Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The object of the marvelous lake like legends of Lord Sri Rama/Sri Ramacharitha Manas

 

Chapter - 130- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The object of the marvelous lake like the legends of Lord Sri Rama/Sri Ramacharitha Manas

Devi Uma speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Vishwesha, I have achieved the fruitfulness of life with your grace I have attained the object of my life with your blessings, I have developed staunch devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama and it has removed all my afflictions.” 

Sant Tulsidas Maharaj speaks "Whoever listens to the marvelous conversation that took place between Lord Mahadeva and Devi Girija would get freed from the Thapathrya/three kinds of grief of worldly existence, such as Adhidheivik, Adhibhauthik, and Adhyathmik. It would remove the fears and anxiousness, false perceptions, fear of death, and the Garbhavasadhukham/repeated births as well. Sri Ramacharitha is the source of delight to the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, and there is nothing delightful as Sri Ramacharitha to the sincere devotees of Lord Sri Rama. I have sung in praise of Sri Ramacharitha, the beautiful lake like the legends of Lord Rama to the best of my ability with the grace of Lord Rama. Oh! Jeeva, in this Kali era, there is no austerities, the practice of Tapasya, or Yoga, or recitation of sacred verses, observance of vows, or performance of various spiritual and religious rites won’t yield its desired results, because of the impurities of the ingredients, performer, and the place. The mere chanting of the Ramanama would elevate the soul from the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief.  In this Kali era, the practice of listening and recitation of the glorious legends of Lord Rama would remove the impurities of the mind such as lust, ego, desire, pride, jealousy, anger, ignorance, and arrogance. The Veda and Rishis and sages declare that the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is Pathithapavana/protector of the distressed soul, whose promise to elevate the soul from the Samsagara would protect the Jeeva from the sufferings of the worldly existence. Who has not attained liberation from worldly existence after adoring Lord Rama?"

Mei Krithakrithya  Bhayiau Ab Thava Prasadha  Biswesa| Upaji Rama Bhagathi Dhrida  Beethe Sakala Kales a||

Yaha Subha  Sambhu Uma  Sambadha |Sukha Sampadhana  Samana  Bishadha || Bhavabhanjjana Ganjjana Sandheha | Jana Ranjjana Sajjana Priya  Yeha ||Rama Upasaka  Je Jagamahi | Yehi Sama Priya  Thinha Ke Kacchu Nahi || Raghupathi Kripa  Jathamathi Gava | Mei Yaha  Pavana  Charitha Suhava || Yehi Kalikala Na Sadhana Dhooja | Joga Jagya  Japa Thapa Bratha Pooja || Ramahi Sumiria Gayia  Ramahi | Santhatha Sunia Ramaguna  Gramahi || Jasu Pathitha Pavana Bada Bana | Gavahi Kabi Shruthi Santha Purana || Thahi Bhajahi Mana Thaji Kutilayi | Ramabhaje  Gathi Kehi Nahi Payi ||

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

 

Chapter - 129- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Phalashruthi

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Girija, the Jeeva who have firm devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra would take immense pleasure in the Sri Ramacharitha that resemble Nirvana, they drink the nectar-like Sri Ramacharitha with the cup-like ears, thereby attain the supreme state of ecstasy. Oh! Girija, I have narrated the glorious legend of Lord Sri Ramachandra which would remove the evil effects of the Kali era, and the impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, Mamakara, etc. Oh! Devi, Veda, and the illustrious Rishis emphasize that Sri Ramacharitha is a unique herb that would remove the sufferings of repeated births/Garbhavasadhukham. Sri Ramacharitha has seven beautiful Sopana/stairs, that would lead to sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Raghu and whoever has the grace of Lord Sri Hari would enjoy the beautiful journey to the path of devotion to Lord Rama, whoever sings in praise of Sri Ramacharitha would get fulfilled all their desires, and whoever repeatedly sing and listen to this glorious Sri Ramacharitha without any personal motive would cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence effortlessly,  and the vast ocean of worldly existence would become water-filled footprint of the cow before them.” Devi Girija was highly pleased to listen to the nectar-like speeches of Lord Mahadeva, and began to speak in a melodious voice “ Oh! Prabho, all my qualms have disappeared with the grace of you, and it cemented my devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

Ramacharana  Rathi Jo Chaha Athava  Padha Nirbana | Bhava Sahitha  So Yaha Katha  Karau Shravana Puta Pana ||

Ramakatha  Girija Mei  Barani | Kalimala  Samani  Manomala Harani || Samsrithi Roga  Sajeevana  Moori | Ramakatha  Gavahi Shruthi Soori || Yehi Maha  Ruchira  Saptha Sopana | Raghupathi Bhagathi Kera  Panthana || Athi Harikripa  Jahi Para  Hoyi | Pau Dheyi Yehi  Maraga  Soyi || Mana Kamana  Sidhdhi Nara Pava | Je Yaha Katha Kapata Thaji Gava || Kahahi Sunahi Anumodhana Karahi | The  Gopadha Iva  Bhavanidhi Tharahi || Suni Sab Katha  Hridhaya  Athi Bhayi | Girija  Boli  Gira  Suhayi || Natha Kripa Mamagatha Sandheha | Ramacharana Upajeau Nava Neha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Who are all deserved to listen to the glorious Sri Ramacharitha?

 

Chapter - 128- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Who are all deserved to listen to the glorious Sri Ramacharitha?

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the Jeeva who is passionately devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Raghuveera is worthy of adoration by the entire clan and the Universe as well. Oh! Devi, although I have kept these secrets with me so long, I have taken this opportunity to describe the splendor of Lord Sri Ramachandra elaborately, I have described the marvelous legend Sri Ramacharitha according to my intellect, after watching your sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord of Raghus. Oh! Devi, the glorious legend of Sri Ramachandra should not be shared with a disbeliever, or person who is drenched in ego, jealousy, anger, pride, lust, desire, arrogance, and ignorance, or the people who do not enjoy the worship of deities, Bhramins, Santh, Mahathma, noble souls, cows, etc. or people who do not respect animate and inanimate things in the Universe. Oh! Devi, the glorious Sri Ramacharitha should not be shared with the Jeeva who do not respect the twice-born/Bhramins, even if he is King on the Earth or possess the excellence as Lord Indra. The marvelous Sri Ramacharitha should be shared with the noble souls who love to be in the association of Santh, Mahatmas, ascetic, and Jeeva who takes immense pleasure in the service of preceptors, noble souls, Santh, Mahathma, and Brahmins. The marvelous legend of Sri Ramacharitha would provide immense delight to Jeeva who have intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, and consider Lord Rama as dear as his life.”

So Kula Dhanya  Uma Sunu Jagathapoojya Supuneetha | Sreeraghubeera  Parayana Jehi Nara Upaja Bineetha ||

Mathi Anuroopa  Katha Mei Bhashi | Jadhdhyapi Prathama Guptha Kari Rakhi || Thava Manapreethi Dhekhi Adhikayi | Thab Mei Raghupathi Katha Sunayi || Yaha Na  Kahia  Sadahi Hadseelahi | Jo Mana Layi Na Suna Hari Leelahi || Kahia  Na Lobhihi Kordhihi Kamihi | Jo Na  Bhajayi Sacharara  Swamihi || Dhvija  Dhrohihi  Na Sunayia Kabahu | Surapathi Sarisa Hoyi Nripa Jabahu || Ramakatha Ke Theyi Adhikari | Jinha  Ke Sathsangathi Athi Pyari || Gurupadha Preethi Neethi Ratha Joyi | Dhvija Sevaka Adhikari Theyi || Tha Kaha Yaha Bisesha  Sukhadhayi | Jahi  Pranapriya  Sreeraghurayi||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter - 127- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The significance of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari 

Lord Mahadeva speaks "Oh! Devi, pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari are difficult to achieve even for the saints, ascetics, noble souls after the observance of several austerities, Japa, Thapa, Vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc. it can be easily attainable with the mere listening and recitation of the glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari. The Jeeva devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, precious gem in the clan of Raghu's, an ornament to the globe, symbolizes wisdom, beauty, virtues, would achieve the fruitfulness of life and he would remain the savior of his entire clan. Whoever worships Lord Sri Ramachandra with utmost reverence would achieve admiration, honor, an abundance of virtues, achieve success in all endeavors, and the Veda highly praises the noble soul as a seer, the land is fortunate where the celestial river Ganga streaming down, creating several watercourses on the Earth, women are considered fortunate with their observance of chastity and devotion to their wedded husband. The Brahmins are considered fortunate with their Bhramajjanaya/knowledge of supreme Bhramam, Swadhyaya, the performance of religious and spiritual rites. The kings are fortunate who have a thorough knowledge of statesmanship and work for the welfare of their subjects. The wealth earned gets sanctified with the usage of it for Dharmic, religious, and charitable purposes. The Jeeva is fortunate whose mind is devoted to serving human beings, pious deeds, and sharing the knowledge of Bhramam. The hours fruitfully spend with the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls are considered highly meritorious. The birth of a Jeeva becomes fruitful with the practice of sincere devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari."

 

Muni Dhurllabha Haribhagathi  Nara Pavahi Binahi Prayasa | Je Yaha Katha Niranthara Sunahi Mani Biswasa ||

So Sarbagya  Guni Soyi  Gyatha | Soyi Mahi Manditha Panditha  Dhatha || Dharma Parayana  Soyi Kula  Thratha | Ramacharana  Ja Kara  Mana Ratha|| Neethi Nipuna  Soyi Parama Sayana | Shruthi Sidhdhantha Neeka Thehi Jana || Soyi Kabi Kobidha Soyi Ranadheera | Jo Cchala Cchadi Bhajayi Raghubeera || Dhanya Dhesa  So Jaha  Surasari | Dhanya Nari  Pathibratha Anusari || Dhanya So Bhoopu Neethi Jo  Karayi | Dhanya So Dhvija  Nija Dharma  Na Darayi || So Dhana Dhanya Prathama Gathi Jaki | Dhanya Punya  Ratha Mathi Soyi  Paki || Dhanya Dhari  Soyi  Jab Sathsanga | Dhanya Janma  Dhvija Bhagathi Abhanga ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The significance of the practice of devotion/Phalashruthi

 

Chapter - 126- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The significance of the practice of devotion/Phalashruthi

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Girija, Garuda repeatedly prostrated at the feet of Sage Kakabhusundi, took permission from the sage, and flew to Sri Vaikundam/the abode of Lord Vishnu, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, there is no piety superior to the association with the Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, the Veda and Puranas declare that it is impossible to achieve the association with the noble souls/Mahathmas without the grace of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Devi, I have described the various sacred legends of Rama who is Kalpatharu/wish-fulfilling creeper, that would enhance devotion at the heart of listeners, and by listening to it would remove the sufferings and grief of worldly existence instantly. Whoever reads and listens to it with utmost devotion and faith would get rid of accumulated sins committed by word, mind, and deed in several births. Oh! Devil, listen to me carefully, the Vedas and scriptures emphasize the following for augmenting the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra,  1) The visit to sacred shrines, and ponds for the self-purification, 2) the practice of Yoga for control of mind and body, for being dispassionate, achieve good control over senses, 3)  Swadhyaya/wisdom for achieving knowledge in Agamanigamashasthras, Puranas, 4) the performance of religious and spiritual practices are part of self-purification and the surroundings 5) Japa/recitation of sacred verses, chants, etc. for concentration and enhance devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari 6) The practice of Ahimsa, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shuchi, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, vows, etc. for the serenity of mind 7) The worship of preceptor, Bhramanas, Santh, Mahathma, noble souls are to enhance the virtues, nobility.  Oh! Bhavani, the practice of devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Rama would bring the piousness of  the above-mentioned deeds and it can be achieved only with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

 

Thasu Charana  Siru Nayi Kari Prema  Sahitha Mathidheera | Gayau Garuda  Baikunda  Thab Hridhaya Rakhi Raghubeera || Girija  Santha Samagama Sama  Na Labha Kachu Aana | Binu Hari  Kripa Na Hoyi So Gavahi Bedha Purana ||

Kaheau Parama Puneetha Ithihasa | Sunatha Shravana  Chootahi Bhavapasa || Pranatha Kalpatharu Karuna Punja | Upajayi Preethi Ramapadha Kanja || Mana Krama Bachana  Janitha  Agha Jayi | Sunahi Je Katha Shravana Mana Layi || Theerthatana Sadhana  Samudhayi | Joga Biraga Gyana  Nipunayi || Nana Karma  Dharma Bratha Dhana | Samjama Dhama Japa Thapa Makha Nana|| Bhootha Dhaya Dhvija Guru Sevakayi | Bidhya Binaya  Bibeka  Badayi || Jaha Lagi Sadhana Bedha Bakhani | Sab Kara Phala Haribhagathi Bhavani || So Raghunatha Bhagathi Shruthi Gayi | Ramakripa  Kahau Yek Payi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Garuda praising the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

 

Chapter - 125- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Garuda praising the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, May that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is a promising cure from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and Garbhavasadhukham/sufferings of the repeated births,  protects the Jeeva from three kinds of miseries/Thapathraya/Adhidheivik – sufferings from natural calamities, epidemics, famine, drought, flood, and lack of rain, etc. Adhibhauthik – sufferings from the attachment to wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, relatives, and companion, and its losses, and Adhyathmik – sufferings from aging, illness, fear of death, the pain of separation from beloved ones, etc. kindly shower his auspicious grace upon us.” Garuda after listening to the most compassionate lectures of Sage Kakabhusundi was transported to a state of ecstasy, got rid of grief and illusion, highly pleased to watch his pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.

 

Khagapathi began to speak in an appealing voice “Oh! Prabho, I have attained the fruitfulness of my life after listening to your lectures resemble the nectar-like devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. Oh! Prabho, your speeches augmented my devotion to the lotus feet of Lord Rama and removed the grief caused by the Maya of Mayapathi/ illusion. Oh! Prabho, you have been a ferry while I was drifting in the ocean of illusion, and you have provided immense delight by giving lectures on various legends of Rama. Oh! Prabho, I am obliged to you, I cannot repay the debt, I shall repeatedly prostrate at your feet. You are a fortunate soul, you are truly a sincere servant of Rama, no one is blessed as you. The rivers, mountains, streams, forests,  and Earth function for sustaining the life on Earth, it showers an abundance of generosity on the living and non-living things in the Universe. The poet describes the heart of a saint as butter, that easily get melted at their devotees, they are truly kind and compassionate to Jeeva. My birth in the clan of birds has become fruitful after listening to the glorious legends of Rama, and all my qualms got disappeared, kindly consider me as your sincere servant.” Lord Mahadeva speaks to Devi Girija “Oh! Devi, Khagapathi  continued appreciating the devotion of Sage Kakabhusundi.”

Jasu Nama Bhava Beshaja  Harana Ghora  Thraya Soola | So Kripala  Mohi Tho Par Sadha  Rahau Anukoola || Suni Bhusundi Ke Bachana  Subha Dhekhi Ramapadha Neha | Boleau Prema Sahitha Gira  Garuda  Bigatha Sandeha ||

Mei Krithakrithya  Bhayau  Thava Bani | Suni Raghubeera Bhagathi  Rasa Sani || Ramacharana  Noothana Rathi Bhayi | Maya Janitha  Bipathi Sab Gayi || Moha Jalanidhi Bohitha  Thumha Bhaye | Mo Kaha Natha Bibidha Sukhadhaye || Mo Pahi Hoyi Na  Prathi Upakar a| Bandhau Thava Padha  Barahi Bara || Poorana Kama Rama Anuragi | Thumha Sama Thatha Na Koau Badabhagi || Santha Bitapa Saritha  Giri Dharani | Parahitha Hethu Sabanha Kai Karani || Santh Hridhaya Navaneetha Samana | Kaha Kabinha Pari KahaiNa  Jana || Nija Parithapa Dhravayi Navaneetha | Para Dhukha Dhravahi Santha Supuneetha || Jeevana Janma Suphala Mama Bhayau | Thava Prasadha Samsaya Sab Gayau || Janehu Sadha Mohi Nija Kimkara | Puni Puni Uma Kahayi Bihangabar ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – Sage Kakabhusundi describes the kindness of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 124- Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes the kindness of Lord Sri Ramachandra

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Khagapathi, even though I was born in the lowly clan of crow, I am truly fortunate, Lord Rama has regarded me as one of his servants, and promised a status of a saint-like you. Oh! Prabho, I did not hide anything which I know, I have shared all that knowledge with you according to my ability. Oh! Garuda, the legends of Rama is vast like an ocean, how can we find the bottom of it?” Sage Kakabhusundi immersed in a state of bliss remembering the endless virtues of Lord Rama who is eulogized as ‘Nethi Nethi’ by Veda, whose splendor is beyond description, whose lotus feet is adored by deities, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shankara, Rishis, and Sages. Sage Kakabhusundi continues “ Oh! Garuda, I haven’t heard or seen deities as kind and compassionate as Lord of Raghu. I shall repeatedly prostrate before the lotus feet of Lord Rama, who is worshiped by the spiritual seekers who undertake austerities, Japa, Thapa, sacrifices, vows, celibacy, Shamadhamadhi, etc. leaving interest in worldly matters, abandoning richness, wealth, money, fame, children, wife, companion and relatives, the Santh, Mahathma noble souls who have the knowledge of the chain of Karma renounce all the deeds, Yogis, Thapasvis, wise, learned, ascetics, pious, Jeeva who has attained the supreme knowledge of self/Jeevathma/soul is Paramathma and it is indestructible Purusha, all the material and immaterial matters are destructible Prakrithi /Maya,/eg. Joy, happiness, sorrow, grief, separation, sufferings, etc. and has fleeting nature. Oh! Garuda, it is impossible to achieve serenity of mind, and get released from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and repeated births without the adoration at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Garuda, I shall repeatedly prostrate at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, who is imperishable Bhramam, showered an abundance of grace upon me by sanctifying me, hence I shall surrender at his lotus feet.”

 Aaju Dhanya  Mei Dhanya  Athi Jadhdhyapi Sab Bidhi Heena | Nija Jana Jani Rama Mohi Santh Samagama Dheena || Natha Jathamathi Bhasheau Rakheau Nahi Kacchu Goyi | Charitha Sindhu Raghunayaka Thaha Ki Pavayi Koyi ||

Sumiri Rama Ke Gunagana Nana | PUni PUni  Harasha Bhusundi Sujana || Mahima Nigama Nethi Kari Gayi | Athulitha Balaprathapa Prabhuthayi || Siva Aja Poojya  Charana Raghurayi | Mo Para  Kripa Parama Mridhulayi || Asa Subhau Kahau  Sunau Na Dhekhau | Kehi  Khagesa  Raghupathi  Sama  Lekhau || Sadhaka Sidhdha Bimuktha  Udhasi | Kabi Kobidha Krithagya  Sanyasi || Jogi Sura  Suthapasa  Gyani | Dharma Niratha  Panditha Bigyani || Tharahi Na Binu Soye  Sama Swami | Rama Namami Namami  Namami || Sarana Gaya Mo Se Agha  Rasi | Hohi Sudhdha Namami  Abinasi ||