Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of the sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

Chapter – 23 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama is the Kalimala Harini – The one and only way to get rid of sufferings of Samsara and Samsarachakra

 

The Ramanama serves the purpose of Manideepa that spread the brilliance all around, and removes the darkness of ignorance in the Jeeva. It purifies the intellect, removes the impurities of lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, and anger, Ahamkara and Mamakara. The Yogis and Mahatmas get rid of interest in worldly matters of impermanent nature, Vishayavisha/toxic poison like interest in material matters and attachments, and constantly recite the Ramanama. These Yogis and Mahatmas are Viraktha, grown dispassionate with the practice of austerities, contemplation and meditation, remain in a supreme state of bliss always. They perceive the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Paramambhramam/Oneness-in-all, which is pure, unblemished, changeless, eternal, free from afflictions, and keep themselves free from grief and sorrows of Samsara. The Sadhaka/seeker of truth, follows the Santh, Mahatmas and sincerely undertake austerities, vows, Celibacy, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shaucham, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, Swadhyaya, Athmavichara, meditation, and contemplation, etc. and achieve the fruitfulness of life. Gradually, they achieve the supernatural powers known an Ashtasidhdhi such as  1) Anima- to reduce the body to the size of an atom, 2 )Garima – expand the size of the body to a colossal size, 3) Laghuthvam – assume infinite lightness of the body, 4) Eshithvam – assume absolute Lordship, 5) Vashithvam – overpowering all, 6) Prapthi – unrestricted access in the Universe, 7) Prakamya – realization of other’s desire etc. The constant recitation of Ramanama remove the grief and sufferings of Samsara. There are four types of devotees of Lord,  1) Arththa/distressed, desolate, 2) Jijjnasu/curious, seeker of truth 3) Arththarththi/ yearn to achieve wealth, possession, richness, money, fame, family, and 4) Gnani/ enlightened one, knower of truth ‘Jeevathma is Paramathma’, knowledge of self, Prakrithi is destructible and the soul is indestructible Purusha and these four kinds of devotees are equally noble, virtuous, and sinless dear to Lord. The enlightened one chooses to engage in the constant recitation of Tharaka Manthra/Ramanama, takes shelter in the Ramanama, and they are the most beloved of the Lord. The Sri Ramanama Mahima was widely spoken in the Vedas and scriptures that could provide commendable rewards in all four Yugas of Krita Yuga, Thretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga and especially in the Kali era which is lack of purity of mind, deeds, words. Hence, the Sri Ramanama is the one and only way to get rid of the sufferings and grief of Samsara and Samsara Chakra.

 

Ramanama Manideepa Dharu Jeeha Dheharim Dhvar | Tulasi Beethar Baherahu Jau Chahasi Ajiar ||

 

Nama Jeeham Japi Jagahim Jogi | Birathi Biranchi Prapancha Biyogi || Bhramasukha Hi Anubhavahim Anoopa | Akatha Anamaya Nama Na Roopa || Jana Chahahim Gooda Gathi Jeau | Nama Jeeham Japi Janahim Theau || Sadhaka Nama Japahim Laya Laya | Ho Him Sidhdha Animadhika  Payam || Japahi Namu Jana Aaratha Bhari | Mitahim Ku Sankat  Hohim Sukhari || Rama Bhagath Jaga  Chari Prakara | Sukrithi Chariau  Anagha Udhara || Chahu Chathura Kahu Nama Adhara | Gyani Prabhuhi Biseshi Piara || Chahu Juga  Chahu Shruthi Nama Prabhau | Kali  Biseshi Nahim Aana Upau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

Chapter – 22 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The significance of Nama/name and Nami/appearance/form

 

The sacred name ‘Ra Ma’ of Lord of the clan of Raghu, Raghubara serves the purpose of Umbrella on the gem-studded crown adorned, the sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ serves the purpose of Master and servant to one another. The Nama/name and the Nami/ appearance are two attributes that are inseparable, hence it is meaningless to rationalize them as superior and inferior. The intellectuals say the appearance cannot exists without the name; hence appearance/form and name are equally significant, but the greatest advantage is that the mere remembrance of the name would help to perceive the form easily. Nama/name and the Nami/appearance are inseparable like Master and servant, the Nama is an Upadhi/tool to get connected to the Saguna Bhramaswaroopa Sacchidhanandha Paramathma Parambhramam, therefore the Santh Mahathma says it would be sinful to attempt to discriminate the Nama/name and Nami/appearance. Any marvelous form is recognized with its name, otherwise, it would remain unimportant and unknown to the world, hence the forms get their appreciation by their names.

 

Yeku Cchathru Yeku Mukutamani Sab Baranani Par Joau | Tulasi Raghubar Nama Ke  Baran Birajath Dhoau ||

 

Samujjath Sarisa Nama Aru  Nami | Preethi Paraspar  Prabhu Anugami || Nama Roopa Dhruyi Esa Upadhi | Akatha Anadhi Susamuchi Sadhi || Ko Bad Chota Kahath Aparadhu | Suni Guna Bhedhu Smucchihahim Sadhu || Dhekhiahim Roopa Nama Adheena | Roopa Gyan Nahim Nama Biheena || Roopa Besesa Nama Binu Jane | Karathala Gatha Na  Parahim Pahichane || Sumiriau Nama Roopa Binu Dhekhe | Aavath Hridhayam Saneha Biseshe|| Nama Roopa Gathi Akatha Kahani | Samucchath  Sukhadha Na Parathi  Bakhani || Aguna Saguna Bicha  Nama Susakhi | Ubhaya Prabodhaka Chathura  Dhubhashi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

Chapter – 21 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Sri Ramanama Mahima

 

The pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra resemble Varsharithu to devotees, Mahathma, Santh, noble-souls, the Ramanama represent the auspicious months Shravana and Bhadrapada. The sacred syllables ‘Ra and Ma’ represent sweetness and attractiveness resembles eyes of the Santh, Mahathma, who takes immense pleasure in reciting to achieve fruitfulness of life, it is easy to remember and recite, would provide an abundance of meritorious rewards in the Iha/life on the Earth and Paraloka/life after death as well. There is nothing pleasure giving as the remembrance of Ram and Lakshman and the recitation of ‘Ramanama’ which gives perpetual bliss to me. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ represent Jeevathma and Paramathma, inseparable from each other, have no difference at all Jeevathma is Paramathma like Nara and Narayana resembles sustainer of the Universe and purifier of the souls respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra and Ma’ is pure, unblemished, a spectacular ornament adorned on the ears of Bhakthiswaroopini young and attractive celestial damsel, this sacred syllable represents Sun and Moon, maintains the life on the planet Earth and nourishing and relieving the exhaustion respectively. Sri Ramanama represents the nectar that gratifies the sense and provides emancipation as well, it symbolizes the giant tortoise that took hold of the Mount Mandhara from tilting while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality and the serpent Anantha functioned as the churning rope respectively. The sacred syllable ‘Ra Ma’ represents honey to the bee-like mind of ascetic, noble-souls, Santh, Mahathma, it represents Sri Krishna and Balarama to Devi Yasodha provides immense bliss to the Jeeva who take pleasure in reciting it.

 

Barsha Rithu Raghupathi Bhagathi Tulsi Sali  Sudas | Ramanama Bar Baran Juga Savan Bhadhav Mas ||

Aakhar Madhur Manohar Dhoau | Baran Bilochan Jan Jiya Joau || Sumirath Sulabh Sukhadh Sab Kahu | Loka Lahu Paraloka Nibahu || Kahath Sunath Sumirath Sudi Neeke | Ramalakhan Sama Priya Tulsi Ke || Baranath Baran Preethi Bilagathi | Bhrama Jeeva Sama Sahaja Sandhathi|| Nara Narayan Sarisa Subhratha | Jaga Palak Biseshi Jana Thratha || Bhagathi Suthiya Kala Karana Bibhooshan | Jaga Hitha Hethu Bimala Bidhu Pooshan || Svadh  Thosha Sama  Sugathi Sudha Ke | Kamada Sesha Sama Ghar Basudha Ke || Jana Man Manju Kancha Madhukar Se | Jeeha  Jasomathi Hari Haladhara Se ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

Chapter – 20 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – The glory of Ramanama/Tharakamanthra capable to transform the Kalakoota/toxic poison into nectar

 

I shall reverentially prostrate before Lord Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita, who are inseparable, resemble words and their meanings, waves, and water.  They are most promising and compassionate to the distressed Jeeva who have taken shelter in them. I shall prostrate before Lord Raghuvara, who is the Lord of Raghu, represents Sun, Moon, Fire. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra symbolizes Lord Bhrama/ the creator, Lord Vishnu/Preserver, and Lord Rudra/destroyer, he is the essence of Veda and Shastra. He is supreme Bhramam free from attributes/Sathvik, Rajasik, Thamasik, pure, unblemished, has neither birth nor death, resides as a soul in the Jeeva. I shall prostrate before Lord Mahadeva along with Goddess Parvathi who whispers the Tharakamanthra /’Ramanama’ to the ears of the Jeeva who leaves mortal coil on the sacred land of Anandhavana/Kashi, thereby the Jeeva achieves liberation from the repeated births. I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the staunch devotee of Lord Rama, achieved the honor of initial oblation with the recitation of Ramanama.  I shall prostrate before Byadh/hunter Valmiki who met the Saptharishis in the forest, achieved the Mahamanthra, practiced the recitation of Ramanama in reverse order, and achieved the honor of ‘Adhikavi’. Lord Mahadeva emphasizes the significance of the recitation of Ramanama to Goddess Bhavani, that it is as propitious as thousands of sacred names of Lord Sri Ramachandra, later Lord Shiva allocated half of his body to Goddess Bhavani watching her dedication and devotion. Lord Mahadeva who constantly engages in reciting the ‘Ramanama’ experienced the Kalakoota as nectar, the enchanting results of Tharakamanthra transformed the Kalakoota/toxic poison into an ornament on the neck of Lord Mahadeva, further protected the Universe from the mass destruction.

 

Gira Arath Jala Beechi Sama Kahiath Binna Na Binna | Bandhau Seetha Ramapadha Jinhahi Paramapriya Khinna ||

 

Bandhau Ramanama Raghubar Ko | Hethu Krisanu Bhanu Himakara Ko || Bidhi Hari  Haramaya Bedha Prana So | Aguna Anupama Guna  Nidhan So || Mahamanthra Joyi Japath Mahesu | Kasi Mukuthi Hethu Upadhesu || Mahima Jasu Jana  Ganarau | Prathama Poojiath Nama Prabhau || Jana Aadhikabi Nama Prathapu | Bhayau Sudhdhakari Ulata Japau || Sahasa Nama sama Suni Siva Bani | Japi Joyi Piya Sanga Bhavani || Harashe  Hethu Hari Hara Hi Ko | Kiya Bhooshan Thiya Bhooshan Thi Ko || Nama Prabhau Jan Siva Neeko | Kalakoota Phalu Dheenha Ami  Ko ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis, and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

Chapter – 19 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to Pavanasutha, Sugreeva, Vibheeshana, Jambhavan, Vanaras, Rishis and Sages & Prabhu Sri Rama and Devi Janaki

 

I shall prostrate before Lord Hanuman, who is the son of Pavana, he is the essence of wisdom, resembles a colossal forest fire to the wicked, and a staunch devotee whose heart is the dwelling place Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow and arrow. I shall prostrate before the Kapipathi/Sugriva, the elderly Jambavan/reech/bear, Nishachara Raja Vibheeshana, Angadha, and all those Vanaras, even though born in the lowly clan, achieved the highest of the devoutness at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall prostrate before all those humans, demons, Devatha, birds, and animals who have sincerely served the Lord, thereby achieved intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. I shall reverentially prostrate before the illustrious Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathana and Sanathkumara, Maharishi Narada, Shuka, Rishis, and Sages who are the staunch devotees of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and sincerely pray to shower their compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Jagathjanani, Devi Janaki, Janakasutha who is the daughter of Rajarishi Janaka, she is the ocean of mercy, beloved consort of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and I shall sincerely pray to the Mother of Universe to bless me with the refined knowledge. I shall prostrate before Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra by mind, words, and deed. He has a charming appearance, pleasing nature, beautiful long eyes resemble lotus flower petals, he destroys the sufferings and grief of Samsara and provide happiness and welfare to the Jeeva who have taken shelter at his lotus feet, I shall bow down before the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and sincerely pray for Bhakti, Gnana and Vairagya.

 

Pranau Pavanakumar Khal  Ban  Pavak Gyandhan | Jasu Hridhaya Aagar  Basahim Rama Sar Chapa Dhar ||

 

Kapipathi Reech Nisachar Raja| Angadhadhi Je Kees Samaja || Bandhau Sab Ke  Charan Suhaye | Adhama Sareera Rama Jinha Paye|| Raghupathi Charan Upasak Jethe | Khaga Mriga Sura Nara Asura Samethe || Bandhau Padhasaroja Sab Kere | Je Binu Kama Rama Ke Chere || Suka Sanakadhi Bhagath Muni Naradha | Je Munibar Bigyan Bisaradh || Pranavau Sabahi Dharani  Dhari Seesa | Karahu Kripa Jan Jani Muneesa || Janakasutha  Jagajanani Janaki | Athisaya Priya Karuna Nidhan Ki || Thake  Juga Padhakamala Manavau | Jasu Kripam Niramala Mathi Pavau || Puni Man Bachan Karam Raghunayak | Charanakamala Bandhau Sab Layak || Rajeevanayan Dhare Dhanu Sayak | Bhagath Bipathi Bhanjan Sukha Dhayak ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman

 

Chapter – 18 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Prayer to the fortunate people of Ayodhya, King Janaka, Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna & Hanuman

 

I shall offer humble salutation to the people of Ayodhya who sincerely worshiped the lotus feet of the compassionate Lord Rama and followed him to the dense wood, when Rama abandoned the stately pleasures like Trina/grass and proceeded to the dense wood, in order to follow the promise to his father. I shall prostrate before the Rajarishi King Janaka and his family who have utmost devotion and affection at the lotus feet of Lord Rama. I shall prostrate before Bharatha whose heart resemble honey bee that take immense pleasure at the lotus feet of Rama, highly disciplined, an ardent devotee of Rama who sincerely followed asceticism while Rama’s expedition to wood. I shall prostrate before Lakshman who is inseparable from Rama, sincerely followed Rama and Devi Sita to the wood, and selflessly served them for fourteen years without sleep, heroic, an incarnation of thousand hooded Adhishesha, the flag bearer of Lord Rama’s fame, the sustainer of the Universe, have charming appearance and delight to his devotees, incarnated to dispel the fear of the Earth, he is the ocean of virtues and kindness. Oh! Son of Sumitra, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me. I shall prostrate before Shathrughna who is the slayer of the foe, inseparable from Bharatha, a staunch devotee of Rama, Lakshman, and Bharatha, valiant and amiable as well. I shall prostrate before Hanuman the son of Vayu, Mahabeera,  a staunch devotee of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, extremely skilled, and valorous, and whose splendor has been highly admired by Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Bandhau Avadha Bhual Sathya Prem Jehi Ramapadh | Bicchurath Dheenadhayal Priya Thanu Thrina Iva  Parihareau ||

 

Pranau Parijan Sahith Bidhehu | Jahi Ramapadha Gooda Sanehu || Joga Bhoga Maham Rakheau Goyi | Ram Bilokath Pragateau Soyi || Pranau Prathama Bharath Ke  Charana | Jasu Nema Bhrath Jayi Na Barana || Ramacharan Pankaj Man Jasu| Lubudha Madhupa Iva Thajayi Na Pasu || Bandhau Lacchiman Padh  Jalajatha | Seethal Subhaga Bhagath Sukhadhatha || Raghupathi Keerathi Bimala Pathaka | Dhanda Saman Bhayau Jas Jaka || Sesha Sahasraseesa Jaga Karan | Jo  Avathareau Bhoomi Bhaya Daran || Sadha So Sanukool Raha Mo Par | Kripasindhu Saumithri Gunakar || Ripusoodhan Padhakamala Namami | Sura Suseela Bharath Anugami || Mahabeer Binau Hanuman | Ram Jasu Jas Aap Bakhana ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini

 

Chapter – 17 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda – Salutation to Avadhpuri/The Kingdom of Ayodhya & The sacred river Sarayu Thrividha Thapaharini

 

I am certain that if I have achieved the grace of supreme Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, and if they are promising to me, I would compose the glorious Sri Ramacharitha with utmost dedication, and that would seize the attention of all. I shall prostrate before the glorious Avadhapuri/The kingdom of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and the sacred river Sarayu that embellish the city of Ayodhya with its sacred watercourse wipes out the Thribidha Thapa/Adhidheivik – the grief caused by the famine, drought, epidemic, flood, etc. Adhibhauthik – the grief caused by the attachment to material matters, possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, wife, children, relatives, and companion and the distress caused in the absence of them.  Adhyathmik – the grief caused by illnesses, aging, and fear of death. I shall bow down before the men and women of the glorious city of Ayodhya, and take great pleasure in the presence of Lord Sri Ramachandra, although they have caused the exile of Goddess Janaki achieved the abode of the Lord. I shall prostrate before Devi Kaushalya, who is the wife of illustrious king Dhasharatha and the mother of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and was always been highly revered as the most fortunate one who has given birth to the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam, the delight of the clan of Raghu, thus she has protected the Dharma, and destroyed the wickedness on the Earth. I shall prostrate before King Dhasharatha and his consorts considered as the incarnation of piousness, and thereby Lord Bhrama achieved an abundance of devoutness, kindly shower your blessings recognizing me as a sincere servant of your son Lord Sri Ramachandra.

 

Sapnehu Sachehu Mohi Par Jai Har Gauri Pasau | Thau Phur Hoau  Jo  Kaheu Sab Bhasha Bhanithi Prabhau ||

 

Bandhau Avadh  Puri Athi Pavani | Saraju Sari  Kali Kalusha Nasavani || PRanavau Pura Nara Nari Bahori | Mamatha Jinha Par Prabhuhi Na Thori || Siya  Nindhak Adha  Audha Nasaye | Loka Bisoka Banayi Basayi || Bandhau Kausalya Dhisi Prachi | Keerathi Jasu  Sakala Jaga  Machi || Pragateau Jaham Raghupathi Sasi Charu | Bisva Sukhadha Khal Kamala Thusaru ||
Dhasaratha Rau Sahith Sab Rani | Sukrith Sumangala Moorathi Mani || Karau Pranam Karama Man Bani | Karahu Kripa Sutha Sevak Jani || Jinhahi Birachi Bada Bhayau Bidhatha | Mahima Avadhi Rama Pithu Matha ||