Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman pacifies Devi Sita

Chapter – 15– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman pacifies Devi Sita

 

Devi Janaki listened to the affectionate words of Hanuman with a great inclination, understood that he is the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, deed, and thought. Soon, Devi Janaki has developed a motherly affection for Hanuman, perceiving him as the passionate devotee of Lord Rama, her eyes filled with tears and a sudden thrill ran through her limbs, and spoke in tears “Oh! Hanuman, you have appeared before me as a wooden log while I was drowning in the ocean of grief, Oh! Thatha, kindly tell me all about Lord Sri Ramachandra, who is the slayer of demon Khara/Kharari, and his younger brother Lakshman. Oh! Son, why did that all-merciful Lord Ramachandra has become too hard-hearted towards me? Does the chief of Raghu who is the source of bliss and companion of distressed souls remember me? Oh! Son, do I get the fortune to witness the marvelous appearance of Lord Rama who has dark cloud complexioned? Will my eyes get the opportunity to witness the most attractive form of that Lord?” her voice paused for a while due to grief, eyes drenched in tears “Oh! My Lord, you have completely forgotten me!” Hanuman, watching Devi Sita sinking in the grief of separation from the Lord, began to speak “Oh! Mother, Lord Rama, and his younger brother Lakshman are doing well, but Lord Rama is sorrowful at your separation, Oh! Mother, do not feel dejected, Lord Rama loves you manifold as you love him.”

Kapi Ke  Bachana Saprema Suni Upaja Man Biswasa | Jana Mana Krama Bachana Yaha Kripasindhu Kara Dhasa ||

Harijana Jani Preethi Athi Gadi | Sajala Nayana Pulakavali Badi || Boodath Biraha Jalanidhi Hanumana | Bhayahu Thatha Mo Kahau Jalajana || Ab Kahu Kusala Jau Balihari | Anuja Sahitha Sukha Bhavana Kharari || Komalachitha Kripala Raghurayi | Kapi Kehi Hethu Dhari Nidurayi || Sahaja Bani Sevaka Sukha Dhayaka | Kabahuak Surathi Karatha  Raghunayaka || Kabahu Nayana Mama  Seethala Thatha | Hoyihahi Nirakhi Syama Mridu Gatha || Bachanu Na  Aava Nayana  Bhare Bari | Ahaha Natha  Hau Nipata  Bisari || Dhekhi Parama Birahakula Seetha | Bola Kapi Mridhu Bachana Bineetha|| Mathu Kusala Prabhu Anuja Sametha | Thava Dhukha Dhukhi  Sukripa  Niketha || Jani Janani Manahu Jiaya Oona | Thumha The  Prabhu Rama Ke Dhoona ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman dropped the ring of Rama from the Shishumpa tree – The conversation between Devi Sita and Hanuman

 

Chapter – 14– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman dropped the ring of Rama from the Shishumpa tree – The conversation between Devi Sita and Hanuman

 

Hanuman who was hiding behind the cluster of leaves on the Shimshupa tree noticed the miserable state of Devi Janaki, immediately dropped the ring which was given by Rama to hand over to Devi Vaidhehi. As soon as Devi Sita noticed the ring which has the name ‘Rama’ imprinted on it, she sprang up with extreme joy and picked it from the ground, as if her prayers were answered. Devi Sita took the ring from the ground and yearningly looked at the Ramanama engraved on it, she kept looking at the ring with a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow, and thought “who can defeat the Lord Mayapathi? No Maya could create a replica of the ring of Lord of Raghu.” Devi Sita was immersed in various thoughts, soon she could hear the nectar-like voice of Hanuman singing in praise of Lord Raghu. As soon as the sweet tone praising the virtue of Rama entered into her ears, all her grief disappeared, she listened to them all with her soul and ears, while Hanuman was describing the splendor of Rama. Devi Sita was astounded “Where does he who has nectar like the sweet voice singing in praise of Rama? Why he’s not appearing before me?” Soon, Hanuman appeared from the back of Devi Janaki “Oh! Devi, Oh! Mother, I shall promise on Lord Rama, I am the messenger of the compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, I have brought that ring for you. Oh! Mother, it was the ring given to me by Lord Sri Ramachandra and instructed me to give it to you.” Devi Janaki enquired surprisingly “Oh! Vanara, kindly describe how did the friendship between the human and Vanaras was formed?” Hauman explained all that happened in the mount Rishyamukha in detail to Devi Janaki.

Kapi Kari Hridhaya Bichara Dheenhi Mudhrika  Dari Thab | Janu Asoka Angara Dheenha Harashi Udi Kara Gaheau ||

Thab Dhekhi Mudhrika Manohara | Ramanama Ankitha Athi Sundhara || Chakitha Chithavath Mudhari Pahichani | Harasha Bishadha Hridhaya Akulani || Jeethi Ko Sakayi Ajaya Raghurayi | Maya The Asi Rachi Nahi Jayi || Seetha Man Bichara Kara  Nana | Madhura Bachana Boleau Hanumana || Ramachandra Guna Baranai Laga | Sunathahi Seetha Kar Dhukha Bhaga || Lagi Sunau Shravana  Man Layi | Aadhihu The Sab Katha Sunayi || Shravanamritha Jehi Katha Suhayi | Kahi So Pragata Hothi Kin Bhayi || Thab Hanumantha Nikata Chali Gayau | Phiri  Baiti Man Bismaya  Bhayau || Ramadhootha Mei Mathu Janaki | Sathya Sapatha Karunanidhana Ki || Yaha Mudhrika Mathu Mei Aani | Dheenhi Rama Thumha Kaha Sahidhani || Nara Banarahi Sanga Kahu Kaise | Kahi Katha Bhayi Sangathi Jaise ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The conversation between Thrijata and Devi Sita - The grief of Devi Sita

Chapter – 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The conversation between Thrijata and Devi Sita - The grief of Devi Sita

 

The female demons prostrated before Devi Sita and dispersed into different directions. Devi Sita immersed in various thoughts “The wicked demon will kill me in a month’s time.” Devi Sita prayed with folded hands to Thrijata “Oh! Mother, you are the only one who protected me from the arrogant female demons, kindly advise me how to get rid of this body so that I can get freed from the miseries and sufferings as well. I can’t bear the grief of separation from my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Mother, kindly arrange for a funeral pyre so that I can get rid of this body. Oh! Wise lady, so that I can prove my love and devotion at the lotus feet of my beloved Lord. I can’t bear the sharp words of Ravana, that are piercing my ears.” Soon, Thrijata fell at the feet of Devi Sita and pacified her describing the might, valor, fearlessness, and glory of the Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and Thrijata returned to her home. Devi Sita became inconsolable wept bitterly “My fate has turned against me; I am not even getting fire to kill myself and thereby get rid of the pain of separation from my beloved Lord. The stars are visible on the sky, not a single one is prepared to fall on the Earth. The moon is cool, but not prepared to initiate lightning thunderstorms. Oh! Ashoka tree, you have golden-colored leaves resemble fire, why do not you lit up flames, so that I can get rid of the body and grief as well.” Every single minute seemed like a Yuga for Hanuman who was watching the miserable state of Devi Sita.

Jaha Thaha Gayi Sakala Thab Seetha Kara Mana Soch | Masa Dhivasa Beethe Mohi Marihi Nisichara Poch ||

 Thrijata San Boli Kara Jori | Mathu Bipathi Sagini Thai Mori || Thajau Dheha Karu Begi Upayi | Dhusaha Birahu Ab Nahi Sahi Jayi || Aani Kada Rachu Chitha Banayi | Mathu Anala Puni Dhehi Lagayi || Sathya Karahi Mama Preethi Sayani | Prabhu Prathapa Bala Sujasu Sunayesi || Nisi Na Anala Mila Sunu Sukumari | Asa Kahi So Nija Bhavana Sidhari|| Kaha Seetha Bidhi Bha Prathikoola | Milihi Na Pavaka Mitihi Na Soola || Dhekhiath Pragata Gagana Angara | Avani  Na Aavath Yekau Thara || Pavakamaya Sasi Shravatha Na Aagi | Manahu Mohi Jani Hatha Bhagi || Sunahi Binaya Mama Bitapa Asoka | Sathyanama Karu Haru Mama Soka || Noothana Kisalaya Anala Samana | Dhehi Agini Jani Karahi Nidhana || Dhekhi Parama Birahakula Seetha | So Cchana Kapihi Kalapa  Sama Beetha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Thrijata describes her dream to the female demons in the Ashoka Vatika

Chapter – 12– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Thrijata describes her dream to the female demons in the Ashoka Vatika

 

Dhashakandhara/Dhashanan returned with all those females accompanied to the palace. In the meantime, the dreadful female demons appointed to guard Devi Sita in the Ashoka Vatika instigated Devi Sita with verbal abuses. Soon, one of the female demons named Thrijata who was wise, an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, called out for all those female demons and began to explain her dream, and instructed them to serve Devi Sita whose grace would be propitious for all. Thrijata spoke “Oh! Ladies, I had a dream in that a mighty Vanara burnt the city of Lanka, thus the whole demon clan was destroyed. I have seen the ten-headed Ravana all naked, mounted on the donkey, his head was shaven completely and the twenty hands were chopped, he was moving to the southern direction. I have seen Vibheeshana was crowned as the King of Lanka, also heard the reverberating sounds of drums and divine musical instruments on the victory of Lord Sri Rama who was seated with Devi Sita on his right. Oh! Ladies believe my words, I assure you all my dream will come true in a short period of time and the defeat of wicked demons are certain.” The female demons assembled before Thrijata was horror-struck, soon rushed to Devi Sita and fell at her feet.

Bhavana Gayau Dhasakandhara Iha Pisachini Brindha | Seethahi Thrasa Dhekhavahi Dharahi Roopa Bahu Mandha ||

Thrijata Nama Racchasi Yeka | Ramacharana Rathi Nipuna Bibeka|| Sabanhau Boli Sunayesi Sapana | Seethahi Seyi Karahu Hitha Apana || Sapane Banara Lanka Jari | Jathudhana Sena Sab Mari || Khar Arooda Nagana Dhasaseesa | Munditha Sira Khanditha Bhuja Beesa || Yehi Bidhi So Dhacchina Dhisi Jayi | Lanka Manahu Bibheeshana Payi || Nagara Phiri Ragubeera Dhohayi | Thab Prabhu Seetha Boli Padayi || Yaha Sapana Mei Kahau Pukari | Hoyihi Sathya Gaya Dhinachari || Thasu Bachana Suni The Sab Dari | Janakasutha Ke Charananhi Pari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Ravana picked up the sword to sieve off the head of Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari

 

Chapter – 11– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Ravana picked up the sword to sieve off the head of Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari

 

Ravana was fuming listening to the harsh speeches of Devi Janaki, comparing him to firefly with Rama who has the brilliance of Surya, he picked up his sword Chandrahasa and spoke arrogantly “Oh! Devi Sita, you have insulted me, if you do not follow my command, I will sieve your head off from the neck, Oh! Sumukhi, you have no choice other than following my order or be ready to lose your life.” Devi Sita replied sternly “Oh! Wicked Dhashanan, listen to me, my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra has lovely arms as the stem of blue lotus flower, and it is long as the trunk of an elephant, either that powerful arm of my Lord or your sword Chandhrahasa will have my neck, Oh! Fool, I am already besieged by extreme grief of separation from my beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra, take your sword and separate my head from the neck, so that I can get rid of the grief once for all.” Ravana could not control his anger rushed to Devi Sita was intervened by Devi Mandodhari, who is the daughter of the demon Maya, pacified her Lord with the sweet words. Ravana called out for all those haughty female demons and angrily spoke “Oh! Ladies, it is your duty to intimidate Devi Sita in all possible ways and persuade her to follow my order, she has left with one month’s time to be alive, after that I would kill her with my powerful sword.”

 

Apuhi Suni Khadhyotha Sama Ramahi Bhanu Samana | Parushabachana Suni Kadi Aasi Bola Athi Khisiana ||

Seetha Thai Mama Kritha Apamana | Katihau Thava Sira Kadina Kripana || Nahi Tha Sapadhi Manu Mama Bani | Sumukhi Hothi Na Tha Jeevana Hani || Syama Saroja Dhama Sama Sundhara | Prabhu Bhuja Kari Kara Sama Dhasakandhara || So Bhuja Kanda Ki Thava Aasi Ghora | Sunu Sad Asa Pravana Pana Mora || chandrahasa Haru Mama Parithapam | Raghupathi Biraha Anala Samjatham|| Seethala Nisitha Bahasi Bara Dhara | Kaha Seetha Haru Mama Dhukha Bhara || Sunatha Bachana Puni Marana Dhava | Mayathanaya Kahi Neethi Boojjava || Kahesi Sakala Nisicharinhi Bolayi | Seethahi Bahu Bidhi Thrasahu Jayi || Masa Dhivasa Mahau Kaha Na Mana|| Thau Mei Marabi Kadi Kripana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The heated conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 10– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The heated conversation between Ravana and Devi Sita

 

Devi Sita who was seated under the huge Shimshumpa tree, the head was hung down, staring at her feet, contemplating upon the lotus feet of her beloved Lord Sri Ramachandra. Hanuman felt extremely saddened watching the miserable state of Mother Devi Sita. He has taken a seat on the branch of the Shimshupa tree, covered himself under the cluster of leaves which has golden colored, he was engaged in various thoughts “What would I do to remove the grief of Mother Devi Sita?” At that very moment, it was the dark hours of the night Ravana arrived in Ashoka Vatika adorned in magnificent clothes and ornaments all over the body, he was accompanied by several female attendants and the queens. The wretched Ravana, approached Devi Sita with his tricky and friendly advice and threats, he tried to persuade Devi Sita in many ways were become fruitless. Ravana spoke haughtily “Oh! Sunayani, Oh! Sukmukhi, I promise you, I shall appoint Devi Mandodhari and the rest of the queens as your servants, if you give a glance at me.” Devi Sita got annoyed and plucked grass from the ground and threw it before him, contemplating upon the lotus feet of Rama, the daughter of King Vidheha began to speak “Oh! Dhashanan, listen to me carefully, a lotus flower can’t bloom in the light of a firefly, think over it again and again. Perhaps, you have no knowledge about the powerful arrows of Rama, Oh! Pathetic one, you are shameless, when you have abducted me, there was no one around me, yet you did not feel ashamed of your mischief.”

Nija Padha Nayana Dhiya Man Ramapadha Kamala Leena | Parama Dhukhi Bha Pavanasutha Dhekhi Janaki Dheena ||

Tharu Pallava Mahau Raha Lukayi | Karayi Bichara Karau Ka Bhayi || Thehi Avasara Ravanu Thaha Aava | Sanga Nari Bahu Kiya Banava || Bahu Bidhi Khala Seethahi Samujjava | Sama Dhana Bhaya Bhedha Dhekhava || Kaha Ravanu Sunu  Sumukhi Sayani | Mandhodhari Aadhi Sab Rani || Thava  Anuchari Karau Pana Mora | Yek Bar Biloku Mama Aura || Thrina Dhari Aut Kahathi Baidhehi | Sumiri Avadhapathi Parama Sanehi || Sunu Dhasamukha Khadhdhyotha Prakasa | Kabahu Ki Nalini Karayi Bikasa || Asa Man Samujju Kahathi Janaki | Khala Sudhi Nahi Raghubeera Bana Ki || Sada Sune Hari Aanehi Mohi | Adhama  Nilajja Laj Nahi Thohi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman arrives in Ashoka Vatika

 

Chapter – 9– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman arrives in Ashoka Vatika

 

Hanuman spoke in tears “Oh! Vibhishan, Oh! Dear Friend, though I was born in the lowly clan of Vanaras, that compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra showered an abundance of grace on me, I could still feel the kindness of that Lord. Oh! Vibhishan, it is certain that whoever forgets the presence of that supreme Bhramam Lord Sri Ramachandra, and chase after the sensual pleasures and material things would undergo extreme agony and sufferings of worldly existence.” Hanuman shed tears of love for Rama and described his endless virtues to Vibhishan, and expressed his desire to meet Devi Sita. Hanuman said “Oh! Brother, I would like to meet Mother Devi Sita at once.” Vibhishana explained elaborately about the whereabout of Devi Sita who was lodged in the Ashoka Vatika, one of the pleasure gardens of Ravana. Soon Hanuman assumed the minuscule form and darted to the Ashoka Vatika to meet Mother Sita. As soon as he saw the emaciated form of Devi Sita, prostrated before her from the fair distance. Devi Sita was shrunken in utter grief and pain of separation from the Lord, attired in a saffron robe and prayer beads, she was tied hair in a single braid, spend the whole night awake, uttering the name of Lord Rama and remembering the countless virtues of Rama.

AsaMei Adhama Sakha Sunu Mohu Para Raghubeera | Keenhi Kripa Sumiri Guna Bhare Bilochana Neera ||

Janathahu Asa Swami Bisari | Phirahi The Kahe Na  Hohi Dhukhari || Yehi Bidhi Kahatha Rama Gunagrama | Pava  Anibarchya Bishrama || Puni Sab Katha Bibeeshana Kahi | Jehi Bidhi Janakasutha Thaha Rahi || Thab Hanumantha Kaha Sunu Bhratha | Dhekhi Chahau Janaki Matha || Juguthi Bibeeshana Sakala Sunayi | Chaleau Pavanasutha Bidha Karayi || Kari Soyi Roopa Gayau Puni Thahava | Bana Asoka Seetha Raha Jahava || Dhekhi Manahi Mahau Keenha Pranama | Baitehi Beethi Jatha Nisi Jama || Krisa Thanu Seesa Jata Yek Beni | Japathi Hridhaya Raghuapthi Gunashreni ||