Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sumanthra brought a marvelously decorated chariot of King followed by several palanquins beautifully decorated for the Queens

 

Chapter – 292– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sumanthra brought a marvelously decorated chariot of King followed by several palanquins beautifully decorated for the Queens

 

The people who were joined in the procession rejoiced at heart, kept moving towards the city of Mithila whispering to each other “When we get the fortune to appease our eyes witnessing Rama and Lakshman? When we get the opportunity to meet those two heroes of Raghu clan?” The elephants trumpeted, the bells tied around their neck made loud jingling noises, there were neighing of horses, and deafening noises of wheels rolling rough pathways, the sounds of kettle drums and pipes resembled thunder, no one could hear each other’s voice, still did not lose the spirit in conversing to each other. The palace of King Dhasharatha was crowded with people, pouring wishes to the King and their children, beautiful women of Ayodhya watched the huge preparation of the procession from the terrace and windows of the houses, holding Aarathi/lights and auspicious ingredients on their hands to remove the evil eyes on the King and his family, singing melodious songs, the joy instilled in the air was beyond description. Sumanthra, the chief of the minister and charioteer of the King stood ready with one of the most excellent chariots tied to high-quality breed of horses resembled the horses of Sun, for the King to be occupied, even Goddess Sarada was incompetent to describe its splendor, followed by several palanquins marvelously decorated to occupy for the Queens and their family.

 

Sab Ke Ura Nirbhara Harashu Pooritha Pulaka Sareera | Kabahi Dhekhibe Nayana Bhari Ramu Lakhanu Dhoau Beera ||

Garajahi Gaja Ganta Dhuni Dhora | Ratha Rava Baji Himsa  Chahu Aura || Nidhari Dhanahi Dhurmmarahi  Nisana| Nija Parayi Kachu Sunia Na Kana || Maha Bheera Bhoopathi Ke Dhvare | Raja Hoyi Jayi  Pashana Pabare || Chadi Atarinha Dhekhihi Nari | Liya Arathi Mangala Thari || Gavahi Geetha Manohara Nana | Athi Anandhu Na Jayi Bakhana || Thab Sumanthra Dhuyi Syandhana Saji | Jothe Rabi Hatha Nindhaka Baji || Dhoau Ratha Ruchira Bhoop Pahi Ane | Nahi Saradha Pahi Jahi  Bakhane || Raja Samaju Yek Ratha Saja | Dhoosara Theja Punja  Athi  Bhraja||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The huge procession of Bhoodevatha/Bhramins, Vandhigana, Suthaganas, etc. marched towards the city of Mithila

 

Chapter – 291– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The huge procession of Bhoodevatha/Bhramins, Vandhigana, Suthaganas, etc. marched towards the city of Mithila

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Bharadhwaja, the wedding procession of Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam born as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, marched out of the city of Ayodhya. There were several auspicious omens that were visible, everyone rejoiced at heart, singing, dancing, reciting auspicious hymns, etc. the wedding procession kept moving forward. The elephants were decorated with ornaments, bells produced jingling noises while moving and the canopy for the passengers was beautifully decorated on the back of the elephant, was followed by several palanquins decorated with precious gems, vehicles, were occupied by the Bhoodevatha/Bhramins of huge numbers, immersed in Vedic chants. The Vandhiganas, Suthaganas, who sing the praise of the glories of the King and the illustrious clan of Raghu's were taken seats on the vehicles allotted according to their rank. The oxen, camels, mules, were loaded with food supplies for the wedding procession, ornaments, weapons, dry fruits, clothing, foods, and beverages on a large scale. In addition to it, there were millions of porters who were carrying items, several attendants of Kings were traveling on the vehicles allotted for them.”

 

Chadi Chadi Ratha Bahera  Nagara Lagi  Jurana Barath | Hoth Saguna Sundhara Sabahi Jo Jehi Karaja Jatha ||

Kalitha Karibaranhi Pari Ambari | Kahi Na  Jahi  Jehi Bhanthi Savari || Chale Maththa Gaja Ghanta Biraji | Manahu Subhaga Savana Dhana Raji || Bahana Apara Aneka Bidhana| Sibika Subhaga Sukhasana Jana|| Theenha Chadi Chale Biprabara Brindha| Janu Thanu Dhare Sakala Shruthi Chandha ||Magadha Sootha Bandhi Gunagayaka | Chale Jana Chadi Jo Jehi Layak || Besara Oot Brishabha Bahu Jathi | Chale Basthu Bhari Aganitha Bhanthi || Kotinha Kavari Chale Kahara | Bibidha Basthu Ko Baranai Para || Chale Sakala Sevaka Samudhayi | Nija Nija Saju Samaju Banayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The preparation for the grand wedding procession took place in full swing

 

Chapter – 290– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The preparation for the grand wedding procession took place in full swing

 

The arrangements for the wedding procession were taken place in full swing, there were several handsome youths attired in marvelous attire mounted on horses, followed by a huge army of warriors who are skilled in the sword fight, spear fight, chariot fight, horse fight, wrestling, etc. Thus, huge warriors armed with weapons were getting ready to follow the wedding processing outside the city. The whole city reverberated with the sounds of kettle drums, pipes, etc. The charioteers meticulously decorated their chariots with gems, flowers, banners, flags, bells, and various ornaments to give out the appearance of celestial vehicles. King Dhasharatha owned several high breed horses with magnificent looks and black ears have the speed of the wind was tied to the chariots. The marvelously decorated chariots were allotted to the preceptors, twice-born, King and his family members. Thus, all the arrangements for the transportation were made for the wedding procession, several carts filled with large stock weapons, food materials, splendid clothing, ornaments, precious gems, etc. was kept ready and duly informed the King Dasaratha.

Cchare CchabeeleCchayala Sab Sura Sujana Nabeena | Juga  Padhachara Asavara Prathi Je  Asikala Prabeena||

Bandhe Biradha Beera Rana Gade | Nikasi Bhaye Pura Bahera Dade || Pherahi Chathura Thuraga Gathi Nana | Harashahi Suni suni Panava Nisana || Ratha Sarathinha Bichithra Banaye | Dhvaja Pathaka Manibhooshana Laye|| Chavara Charu Kinkini Dhuni Karahi | Bhanu Jana Sobha Apaharahi || Savakarana Aganitha Hatha Hothe | The  Thinha Rathanha Sarathinha Jothe || Sundhara Sakala Alankritha Sohe | Jinhahi Bilokath Munimana Mohe || Je Jala Chalahi Thalahi Ki Nayi | Tapa Na Booda Bega Adhikayi || Asthra Sasthra Sabu  Saju Banayi | Rathi Sarathinha Liye Bolayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Bharatha and Shathrughna along with several handsome princes gets ready to lead the wedding procession

 

Chapter – 289– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Bharatha and Shathrughna along with several handsome princes gets ready to lead the wedding procession

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the marvelousness of the palace of King Dhasharatha which is the birthplace of Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam incarnated as Rama who is the Choodamani of the Raghu's clan was beyond the description of the poets. King Dhasharatha called out for Bharatha and spoke “Oh! Dear Son, keep all the horses, elephants, chariots, ready for the procession of the wedding of Rama” Bharatha and Shathrughna were thrilled to hear the instructions from their father, rushed to give orders to the stablemen, and care-takers of elephants and chariots, soon a huge line of high breed horses with great speed  of wind in different colors was set ready for the procession, chariots were stunningly decorated, elephants were decorated with gold ornaments and majestic seating arrangements/canopy was made by mahouts. The most handsome Bharatha, Shathrughna and young prince in the family dressed in marvelous clothing, adorned in armlets, Kankan, ear ornaments, crown, ornaments on the chest and neck, waist ornaments, decked in bow and arrow, etc. majestically mounted on the stunning horses that have the speed of the wind.”

Sobha Dhasharatha Bhavana Kayi Ko Kabi Baranai Par | Jaha Sakala Sura Seesa Mani Rama Leenha Avathara ||

Bhoop Bharath Puni Liye Bolaye | Hatha Gaya Svayadhana Sajahu Jayi || Chalahu Begi Raghubeera Baratha| Sunatha Pulaka Poore Dhoau Bhratha || Bharatha Sakala Sahani Bolaye | Aayasu Dheenha Mudhitha Udi Dhaye || Rachi Ruchi Jeena Thuranga Thinha Saje | Barana Barana Bar Baji  Biraje || Subhaga Sakala Sudi Chanchala Karani | Aya Iva Jaratha Dharatha Paga Dharani || Nana Jathi Na JahiBakhane| Nidhari Pavanu Janu Chahath Udane || Thinha Sab Chayala Bhaye Asavara | Bharath Sarisa Baya Rajakumara || Sab Sundhara Sab Bhooshanadhari | Kara Sara Chapa ThoonaKati Bhari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The joy of the people of the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

Chapter – 288– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The joy of the people of the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

The houses in Ayodhya were decorated in a grand manner and colorful Rangolis were drawn in front of the houses, streets and pathways were sprinkled with the fragrant water mixed with musk, sandalwood paste, saffron, and camphor. The attractive ladies lustrous like the moon, assembled in groups, attired in magnificent clothes and ornaments, resembled Devi Rathi, melodiously singing in praise of Rama were excelled the sounds of Cuckoo. The palace of King Dhasharatha was beyond description, the large number of pavilions erected were magnificent enticed the whole Universe. There were various auspicious omen visible to the people of Ayodhya, the sounds of divine instruments reverberated in the sky,  a huge number of Bhramins immersed in Vedic chants, Vandhiganas and Suthaganas beautifully sang in praise of the clan of Raghu's, pretty women dressed in magnificent clothes, adorned in exquisite ornaments all over the body, hair decorated with flowers in abundance,  assembled in different groups beautifully sang various auspicious songs, wishing the divine couple Rama and Devi Sita, thus the Kingdom of Ayodhya overflown with joy.

 

Mangalamaya Nija Nija Bhavana Loganha Rache Banaye | Bithi Seechi Chathurasama Chauke Charu Purayi ||

Jaha Thaha Jooth Jooth Mili Bhamini | Saji Navasaptha Sakala Dhuthi Dhamini || Bidhubadhani Mriga Savak Lochani | Nija  Saroop Rathi Manu Bimochani || Gavahi Mangala Manjuala Bani | Suni Kalarava Kalakandi Lajani || Bhoop Bhavana Kimi Jayi Bakhana | Biswa Bimohana Racheau Bithana || Mangala Dhrabya Manohara Nana | Rajath Bajath Bipula Nisana || Kathahu Biridha Bandhi Uccharahi | Kathahu Bedh Dhuni Bhoosura Karahi|| Gavahi Sundhari Mangala Geetha | Lai Lai Namu Ramu Aru Seetha || Bahuth Ucchahu Bhavanu Athi Thora | Manahu Umagi Chala Chahu Aura ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The city of Ayodhya prepares for welcoming the newlyweds

 

Chapter – 287– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The city of Ayodhya prepares for welcoming the newlyweds

 

A large feast was organized by the Queens for the penniless in the villages, and offered an abundance of gits as money, grains, clothes, etc. in return they wished the children and the entire clan and left the palace, uttering “Long Live the King Dhasharatha and his four children”. The city of Ayodhya reverberated with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments, the news of the wedding of Rama spread all over the Kingdom ear to ear, people started celebrating in their homes. The fourteen worlds drenched in extreme bliss at the news of the wedding of Devi Janaki, the daughter of King Janaka with Rama, son of King Dasaratha and the hero of Raghu clan. The houses, streets, pathways, market places, pleasure gardens, shelter homes, etc. were decorated in a grand manner to receive the celestial couple. The unfailing splendor of the Kingdom of Ayodhya bourgeoned to immeasurable, which is the abode of supreme Lord Rama who is the essence of love, valor, compassion, kindness, and charm. The entire city was decorated with flags, banners, flowers, as a part of lodging for the guests several huge pavilions were erected with stunning decorations made out of gold and precious gems and arrangements were made for the collections of  Mangaladhravya/Kusha, vermilion, turmeric, Sandalwood paste, unbroken yellow rice, flowers of rich fragrances, holy leaves of bale and Tulsi, flower garlands, etc. in huge quantities.

 

Jachaka Liye  Hamkari Dheenhi Nichavari Koti Bidhi | Chiru Jeevahu Sutha Chari Chakrabarththi Dhasarathth Ke ||

Kahath Chale Pahire Pat  Nana| Harashi Hane  Gahagahe  Nisana|| Samachar Sab Loganha Paye | Lage Dhara Dhara Hona Badhaye || Bhuvana Chari Dhasa Bhara Ucchahu | Janakasutha Raghubeera Biahu || Suni Subha Katha Loga Anurage | Maga  Griha Gali Savarana Lage || Jadhdhyapi Avadha Sadhaiva Suhavani | Ramapuri Mangalamaya Pavani || Thadhapi Preethi Kai Preethi Suhayi | Mangala Rachana Rachi Banayi || Dhvaja Pathaka Pat  Chamara Charu | Cchava Parama Bichithra Bajaru || Kanaka Kalasa Thorana Mani Jala| Haradha Dhoob Dhadhi Acchath Mala ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The boundless joy in the palace of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 286– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The boundless joy in the palace of King Dhasharatha

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Rajan, kindly make immediate arrangements to proceed to the city of Mithila.” King Dhasharatha prostrated before Sage Vashishta and left the hermitage, the messengers were returned to the Kingdom of Mithila, and King returned to his palace and summoned all his consorts and read out the message of King Janaka of Mithila. The women in the palace rejoiced at the news of Rama and Lakshman, further King Dhasharatha explained whatever he had heard from the messengers, soon after there was a huge rush of emotions seen on the faces of Queens assembled, they have started to dance in joy and laughter hurried  to different directions for making arrangements for the wedding, the wives of preceptors, elderly family members and Devi Kausalya, Devi Kaikeyi, and Devi Sumithra transported to a state of ecstasy, conducted prayers for the blessings, they repeatedly looked at the message and pressed on their bosom to achieve the coolness from it. King Dhasharatha recollected the various childhood sports of Rama and Lakshman, tears welled up in gratitude remembering the graciousness of Sage Vishwamithra and Sage Vashishta. The queens summoned the Bhramins of the city and offered an abundance of contributions in the form of wealth, cow, grains, money etc. and in returned they blessed the children to achieve appropriate companion as a wedded wife.

 

Chalahu Begi Suni Guru Bachana Bhalehi Natha Siru Nayi | Bhoopathi Gavane  Bhavana  Thab Dhoothanha Basu Devayi ||

 

Raja Sabu Ranivasa Bolayi | Janaka Pathrika Bachi  Sunayi || Suni Sandheshu Sakala Harshani | Apara Katha Sab Bhoopa Bakhani || Prema Praphullitha Rajahi Rani | Manahu Sikhini Suni  Baridha Bani || Mudhitha Aseesa Dhehi Guru Nari | Athi Anandha Magana Mahathari || Lehi Paraspara Athi Priya Pathi | Hridhaya Lagayi Judavahi Cchathi || Rama Lakhana Kai Keerathi Karani | Barahi Bar Bhoobara Barani || Muni Prasadhu Kahi Dhwara Sidhaye | Raninha Thab Mahideva Bolaye || Dhiye Dhana Anandha Sametha | Chale  Biprabara Aasisha Dhetha ||