Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda –Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

Chapter – 170 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Bharatha addresses the assembly with the pleasant words

 

Bharatha grew restless listening to the nectar-like innocent words of Devi Kausalya, the lotus-like eyes of Bharatha overflown with tears that watered fresh shoots of anxiousness in his heart, whoever watched Bharatha’s pure love and devotion for Rama forgot their existence.  Tulsidas Maharaj described it as flawless love. Bharatha rose from the seat, and stood with folded hands, addressed the huge assembly with the innocent words, those words resembled nectar was steeped into the ears of the listeners. “My revered preceptor has given me excellent advice which has been recommended by the ministers and subjects of Ayodhya. My beloved mother Devi Kausalaya too has advised me what is appropriate for the situation, I certainly wish to carry out her affectionate orders with utmost reverence. It is advisable to sincerely follow the advice of preceptor, parents, master, and closest companion for welfare and happiness. Whoever fails to perform one’s own duties and responsibilities would incur a load of sins. All the advice I have received from my preceptor and Mother Kausalya will do good to me, even though my heart is not fully convinced. Hence, kindly listen to my requests and advise me. Kindly forgive me for my presumption and courage to speak before the elders, the wise and learned won’t consider it is an act of virtueless when the other person is in extreme distress.”

Sani Sarala Rasa Mathu Bani Suni Bharathu Byakula  Bhaye | Lochana Saroruha Sravatha Seechath Biraha Ura Ankura  Naye || So Dhasa Dhekhatha Samaya Thehi Bisari Sabahi Sudhi Dheha Ki | Thulasi Sarahath Sakala Sadhara Seeva Sahaja Saneha Ki ||

 

Bharathu Kamalakara  Jori  Dheera Dhurandhara Dheera Dhari | Bachana  Amia  Janu  Bori Dhetha Uchitha  Uththara  Sabahi ||

Mohi Upadhesu  Dheenha Guru Neeka | Praja Sachiva  Sammatha  Sabahi Ka || Mathu  Uchitha  Dhari Aayasu  Dheenha| Avasi  Seesa Dhari Chahau Keenha || Guru Pithu Mathu Swami Hitha Bani | Sunimana Mudhitha  Karia  Bhali Jani || Uchitha  Ki Anuchitha  Kiya Bicharu | Dharamu Jayi Sira Pathaka Bharu || Thumha Thau Dhehu Sarala  Sikha  Soyi | Jo  Aacharatha Mora Bhala Hoyi || Jadhdhyapi Yaha Samujjatha Hau Neeke | Thadhapi Hotha Parithoshu Na Ji Ke || Ab Thumha Binaya Mori Suni  Lehu | Mohi  Anuharatha Sikhavanu  Dhehu || Utharu Dheau Cchamab Aparadhu | Dhukhitha Dhosha Guna  Ganahi Na Sadhu ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

Chapter – 169 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– The ministers of the assembly and Devi Kausalya pleads Bharatha to listen to the orders of the preceptor

 

The ministers in the assembly raised from their seats with folded hands cheered “You have to follow the command of your preceptor, when Rama returns from the exile, you can do whatever is appropriate at that moment.” Devi Kausalya gathered the courage to speak and pronounced “Oh! Dear son, the command of the Preceptor should not be overruled, you should follow it sincerely for the good of you. Oh! Dear child, stop grieving, accept fate and changes are inevitable. The Lord of Raghu is in the woods, and the King is in the abode of deities, Oh! Dear child, do not be weak-hearted, you are the only support for the Kingdom, its subjects, ministers, your family, your mothers, etc. Oh! Dear child, I order you after perceiving the situation thoroughly, it is the willingness of Almighty Lord, and the destiny, have courage and reverentially obey the command of your preceptor, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of the people and relieve your family from the afflictions.” Bharatha silently listened to the wise words of preceptor, mother, ministers, and honorable members in the assembly, those were soothing as sandalwood paste to his heart. He further listened to his mother Kausalya’s nectar-like innocent and affectionate words.

Keejia  Guru Aayasu Avasi Kahahi Sachiva  Kara Jori | Raghupathi Aaya Uchitha  Jasa Thasa  Thab Karab Bahori ||

Kausalya Dhari Dheeraju Kahayi | Pootha Paththa Guru Aayasu Ahayi || So  Aadharia Karia  Hitha Mani | Thajia Bishadhu Kala Gathi Jani || Bana Raghupathi Surapura  Naranahu | Thumha Yehi Bhanthi Thatha Kadharahu || Parijana Praja Sachiva  Sab Amba | Thumhahi Sutha Sab Kaha Avalamba || Lakhi Bidhi Bama Kalu Kadinayi | Dheeraju Dharahu Mathu Bali Jayi || Sira  Dhari Guru Aayasu Anusarahu | Praja  Paali Parijana Dhukhu Harahu || Guru Ke  Bachana  Sachiva  Abhinandhanu | Sune Bharatha Hiya  Hitha  Janu  Chandhanu || Suni Bahori Mathu Mridhu Bani | Seela Saneha Saralarasa Sani ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Chapter – 168 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects that would make Rama and Devi Sita happy

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Dear son, the son who sincerely follow the command of his father, whether reasonable or otherwise, will attain happiness and fame, finally achieve the abode of Lord Indhra/Lord of deities. Therefore, you should follow the words of the King, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of its subjects and do not grieve. The King in the abode of deities achieve peace and you will earn the merit and fame, and shall incur no blame. The scriptures and Veda emphasize the son who has inherited the crown from the father would be announced as the ruler of the Kingdom. Oh! Dear son, do not grieve, rule the Kingdom wisely for the welfare of all. Lord Rama and Devi Vaidhehi will be too happy to hear it, and no wise person would blame you. Devi Kausalya and all the mothers would be pleased with the happiness of the people of Ayodhya.  Oh! Son, whoever knows the bond and pure love shared between you and Rama won’t blame you, and when Rama returns after fourteen years of life in the woods, gracefully return the Kingdom, and serve him sincerely.”

Anuchitha Uchitha  Bicharu Thaji Je  Palahi Pithu Baina | The Bhajana Sukha Sujasa Ke Basahi Amarapathi Yena ||

Avasi Naresa  Bachana Phura  Karahu | Palahu Praja Soku Pariharahu|| Surapura Nripu Payihi Parithoshu | Thumha Kaha Sukrithu Sujasu Nahi Dhoshu || Bedha Bidhitha Sammatha Sabahi Ka | Jehi Pithu Dheyi So Pavayi Teeka || Karahu Raju Pariharahu Galani | Manahu Mora Bachana Hitha Jani || Suni Sukhu Lahab Rama Baidhehi | Anuchitha Kahaba Na Panditha  Kehi || Kausalyadhi Sakala Mahathari | Theau Praja Sukha Hohi Sukhari || Prama Thumhara Rama Kara Janihi | So Sab Bidhi Thumha San  Bhala Manihi || Saupehu Raju Rama Ke Aaya | Seva  Karehu Saneha Suhaya ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Chapter – 167 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta advises Bharatha to rule the Kingdom of Ayodhya so as to follow the command of his father

 

Sage Vashishta spoke “Oh! Thatha/dear son, tell me who is fortunate than the King Dhasharatha who has attained virtuous children like Rama, Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna? King Dhasharatha was fortunate in all manner; hence it is not required to mourn for him. Oh! Dear Son, do not grieve over the demise of the King, and sincerely follow the command of the King. The King has bestowed the kinship to you, hence adore the Kingdom which was offered to you by your father, he has forsaken Rama who is dear as his life in order to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi, ultimately, he has left his mortal coil at the pain of separation from Rama. The King loved his promises more than his life, and he always kept his word intact. Oh! Dear son, therefore follow the command of your father, it would provide all the goodness to your life. Do you remember, Sage Parashurama who followed the command of his father and taken away the life of his mother Devi Renuka, the whole world stands witness to it.  Do you remember, the legend of Puru the son of Yayathi who exchanged his youthfulness to his father, therefore whoever sincerely followed the command of parents will not incur sin or grief in their lives.”

 

Kahahu Thatha Kehi Bhanthi Koau Karihi Badayi Thasu | Rama Lakhana Thuma  Sathruhana Sarisa Suana Suchi Jasu ||

Sab Prakara Bhoopathi Badabhagi | Badhi Bishadhu Karia Thehi Lagi | Yahu Suni Samujji Sochu Pariharahu | Sira Dhari Raja  Rajayasu Karahu || Raya  Rajapadhu Thumha Kahu Dheenha | Pitha Bachanu Phura Chahia  Keenha || Thaje Ramu Jehi  Bachanahi Lagi | Thanu Parhareu Rama Birahagi || Nripahi Bachana Priya Nahi Priya Prana | Karahu Thatha Pithu Bachana Pravana|| Karahu Seesa Dhari Bhoopa  Rajayi | Iha Thumha Kaha Sab Bhanthi Bhalayi || Parasurama Pithu Agya  Rakhi | Mari Mathu Loka Sab Sakhi || Thanaya Jajathihi Jaubanu Dhayau | Pithu Agya  Adha Ajasu Na Bhayau ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

Chapter – 166 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva whose life is miserable

 

Sage Vashishta spoke passionately “Oh! Dear Bharatha, the Jeeva who is miserable are 1) The Grihasthashrami/married man, who does not follow the rites, duties, and responsibilities 2) The Jeeva who is attached to material matters, richness, wealth, money, possession, fame, family, children, wife, relatives and companion, and does not follow the practice of renunciation. 3) The ascetic, saintly people who have abandoned extreme austerities, penances, Shamadhamadhi, and follow liking towards comforts and luxuries of life. 4) The Jeeva who gets angry without no reason, deceitful, and unfair to their parents, preceptors, and brothers 5) The Jeeva who finds an opportunity to hurt others by words, deeds, and minds, extremely selfish and the one who is interested to take care of his own body and it needs. 6) The Jeeva who has no devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Hari or Hara is extremely wretched by all means. The Lord of Kosala, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to be grieved, his fame and truthfulness are widespread among the fourteen worlds. Oh! Dear child, there was not a ruler like King Dhasharatha and there will not be a ruler like him in the future. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shambhu, Lord Indhra, and deities, were praises the virtues of King Dhasharatha.”

 

Sochia  Grihi Jo Moha Basa Karayi Karama Patha  Thyaga | Sochia  Jathi Prapancha Ratha Bigatha Bibeka Biraga ||

Baikhanasa Soyi Sochai Jogu | Thapu Bihayi Jehi Bhavayi Bhogu || Sochia  Pisuna  Akarana Krodhi | Janani Janaka Guru Bandhu Birodhi || Sab Bidhi Sochia  Para Apakari | Nija  Thanu Poshaka Niradhaya Bhari || Schaniya Sabahi Bidhi Soyi | Jo Na  Cchadi cchalu Hari Jana Hoyi || Sochaneeya  Nahi  Kosalarau | Bhuvana Charidhasa Pragata Prabhau || Bhayau Na  Ahayi Na Ab Honihara | Bhoopa Bharatha Jasa Pitha Thumhara || Bidhi Hari Haru  Surapathi Dhisinatha | Baranahi Sab Dhasaratha  Guna Gatha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

Chapter – 165 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sage Vashishta details about the Jeeva who should be deserved to grieve

 

Sage Vashishta spoke softly to Bharatha “Oh! Dear son, fate is formidable, grief and sorrow, gain and loss, union and separation, life and death, fame and ill reputation are unavoidable, and everything is under the control of fate. Oh! Dear child, at this point of time, we can’t blame anyone or get angry at anyone is worthless. Oh! Son, King Dhasharatha does not deserve to grieve in his life. The Jeeva who is deserved to be grieved is 1) Bhramin who is ignorant of Veda and Vedic rites, and have no faith in Lord Hari or Lord Hara, and Jeeva who does not follow his duties and responsibilities, and engages in pleasing sense and chasing after material welfare  2) The King who has no knowledge of Rajadharma/political science, and the King who does not care for his subjects or Kingdom 3) The Vaishya who is immensely rich, but unwilling to give away wealth for charities, or performance of devotion to Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu  4) The Shudra who is disrespectful towards Bhramins, and wicked, proud of his knowledge, and loved to be praised by everyone 5) The woman who is untruthful to her wedded husband, crooked and quarrelsome,  and follows life at her own will and finally 6) The disciple who does not follow the orders of his preceptor, disrespectful to preceptor and engages in unpromising deeds.”

Sunahu Bharatha  Bhavi Prabhala Bilakhi Kaheau Muninatha | Hani Labhu Jeevanu Maranu Jasu Upajasu Bidhi Hatha||

Asa  Bichari  Kehi Dheyiya Dhosu | Byaraththa Kahi Par Keejia Rosu || Thatha Bicharu Karahu Mana Mahi | Socha Jogu Dhasharathu Nripu Nahi || Sochia  Bipra  Jo Bedha Biheena | Thaji Nija Dharama  Bishaya Layaleena || Sochia  Nripathi Jo Neethi Na Jana| Jehi Na  Praja Priya  Prana Samana || Sochiya Bayasu Kripana Dhanavanu | Jo Na  Athithi Siva Bhagathi Sujanu || Sochia Sudhru Bipra  Avamani | Mukhar  Manapriya Gyana Gumani || Sochia  Puni Pathi Banchaka Nari | Kutila  Kalahapriya  Icchadhari || Sochia  Batu Nicha Brathu Pariharayi | Jo Nahi Guru Aayasu Anusarayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

Chapter – 164 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Sages highly praises the valor, fame, righteous of King Dhasharatha in the assembly – eulogizes the virtues, amiability, kindness, and compassion of Rama

 

Bharatha performed an abundance of charities in the form of food grains, clothes, ornaments, money, land, houses, valuable possessions, etc. thus the Brahmins returned to their homes happily. Whatever rites performed sincerely following Veda and scriptures by the Bhramins were well capable to bring an abundance of auspiciousness afterlife of King Dhasharatha, which was beyond description even for the thousand tongued Adishesha. Sage Vashishta and Vamadeva announced a propitious day to conduct a meeting with the ministers, the illustrious personalities in the Kingdom, Sages and twice-born/Bhramins in the grand assembly Hall of King Dhasharatha and the invitations were duly sent to all the respectable personalities. That auspicious day has arrived, the two brothers Bharatha and Shathrughna was present with the preceptors in the huge assembly. Sage Vashishta took a seat close to Bharatha and advised words full of wisdom, and righteousness. The Sages assembled were discussed the wicked deed of Devi Kaikeyi, and praised King Dhasharatha for his truthfulness, wisdom, righteousness, courage, valor, fame, etc., and finally everyone praised his act of braveness to keep up his promise to Devi Kaikeyi. Sages spoke the virtues, amiability, kindness, compassion, the truthfulness of Rama, it brought tears in everyone’s eyes, felt a sudden rush of enthusiasm on their limbs while speaking the splendor of Rama. They praised the affection of Lakshman towards his elder brother and Devi Sita, and they highly praised the pure love and devotion of Devi Sita at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, soon the entire assembly was overwhelmed with the grief.

Sindhasana Bhooshana Basana Anna Dharani Dhanadhama | Dhiye Bharatha Lahi Bhoomisura Bhe Paripooranakama ||

Pithu Hitha Bharatha Keenhi Jasi Karani | So Mukha Lakh Jayi Nahi Barani || Sudhinu Sodhi Munibara Thab Aye | Sachiva  Mahajana Sakala Bolaye || Baite  Rajasabha Sab Jayi | Padye Boli Bharatha Dhoau Bhayi || Bharathu Basishta  Nikata  Baitare | Neethi Dharmamaya Bachana Uchare || Prathama Katha  Sab Munibara  Barani | Kaikeyi Kutila Keenhi Jasi  Karani || Bhoopa  Dharmabhrathu Sathya saraha | Jehi  Thanu Parihari Premu Nibaha || Kahatha Rama Gunaseela Subhau | Sajala Nayana  Pulakeau Munirau|| Bahuri Lakhana Siya  Preethi Bakhani | Soka Saneha Magana Muni Gyani ||