Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –The grief of Sumanthra who is the chief of the Minister, excellent warrior, and the charioteer of King Dhasharatha

 

Chapter – 142 (2)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The grief of Sumanthra who is the chief of the Minister, excellent warrior, and the charioteer of King Dhasharatha

 

It was extremely difficult to watch the grief of Sumanthra and his horses, so Guha called out for his four trustworthy men to accompany Sumanthra to the city of Ayodhya. Guha sends off Sumanthra, and returned to his hut with a heavy heart, could not bear the grief of separation from Rama. The Nishadha men taken control of the horse and the chariot, they drove Sumanthra to Ayodhya, while Sumanthra lamented all his way back “It’s unfortunate to return to the Kingdom of Ayodhya without the Lord of Raghu, this wretched body of mine will not survive too long at his separation, unfortunately, I did not achieve the good luck to leave mortal coil at his separation, why my body did not perish at the separation from my beloved Lord of Raghu? I might have committed a grave sin, that’s why the Prana/vital air is not leaving my body. Alas! this unfortunate soul has missed the fortune to depart this body at the pain of separation from the Lord. Alas! my heart is not broken at the pain of separation from Rama.” He repeatedly beat his head with both hands and shed tears of grief, like the miser lost all his wealth. Sumanthra who is the chief minister, a brave warrior, and the charioteer of the King, lost all his courage instantly after the separation of Lord.

Bhayau Nishadhu Bishadhabasa Dhekhatha Sachiva  Thuranga | Boli Susevaka Chari Thab Dhiye Sarathi Sanga ||

Guha Sarathihi Phireau Pahuchayi | Birahu Bishadhu Barani Nahi Jayi || Chale Avadha  Leyi Rathahi Nishadha | Hohi Cchanahi Cchana Magana Bishadha || Socha Sumanthra Bikala  Dhukhadheena | Dhiga Jeevana Raghubeera Biheena || Rahihi Na Anthahu Adhama Sareeru | Jasu Na  Laheau Bicchuratha Raghubeeru || Bhaye Ajasa Adha Bhajana Prana | Kavana Hethu Nahi Karatha Payana || Ahaha Mandha Manu Avasara Chooka | Ajahu Na Hridhaya Hotha  Dhrida Tooka || Miji Hath Siru Dhuni Pacchithayi | Manahu Kripana Dhanarasi Gavayi || Biridha Bandhi Bara Beeru Kahayi | Chaleau Samara Janu  Subhata Parayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha pacifies Sumanthra and dropped him in the chariot

 

Chapter – 142 (1)– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha pacifies Sumanthra and dropped him in the chariot

 

The horses tied to the chariot were unhappy, shedding tears, reluctant to drink water or eat grass. The entire family of Nishadha and villagers were grieved watching the miserable state of Sumanthra and the horses of Lord of Raghu. Guha regained courage and approached Sumanthra with the soothing words “Oh! Sumanthra, kindly stop grieving, you are a man of wisdom, and a knower of truth. The time is not propitious to all of us, kindly stop shedding tears.” Guha explained the beautiful moments shared with the Lord, and comforted Sumanthra and brought him back to the chariot. Sumanthra was so weak, was not in a position to drive the chariot, the pain from the separation from Rama caused terrible wounds in his heart. The horses were restless, not willing to move further, even they were grieving from the separation of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra. It is easily understandable the grief of humans who have shared a good life in the association Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman, but it was extremely difficult to watch the state of horses, neighing and restless at the separation from its master Lord of Raghu Sri Ramachandra, as if the snake lost its precious gem on the forehead.

 

Nahi Thrina Charahi Na Piahi Jalu Mochahi Lochana Bari | Byakula Bhaye Nishadha Sab Raghubara Baji Nihari ||

Dhari Dheeraju Thab Kahayi Nishadhu | Ab SumanthraPariharhu Bishadhu || Thumha Panditha Paramaratha Gyatha |Dharahu Dheera Lakhi Bimukha Bidhatha|| Bibidha Katha Kahi Kahi Mridhubani | Ratha Baitareau Barabasa Aani || Soka  Sithila Ratha Sakayi Na Hanki | Raghubara Biraha Peera Ura  Banki || Charapharahi Maga  Chalahi Na  Ghore | Banamriga Manahu Aani Ratha Jore || Aduki Parahi Phiri Herahi Peeche| Rama Biyogi Bikala Dhukha Theeche || Jo Kaha Ramu Lakhanu Baidhehi | Himkari Himkari Hitha Herahi Thehi || Baji Biraha Gathi Kahi Kimi Jathi | Binu Mani Phanika Bikala Jehi Bhanthi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Guha meets Sumanthra in Shringabheripura

Chapter – 141– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Guha meets Sumanthra in Shringabheripura

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, Rama shone in the middle of Lakshman and Devi Sita in the marvelous hermitage, like Lord Indra in the city of Amaravathi, along with his wife Devi Sachi and son Jayantha. Rama took great care of Devi Sita and Lakshman, like the eyeballs protected by eyelids, while Lakshman safeguarded his beloved Lord, leaving his comforts and necessities. In this way, Lord Rama lived a blissful life in the forest, friendly to birds, animals, and ascetics. Oh! Mune, I have described the life of Lord Rama in the woods, now listen to the legend of Sumanthra who has returned to the city of Ayodhya. The Nishadharaja Guha returned to Shringaberipura and found Sumanthra’s chariot, and met Sumanthra who was miserable, could not speak a word in extreme agony.  Sumanthra wept bitterly calling out “Oh! Rama, Oh! Devi Sita, and Oh! Lakshman” and fell down on the ground, the horses neighed looking at the south, they were restless as the birds got their wings chopped.

 

Ramu Lakhana Seetha Sahitha Sohath ParanaNiketha | Jimi Basava Basa Amarapura SachiJayanth Sametha ||

Jogavahi Prabhu Siya Lakhanahi Kaise | Palaka Bilochana Golaka  Jaise || Sevahi Lakhanu Siya  Raghubeerahi | Jimi Abibeki Purusha Sreerahi || Yehi Bidhi Prabhu Bana Basahi Sukhari | Khaga Mriga Sura Thapasa Hithakari || Kaheau Rama Bana Gavanu Suhava| Sunahu Sumanthra Avadha Jimi Aava || Phireau Nishadhu PRabhuhi Pahuchayi | Sachiva Sahitha Ratha Dhekhesi Aayi || Manthri BikalaBiloki Nishadhu | Kahi Na Jayi Jasa Bhayau Bishadhu || Rama Rama Siya Lakhana Pukari | Pareau Dharanithala Byakula Bhari || Dhekhi Dhakhina Dhisi Haya Hihinahi | Janu Binu Pankha Bihaga Akulahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The life of Lord Rama in the woods

 

Chapter – 140– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The life of Lord Rama in the woods

 

The devotees of Lord Rama with their constant meditation, extreme austerities, Tapasya, Shamadhamadhi, and contemplation at the lotus feet of Lord get rid of interest in worldly matters and bondage, like straw. Therefore, it is not a surprising thing, Devi Sita, Jagathjanani Paramba Bhagavathi, the mother of the Universe, beloved consort of Rama got rid of interest in the stately pleasures and family at ease. The Lord of Raghu spoke and act only the things which were pleasing to Devi Sita and Lakshman. Rama describes various legends from the scriptures to Devi Sita and Lakshman, and they would listen to it delightfully, whenever Rama thought of the city of Ayodhya, his eyes were welled up in tears. Whenever Rama thought of his parents, stepmothers, and brothers, his eyes were overflown with tears, the most pleasing moments shared with the family members, particularly, the amiability and devotion of Bharatha, soon he recovers from the grief at the thought of inauspicious hours prevailed in the family. Devi Sita and Lakshman feel extremely distressed watching the pain and grief of Rama, as if the shadow of the substance, seeing Devi Sita and Lakshman in agony, the compassionate Lord Rama regains his real nature, and describe various legends from the scriptures to makes them cheerful, in this way, Lakshman and Devi Sita regained their happiness.

 

Sumiratha Ramahi Thajahi Jana Thrina Sama Bishaya Bilasu | Ramapriya Jaga Janani Siya Kacchu Na  Aacharaju Thasu ||

Siya Lakhana Jehi Bidhi Sukhu Lahahi | Soyi Raghunath Karahi Soyi Kahahi || Kahahi Purathana Katha Kahani | Sunahi Lakhanu Siya Athi Sukhu Mani || Jab Jab Ramu Avadha Sudhi Karahi | Thab Thab Bari Bilochana Bharahi || Sumiri Mathu Pithu Parijana Bhayi | Bharatha Sanehu Seelu Sevakayi || Kripasindhu Prabhu Hohi Dhukhari | Dheeraju Dharahi Kusamau Bichari || Lakhi Siya  Lakhanu Bikala Hoyi Jahi | Jimi Purushahi Anusara Paricchi || Priya Bandhu Gathi Lakhi Raghunandhanu | Dheera Kripala Bhagatha Ura Chandhanu || Lage Kahana Kacchu Katha Puneetha | Suni Sukhu Lahahi Lakhanu Aru Seetha ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Sita’s life with her beloved Lord Rama in the woods

Chapter – 139– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Sita’s life with her beloved Lord Rama in the woods

 

Lakshman who is sincerely devoted at the lotus feet of Rama and Devi Sita was completely forgotten about his brother Shathrughna, Kingdom of Ayodhya even in his dreams. On the other hand, Devi Sita led a blissful life in the association of her beloved Lord, forgot to think about the Kingdom of Ayodhya, her family, and beloved people. Devi Sita lived in extreme delight watching at the most beautiful lustrous moon-like face of her beloved Lord, like the Chakora bird, yearningly watch at the autumn moon, she has realized that the fondness between them grown beyond words day by day, she lived blissfully like Chakravaha during the daylight, her mind was completely enamored by the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, hence the forest seemed dear as thousands of Ayodhya. Devi Sita lived happily in the association of her beloved Lord in the hermitage, the beautiful birds, and swans constituted her family members. The hermit in large numbers lived in the hills of Chitrakoot engaged in various austerities and penance were considered as father-in-law and mother-in-law, the fruits and rooted vegetables available in the forest were tasted like nectar to her. The pleasing conversation with her beloved Lord has brought the immense pleasure of hundreds of Kamadeva, will the worldly pleasures entice the inseparable Maya of that supreme Lord who is Prakrithi/Universe and its living and non-living things?

Cchinu Cchinu Lakhi Siya Ramapadha Jani Aapu Para Nehu | Karatha Na Sapanehu Lakhanu Chithu Bandhu MathuPithu Gehu ||

Rama Sanga Siya Rahathi Sukhari | Pura Prijana Griha Surathi Bisari || Cchinu Cchinu Piya Bidhu Badhanu Nihari | Pramudhitha Manahu Chakorakumari || Naha Nehu Nitha  Badatha Biloki | Harashitha Rahathi Dhivasa Jimi Koki || Siya Manu Rama Charana Anuraga | Avadha Sahasa Sama Banu Priya Laga || Paranakuti Priya Priyathama Sanga | Priya  Parivaru Kuranga Bihanga || Sasu Sasura Sama Munithiya Munibara | Asanu Amia Sama Kandha Moola Phala || Natha Satha Santhari Suhayi | Mayana Sayana Saya Sama Sukhadhayi || Lokapa Hohi Bilokatha Jasu| Thehi Ki Mohi Saka Bishaya Bilasu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The beauty of the sacred land Chithrakoot

 

Chapter – 138– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The beauty of the sacred land Chitrakoot

 

The deities continuously sang in praise of the sacred land Chithrakoot and the living and non-living things on this sacred land, such as animals, birds, rivers, streams, mountains, hills, creepers, forests, etc. that has achieved the fortune to bear the footprints of Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman and behold the beauty of the pairs and Lakshman. All the living things on this sacred land achieved the fruitfulness of their eyes by merely watching the marvelous appearance of Rama, and the non-living things achieved fortune by bearing the dust particles from the feet of the Lord. In this way, the living and non-living things on the Chithrakoot achieved an abundance of piousness in the presence of Lord Rama, thereby got released from grief and sufferings. How shall I describe the meritorious reward of the sacred land/forest and hills which were occupied as a shelter place, by the supreme Bhramam who is the ocean of mercy? The beauty of the Chitrakoot where the supreme Lord Rama settled along with Devi Sita and Lakshman after abandoning the beautiful milky ocean and Kingdom of Ayodhya were beyond description even for the hundreds and thousands of Adishesha. Hence, how can I describe them all, will it be possible for a tortoise living in the puddle to elevate Mount Mandhara? Lakshman who is devoted by word, mind, and deeds, sincerely waited for the instructions from his elder brother Rama.

 

Chithrakoot Ke Bihaga MrigaBeli Bitapa Thrina Jathi| Punya PUnja Sab Dhanya Asa Kahahi Deva Dhina Rathi ||

Nayanavantha Raghubarahi Biloki | Payi Janama Phala Hohi Bisoki || Parasi Charana Raja Achara Sukhari | Bhaye Parama Padha Ke  Adhikari || So Banu Sailu Subhaya Suhavana | Mangalamaya Athi Pavana Pavana || Mahima Kahia Kavani Bidhi Thasu | Sukhasagara Jaha Keenha Nivasu || Paya Payodhi Thaji Avadha Bihayi | Jaha Siya  Lakhanu Ramu Rahe Ayi || Kahi Na  Sakahi Sushama  Jasi Kanana |Jau Sath Sahasa Hohi Sahasanana || So Mei Barani Kahau Bidhi Kehi | Dabara Kamada Ki Mandhara Lehi || Sevahi Lakhanu Karama Mana Bani | Jayi Na  Seelu Sanehu Bakhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The splendor of Chitrakoot

Chapter – 137– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The splendor of Chitrakoot

The beauty of the Chitrakoot was beyond description, the beautiful rich lush green lands, streams, tall trees, and dense forests, crammed with the various species of birds, such as Blue Jay, Cuckoo, Myna, Parrots, Chathaka, Chakora, Chakravaha, etc.  spread instant delight with their sweet sounds. The wild animals such as lions, deer, monkeys, bears, boars, antelope, elephants, sported in complete harmony. The herds of deer behold the beauty of Rama, stood motionless, forgetting their search for prey. The Vanadevatha/the deities in the woods transported to a state of ecstasy watching the beauty of Rama. The Devanathi/celestial river Ganga, the Yamuna daughter of Lord Sun, Saraswathi, the fortunate Godavari, Narmadha the daughter of Mount Mekhala, and numerous lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds praised the fortune of river Mandakini where Lord Rama, Devi Sita, and Lakshman taken a dip on a regular basis. The eastern and western hill, the place where the sun rises and sets, Mount Kailash, Mount Meru the abode of deities, Mandhara, mountains in the Himalayas, sung in praise of the blessed land Chitrakoot. The presiding deity of Vindhyachala Mountain where Mount Chithrakoot was situated was extremely delighted realizing that it had won an abundance of meritorious rewards without performing much strenuous Tapasya.

Neelakanda Kalakanda Suka Chathaka Chakka Chakora | Bhanthi Bhanthi Bolahi Bihaga Shravana Sukhadha Chithachora ||

Kari Kehari Kapikola Kuranga | Bigathabaira Bicharahi Sab Sanga || Phiratha Ahera Rama Cchabi Dhekhi | Hohi Mudhitha Mrigabrindha Biseshi || Bibudha Bipini Jaha Lagi Jagamahi | Dhekhi Rama Banu Sakala Sihahi || Surasari Sarasayi Dhinakara Kanya | Mekalasutha Godhavari Dhanya || Saba Sara Sindhu Nadhi Nadha Nana | Mandhakini Kara Karahi Bakhana || Udhaya Astha Giri Aru Kailasu | Mandhara Meru Sakala Surabasu || Saila Himachala Aadhika Jethe | Chithrakoota Jasu  Gavahi Thethe || BidhiMudhitha Man Sukhu Na Samayi | Shrama Binu Bipula Badayi Payi ||