might and valor, the death of Kumbhakarnna and Meghanatha. Sage Kakabhusundi describes the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana, the destruction of the demon clan, Ravana’s death, and Mandodhari lamenting over the death of her beloved husband, crowning Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, the reunion of the divine couple Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Janaki. Sage Kakabhusundi described the deities praising Lord Sri Ramachandra, Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu eulogizing the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Rama along with Sita, Lakshman, and the army of Vanaras arriving the city of Ayodhya on the marvelous Pushpakavimana, and the auspicious proceedings of the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya. The city of Ayodhya prepares to host the majestic crowning ceremony of Rama, and the auspicious coronation ceremony of Rama held at the guidance of Sage Vashishta and the illustrious Sages, and the related events. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, I have narrated the entire Sri Ramacharitha that was described by Sage Kakabhusundi, Oh! Devi, after listening to the glorious Sri Ramacharitha, Garuda was absorbed in extreme bliss, and overcame with various emotions.”

 

Sethu Bandhi Kapi Sena Jimi Uthari Sagara  Par | Gayau Basidi Beerabara Jehi Bidhi Balikumara || Nisichara Keesa Larayi Baranisi Bibidhi Prakara | Kumbhakarana Ghananadha Kara Bala Paurusha Sanghara ||

Nisichara Nikara Marana  Bidhi Nana | Raghupathi Ravana Samara  Bakhana || Ravana Badha Mandhodhari Soka | Raja Bibeeshana  Deva  Asoka || Seetha Raghupathi Milana Bahori | Suranha  Keenhi Asthuthi Kara  Jori || Puni Pushpaka Chadi  Kapinha  Sametha |Avadha Chale Prabhu Kripa Niketha || Jehi Bidhi Ramanagara  Nija Aye | Bayasa Bisadha  Charitha Sab Gaye || Kahesi Bahori Rama Abhisheka | Pura Baranatha Nripaneethi Aneka || Katha Samastha  Bhusunda Bakhani | Jo Mei Thumha San  Kahi Bhavani || Suni Sab Rama Katha Khaganaha| Kahatha Bachana  Mana Parama Ucchaha ||

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 ||