|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -11 - Uththara Kandam

Prabhu Sri Rama's discourse on Paramarththa Thaththva/Sage Vashishta attains Ananya Bhakti as a boon from Prabhu

In this way, every day Raghupathi performed various amusements and imparted knowledge on scriptures and Veda. Maharishi Narada visited Ayodhya on regular basis and return to Bhramaloka with the all-new legends of Prabhu. Lord Bhrama highly pleased to listen to Narada, requests him to sing more and more, the Sanakadhis who are always immersed in Bhramam, leaving the supreme state got attracted to the various legends of Prabhu sang melodiously by Narada was highly praised. The Sanakadhis who are in the supreme state of transcendental got attracted to those glorious legends of Rama, leaving the higher state of spirituality, therefore the people who do not show interest in the Ramacharitha/Harikatha are hard-hearted.

Once, Prabhu conducted the meeting of preceptors Vashishta and Vamadeva, illustrious twice-born, prominent members of the assembly, and the people of Ayodhya. All of them took a seat in the grand hall of assembly, the Prabhu who is the remover of miseries and sorrows of worldly existence spoke “The people of Ayodhya, listen to me carefully, I am not over-attached to anyone, I have not misused my powers as the King of Ayodhya, I have not asked you to do anything wrong, if you are interested in my advice, follow them. Whoever listens to my advice are my sincere attendants, and beloved to me, Oh! Brothers, if you find any mistake in my words, do not hesitate to correct them. You have attained the body of a human with the piousness earned in the several births and the scriptures pronounce that it is difficult to obtain even for the deities. This human body is the shrine for Yogasadhana and the doors to Moksha, after attaining this if it was not properly utilized for the purposes it is unfortunate. Later, these humans had to grieve over their sins, blaming the time and deities, undergoes hellish tortures. Oh! Brother, sensual pleasures are not the only purpose in human life; even the heavenly pleasures are temporary and end up in grief. Therefore even after obtaining the life of a human, investing the mind and intellect and body for the sensual pleasures are as equal as the dull-minded who chooses poison over nectar. Whoever abandon the Parasmani/has the capabilities to transform the metals into gold, and pick up pepper, will not be appreciated. The supreme soul/Jeevathma travels through the eighty-four crores of Yonis, was chased by Maya, with the influence of Kala, Karma, Guna, and Swavabha, and it keeps flowing through several Yonis. The compassionate Lord has given the body of the human not to perform selfish deeds, it has the capabilities to cross the ocean of the worldly existence, the human body is rare to achieve, is like a ferry, and my grace is a promising wind to it, and the preceptor is the ferryman who take you to the ultimate destination, after achieving the human body, my perpetual grace and preceptor whoever does not willing to make an effort to cross the bottomless ocean of worldly existence, he is disgraceful, dull-minded, attains the destiny of the person committed suicide.”

Prabhu continues “Oh! Brothers, if you want to achieve welfare in Ihaloka/life on Earth and Paraloka/life after death, listen to my words carefully, the Veda and scriptures pronounce that devotion at my lotus feet is easily attainable and most enjoyable. The methods to achieve Gnana/wisdom is extremely difficult, and full of hardships and obstacles, very difficult to obtain and it is rare to achieve, but without the devotion, the wisdom will not provide any fruitful results, a person with Gnana and lack of devotion/Ananyabhakthi is not beloved to me. Bhakti is easily attainable, it is independent, but it needs the association with the saintly people, ascetics, and learned. The association with these saintly people is not achievable without the piousness of previous births.  The association with the ascetics removes the Jeeva from the vicious cycles of repeated births. Worship at the feet of Bhramin/twice-born with the mind, deed, and words are highly propitious, it is one of the highly meritorious deeds. Whoever worships Bhramin with sincere devotion would attain the grace of Rishis and Sages and deities as well. I shall describe the highly confidential philosophy with folded hands. The people who have no devotion to Lord Shankara cannot achieve devotion in my lotus feet. The practice of devotion/Bhakti does not require Yoga, Yaga, Japa, Thapa, or Upavasa, all that requires are truthfulness, pure, and contented heart, hence  tell me what are the difficulties involved in the practice of devotion?”

Prabhu continues “I shall describe who is dearer to me 1) Person who has no enmity or conflict with others 2) The person who is lack of desires or fears, live in absolute bliss 3) The person who does not perform Karma with a selfish motive, or for personal gain 4) Person who have abandoned interest in material life, family wealth, possessions, richness, fame, money, etc. 5) The person who does not get over-reacted to any of these situations like grace or disgrace, happiness or sorrow, loss or gain, 6) Person who is free from impurities like lust desire, anger, jealous, 7) The person who has perfect control over senses and wise 8) Person who associates with the saintly men, ascetics, and live happily in their association 9) Person who does not yearn for Moksha or heavenly pleasures 10) The person who yearns for intense devotion and faith upon me 11) Person who does not follow false and unfair methods of worship and bring light into it.12) person who is interested in singing in praise of me, and listens to my glorious myths leaving  Mamatha, Madham, and Moham, the bliss arrives from these deeds could be experienced only for those people who are united with the supreme Bhramam.”

The people assembled were prostrated before Prabhu who is extremely compassionate, after listening to the nectar-like speeches of him, spoke “Oh! Kripanidhe, you are our father, mother, preceptor, and relative as well. Oh! Prabho, you are dearer than our lives. Oh! Ram, you are the provider of welfare and happiness to your servants, you are the most promising wealth to us. No one could give nectar-like advises to us, even the parents are a little selfish to their children. Oh! Asurashathro, we are your sincere servants, and you are promising to this world. Oh! Prabho,  the people in this whole world is selfish, do not even think to enlighten Paramarththa to others, not even in their dreams.” Raghunatha was highly pleased listening to the response of the people of Ayodhya. Later, they received permission from Prabhu and returned to their homes happily. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Uma, the people of Ayodhya, those males and females have resembled gratefulness because the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Raghava who is absolute Bhramam was ruling that city of Ayodhya.”

One day, Maharishi Vashishta visited the fortress of the supreme Lord who is supreme bliss, was received with great reverence, washed his feet, and drank the water. Maharishi Vashishta spoke with folded hands “Oh! Rama, listen to me, Oh! Kripasindho, I have a request to you, I have fallen in love with your disciplines, Vedas and scriptures eulogize your glories, Oh! Prabho, how did I describe you? The priestly duties were not described as the supreme one in the Veda and scriptures, even though I did not agree with them at all, my father Lord Bhrama said that it would bring an abundance of fortune in the later years of my life, the Paramathma Parambhramam would take birth in the Raghu clan and rule the Kingdom of Kosala, and I will be the head priest to serve him. At that time I had a thought that I can easily achieve that Parambhramam without any Yoga, Yaga, Vratha, Dhanam. Oh! Prabho, Japa, Tapas, Vratha, Yoga, Swadharmanushtana, and performance of all those righteous deeds prescribed in the Veda, wisdom, kindness, self-control, visit sacred shrines and take a holy dip in the ponds, and performance of all those righteous duties well appreciated by preceptors, ascetics and Veda, recitation of Agamashathra, Nigama, Veda and Purana, and all these practices lead to the path of devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Raghuram, the pure devotion and faith are only capable to wash off the impurities in Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, whoever practices Ananyabhakthi at your lotus feet, would be Sarvajja, knower of truth, intellectual, the storehouse of virtues, experiences that supreme consciousness, and possesses all the auspiciousness. Oh! Rama, I would like to ask a boon from you. Kindly do not refuse, Oh! Prabho kindly showers intense devotion and faith at your lotus feet in all my births, it should be Ananyabhakthi/persistent.” Prabhu was highly pleased after listening to his preceptor, and Maharishi Vashishta happily returned to his hermitage.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -9 - Uththara Kandam

Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathkumara and Sanathan eulogizes the supreme Lord Rama/ Prabhu describes the prime characteristics of Sajjana/noble-souls and Dhurjjana/immoral/wicked

 

Sanakadhis highly impressed with the passionate words of Prabhu Sri Ram, transported to a state of ecstasy, and eulogized Prabhu “ Oh! Bhagavan, Oh! Anantha, you are beyond perception, you are sinless and unblemished, you have void of duality, and you have various incarnations, Oh! Karunamaya, Victory to you! Oh! Nirguna victory o you! Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of virtues, you are the abode of supreme bliss, you have an attractive appearance, you are kind and generous, Victory to you!  Oh! Indiraramana, you are incomparable, you are the protector of the Universe and its living beings, you have neither birth nor death, you are the source of welfare, happiness, and wisdom, you are free from impurities, you are amiable, Victory to you! Oh! Prabho, you are eulogized by Veda and scriptures, you are absolute truth, you are the knower of all, you are selfless, you are the destroyer of darkness of ignorance, you have various sacred names although you are beyond words. Oh! Prabho, you are beyond Maya, you are all-pervasive, resides as a soul in living beings, therefore kindly protects us. Oh! Rama kindly protects from duality/happiness and sorrow, cold and heat, honor and disgrace, gain and loss, kindly protect us from the worldly matters and worldly bondages, kindly remove the afflictions caused by the Kama, Krodha, Moham, Madham, Mathshcharya, and always reside in our hearts. Oh! Prabho, you are bliss personified, you are Kripanidhi who fulfills all the desires of the worshiper. Oh! Sri Rama kindly blesses us to have Ananyabhakthi/intense devotion, and love at your lotus feet. Oh! Raghupathi, you are the destroyer of Thapathrya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika and Adhyathmika, you are the destroyer of miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence, kindly bless us with devotion, you are the wish-fulfilling Kamadhenu of the worshiper, Oh! Prabho kindly blesses us with this boon. Oh! Raghunayaka, you are the destroyer of the sufferings of the worldly existence like Sage Agasthya, who dried up the salty ocean, and you are easily attainable for the devotees and you are the provider of supreme bliss. Oh! Dheenabandho, kindly destroy our fears and anxieties, and kindly shower peace and serenity. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of fear, desire, and jealous, and enhances Bhakti, humility, simplicity, intelligence, and Virakthi in your worshiper.  Oh! Prabho, you are the Shiromani of Bhoopathi, and precious ornament on the Earth, kindly bless us with intense devotion, which is the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, you reside as Swan in the hearts of the ascetics and noble souls resemble serene pond, your lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and the deities.  Oh! Raghukulathilaka, the protector of Veda, you are beyond Kala, Karma, and Prakrithi, you are the ferry, as well as a ferryman to your devotees to protect them from the ocean like worldly existence, you are the destroyer of impurities of your worshiper. You are the beloved Lord of Tulsidas, and the precious gem in the three worlds.” In this way, the Sanakadhis eulogized Prabhu, and bowed before him, fulfilled their long-cherished wish and returned to Bhramaloka.

 

The Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna and Hanuman prostrated before Prabhu, they wanted to hear more from Prabhu to get relieved from false viewpoints, but reluctant to ask anything, looked at Vayuputhra, the compassionate Lord understood the mind of his brothers, the Antharyami spoke “Oh! Hanuman, what would you like to hear from me?” Vayuputhra with folded hands replied “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Dheenadhayala, kindly listen, Bharatha wants to ask you something, but he is discomfited to put forward his doubts.” Prabhu spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you know me very well, do we have any secrets in us?” Bharatha fell at the feet of Prabhu and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, you remove the qualms of the people who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, you are the destroyer of grief, Oh! Prabho, I have no doubts, or sorrow or desire not even in my dreams. Oh! Kripanidhe, Oh! Paramanandha, it was your compassionate grace all that I have achieved in my life. Oh! Kripanidhe, I am your servant, and you are the source of happiness of the people of Ayodhya, so I want to learn something. Oh! Raghava, the Veda, and scriptures highly speak about the splendor of ascetics, sages, and Rishis, in fact, you have mentioned that several times, I know you have great admiration for these ascetics and saintly people. Oh! Prabho, who is the storehouse of virtues and intelligence, kindly narrate the prime characteristics of ascetics. Oh! Pranatharththihari, kindly impart the knowledge about how to differentiate Sajjana/saintly men and Dhurjana/wicked.”

 

Prabhu Sri Rama speaks “Oh! Brother, I shall narrate a few of the endless characteristics of the Sajjana described in Veda and Purana, listen to me carefully, the Sajjanas and Dhurjjanas are like sandalwood trees and axes, even after cutting down the tree the axes will have the fragrance of sandalwood in it. The sandalwood paste is used to adorn on deities, everyone likes it. The axes get sharpened by throwing the iron in the blazing fire. 1) The Sadhus will not have interest in worldly matters 2) They are the storehouse of virtues and discipline 3) They feel unhappy watching the troubles of others, and gets immensely pleased with the welfare of others’. 4) They are serene, they will not have friends or enemies, they have balanced state of mind and Vairagins, 5) They have won over pride, desire, lust, ego, anger, comfort and fear, 6) They are kind and compassionate, 7) They will have intense devotion and faith upon me 8)They show respect to everyone and amiable by nature. 9) They are the abode of Virakthi/abandonment, Shanthi/serenity, Bhakti/devotion, Vinaya/humility, and happiness. 10) The real Sadhus are people who have the nature of serene, innocent, friendliness, and great respect and devotion at the feet of twice-born who are the torch-bearers of Dharma 11) They will have perfect control over senses, sincerely follow Dharmanushtana, and never use hurtful words. 12) They consider respect and disrespect as the same and take shelter at my lotus feet. 13) They are the abode of virtues and bliss personified. Oh! Bharatha, these kinds of people are beloved to me, as dear as my life.  They contemplate upon me without any specific desires to fulfill or to achieve.”

 

Prabhu Sriram continues “Oh! Bharatha, I shall narrate the characteristics of Asadhu/Dhurjjana, listen to me carefully; do not keep association with these kinds of people not by fault, and it provides nothing other than grief. 1)They are always unhappy and jealous watching the progress of others 2) They take pleasure in abusing others and takes pleasure in it, as if they have achieved immense wealth 3) They are soaked in Kama, Krodha, Moha, Lobha, Madha, and Matshcharya, 4)These kinds of people are cruel, deceitful, narrow-minded, keep enmity with others without reason, moreover, they misbehave to people who are promising to them 5) They are untruthful, liars, wicked 6) They are a sweet talker like the peacock, that eats venomous serpents 7) They are wrongdoers by nature and take pleasure in others trouble 8) They are morally wrong, take pleasure in other’s wives/illicit relationships.  9) Lobha is their bed takes great pleasure in physical relationships and consumption of meats have no knowledge of hellish tortures 10) They do not enjoy praising others and take pleasure in other’s trouble 11) They are selfish, always immerses in search of individual happiness and keep the family out of reach 12) They are lustful,  greedy,  and gets angry easily 13) They do not respect parents, preceptor or Bhramins 14) They ruin themselves and others too, always engages in willful acts 15)They will not keep association with the pious or noble, or never take interest in the Harikatha 16) They are the ocean of immoral deeds, dull-minded, and lustful. 17) They disgrace Veda and Vedic way of living, and abduct wealth of twice-born 18) they keep enmity with everyone, especially to the twice-born; they are wicked natured disguised in the form of Saintly. These kinds of people are demons and sinners personified.”

 

Rama continues “Oh! Bharatha, These kinds of deceitful people cannot be seen in Sathya Yuga and Thretha Yuga. Dwapara there will be these kinds of wicked people to some extent, but in Kali Yuga not to mention, there will be countless people like this can be seen. Oh! Brother, Parahitha/working for the welfare of others is not a Dharma, but Parapeedana/taking pleasure in troubling others verbally and physically is the cruelest act. Oh! Dear brother, I have already narrated them all elaborately from the Veda and scriptures, the wise understand them all. The people who take pleasure in the wicked deeds and cruelty to others would heave to the vicious cycles of birth and death for several Kalpa, and undergoes endless miseries and troubles. The people commit several sinful deeds either by selfishness or desire, and they wander without peace after death as well, as a Yama I disperse the fruits of their good and evil Karma. The learned aware of these facts and miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence and contemplates upon me. The wise people understand that I am the Lord of deities, humans, and ascetics, and contemplate upon me; they keep themselves away from the wicked and immoral deeds and take shelter in me. I have narrated all about the Sajjana and Dhurjjana, whoever understands this clearly will not fall in the cycles of birth and death. Oh! Dear brothers, Guna and Dosha are the nature of Maya, therefore leaving them all without taking notice in it is the best way to live.” Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman highly pleased listening to the nectar-like speeches of Prabhu. They prostrated before Prabhu, shortly all of them returned to the palace.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -8 - Uththara Kandam

 The beautiful city of Ayodhya/Rama's meeting with the Sanakadhis

In the early hours of dawn, Prabhu takes a dip in Sarayu, after performing  the morning rites; he attends the assembly of twice-born and preceptors.  Sage Vashishta give lectures on Veda and Purana, the Sarvajja sincerely listen to them and take the meal with brothers, this sight would highly please their mothers. Bharatha and Shathrughna along with Vayuputhra visit the pleasure garden and requests Hanuman to narrate the glorious legends of Prabhu. Vayuputhra who is the ocean of devotion describes various amusements and virtues of Rama, and drench in devotion at the lotus feet of Prabhu. The legends of Rama was sung beautifully in the houses of Ayodhya, in this way, they have spend day and night reciting the glorious myths of Rama, did not take notice of the time. The happiness and wealth of the people of Ayodhya was indescribable even for crores of Adishesha and Sharadha. The illustrious Rishis Narada and Sanaka were the regular visitors to Ayodhya to worship Prabhu. The ascetics forgot their Vairagya watching the mesmerizing beauty of the palace and city of Ayodhya decorated with the gem on the floors and ceilings, pathways, beautiful walls, magnificent and huge marble fortresses with the sparkling dome put shame to Surya and Chandra, beautiful gem decorated windows, crystal chandeliers, sparkling doorways, exquisite artworks, various gem decorated  huge pillars, was stunning gave out the perception that  it was constructed by Lord Bhrama, the fortresses were spacious  and eye-catching, the doors and pathways were decorated with gems, pearls and crystals etc. all those houses in the Ayodhya had the marvelous appearance, the wall was decorated with the exquisite art forms which describe the legends of Rama, that took the entire attraction of the ascetics. There were beautiful gardens in every home, there were different creepers and flowering plants resembled the Vasantha Rithu, these gardens were packed with the buzzing of honey bees, there was cool breeze carrying rich fragrances, the birds, swan, pelicans, doves, and peacocks have taken care of the children sang beautifully and move around freely, watching their own mirror images on the gem decorated floors these birds uttered ‘Rama, Raghupathi, Janapalaka’ taught by their little masters, the grand palace gate, the pathways, market places, and streets of Ayodhya were marvelous sites. There were several markets had an abundance of available products were given freely to the needy, while the Lakshminivasa was ruling the Kingdom will it be possible to describe his wealth? The sellers of clothes, bankers, and merchants have resembled Kubera. All those male, female, children and the elderly were graceful and good-natured.

 

The sacred river Saryu situated on the northern side of the Palace of Ayodhya has deep and crystal clear water, and there were clean and beautiful stones steps on both sides of the river. Little far from these beautifully constructed steps, there was a quiet place where several elephants and horses arrive to quench their thirst. There was a beautiful area on the riverbank of Saryu with attractive stone steps to bathe for the people of four Varnnas. There were shrines and gardens, and a huge number of trees and plants on these areas, there were ascetics, Vairagins and Sages engages in meditation and the people who have abandoned interest in worldly matters and bondages engages the practice of meditation; there were huge clusters of Tulsi plants in these areas. In short, the city of Ayodhya and its external areas were indescribable, mere witnessing these ponds, rivers, shrines and the pleasures gardens would remove the sins. There were several ponds, rivers, and wells of crystal clear water with stone steps, surrounded by a garden of creepers, added the magnificence, the deities, and Rishis were fascinated by the beauty of it. The ponds were packed with the freshly bloomed lotus flowers; there was a pack of the buzzing of honey bees, marvelous gardens of plants and creepers are the shelter place of various species of birds that were inviting. The city of Ayodhya ruled by Ramapathi was beyond description. The city of Ayodhya was the abode of wealth and various Siddhis.

 

The male and females constantly engaged in the meditation upon that supreme Lord Raghupathi, they assemble together and sung in praise of the virtues of him “We shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Raghava who is Bhakthajanapalaka is the storehouse of virtues, beauty, disciplines, has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals, has lustrous the dark-cloud complexion, he is the protector of his devotees, like the eyelids protects the eyes. He is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, he is Ranadheera, he is the source of happiness to the ascetics, resembles Surya which is the source of happiness to the lotus flower, he resembles Garuda that swallows the serpent-like Kala, he is the hunter who kills the wild beast like Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathshcharya, he resembles a lion that hunts down the untamed elephant-like interest in worldly matters and bondage. He is the source of happiness to his people, he resembles Surya who removes the darkness of sorrow and false perceptions, and he resembles the forest fire that kills the demons like woods. Oh! Mortals, contemplate upon that supreme Lord Rama who is Janakisametha, destroyer of the fears of worldly existence, he resembles the frost that destroys the destructible habits of Jeeva like mosquitoes, he is eternal has no birth or death, he is the source of happiness, he is the destroyer of the burden of Earth, Oh! Mortals, he is the Lord of Tulsidas, why don’t you meditate upon him?”

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, the splendor of Rama rose like brilliant Sun in the sky eventually the three worlds drenched in supreme brightness; it provided bliss to some people and created sorrows in others. I shall describe who were all got sunken in deep grief 1)Avidhya/ignorance like a dark night, 2) The bundle of sins took shelter in wherever they found emptiness, 3) the Kama and Krodha like the shrunken lotuses 4) The unwarranted rites and strange conditions and 5) The thieves like Moham, Madham, and Mathshcharya.   The pond of Dharma crowded with the lotuses resembles Gnana, Vairagya, and Vignana, and it brought Samthripthi/satisfaction/contentment, Vairagya/abandonment, and Viveka/wisdom that removed the sorrows and grief of Jeeva.”

 

Once, Rama along with Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shthrughna and Hanuman visited a beautiful pleasure garden. The trees and plants were packed in flowers and fruits, gave out marvelous sight, at that moment the Sanakadhis visited in this garden. These Sanakadhis are Bhramajjyani, always immersed in the Bhramam, virtuous, had the appearance of children, even though they were elder than Rama. They are learned, has the knowledge of oneness-in all, and attained highest of the state of Bhramam, they resembled the four Vedas assumed the form of humans. They have attired directions as clothing, they keep visiting the places wherever the legends of Rama sung. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the Sanakadhis lived in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya, during their stay, the Sage describes marvelous legends of Rama which enhances wisdom, it worked like the two wooden pieces crushed to each other, ignites the fire. Rama prostrated before the Sanakadhis, they enquired welfare to each other, Prabhu spread his upper garment on the grass for the Sages to be seated and prostrated before them. Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman prostrated before the Sages and stood reverentially before them. The sages were extremely happy, they took great pleasure watching the loveliness of the Prabhu who is the abode of beauty, has the lustrous dark cloud complexion, destroyer of the fears and anxieties of worldly existence has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals. The Sanakadhis looked at Prabhu, without blinking their eyes, Prabhu stood before them with folded hands, eyes welled up watching the state of Sanakadhis. Prabhu holds their hands and requested them to take a seat and spoke affectionately “Oh! Muneeshwara, I am fortunate, your Dharshan would remove the sins, the association of ascetics is rare to achieve, it can be obtained with the piousness of the several births, and it would remove the interest in worldly matters and bondages effortlessly.  Oh! Mahamune, the association with the ascetics and saintly people is the gateway to Moksha, the ascetics pronounce that the association with the people of increased desires and lust would push the Jeeva to the grief of worldly existence and it was strongly recommended by the illustrious Rishis, Sages, Puranas and sacred texts as well.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -7 - Uththara Kandam

The description of the people of the city of  Ayodhya

The people of Ayodhya was highly pleased with the coronation of Prabhu as the King of Ayodhya brought happiness to the three worlds, it removed the sorrows and enmity in the people, the splendor of Srirama removed all the difficulties of the people of Ayodhya. They sincerely followed the Varnna and Ashrama Dharma, strictly followed Vedic way of living; therefore they had no fear, anxieties, sorrows, and illnesses, and lived a happy life. The Ramarajaya and its people were relieved from Thapathraya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika, and Adhyathmika, therefore there was no grief or calamities. Everyone lived in complete harmony, followed Swadharma, and followed Veda and scriptures. The Dharma stood with its four legs, the people did not even dream of sins, the males and females were intensely devoted to Rama, therefore all of them were deserved to be in the Paramdhama. There was no child death or infant or fetus, there were no physical or verbal abuses, all those people were beautiful and healthy. There was no poverty-stricken, grief-stricken, or depressed in the Kingdom of Rama. There was no one illiterate or unpleasant appearance, everyone was righteous, pious, noble-minded, talented, skillful in various art forms, virtuous, and learned. They had mutual respect and praise each other’s achievements; they were wise and intellectuals, contented and innocent as well.

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, listen to me, the people of Sriramara Rajya were blissful, there were no creatures or humans underwent afflictions of Kala, Karma, or Guna. The supreme Lord Raghupathi /Kosaladheesha who’s each and every single bodily hair represents several Bhramanda, was the Emperor of the Kingdom of Ayodhya which was surrounded by seven oceans, therefore describing him as the Emperor of Kosala would be insufficient. Oh! Pakshiraja, the deities who know s the splendor of that Prabhu took great pleasure in his various amusements, the illustrious Rishis and Sages who have won over the sense took great pleasure in realizing the nature of that Bhramam. The wealth and possessions of Rama were indescribable even for Sharadha and Adhishesha. The people were highly generous, and have great companionship with each other. The females and males were highly devoted to the twice-born, there were no illicit relationships, and men were truthful to their wives, and the wives were chaste and sincerely followed chastity by word, deed, and mind. There was no Danda/stick visible other than in the hands of ascetics, there was no ‘Bhedham’ existed other than in the class of dancers, and the ‘Jayam/Victory’ was in their hearts, the people were contented had good control over the senses.

 

The trees were bearing fruits and flowers abundantly in all the seasons, the wild animals lived in complete harmony, the birds and animals forgot their enmity lived in bliss, they sang beautifully, and the animals roamed around the woods fearlessly and happily. There was the cool breeze of rich fragrance, pack of honey bees buzzing all around, the trees and creepers were bountiful in giving fruits and flowers, cows provided an abundance of milk, and the Earth was flourished with rich natural resources. The Thretha Yuga had all the characteristics of the Sathya Yuga, because the Earth was ruled by Jagathpathi, the mountains were the storehouse of gems and precious yellow metals, the rivers, ponds, wells, carried crystal clear waters have the sweetness in abundance, the oceans never crossed their boundaries, left all the gems on the shores for the humans, the ponds were clustered with lotus flowers, and all the directions were extremely pleasant and beautiful. Lord Chandra showered coolness of his rays, and Lord Surya showered the brightness as it was required, and the clouds showered down pour as sufficiently.

 

Prabhu performed crores of Ashwamedha Yaga, and offered an abundance of charity to Brahmins, he sincerely followed the Vedic way of living, the supreme Lord who is beyond the Trigunas, took great pleasure like Indra on the Earth. Devi Sita who is the storehouse of virtues, humility was most promising and favorable to her consort. She has understood the divinity of her consort and served him relentlessly. There were several attendants and maids in the palace, but Devi Sita performed the household chores without anyone’s help, she sincerely followed all the instructions of Prabhu and was aware of all the duties and responsibilities of a chaste wife. She was free from arrogance or pride, and sincerely served her mothers-in-law. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Uma, Devi Sita is the mother of the Universe and highly venerable, was none other than Sri Mahalakshmi, worshiped by Lord Bhrama, and deities. The deities’ yearn for her compassionate grace to attain wealth, gets satisfied with her fleeting look that supreme Goddess sincerely served the lotus feet of Prabhu, his brothers were served him with utmost reverence, they had a great devotion to the feet of Prabhu Sri Ram, they sincerely follow each and every movement of Prabhu, waiting for his instructions. Rama loved his brothers dearly, he taught them Neethishasthra, and knowledge in scriptures, etc.  The people of Ayodhya lived a blissful life, they have taken great pleasure in the comforts which is difficult to attain even for the deities. They were highly devoted, and always in the meditation and contemplation upon the Prabhu and asked for intense devotion as a boon from him.  

Devi Sita gave birth to two sons Lava and Kusha, they were extremely charming, described in Veda and Purana as well. They were extremely skilled in war tactics, humble, virtuous, and have the loveliness of their father. Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna also had two sons each, these children were extremely handsome, virtuous, and well disciplined. Oh! Uma, it was that supreme Lord who is absolute Bhramam, beyond description and perception, the storehouse of virtues, wisdom, bliss, and beauty, void of birth and death, incarnated as flawless humans on the Earth .”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -6 - Uththara Kandam

 

 Prabhu Sri Rama honors his guests and bade-farewell to Sugriva, Vibheeshana, Baliputhra, Hanuman, and Guha

Prabhu made arrangements for the comfortable stay of Vanaras in the palace. Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, listen to me carefully, whoever listens or recites the glorious myths of supreme Lord Ramachandra, which purifies the intellect and removes the impurities of the Jeeva, the three types of miseries/Thapathrya/attachments to people, attachments to body and attachments to material welfare, which causes the grief and miseries and worldly existences, eventually pushes the Jeeva to the vicious cycles of repeated births. Whoever listens or recites the glorious coronation ceremony of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra would attain Virakthi and Viveka as well. Whoever listens or recites this glorious legend to fulfill their desires would achieve the same, and enjoys the worldly pleasure which is rare even for the deities, ultimately attain the supreme abode of Lord. If this glorious myth was listened or recited by a Jeevanmuktha, or Viraktha or Vishaya Sukhasaktha would attain with devotion with the gradual practice and attain the Paramdhama of the Lord. Oh! Pakshiraja, I have narrated the Ramacharitha according to my intellect, is capable to remove the fears and anxieties of birth and death, and it destroys the miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence. It enhances the Viveka, Vikrathi and Bhakti of the worshiper, which is the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of the worldly existence.”

 

There were several festivities in the Kosalapuri on a daily basis, the people were immensely pleased, and they have achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of supreme Lord Ramachandra whose feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, deities, and Rishis and Sages. There were several charities that took place, the beggars received an abundance of wealth, and the twice-born received Go, wealth, lands, and ornaments as gifts. The Vanaras were immersed in the Bhramanandham, everyone was highly pleased and devoted to the feet of Prabhu. Thus, no one took notice of the time, six months have passed with all those auspicious festivities, Vanaras have completely forgotten their homes and families like the ascetics never think of ill for others. Raghupathi called for a meeting of his Sakhas, all of them were stood before Rama with great reverence, and Rama advised them to sit before him in a soft voice and spoke “Oh! Sakhas, you all have served me abundantly, how did I praise you in words? You have abandoned your shelter and families for me; therefore you have become beloved to me.  My brothers, Kingdom, wealth, Devi Sita, palace, and my relatives are dear to me, let me tell you the truth none of these are not as beloved as you. It is my nature, all the Masters love their sincere attendants dearly, but I love them more than that. Oh! My dear friends, kindly return to your homes, and constantly contemplate upon me, understand my all-pervasive and promising nature to all and shower your love and devotion upon me.” Those Vanaras forgot their existence listening to the most pleasing words of Prabhu, they have forgotten the place and the zone as well. They stood with folded hands, looked at Prabhu without blinking their eyes. Prabhu imparted the highest of the knowledge of Paramarththa, to them. They were speechless; they repeatedly stared at the lotus feet of Prabhu. Further, Prabhu ordered for precious ornaments and finest garments, Bharatha adorned Sugriva with the finest garments and ornaments with his own hands. Lakshman adorned Vibheeshana with all those finest ornaments and clothes, Raghuveera immensely pleased watching them. Angadha did not move an inch from his seat; Prabhu noticed his contentment, did not call him. Raghunatha adorned Hanuman and Jambavan with finest clothes and jewels, they drank that marvelous form of the Prabhu through their eyes and fixed in their hearts, they repeatedly prostrated before Prabhu.

 

Angadha rose from his seat with folded hands, head hung down, tears overflowing, began to speak nectar-like words “ Oh! Prabhu, Sarvajja, Kripasindho, Anandharoopa, Dheenadhayala, Arththabandho, listen to me. Bali left me under your protection before his death, Oh! Prabhu who is most promising to devotees, kindly do not abandon me, you have taken the promise to protect people who take shelter at your lotus feet. You are my Lord, Father, Mother, and preceptor as well, I have no other shelters in this Universe, I have taken shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Naresh, kindly understand, what did I do in my home without you? What is there for me in your absence? Kindly protect the child of yours, I am powerless, ignorant, pathetic, and I have no knowledge. I shall perform all those lowly tasks in the palace contemplating upon your lotus feet; in this way, I can cross the ocean of the worldly existence.” Angadha fell at the feet of Prabhu and took hold of it. “Oh! Swami, Oh! Prabho kindly protects me; kindly do not ask me to return home.” The most compassionate Lord with tears in his eyes raised Angadha, and embraced him. He adorned the ornaments from his chest to Angadha, and covered Angadha with the upper clothes from his shoulder, pacified Angadha, and sends him back to Kishkindha. Angadha’s heart was filled in love for Rama. Thus, the Vanaras and Vibheeshana prepared to leave Ayodhya, was accompanied by Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna. Angadha looked back several times with teary eyes on Prabhu, to get a glance of that Lord and repeatedly prostrated, with a yearning that Rama would call him back. Angadha remembered the Prabhu’s pleasing smile, and casual conversation with everyone, and moved forward. Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna returned to the palace after sending their very special guests back to their homes. At that moment, Hanuman prostrated before Sugriva and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, kindly give me permission to stay with Lord Ramachandra and serve him for another few days and after that, I will return to Kishkindha.” Sugriva readily agreed to him “Oh! Pavanakumara, you are the storehouse of fortune, go back and serve that Kripanidhi.” And all the Vanaras left, Angadha stood before Hanuman and spoke with folded hands “Oh! Hanuman, kindly informs my salutations to Prabhu.” And Baliputhra returned with the crowd of Vanaras. Hanuman returned to Prabhu and spoke highly about the devotion of Angadha, after listening to those, Prabhu immersed in a state of bliss.

 

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, the heart of Prabhu Ramachandra is harder than Vajra and softer than the flowers. Who will be able to understand that?”Rama called for Nishadharaja and offered finest ornaments and clothes to him, and spoke affectionately “Oh! Nishadharaja, kindly returns to your home and always meditate upon me, and perform all the tasks righteously by word, mind, and deed. Oh! Sakha, you are like my brother Bharatha, and you should make frequent visits to Ayodhya.” Guha felt immensely pleased, shed tears, and fell at the feet of Prabhu, he returned to Shrungaberipura contemplating upon Prabhu, later he detailed all the festivities took place in the city of Ayodhya to the tribal clan.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -5 - Uththara Kandam

The Veda and Lord Shambhu eulogizes the Supreme Lord Rama

 

The Vandhiganas eulogizes “Victory to the supreme Lord who has Saguna and Nirgunaswaroopa, incomparable, most attractive, the jewel among the Kings, slayer of wicked demon Dhashanan and his clan. Oh! Prabho, you have incarnated on the Earth to destroy the wicked demons and reduce the burden of the Earth and you have removed her grief. Oh! Dhayalo, the protector of distressed people who has taken shelter at your lotus feet, we shall repeatedly prostrate before that supreme Lord with the Shakthiswaroopini Devi Janaki. Oh! Hare, the Deva, Manushya and Asuras, Chara and Acharas are under the influence of your powerful Maya, Kala, Karma,  and Guna, and hurled in the bottomless ocean of the Samsara, causes to take several births. Oh! Natha, people who have attained your compassionate grace would get relieved from Thapathraya. Oh! Rama, who removes the sufferings, anxieties, and fears of worldly existence, we shall repeatedly prostrate before you, kindly protects us. The haughty intellectuals and whoever does not take shelter at the lotus feet of that supreme Lord who is the remover of fears of worldly existence, even though they attain the highest of the status with the piousness earned in previous births, Oh! Hare, they crumple down with their arrogance. The people who have abandoned the desires of worldly existence and bondage, and engage the practice of intense devotion and faith takes shelter at your lotus feet, and constantly utter your glorious myths and sacred names, easily cross the ocean of Samsara. Oh! Mukunda, Oh! Ramapathe, Oh! Rama, we shall repeatedly prostrate before you. We worship your lotus feet that carry the divine symbols of conch, lotus, Angusha, Vajrayudha, and Pathaka, the feet that caused to descend the Devanadhi/ divine river Ganga on Earth who is the purifier of the universe and its living beings, the feet that removed the curse of Devi Ahalya, the feet that took three strides and measured the whole Universe, the feet that holds the scars caused during the journey in the dense woods, the feet that is worshiped by Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, and all the deities, the feet that is always caressed by Goddess Mahalakshmi. We worship that Samsaroopi Vruksha that has the Avyaktha Bhramam as its roots, it is eternal, has three states of awakening, sleep,  and dream as its skin, it has six  stem and twenty-five branches, and numberless leaves, flowers, and the fruits have the taste of bitter and sweet, eulogized by Veda and Vedanta. The intellectuals meditate upon the Nirguna Bramham which is invisible can be known through experience, that has no beginning or end, and eternal. Oh! Prabho, we always eulogize your Sagunaroopa and its virtues. Oh! Karunanidhi, Sathgunakara, kindly provide us a boon to have intense devotion at your feet with words, action, and mind.” In this way, the Veda disguised in the form of Vandhigana praised the supreme Lord Rama along with Devi Janaki, and disappeared to Bhramaloka. Sage Bhushundi speaks “Oh Garuda, listen to me, at that moment Lord Shambhu arrived to meet Prabhu, with a passionate voice praised the splendor of Prabhu Sriram.”

 

Lord Shambhu eulogizes “Oh! Ramaramana, Oh! Rama who is the destroyer of Bhavabhaya, Victory to you, kindly protects your sincere servant from the sufferings and miseries of the Samsara. Oh! Ayodhyapathi, Oh! Lakshmipathi, Oh! Devapathi, Oh! Vibho, I have taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly protects me. Oh! Prabho, you have destroyed the demon Dhashanan who has ten heads and twenty hands and removed the grief of Earth. You have killed fireflies like those demon clan with the powerful arrows that have the strength of colossal fire. Oh! Prabho, you have marvelous appearance wielded in powerful bow and arrow. You are Lord Surya who removes the darkness like Madham, Moha, and Mamakara. The wicked Kama as a hunter pierce the deer like Jeeva, with its powerful arrows resembles Bhogas. Oh! Prabho, kindly kill that hunter/lust and desires/ and protects those hopeless Jeeva stranded in the dense forest like Samsara. Oh! Hare, the Jeeva is under the constant threat of illnesses and pain of separation, definitely, caused because of their ignorance to keep themselves away from your lotus feet. The Jeeva who does not practice devotion and faith sinks in the bottomless ocean of Samsara and eventually hurl into the cycles of rebirths, people who have not taken shelter at your lotus feet would remain pathetic, impure, and depressed always. The noble souls take shelter in your glorious myths along with Anantha, and recites your sacred names, get relieved from Ragadhvesha, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mashcharyas, ultimately they consider sorrow and happiness, gain and loss, are the same. Therefore the ascetics leave yogic practices and takes shelter at your lotus feet, they constantly contemplate and meditate upon you, they follow sincere austerities, leaving all the impurities of the mind. They consider honor and disgrace as the same, thus they blissfully travel all over the Earth. Oh! Raghuveera, Oh! Ranadheera who resides as the honey bee in the lotus-like heart of those ascetics, I shall surrender at your lotus feet, kindly protects me. Oh! Hare, I shall always recite your endless glories and names, you are the supreme cure for a severe illness like birth and death, and you are the enemy of pride and haughtiness. Oh! Lakshmipathe, you are the storehouse of virtues, and you are the supreme abode of humility and mercy. Oh! Raghunandhana, kindly remove the duality like miseries and grief, happiness and sorrow, hatred and love, gain and loss, etc. Oh! Bhoomipalaka, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon this distressed Jeeva/Dheena. Oh! Lakhshmipathe, kindly grant me a boon to have intense devotion and faith at your lotus feet, and provide me the constant association of the people who ardent devotees of you/Vaishnavas.” In this way, Umapathi praised the supreme Lord Rama and returned to Mount Kailash.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -4 - Uththara Kandam

The city of Ayodhya prepares for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the compassionate Lord Rama understood Devi Kaikeyi is uncomfortable to meet her children, therefore Prabhu went to meet her in her private fortress, he pacified her and returned his fortress, and the people of Ayodhya highly praised the kindhearted Sri Hari. Preceptor Vashishta called for a meeting of twice-born and advised “ Oh! Vipra, today the Thithi and time are highly auspicious, therefore instruct Raghava to accept the throne of the Kingdom of Ayodhya.” The twice-born assembled were extremely happy and welcomed the very idea of Maharishi Vashishta, they spoke in chorus “Oh! Maharishi, the coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya would provide auspiciousness to the whole world. Oh! Munivara, do not delay it, adorn the auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste on the forehead of King of Ayodhya.” Sage Vashishta called for Sumanthra and instructed to keep several chariots, elephants, horses, ready for the function, Sumanthra ordered several warriors to collect Mangaladhravya for the coronation ceremony, and he returned and prostrated before Maharishi Vashishta and reverentially stood beside him.

 

The city of Ayodhya got ready for receiving it huge numbers of guests for the grand coronation ceremony of Rama. The deities showered flowers; Sri Rama called his attendants and instructed “Make all the arrangements for the comfortable stay and bathing for my companions/Sakha.” They rushed to prepare all the arrangements for the very important guests of Prabhu, and Prabhu called Bharatha and removed his matted hair locks. The Supreme Lord who is Bhakthavathsala, Karunanidhi assisted his three brothers to have a bath with the various scents and Mangaladhravya. It is impossible to describe the kindness of Prabhu and the fortune of Bharatha, even for the number of Adhishsesha. Prabhu received permission from Preceptors and removed his matted hair locks, and took a bath. Prabhu attired in marvelous garments, decorated with the finest ornaments all over the body, the beauty of Prabhu put shame to crores of Manmatha.

 

Inside the grand palace, the mothers-in-law gave bath to Devi Janaki, attired in finest garments, and adorned in exquisite ornaments all over the body, smeared in auspicious vermilion and sandalwood paste, and rich scents. Thus, Goddess Rama who is the storehouse of virtues and beauty took a seat on the left of Raghurama.” Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, at that moment Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and all the deities, along with several Rishis and Sages arrived in their celestial vehicles to witness Prabu Sri Ram and Devi Janaki. Sage Vashishta could not remove his eyes off from the loveliness of Prabhu, soon he called for the attendants to bring a magnificent throne gem decorated that has the brilliance of Surya, was beyond description.

 

Sri Rama prostrated before the twice-born and took a seat on that marvelous throne and Devi Sita on his left, witnessing the Janakisametha Rama, all the Rishis and Sages transported to a state of bliss, the Vedic Bhramins recited the sacred texts reverberated in the atmosphere, the deities and Rishis uttered the Jayaghosha, thus Maharishi Vashishta adorned Rama with the vermilion and sandalwood paste, and the twice-born assembled were repeated the same. The mothers were in a state of bliss, took Harathi several times to ward off evil eyes on Prabhu. They performed several charities to the twice-born and the beggars were served with an abundance of wealth enough for their life, so that they need not beg again. The deities produced the sounds of divine instruments watching the Lord of three worlds majestically seated on the throne. Kinnaras and Gandharvas sang melodiously, and the beautiful celestial Apsaras danced to their tune, thus the deities and Sages enjoyed the beautiful ceremony to their heart's content. Janakismetha Rama who has the loveliness of crores of Manmatha, seated on the majestic throne, surrounded by Bharatha, Shathrughna, Angadha, Vibheeshana and Hanuman holding Chathra, Chamara, sword, shield, and spear. The Supreme Lord Rama who has the dark-complexioned physique and the marvelous yellow silk garment, beautiful eyes resemble lotus flower petals, adorned in various ornaments all over the body, broad chest adorned in gem decorated ornaments, adorned in magnificent crown, armlets, waist ornaments, etc. enticed the hearts of the deities.

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the loveliness of that Prabhu along with Goddess Janaki, and the happiness of the people assembled in the palace were beyond description even for thousand tongued Adhishesha, but it was known to Lord Shambhu who has experienced it. The deities and Rishis eulogized Prabhu Sri Ram and returned to their respective abodes. The Veda assumed the form of Vandhigana who sang in praise of Emperor.  Prabhu who is Kripanidhi and Sarvajja received the Vandhiganas with great honor; none has understood the secret of it. The Vandhiganas has sung in praise of the virtues of Prabhu Sri Ram.