Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka orders marvelous arrangements for the journey of Ayodhyapathi

 

Chapter – 326– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Janaka orders marvelous arrangements for the journey of Ayodhyapathi

King Janaka summoned ministers and twice-born in the assembly “The Avadhapathi, King Dhasharatha desires to return to his Kingdom, make elaborate arrangements for their comfortable journeys and make it as a public announcement.” As soon as the news of the return of Avadhapathi is revealed to the public, the members of the assembly are overwhelmed with emotion. The people of Mithila couldn’t bear the news, asked each other’s in distress, ‘is it real or dream’, once the departure of the groom’s people was confirmed, they became miserable like the lotus flower shrivels at the time of sunset. King Janaka ordered his men to rearrange all those shelter homes built on the pathways of their journeys, soon all those homes were filled with an abundance of grains, dry fruits, beverages, clothing, beddings, etc., several thousand oxen and men in carts were loaded with the materials arrived in the shelter homes, to make the journeys of their guests more pleasurable. King Janaka ordered to keep ready one lakh horses and twenty-five thousand chariots, ten thousand elephants, cows, and buffalos well decorated with ornaments and carts loaded with gems, finest pieces of jewelry and clothing, gems, and various precious things which pushed the guardians of eight quarters into shame.

 

Avadhanathu Chahath Chalana Bheethara Karahu Janau | Bhaye Premabasa Sachiva  Suni Bipra Sabhasadha Rau ||

Purabasi Suni Chalihi Baratha | Boojjath Bikala Paraspara Batha || Sathya Gavanu Sunisab Bilakhane | Manahu Saanjj Sarasija Sakuchane || Jaha Jaha Aavath Base Barathi | Thaha Thaha Sidhdha Chala Bahu Bhanthi || Bibidha  Bhanthi Meva Pakvana | Bhojana Saju Na Jayi Bakhana || Bhari Bhari Basaha Apara Kahara | Padayi Janaka Aneka Susara || Thuraga Lakh Ratha Sahasa Pacheesa | Sakala Savare Nakha Aru Seesa || Math Sahasa Dhasa Sindhura Saje | Jinhahi Dhekhi Dhisikunjara Laje || Kanaka Basana Manibhari Bhari Jana | Mahishi Dhenu Basthu Bidhi Nana ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka receives instruction from Sage Kaushika and Shathanandha to make arrangements for the departure of Avadhapathi

 

Chapter – 325– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Janaka receives instructions from Sage Kaushika and Shathanandha to make arrangements for the departure of Avadhapathi

 

King Dasaratha repeatedly prostrated at the lotus feet of Maharishi Kaushika/Vishwamithra, and spoke passionately “Oh! Muniraja, the happiness, and welfare, all that I have achieved was your grace, Oh! Prabho, it was your auspicious grace that brought immense happiness in the family.” King Dhasharatha highly praised the virtue, righteousness, amiability, affection, and affluence of King Janaka. Every day King Dhasharatha approaches Janaka with an affectionate request to leave to Ayodhya was fondly refused by Janaka.  King Dhasharatha has to postpone his journey to his Kingdom, at the same time, King Janaka entertained his guests in a grand manner, provided them with sophisticated service and attention. The Kingdom of Mithila witnessed festivities on a regular basis, hence the people of Mithila do not even dream of the return of King Dhasharatha to Ayodhya. In this way, several days have passed, King Janaka affectionately held his sons-in-law, and his family for several days was fastened by the love of Janaka. One day Sage Kaushika and Shathanandha called King of Vidheha and advised “Oh! Rajan, you have to allow King Dhasharatha to proceed to the Kingdom of Ayodhya, although it is difficult for you to send them back.” King Janaka obediently answered “Oh! Prabho, I shall obey your order and make immediate arrangements for their departure.” King and his ministers prostrated before the Sages and received their blessing “May your Kingdom flourish with happiness and wealth! Live Long and be Victorious always.”

 

Bar Bar Kausika Charana Seesu Nayi Kaha Rau | Yaha Sabu Sukhu Muniraja Thava Kripa Katatcha Pasau ||

Janaka Sanehu Seelu Karathoothi | Nripa Sab Bhanthi Saraha Bibhoothi || Dhina Udi  Bidha  Avadhapathi Maga | Rakhahi Janaku Sahitha Anuraga || Nitha Noothana Aadharu Adhikayi | Dhinprathi Sahasa Bhanthi Pahunayi || Nitha Navanagara Anandha Ucchahu | Dhasaratha Gavanu Sohayi Na Kahu || Bahuth Dhivasa Beethe Yehi Bhanthi | Janu Saneha Raju Bandhe Barathi || Kausika Sathanandha Thab Jayi | Kaha Bidheha Nripahi Samujjayi || Ab Dhasharatha Kaha Aayasu Dhehu | Jadhdhyapi Cchadi Na Sakahu Sanehu || Bhalehi Natha Kahi Sachiva Bolaye | Kahi Jaya Jeevaseesa Thinha Naye ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The charities performed in connection with the wedding of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter – 324– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The charities performed in connection with the wedding of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Sage Vamadeva along with Maharishi Narada, Valmiki, Jabali, Vishwamithra, and illustrious Sages arrived in the assembly, King Dhasharatha reverentially prostrated at the feet of the Sages, worshiped and offered seats with great honor. King Dhasharatha offered four lakh cows of good quality, adorned in jewels, was offered to the Brahmanas and spoke passionately “Oh! Mahatmas, I have achieved the fruitfulness of my life”. The king of the solar race received the blessings from the Bhramins assembled, further he called out the attendants and offered chariots, horses, and elephants as desired by them, and the poor people were offered an abundance of charities in the form of money, grains, clothing, etc. everyone praised King Dhasharatha “Glory to the Dhinakarakulanatha! Glories to the Dhinakarakulanatha!  Glories to the Dhinakarakulanatha!” and dispersed. In this way, there were several charities and festivities were taken place in connection with the wedding of Lord Sri Ramachandra with Devi Janaki, and it was indescribable even for the thousand tongued serpent Adhishesha.

 

Bamadheau Aru  Devarishi Balmiki Jabali | Aye Munibara Nikara Thab Kausikadhi Thapasali ||

Dhanda Pranama Sabahi Nripa  Keenhe | Pooji Saprema Barasana Dheenhe || Chari Laccha Bara Dhenu Magayi | Kamasurabi Samaseela Suhayi || Sab Bidhi Sakala Alankritha Keenhi | Mudhitha Mahipa  Mahidhevanha Dheenhi || Karatha Binaya Bahubidhi Naranahu | Laheau Aaju Jagajeevana Lahu || Payi Aseesa Maheesu Anandha | Liye  Boli Puni Jachaka Brindha || Kanaka Basana Mani Haya Gaya Syandhana | Dhiye  Boojji Ruchi Rabikulanandhana || Chale  Padath Gavath Gunagatha | Jaya Jaya Jaya Dhinakara Kulanatha || Yehi Bidhi Rama Biaha Ucchahu| Sakayi Na Barani Sahasa Mukha  Jahu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The nobleness of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 323– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The nobleness of King Dhasharatha

 

King Janaka offered rich fragrant ingredients stuffed in sweet betel leaves to King Dasaratha and all the guests, thus Avadhapadhi bade farewell to all the monarchs and retired to his fortress. The days and nights were filled with various festivities, no one noticed the passage of time, days were passed like moments to them. Bhoopathimani/Jewel of King, Dhasharatha wakes up early hours of dawn, at the praise of Vandhigana and Suthagana of his glories, whenever he witnesses his charming sons along with their beautiful brides, his heart raptured in supreme bliss. King Dhasharatha finished the early morning rites and approached preceptor Sage Vashishta and offered sincere salutations and worshiped the sage, and with folded hands spoke to him “Oh! Muniraja, it was your grace I have received all that I have desired in my life. Oh! Mune, kindly invites Bhramins, and donate them cows decorated with golden jewels, and continue the practice for another few days.” Sage Vashishta praised King Dhasharatha for his generosity and called out for Sages.

 

Dheyi Pana Pooje Janaka Dhasarathu Sahitha Samaja | Janavasehi Gavane Mudhitha Sakala Bhoopa Sirathaja ||

Nitha Noothana Mangala Pura Mahi | Nimisha Sarisa Dhina Jamini Jahi || Bade Bhora Boopathimani Jage | Jachaka Gunagana Gavana Lage || Dhekhi Kuara Bara Bandhunha Sametha | Kimi Kahi Jatha Modhu Mana Jetha || Prathakriya Kari Go Guru Pahi | Maha  Pramodhu Premu Manamahi || Kari Pranamu Pooja Kara Jori | Bole  Gira  Amia Janu Bori || Thumhari Kripa Sunahu Muniraja | Bhayau Aaju Mei  Pooranakaja || Ab Sab Bipra Bolayi Gosayi | Dhehu Dhenu Sab Bhanthi Banayi || Suni Guru Kari Mahipala Badayi | Puni Padaye Muni Brindha Bolayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The details of the grand dinner arrangements of King Janaka for the guests

 

Chapter – 322– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The details of the grand dinner arrangements of King Janaka for the guests

 

The mega meal was cooked by experts in culinary, all the preparations were made out of cow’s milk, butter, and ghee. The attendants enthusiastically served the guests with rice and ghee, followed by various dishes on the marvelous golden plates, the guests were served with a delicious meal cooked with utmost purity was served at their heart’s content. The guests seated offered the initial bits of Pancharasa/five tastes to the Panchaprana, and started consuming the meal delightfully. The sweets and savories served were beyond description, and the tastes were fabulous, the expert cooks served seasoned fruits and vegetables which were difficult to name. Thus, the four types of dishes served were as prescribed in scriptures 1) food that is tasted with the tongue 2) food should be consumed after chewing 3) food that can be swallowed easily, and 4) beverages was beyond description. There were dishes of six flavors/Shadrasa, while the dinner was in progress the men and women dressed in beautiful attire, melodiously sang the names of the dishes served to the guests and entertained the guests, King Dhasharatha and the entire groom’s people were thoroughly enjoyed the music and sumptuous meal. Finally, the guests finished their meal was reverentially served with scented water to rinse their mouth and wash their hands.

 

Supodhana Surabhi Sarapi Sundhara Swadhu Puneetha | Cchan Mahu Sab Ke  Parusi Go Chathura Suara Bineetha ||

Pancha Kavala Kari  Jevana Lage | Gari Gana Suni Athi Anurage || Bhanthi Aneka Pare  Pakvane | Sudha Sarisa Nahi Jahi Bakhane || Parusana Lage Suara Sujana | Bijana Bibidha Nama Ko Jana || Chari Bhanthi Bhojana Bidhi Gayi | Yek Yek Bidhi Barani Na  Jayi || Ccharasa Ruchira  Bijana Bahu Jathi | Yek Yek Rasa Aganitha Bhanthi || Jevath Dhehi Madhura Dhuni Gari | Lai Lai Nama Purusha Aru Nari || Samaya Suhavani Gari Biraja | Hasath Rau Suni Sahitha Samaja || Yehi Bidhi Sabahi Bhojanu Keenha | Aadhar Sahitha Aachamanu Dheenha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – King Janaka invites King Dhasharatha and the grooms for a grand feast after the wedding

 

Chapter – 321– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– King Janaka invites King Dhasharatha and the grooms for a grand feast after the wedding

 

King Janaka invited all the guests for a grand feast, the sumptuous meal followed by sweets and savories which were beyond description. King Dhasharatha with his four sons majestically took a walk on the rich carpeted floor was led to the grand dining hall, King Janaka washed the feet of King Dhasharatha with great affection, further he washed the lotus feet of son-in-law, Rama which resides in the Manasarovar like the heart of Lord Shiva, he washed the feet of Bharatha, Lakshman and Shathrughna considered as none other than Rama. The guests were taken to the highly decorated seats arranged for them, finally, the attendants were ordered to serve the meal. The plates made of precious yellow metal, decorated with gems in which the sumptuous meals were served for the guests.

Sahitha Badhudinha Kuara Sab Thab Aye  Pithu Pas | Sobha Mangala Modha Bhari Umagoau Janu Janavasa ||

Puni Jevanara Bhayi Bahu Bhanthi | Padaye  Janaka Bolayi Barathi || Parath  Paavade Basana Anoopa | Suthanha Sametha Gavana Kiye Bhoopa || Sadhara Sab Ke Path Pakhare | Jayajogu Peedanha Baitare || Dhoye Janaka Avadhapathi Charana | Seelu Sanehu Jayi Nahi Barana || Bahuri Ramapadha Pankaja Dhoye | Je Hara  Hridhayakamala Mahu Goye || Theeniau Bhayi Rama Sama Jani | Dhoye Charana Janaka Nija Pani || Aasana Uchitha Sabhi Nripa Dheenhe | Boli Soopakari Sab Leenhe || Sadhar Lage  Parana Panvare | Kanaka Keela Mani Pana Savare||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – The description of the divine love shared by the couple

 

Chapter – 320– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– The description of the divine love shared by the couple

 

The charming appearance of Sri Rama, adorned in marvelous crown excelled the beauty of crores of Manmatha, the women and celestials wonderstruck watching the mesmerizing beauty of that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra, and plucked the grass and tore it into pieces removing the evil eyes on the Lord. The women assembled around the couple with a large number of earthen lamps, precious gifts, Mangaladhravya, they melodiously sang and removed the evil eyes on the couple. The deities showered flowers on the newly wedded couples, the Vandhigana and Suthaganas sung in praise of their clans. The Suvasinis of the family brought the couples in their fortresses, led them to the worship hall f0llowed with the auspicious songs, and performed the customary rites. Devi Gauri taught Rama how to offer the first meal to Devi Sita, and Devi Sarada taught the same to Devi Sita. The Vandhiganas and Suthaganas merrily sing in praise of the couple, thus everyone attained the fruitfulness of their births. Devi Janaki who was adorned in finest ornaments from head to toe witnessed the reflection of Rama in each piece of the jewelry adorned on her body, she was dared to move her sight from it even for a second, with a fear of losing the loveliest sight of Rama in it, and the rapture of love and yearning of Devi Sita was not known to anyone other than her consort. Finally, the newlywedded couples accompanied by the twice-born, Sages, Rishis, followed King Dhasharatha and preceptors to the fortress allocated for them, the blessings poured from all directions to the newlywedded couples from the city as well as from heaven, everyone exclaimed in a supreme state of ecstasy “Victory! Victory! Victory! Long live the newlyweds! Long Live the newlyweds! Long Live the newlyweds!” The Siddhas, Yogis, Sages, and Rishis poured their blessings on the couples, while the divine music reverberated on the sky, finally the Sages bade farewell and return to their respective abodes delightfully.

 

Gathe Mahamani Maura Manjula  Anga Sab Chitha  Chorahi | Pura Nari  Sura Sundhari Barahi Biloki Sab Thina Thorahi ||Mani Basana Bhooshana Bari  Aarathi Karahi Mangala Gavahi | Sura Sumana Barisahi Sutha Magadha  Bandhi Sujasu Sunavahi || Kobarahi Aane  Kuara Kuari Suasininha Sukha Payi Kai | Athipreethi Laukika  Reethi Lagi  Karana Mangala Gayi Kai || Lahakairi Gauri Sikhava  Ramahi Siya Sana Saradha Kahai | Ranivasu  Hasa Bilasa Rasa Basa Janma Ko Phalu Sab Lahai || Nija Pani Mani  Mahu Dhekhiathi Moorathi Suroopa Nidhana Ki | Chalathi Na Bujjaballi Bilokani Biraha Bhaya Basa Janaki || Kauthuka Binodha Pramodhu Premu  Na Jayi Kahi  Janahi Ali | Bara Kuari Sundhara Sakala Sakhi Lavayi Janavasehi Chali || Thehi Samaya Sunia Aseesa  Jaha Thaha Nagara Nabha Anandhu Maha | Chiru  Jiahu Jori  Charu Charyo Mudhitha Mana Sabahi Kaha || Jogeendhra Sidhdha Muneesa  Deva Biloki Prabhu Dhundhubi Hani |Chale Harashi Barashi Prasoona  Nija Nija  Loka Jaya Jaya  Jaya Bhani ||