Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Sage Vashishta praise the splendor of Raghu's and gives instruction for the arrangement of the grand wedding procession

 

Chapter – 285– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Sage Vashishta praise the splendor of Raghu's and gives instruction for the arrangement of the grand wedding procession

 

King Dhasharatha prepared to meet Sage Vashishta handed the letter to him, and the messengers took a leave from the large assembly was reverentially followed by the ministers. Further, King Dasaratha explained everything that he got to know from the messengers to the Sage who was highly pleased to hear about Rama and Lakshman, and began to speak “Oh! Rajan, the virtuous are the essence of happiness and contentment, hence the affluence and grace follow them wherever they go like the rivers and watercourses rush to meet the ocean. You and your wives are highly devoted and righteous, have great respect, and lend relentless service to the twice-born, preceptors, deities, and cows, Devi Kausalya is equally pious as you, I have not seen such a noble soul like you and your consorts, and will not be seen in the future. Oh! Rajan, there is no one in the fourteen worlds as pious and fortunate as you, hence you have achieved that supreme Bhramam, Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma as your son Rama, and your four sons are equally auspicious to the world. These four children of yours are equally courageous, righteous, kind, valorous, submissive, amiable, true to their vows, strictly follows austerities and ocean of virtues. Oh! Rajan, you are the most fortunate one in the Universe, kindly make arrangements for the wedding of Rama, let the Kingdom reverberate with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments.”

Thab Udi Bhoop Bashishta Kahu Dheenhi Pathrika Jayi | Katha Sunayi Gurahi Sab Sadhar  Dhootha Bolayi ||

Suni Bole  Guru Athi Sukhu Payi | Punya Purusha Kahu Mahi Sukha Cchayi || Jimi Saritha Sagar Mahu Jahi | Jadhdhayapi Thahi Kamana Nahi || Thimi Sukha Sampathi Binahi Bolaya | Dharamseela Pahi Jahi Subhaya || Thumha Guru Bipra Dhenu Sura  Sebi | Thasi Puneetha Kausalya Debi || Sukrithi Thumha Samana Jaga Mahi | Bhayau Na Hai Koau Honeau Nahi || Thumha The Adhika  Punya Bada Kake | Rajana Rama Sarisa  Sutha Jake || Beera Bineetha Dharma Bhratha Dhari | Guna Sagara Bara Balaka Chari || Thumha Kahu Sarba Kala Kalyana| Sajahu Barath Bajayi Nisana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The expression of love, devotion, and admiration of the messengers of Mithila to Rama and Lakshman

 

Chapter – 284– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The expression of love, devotion, and admiration of the messengers of Mithila to Rama and Lakshman

 

The messengers continued “Oh! Rajan, your elder son Rama who is the jewel of Raghu's clan happened to get closer to the Bhavachapa and lifted it from the cradle effortlessly, like the elephant pulled up the lotus stalk. After that the Sage Parashurama arrived in extreme fury, listening to the damage caused to the Bhavachapa. They had heated conversation for a few minutes, Rama proved his might before him, thus crushed the pride of the Sage who returned to woods for Tapasya, leaving the Vishnuchapa/bow of Lord Vishnu with Rama. Oh! Rajan, your son Rama possessed immense prowess and courage, the younger one Lakshman equally possess the might and glories as Rama, his mere sight is enough to spread fear among the unruly Kings, like the gaze young lion at the untamed elephants. Oh! Rajan, we had the fortune to witness your two lovely sons, we are contented, our eyes will not get attracted to anything in the future.” The excellent speeches of the messengers were full of love, described the valor, and glories of the two youths enhanced the spirit of people gathered in the assembly. King was overwhelmed in various emotions, affectionately offered an abundance of valuable gifts to the messengers were pleasantly refused, closed their eyes, tears overflowing replied “It is unfair to accept any gifts, we have already achieved the fruitfulness of our lives.”

Thaha Rama Raghubamsa Mani Sunia Maha Mahipala | Bhanjeau Chapa Prayasa Binu Jimi Gaja Pankaja Nala ||

Suni Sarosha Bhrigunayaku Aye | Bahuth Bhanthi Thinha Aankhi Dhekhaye || Dhekhi Rama Balu Nija Dhanu Dheenha | Kari Bahu Binaya Gavanu Bana Keenha || Rajan Ramu Athulabala Jaise | Theja Nidhana Lakhanu Puni  Thaise || Kampahi Bhoop Bilokath Jake | Jimi Gaja Hari Kisora Ke Thake || Deva Dhekhi Thava Balaka Dhoau | Ab Na  Aankhi Thara  Avath Koau || Dhootha Bachana Rachana Priya Lagi | Prema Prathapa Beera Rasa Pagi || Sabha Sametha Rau Anurage | Dhoothanha Dhena Nicchavari Lage || Kahi Aneethi The Mudhahi Kana | Dharamu Bichari Sabahi Sukhu Mana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The messengers of Mithila describes the incidents that took place during ‘Siya Swayamvara’

 

Chapter – 283– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The messengers of Mithila describes the incidents that took place during ‘Siya Swayamvara’

 

The messengers spoke amiably “Oh! Rajan,/Maheepathi, you are the most fortunate one in the whole Universe, there is no one fortunate as you to have the two charming and auspicious youths as your children who are the ornament of the Universe. They are the lion among the kings and they are the sources of brightness to the Universe, you need not be anxious about your children. They resemble Surya and Chandra, brilliant rays of sun get cooled in the night with the cool rays of the moon. Oh! Rajan, how could we refrain from noticing the mesmerizing appearance of your children? Do we require light to witness the brilliant Sunrays? Oh! Rajan, there were several kings and princes were present to attend the ‘Siya Swayamvara’, each and everyone was extremely skilled and charming, but no one could move the Bhavachapa, all their prowess, and glories were crushed in the assembly, the mighty demons Ravana who prepared to lift Mount Kailash and Banasura who is capable to lift mount Meru and many valiant Kings were miserably failed, had to retire in utter shame.”

Sunahu Maheepathi Mukuta Mani Thumha Sama Dhanya Na Koau | Ramu Lakhanu Jinha Ke Thanaya Biswa Bibhooshana Dhoau ||

Poochana  Jogu Na Thanaya Thumhare | Purushasimha Thihu Pura Ujiare || Jinha Ke  Jasa Prathapa Ke  Aage | Sasi Maleena Rabi Seethala Lage || Thinha Kaha Kahia Natha Kimi Cheenhe | Dhekhia Rabi Ki Dheepa Kara Leenhe || Siya Swayambara Bhoop Aneka | Samite Subhata Yek The Yeka || Sambu Sarasanu Kahu Na  Tara | Hare Sakala Beera  Bariara || Theene Loka  Maha Je  Bhatmani | Sabha Kai Sakathi Sambhu Dhanu Bhani || Sakayi Udayi Sarasura Meru | Soau Hiya Hari  Gayau Kari Pheru || Jehi Kauthuka Sivasailu Udava | Soau Thehi Sabha Parabhau Pava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Dhasharatha’s friendly conversation with the messengers of Mithila

 

Chapter – 282– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Dhasharatha’s friendly conversation with the messengers of Mithila

 

Bharatha enquired “Oh! Father, Is that message about my beloved brothers? Are they doing well? Where are they?” King Dasaratha read out the message of Janaka once again for Bharatha who was beaming with joy, overcome by various emotions, the whole assembly overwhelmed watching the affection of Bharatha to Rama and Lakshmana. King Dhasharatha took a closer seat to the messengers and spoke with extreme delight and affection “Oh! Brother, how are the youths? Are they doing well? Have you met them personally? If you remember one in dark cloud complexioned and another one in fair, wielded in bow and arrow, both are young followed Maharishi Vishwamithra. Did you recognize them? Kindly tell me more about their temperaments, I would like to hear more about my beloved children.” Thus, King Dhasharatha repeatedly asked the messengers and his thirst to hear more about his lovely children grown beyond control. King Dhasharatha beaming with joy continued “I am receiving the news about my beloved children after a long period, gone with the Sage Kaushika took them to the dense forest to battle against the demons. Oh! Friends, describe me, how did the King of Mithila get to know about my children?”

 

Kusala Pranapriya Bandhu Dhoau Ahahi Kahahu Kehi Desa | Suni Saneha Sane Bachana Bachi Bahuri Naresa ||

Suni Pathi Pulake Dhoau Bhratha | Adhika Sanehu Samatha Na Gatha || Preethi Puneetha Bharath Kai Dhekhi | Sakala Sabha Sukhu Laheau Biseshi || Thab Nripa Dhootha Nikat Baitare | Madhura Manohara Bachana Uchare || Bhaiya Kahahu Kusala Dhoau Bare | Thumha Neeke Nija Nayana Nihare || Syamala Gaura Ghare Dhanu Bhaya | Baya Kisora Kausika Muni Satha || Pahichanahu Thumha Kahahu Subhau | Prema Bibasa Puni Puni Kaha Rau || Ja Dhina The Muni Gaye Lavayi | Thab The Aaju Sanchi Sudhi  Payi || Kahahu Bidheha Kavana Bidhi Jane | Suni Priya Bachana Dhootha Musukane ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The message of King Janaka brought extreme delight in the assembly of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 281– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The message of King Janaka brought extreme delight to the assembly of King Dhasharatha

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “Oh! Mune, the splendor of the City of Mithila where the supreme Goddess Mahalakshmi who is the essence of beauty, fortune, wisdom, wealth, and happiness incarnated as daughter of King Janaka, was beyond description even for the Goddess Sarada who symbolizes excellence in speech, and the thousand tongued serpent Adhishesha.”

 

The messengers of King Janaka arrived in the Kingdom of Ayodhya, which is the birth of place of the supreme Lord Hari as Rama, behold the mesmerizing beauty of the city. The messengers conveyed their presence to the palace guards, soon they were taken to meet the King, and the message was delivered to the King Dhasharatha, who was anxiously waiting to hear the news of his beloved children. King Dhasharatha’s joys grew beyond limits after receiving the message from King of Mithila, his tears welled up, raptured in strong emotions, his bodily hairs stood upright in a thrill, his heart was beaming with delight. King Dasaratha was transported to a state of ecstasy, could not utter a word, the members of the assembly stood motionless, further the King regained consciousness and read out the content of the letter to the ministers.  There were loud voices of wishes poured out in the assembly, soon Bharatha and Shathrughna with their playmates arrived in the assembly noticing the sudden roar of celebration, Bharatha affectionately asked his father “Oh! Father, what was the reason for the sudden rush of joy in the assembly? Where did the message come from?”

Basayi Nagara Jehi Lacchi Kari  Kapata Nari Bara Beshu | Thehi Pura Kai Sobha Kahatha Sakuchahi Saradha Seshu ||

Pahuche Dhootha Rama Pura Pavana | Harashe Nagara Biloki Suhavana|| Bhoopa Dhvara Thinha Khabari Janayi |Dhasharatha Nripa Suni Liye Bolayi || Kari Pranamu Thinha Pathi Dheenhi | Mudhitha Maheepa  Aapu Udi Leenhi || Bari  Bilochana Bachath Pathi | Pulaka Gatha Ayi Bhari Cchathi || Ramu Lakhanu Ura Kara Bara Cheedi | Rahi Gaye Kahatha Na  Khati Meeti || Puni Dhari Dheera Pathrika Banchi | Harashi Sabha Bath Suni Sanchi || Khelath Rahe  Thaha Sudhi Payi | Aye Bharathu Sahitha Hitha Bhayi | Poochath Athi Sanehu Sakuchayi | Thatha Kaha The Pathi Ayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The splendor of the Kingdom of Mithila and the righteousness its subjects

 

Chapter – 280– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The splendor of the Kingdom of Mithila and the righteousness its subjects

 

The decoration of the huge pavilion was made of gold, carved mango trees embellished with the precious gems of ruby, emeralds, etc. the marvelousness of the huge wedding hall was beyond description. The hall was loaded with stunning pieces of chandeliers, exquisite artworks, murals, flags, banners, curtains, and chowries, etc. the walls were decorated with the precious stones, enchanting beauty of the pavilion which holds the wedding ceremony of the supreme Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi personified as Vidhehakanya cannot be described in words. The magnificent throne for the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the ocean of beauty and compassion, and the grand palace of King Janaka from where the King could perceive the prettiness of the entire city and the beautiful homes of the people of Vidheha excelled the beauty of fourteen worlds. The righteousness, kindness, and simplicity of the people of Vidheha, which is the source of prosperity and happiness that prevailed in the Kingdom was more enough to fascinate the celestials and the deities.

Saurabha Pallava Subhaga Sudi Kiye Neelamani Kori | Hema Baura Marakatha Dhavari Lasath Patamaya Dori ||

Rache Ruchira Bara Bandhanivare | Manahu Manobhava Phandha Savare || Mangala Kalasa Aneka Banaye | Dhvaja Pathaka Pata Chamara Suhaye || Dheepa Manohara Manimaya Nana | Jayi Na  Barani Bichithra Bithana || Jehi Mandapa Dhulahini Baidhehi | So Baranai Asi  Mathi Kabi Kehi || Dhulahu Ramu  Roopa Gunasagara| So Bithanu Thihu Loka  Ujagara || Janaka Bhavana Kai Sobha Jaisi | Griha Griha Prathi Pura Dhekhia Thaisi || Jehi Therahuthi Thehi Samaya Nihari| Thehi Laghu Lagahi Bhuvana Bhuvana Dasa Chari || Jo Sampadha Neecha Griha Soha | So  Biloki Suranayaka Moha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The grand arrangements for the wedding ceremony of Jagathjannai Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita

 

Chapter – 279– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The grand arrangements for the wedding ceremony of Jagathjannai Paramba Bhagavathi Devi Sita

 

The city of Mithila and its palace was decorated in a grand manner under the supervision of skilled artisans, huge pavilions were erected, decorated with the gem and precious metals, which pushed the celestial architecture in a jaw-dropping moment. The leaves of plantain, mangoes leave, bamboo, creepers carved out of gold, and strings of pearl used for the decoration, the exquisite painting, murals, artwork multiplied the beauty of the pavilion that too within a short period of time. The precious gems of ruby, emerald, diamonds, and turquoises were used abundantly to decorate the lotus flower carved out of gold, decorated with the swarm of bees carved out of gold, birds of various species, the pillars of gold erected were so huge with the carvings of deities on it gave out marvelous appearance. The entire floor areas were decorated with gems and pearls, and the signs of auspicious marks was stunningly beautiful left the participants in utter astonishment.

Harathi Maninha Ke Pathra Phala Padhumaraga Ke Phool | Rachana Dhekhi Bichithra Athi  Manu Biranchi Kara Bhoola ||

Benu Haritha Manimaya Sab Keenhe | Sarala Saparab Parahi Nahi Cheenhe || Kanaka Kalitha Ahibeli Banayi | Lakhi Nahi Parayi Saparana Suhayi || Thehi Ke Rachi Pachi Bandha Banaye | Bicha Bicha Mukutha Dhama Suhaye|| Manika Marakath Kulisa Piroja | Cheeri Kori Pachi Rache Saroja || Kiye  Bringa Bahuranga Bihanga | Gunjahi Koonjahi Pavana Prasanga| Sura Prathima Khambhan Gadi Kadi | Mangala Dhrabya  Liye Sab  Dadi || Chauke Bhanthi Aneka Purayi | Sindhura Manimaya Sahaja Suhayi||