Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lakshman’s harsh speeches on Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 265– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Lakshman’s harsh speeches on Sage Parashurama

Sage Parashurama continued in extreme rage “Oh! Son, do not bring grief to your parents at this elderly state, you did not know about the history of my powerful axe which has been severed off the heads of several wicked Kshatriyas, and taken away the life of several unborn offspring’s.” Lakshman smiled defiantly and spoke “The illustrious Sage Parashurama considers himself as the most powerful warrior, he flaunts the axe, again and again, to put me off, as if the mere puff of his breath would blow away the Mountain. I am not that pumpkin to wither away from its creeper at the touch of his finger. I have been conversing with you politely, after seeing you wielded in bow and arrow, axe on hand, or I would not have initiated a speech at all. I have understood that you are the descend of illustrious Brighu clan, and adorned in sacred thread across the chest, hence it is ideal to keep away myself from your rage, and listen to you obediently. The Raghu clans never displayed their valour before the deities, twice-born/Bhramins, Mahatmas, saints, Rishis and Sages, devotees of Lord Sri Hari, cows etc. we are thoroughly aware that the misdeeds against them would bring disgrace and grave sins to us. We are prepared to bow down at your feet, even if you strike us with your axe or arrows. Oh! Mune, every single word of you resemble lightning, and it pierces our heart, hence the weapons of bow and arrow, the axe is a burden to you.”

 

Mathu Pithahi Jani  Sochabasa Karasi Mahisa Kisora | Garbhanha Ke Arbaka Dhalana Parasu Mora Athi Ghora ||

Bihasi Lakhanu Bole Mridhu Bani | Aho Muneesu Maha Bhatamani || Puni Puni Mohi  Dhekhava Kudaru | Chahatha Udavana Phooki Paharu || Iha Kumhadabathiya Koau Nahi | Je  Tharajani Dhekhi Mari  Jahi || Dhekhi Kudaru Sarasan Bana | Mei Kacchu Kaha Sahitha Abhimana || Bhrigusutha Samujji Janeau Biloki | Jo Kacchu Kahahu Sahau Risa Roki || Sura  Mahisura Harijana Aru  Gayi | Hamare Kula Inha Para  Na Surayi || Badhe Papu Apakeerathi Hare | Marathahu Pa Paria Thumhare || Koti Kulisa Sama Bachanu Thumhara | Byarththa Dharahu Dhanu Bana  Kudara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lakshman’s mockery stirs anger in the Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 264– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– – Lakshman’s mockery stirs anger in the Sage Parashurama

 

Sage Parashurama spoke “Oh! Young prince, you are nearing the mouth of death, therefore you have no control over your speeches, would you compare the mighty bow of Lord Shiva well known to the world for its glories, with your childhood toys?” Lakshman replied “Oh! Bhagavan, I consider all the bows are alike, I did not understand what is that huge loss or gain vested in the weather-beaten Bhavachapa? My brother mistook it as the new one, and while pulling it out from the cradle it broken into two pieces, hence you cannot blame my brother Rama for it. Oh! Bhagavan, you are becoming angry for no reason.” Sage Parashurama looked at his ax and thrown a stern look at Lakshman “Oh! Ignorant, have you heard of my temperament? I am leaving you considering as a child, do not invite trouble to you. I have spent all my life in extreme austerities and celibacy, and I have been an opponent of wicked Kshathriyas all my life, and I am unconquerable, and the Kshatriyas have very well known the might of my arms, I have eliminated the wicked ones, and kept the Earth with no Kings to rule, and employed the pious Bhramins who has achieved all the glories of the Earth. Oh! Young prince, look at this powerful ax, it has chopped off a thousand arms of Sahasrabhahu and his pride as well.”

 

Re Nripa Balaka Kal Basa Bolath Thohi Na Sambhara | Dhanuhi Sama Thipurari Dhanu Bidhitha Sakala Samsara ||

Lakhana Kaha  Hasi Hamare Jana | Sunahu Dheva Sab Dhanusha Samana|| Ka Cchathi Labhu Juna Dhanu Thore | Dhekha  Rama Nayana Ke Bhore || Cchuath Toot Raghupathihu Na Dhosu | Muni  BinuKaja Karia Katha Rosu || Bole  Chithayi Parasu Ki Aura | Re Sat Sunehi Subhau Na Mora || Balaku Boli Badhau Nahi Thohi | Keval Muni Jada Janahi Mohi || Bala Bhramachari Athi Kohi | Biswa Bidhitha Chathriyakula Dhrohi || Bhujabala Bhoomi Bhoopa Binu  Keenhi | Bipula Bar Mahidhevanha Dheenhi || Sahasabahu Bhuja Cchedhanihara | Parasu Biloku Maheepa Kumara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama’s pleasant conversation with the Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 263– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama’s pleasant conversation with the Sage Parashurama

 

Rama, the hero of the Jewel of Raghu clan sensed the situation became grim and the increased anxieties on the faces of King Janaka, Queen, Devi Sita, and the people assembled, he came forward calmly, he was neither happy nor sad, and introduced to Sage Parasurama “Oh! Lord, it was one of your sincere servants who has broken the Bhavachapa, kindly instruct me what to do next.” The calm and serene words of Rama were enough to ignite the fury in the Sage, shrieked in anger “Oh! Rama, a sincere servant is the one who honestly serves his Master, and pleases him with his action, words, and thought. The person who has displayed the role of an enemy should be battled against and overthrown. Oh! Rama, listen to me carefully, whoever broken the Bhavachapa is my enemy, even if it was thousand-armed Karththaveeryarjuna. Hence, the person who has broken the Bhavachapa should face my wrath separately, leaving the crowd in a safe corner. Otherwise, the entire Kingdom and its subjects would face my fury.” Lakshman smiled at the Sage and replied mockingly “I have broken several bows during my childhood days, Oh! Lord, you have never been angry at me, why are you so fond of this Bhavachapa?” The chief of Bhrigu clan burst out in anger.

 

 Sabaya Biloke Loga Sab  Jani Janaki Bheeru | Hridhaya Na Harashu Bishadhu Kachu Bole  Sreeraghubeeru ||

Natha  Sambhudhanu Bhanjanihara | Hoyihi Keau Yek Dhasa Thumhara || Ayasu Kaha Kahia Kin Mohi | Suni Risayi Bole Muni Kohi || SevakuSo Jo Karai Sevakayi | Ari Karani Kari Karia  Larayi || SunahuRama Jehi Sivadhanu Thora | Sahasabahu Sama So Ripu Mora || So Bilagau Bihayi Samaja | Na Tha Mare  Jaihahi Sab Raja || Suni Muni Bachana Lakhana Musukane | Bole  Parasudharahi Apamane || Bahu Dhanuhi Thori Larikayi | Kabahu Na Asi Risa  Keenahi Gosayi || Yehi Dhanu Para Mamatha Kehi Hethu | Suni Risayi Kaha Bhrugukulakethu ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wrath of Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 262– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The wrath of Sage Parashurama

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Bharadhwaja, once the Sage Parashurama received the initial obeisance, took an inspection of the huge assembly, was aware of all that had happened, he pretends as ignorant, enquired Vidheha “ Oh! Rajan, what was the reason for the huge crowd assembled here?”  his face was drenched in a rage. King Janaka amiably narrated all those incidents that took place in the Dhanush Yajja. Sage Parashurama turned around and looked at the Kings and Princes assembled, suddenly his eyes fell on the Bhavachapa lying on the floor into two halves. Sage Parashurama could not control his fury, shrieked in anger “Oh! Janaka, are you ignorant, who has broken the glorious Bhavachapa? Let me know who did this disgraceful act, otherwise, I will overthrow your Kingdom and its people.” King Janaka stood in utter silence; the wicked Kings rejoiced at the heart thinking of the terrible outcome of the anger of the Sage. Once, again, the deities, Naga, Gandharva, Kinnara, Yaksha, and the people of the Kingdom doomed in extreme anxiousness. The Queen started wailing calling it as the game of the supreme Lord, and when Devi Sita understood the wrath of Sage Parashurama, she was pushed to grief once again, every second seemed Yuga to her.

 

Bahuri Biloki Bidheha San Kahahu Kaha Athi Bheera | Poocchath Jani Ajana Jimi Byapeau Kopu Sareera ||

Samachara Kahi Janaka Sunaye | Jehi Karana Maheepa Sab Aye || Sunath Bachana Phiri  Anatha Nihare | Dhekhe Chapakhanda Mahi Dare || Athi  Risa Bole  Bachana Kadora | Kahu Jada Janaka Dhanusha Kai Thora || Begi  Dhekhau Mooda Na  Tha Aju | Ulatau Mahi Jaha Lahi Thava Raju || Athi Daru Utharu Dhetha Nripa Nahi | Kutila Bhoopa Harashe Man Mahi || Sura Muni Naga Nagara Nara Nari | Sochahi  Sakala Thrasa  Ura Bhari || Man Pacchithathi Sia  Mahathari | Bidhi Ab Savari  Bath Bigari ||Bhrigupathi Kara Subhau Suni Seetha | Aradha Nimesha Kalapa Sama Beetha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vishwamithra introduces Rama and Lakshman to Sage Parashurama

 

Chapter – 261– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vishwamithra introduces Rama and Lakshman to Sage Parashurama

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, Bhriguvamsamani Sage Parashurama is a supreme ascetic with a shocking history of deeds, killed several wicked Kshatriyas, and reduced the burden of Mother Earth. Sage Parashurama appeared before the Rishis and Sages, Kings, and Princes assembled the Yajja arena of Janaka. Soon, the Kings assembled abruptly rose from their throne, prostrated at the lotus feet of Bhriguvamsamani, recalling the names of their entire clan in hymns and paid their humble obeisance to him. Sage cast a friendly look upon the Kings, further King Janaka offered his prayer and prostrated before the sage, and send out to bring Devi Sita and the Queen to prostrate the Sage. Devi Sita accompanied by female companions prostrated before the Sage, and they have withdrawn from the sight of the sage immediately out of fear and respect. Sage Vishwamithra present before the Sage Parashurama and introduced the two handsome youths as the sons of King Dhasharatha to him, Rama and Lakshman prostrated before the Sage Parashurama and offered prayers introducing their clan. Sage Parashurama’s gaze fixed at the marvelous beauty of Rama, which excels the splendor of crores of Manmatha.”

 

Santh Beshu Karani Kadina Barani Na  Jayi Saroopa | Dhari Munithanu Janu Beera  Rasu Ayau Jaha Sab Bhoopa ||

Dhekhath Bhrugupathi Beshu Karala | Ude Sakala Bhaya Bikala Bhuala || Pithu Sametha Kahi Kahi Nija Nama | Lage Karana Sab Dhanda  Pranama || Jehi Subhaya Chithavahi Hithu Jani | SoJanayi Janu Ayi Khutani || Janaka Bahori Ayi Siru Nava | Siya Bolayi Pranamu Karava || Aasisha Dheenhi Sakhi Harashani | Nija Samaja Lai Gayi Sayani || Biswamithru Mile Puni Ayi | Padhasaroja Mele Dhoau Bhayi || Ramu Lakhanu Dhasharatha Ke Doda | Dheenahi Aseesa Dhekhi Bhala  Jota || Ramahi Chithayi Rahe Thaki Lochana | Roopa Apara Mara Madha Mochana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Lakshmana’s fury watching the chaos in the assembly – Sage Parashurama’s arrival

 

Chapter – 260– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Lakshmana’s fury watching the chaos in the assembly– Sage Parashurama’s arrival

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Lakshman eyes become reddened, eyebrows curved in fury watching the unruly behavior of the wicked Kings and Princes, as if the lion observing the herd of untamed elephants, he was all prepared like the lion pounce on its prey. The women and children were pushed to extreme distress seeing the uproar, cursed the unruly herd of rulers. At that very moment, Sage Parashurama who resemble the Sun to the lotus-like race of Brughus entered the Yajja arena after receiving the news of broken Bhavachapa, soon the chaos caused by the Kings and Princes came to standstill, mere witnessing the grandeur of the Sage Parashurama, the unruly Kings and Princes hung down the head in fear. Oh! Mune, the splendor of Sage Parashurama was beyond description, his lustrous limbs, well-built physique, strong shoulders, conch shaped neck was adorned in sacred ashes beautifully, his lustrous forehead was adorned in Thripundra, powerful arms, long hands, and the wide chest was decorated with beads of Rudraksha, has attractive matted hair locks, his moon-like face was reddened in fury, beautiful eyebrows were curved, eyes filled in passion, his facial expression revealed his anger. Sage Parashurama broad chest has adorned with the sacred thread was partially covered with the deerskin, he was wielded in powerful bow and arrow and was holding ax on one hand.”

 

 Aruna Nayana Bhrukuti Kutila  Chithavath Nripanha Sakopa | Manahu Math  Gajagan Nirakhi Sindhakisorahi Chopa ||

Kharbharu Dhekhi Bikala  Pura Nari | Sab  Mili Dhehi Mahipanha Gari || Thehi Avasara Suni Siva Dhanu Bhanga | Aayau Bhrigukula Kamala  Pathanga || Dhekhi Maheepa Sakala Sakuchane | Baj  Jjapat Janu Lava  Lukane || Jauri Sareera Bhoothi Bhala Bhraja | Bhala Bisala Thripundra Biraja || Seesa Jata Sasibadhanu Suhava | Risabasa  Kacchuka Aruna  Hoyi Ava || Bhrukuti Kutila  Nayana  Risa Rathe | Sahajahu Chithavath Manahu Aava || Brishaba Kandha Ura Bahu Bisala | Charu Janeau Mala Mrigacchala || Kati  Munibasana Thuna Dhuyi  Bandhe | Dhanu Sara Kara Kudaru Kala  Kandhe ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The wise words of the righteous Kings watching the uproar in the grand assembly

 

Chapter – 259– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The wise words of the righteous Kings watching the uproar in the grand assembly

 

The righteous rulers spoke “Oh! Wicked Kings, and Princes, leave your disobedient act, get rid of your anger and jealousy and take feast on the marvelous sight of the divine couple, which would provide fruitfulness to your eyes, one more thing, Lakshman’s wrath is enough to set blaze to the Universe, do not let yourself burn to death like the moths. Oh! Princes, try to understand your desire to achieve Janakanandhini as consort is as simpler as the crow take feast on the leftover of the Garuda/King of birds, the rabbit nibble on the leftover meat from  the meal of lion, understand the fact that an angry person cannot achieve happiness, a Shivadhrohi/person who bring disgrace to Lord Siva, cannot achieve auspiciousness, a greedy person cannot achieve fame, a valorous and wise person should be free from the yearning for fame, the person who is far from the pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari cannot achieve liberation. Oh! Princes, Devi Sita is an inseparable companion of that supreme Lord Sri Hari cannot be achieved without devotion and pure love.” Devi Sita terrified watching the chaos in the grand hall, soon her female companions took Devi Sita to her mother, while Rama gracefully moved to his preceptor Sage Vishwamithra. Rama was smitten in love and beauty of Devi Sita, was calm and serene, praising the affection of Devi Sita graciously walked through the crowd. Devi Janakanandhini and the queen, and their female companions were becoming anxious watching the uproar in the huge hall. Lakshman rose from the seat and looked hither and thither in extreme rage as if observing the situation, but he was too quiet, did not utter a word, scared of his elder brother.

Dhekhahu Ramahi Nayana  Bhari Thaji Irsha Madhu Kohu | Lakhana Roshu Pavaku Prabala Jani Salabha Jani  Hohu ||

Bainatheya Bali  Jimi Chaha Kagu | Jimi Sasu Chahai Naga  Ari Bhagu || Jimi Chaha Kusala Akarana Kohi | Sab Sampadha Chahai Sivadhrohi || Lobhi Lolupa Kala keerathi Chahayi | Akalankatha Ki KamiLahayi || Haripadha Bimukha Paramagathi Chaha | Thasa Thumhara Lalachu Naranaha || Kolahalu Suni Siya Sakani | Sakhi Lavayi  Gayi Jaha Rani || Ramu  Subhaya Chale Guru Pahi | Siya Sanehu Baranath Man Mahi || Raninha Sahitha Sochabasa Siya | Ab Dhau Bidhihi Kaha  Karaneeya || Bhoopa Bachana Suni Itha Utha Thakahi | Lakhanu Rama Dara Boli Na  Sakahi ||