Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The pleasant conversation between Hanuman and Vibheeshan

 

Chapter – 8– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The pleasant conversation between Hanuman and Vibheeshan

 

Hanuman explained all that about the supreme Lord Rama and the purpose of his visit to Lanka, the moment Vibheeshan heard from the messenger of Rama, he experienced a rush of excitement through the limbs, transported to a state of ecstasy remembering the host of virtues of Lord Rama. Vibheesha spoke passionately “Oh! Son of Lord Vayu, my life in the city of demon King Ravana is the same as the tongue in the midst of teeth.  Oh! Dear friend, Will that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of Raghu’s, shower his compassionate grace on me, knowing that I am a sincere devotee of him living in extreme grief? I have born in the sinful clan of demons; hence I haven’t practiced any Japa, Thapa, Yoga, Dhyana, austerities, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhanam, Dhaya, Shaucham, Astheyam, Bhramacharya, Ahimsa, or I didn’t practice the worship of Lord, now I am confident that I will definitely achieve the grace of Rama, otherwise, I would not get the opportunity to achieve the association of noble soul like you. Oh! Mahatma, it was the grace of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra you have made a visit to my house.” Hanuman spoke “Oh! Vibhishan, the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra is impartial to his devotees, he is beloved of all, Oh! Noble soul, Am I belong to the noble clan? I was born in the clan of Vanaras and engages in frivolous deeds, and it was believed that whoever utters the name of Vanara would stay hungry without meal whole day.”

Thab Hanumantha Kahi Sab Rama Katha Nija Nama | Sunatha Jugala Than Pulaka Mana Magna Sumiri Gunagrama ||

Sunahu Pavanasutha Rahani Hamari | Jimi Dasananhi Mahau Jibha Bichari || Thatha Kabahu Mohi Jani Anatha | Karihahi Kripa Bhanukula Natha || Thamasa Thanu Kacchu Sadhana Nahi | Preethi Na  Padha Saroja Manamahi || Ab Mohi Bha  Bharosa Hanumantha | Binu Harikripa Milahi Nahi Santha || Jau Raghubeera Anugraha Keenha | Thau Thumha Mohi Dharasu Hadi Dheenha || Sunahu Bibishana Prabhu Kai Reethi | Karahi Sadha Sevaka Para Preethi || Kahahu Kavana Mei Parama Kuleena | Kapi Chanchala Sabahi Bidhi Heena || Pratha Leyi Jo Nama Hamara | Thehi Dhina Thahi Na  Milai Aahara ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman meets Vibheeshana

 

Chapter – 7– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman meets Vibheeshana

 

Hanuman noticed a stunning fortress, decorated with the portraits of Rama’s powerful bow and arrows on the wall, and an abundance of beautiful Tulsi plants in the patio. Hanuman felt extremely delighted to see it and surprised “How could a noble soul live in the city of Lanka, the famous Kingdom of demons?” soon he could hear the chant of ‘Ramanama’, it was Vibhishan, the younger brother of Ravana, woke up in the early hours of dawn, with the recitation of sacred Tharakamanthra, it multiplied the joy of Hanuman decided to a make acquittance with the virtuous Vibhishan. Hanuman disguised as Vipra and appeared before Vibhishan, soon he rose from the seat and rushed to receive the Bhramin at the doorsteps, he bowed before the Bhramin and enquired reverentially “Oh! Mahathma, are you the illustrious Maharishi Narada, the ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari? Oh! Noble soul, the very sight of you causes my heart overflowing with love for you, are you that supreme Lord Rama who is the Lord of distressed Jeeva appeared to shower grace on me?”

Ramayudha Ankitiha Griha Sobha Barani Na  Jayi | Nava Tulasika Brindha Thaha Dhekhi Harasha Kapirayi ||

Lanka Nisichara Nikara Nivasa | Iha Kaha Sajjana Kara Basa || Mana Mahau Tharaka Karai Kapi Laga | Thehi Samaya Bibheeshanu Jaga || Rama Rama Thehi Sumirana Keenha | Hridhaya Harasha Kapi Sajjana Cheenha || Yehi San Hadi Karihau Pahichani | Sadhu The Hoyi Na  Karaja Hani || Bipraroopa Dhari Bachana Sunaye | Sunatha Bibishana Udi Thaha Aaye || Kari Pranama Poochi Kusalayi | Bipra Kahahu Nija Katha Bujjayi || Ki Thumha Hari Dhasanha Maha Koyi | More Hridhaya Preethi Athi Hoyi || Ki Thumha Ramu Dheena Anuragi | Aayahu Mohi Karana Badabagi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman conducts a search inside the palace of King Ravana

 

Chapter – 6– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman conducts a search inside the palace of King Ravana

 

Devi Lankini spoke “Oh! Thatha, the Swarga/heavenly pleasures and Apavarga/ has its own merits, finally, the association with the hermits, Mahatmas, noble souls, and devotees of Lord would outshine all of them.  You can proceed your exploration throughout the city of Lanka contemplating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, and accomplish the task of the Lord successfully.” Sage Kakabusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, the poison turns nectar, foes turn friends, the ocean turns into water collected on the footprint of the cow, fire becomes cool as Mount Sumeru, at the grace of supreme Lord Ramachandra. Hanuman experienced all those hurdles he has met with as mere sand particles.” Hanuman assumed a tiny form and entered the palace of Lanka, he ransacked all the chambers, met innumerable dreadful demons of various appearances engaged in unique activities. Finally, he entered inside the grand chamber of Ravana, which was beyond description. Hanuman saw the chief of the demon King Ravana buried into sleep in a rich and luxurious bed, but he did not find Devi Vaidhehi anywhere in the chamber. He came out of the Ravana’s fortress and noticed another magnificent fortress, with a small shrine of Lord Sri Hari.

Thatha Swarga Apavarga  Sukha Dharia Thula Yek Anga | Thoola Na  Thahi Sakala Mili Jo Sukha Lava Sathsanga ||

Prabisi Nagara Keeje Sab Kaja | Hridhaya Rakhi Kosalapura  Raja || Garala Sudha Ripu Karahi Mithayi | Gopadha Sindhu Anala Sithalayi || Garuda Sumeru Renu Sama Thahi | Ramakripa Kri Chithava Jahi || Athi Laghu Roopa Dhareau Hanumana | Paida Nagara Sumiri Bhagavana || MandhiraMandhira Prathi Kari Sodha| Dhekhe Jaha Thaha Aganitha Jodha || Gayau Dhasanana Mandhira Mahi | Athi Bichithra Kahi Jatha So Nahi || Sayana Kiya Dekha Kapi Thehi | Mandhira Mahau Na Dheekhi Baidhehi|| Bhavana Yek Puni Dheekha Suhava | Harimandhira Thaha  Mithra Banava ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman’s conflict with the guardian of the City of Lanka, Lankini

 

Chapter – 5– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman’s conflict with the guardian of the City of Lanka, Lankini

 

Hanuman after watching multitudes of dreadful demons guarding the city of Lanka, thought “I shall assume a minuscule form and enter into the city of Lanka during the night hours.” Thus, during the nightfall, Hanuman assumed the size of a fly and contemplated upon Lord Sri Ramachandra entered the city of Lanka. At the gateway of the palace, there was a female demon Lankini guarded the fortresses came forward and stopped before Hanuman “Where are you heading to? Don’t you know I am the guardian of the city of Lanka? Oh! Fool, whoever enters into the city without my knowledge would become my pry.” Lankini gave a hard punch on the face of Hanuman was returned with a heavy blow on her face caused to bleed. Lankini fell down on the ground with a large thud, soon she regained consciousness and stood before Hanuman with folded hands “Oh! Prabho, Bhrama offered a boon to Ravana, at that moment the compassionate Lord gave a boon to me as well, that I would get a punch from a Vanara, it would relieve me from the horrible female demon appearance. Oh! Hanuman, the demon race going to meet its eradication very soon. I am fortunate to meet the messenger of the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra.”

Pura Rakhavare Dhekhi Bahu Kapi Man Keenha Bichara | Athi Laghuroopa Dharau Nisi Nagara Karau Payisar ||

Masaka Samana Roopa Kapi Dhari | Lankahi Chaleau Sumiri Narahari || Nama Lankini Yek Nisichari | So Kaha Chalesi Mohi Nindhari || Janehi Nahi Maramu Sad Mora | Mora Ahara Jaha Lagi Chora || Mudika Yek Mahakapi Hani | Rudhira Bamatha Dharani Danmani || Puni Sambhari Udi So Lanka | Jori  Pani Kara Binaya Sasanka || Jab Ravananhi Bhrama Bara Dheenha| Chalatha Biranchi Kaha Mohi Cheenha || Bikala  Hosi Thai Kapi Ke  Mare | Thab Janesu Nisichara Sandhare || Thatha Mora Athi Punya  Bahootha | Dhekheau Nayana Rama Kara Dhootha ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – The stunning fortress of the City of Lanka described by Sage Tulasidas

 

Chapter – 4– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– The stunning fortress of the City of Lanka described by Sage Tulasidas

 

The huge stunning fortresses in Lanka were encircled by gigantic walls decorated with gems and precious ornaments, the streets, pathways, market places, villages, were decorated beautifully. The inhabitants of Lanka, multitudes of horses, elephants, mules, chariots, demons, and the army of four types were beyond description. There were beautiful wells, lakes, pleasure gardens, shelter places, ponds, etc. there were lived lovely daughters of Naga, humans, deities, and Gandharva whose gorgeous looks capture even the mind of hermits. The mountain-sized male demons were engaged in wrestling and various weapons fights, the female demons of dreadful appearance were walking all over Lanka as the guardian of the city and these dreadful demons found pleasure in feasting on the vultures, buffaloes, humans, cows, donkeys, goat, etc. Sage Tulsidas briefly explained the appearance of dreadful demons and their behaviors, who are going to get killed in the hands of Rama and attain salvation eventually.

 

Kanaka Kot Bichithra Mani Kritha Sundharayathana Ghana|Chauhatt Hatt Beethi Charu Pura Bahu Bidhi Bana || Gaja Baji Khacchara Nikara Padhachara Ratha Baroothanhi Ko Ganai|| Bahuroopa Nisichara Jootha Athibala Sena Baranatha Nahi Banai || Bana Baga Upabana Batika Sara Koopa Bapi Sohahi | Nara Naga  Sura Gandharba Kanyaroopa Munimana Mohahi || Kahau Mala Dheha Bisala Saila Samana Athibala  Garjahi | Nana Akhorenha Bhirahi Bahu Bidhi Yek Yekanha Tharjahi || Kari Jathana Bhata Kotinha Bikata Thana Nagara Chahau Dhisi Racchahi || Kahau Mahisha Manusha Dhenu Khara Aja Khala Nisachara Bhacchahi || Yehi Lagi Tulasidasa Inha Ki Katha Kacchu Yek Hai Kahi| Raghubeera Sara Theeratha Sariranhi Thyagi Gathi Paihahi Sahi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman arrives on the other side of the seashore where the city of Lanka situated

 

Chapter – 3– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman arrives on the other side of the seashore where the city of Lanka situated

 

Devi Surasa spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you are the storehouse of virtues, courage, and intelligence, you will definitely accomplish the task of Rama.” Devi Surasa blessed Hanuman, soon he darted into the sky and disappeared among the clouds. There was a female demon living in the ocean, Cchayagrahi/who catches the pry by its shadow, she hunts birds by catching their shadows on the surface of ocean waters, noticed the mighty Hanuman who was speeding up, utilized her trick on him. Soon Hanuman experienced difficulty in moving further, understood that it was the trick employed by the female demon, he caught her in hand and ripped her off into pieces, thus he proceeded the journey. Finally, Hanuman arrived on the other side of the seashore, he witnessed the stunning forest surrounded by the shore, trees, and plants are loaded with flowers and fruits, buzzing honey bees, various species of birds and animals, and a beautiful hill in the midst of the forest. Soon, Hanuman took a leap to the hill and took a seat on the summit of the hill. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, in fact, the chief of the Vanaras Hanuman does not deserve any praise for his valor, it was the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is capable to devour the death. Hanuman sitting on the peak of the mountain looked around, took a keen survey of the marvelous city of Lanka, which was beyond description. The magnificent fortresses decorated with gold and various precious gems of Lanka revealing intense luster, it was surrounded by huge walls, and ocean waters from four sides.”

Rama Kaju Sabu Karihahu Thumba Bala Budhdhi  Nidhana | Aasisha Dheyi Gayi So Harashi Chaleau Hanuman ||

Nisichari Yek Sindhu Mahau Rahahi | Kari Maya Nabhu Ke Khaga  Gahayi || Jeevajanthu Je Gagana Udahi | Jala Biloki Thinha Kai Paricchahi || Gahayi Cchaha Saka So  Na Udayi | Yehi Bidhi Sadha Gaganachara Khayi || Soyi Cchal Hanuman Kaha Keenha | Thasu Kapatu Kapi Thurathahi Cheenha|| Thahi Mari Maruthasutha Beera | Baridhi Par Gayau Mathidheera || Thaha Jayi Dhekhi Bana Sobha |Gunjjatha Chanchareeka Madhu Lobha || Nana Tharu Phala Phool Suhaye | Khaga Mriga  Brindha Dhekhi Manabhaye || Saila Bisala Dhekhi Yek Aage | Tha Para Dhayi  Chadeau Bhaya Thyage || Uma Na  Kacchu Kapi Kai  Adhikayi | Prabhu Prathapa Jo Kalahi Khayi || Giri Par Chadi Lanka Thehi Dhekhi | Kahi Na  Jayi Athi Dhurga Biseshi || Athi  Uthanga Jalanidhi Chahu Pasa | Kanaka Kot Kar Parama  Prakasa||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Sundara Kanda – Hanuman confront with Devi Surasa

 

Chapter – 2– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sundara Kanda– Hanuman confront with Devi Surasa

 

Hanuman met Mount Mainaka who offered an invitation to relax and consume fruits to wave off his hunger was refused gracefully, and thanked him for the hospitality with a warm touch on his shoulder and spoke graciously “Oh! Mainaka, I have promised to myself not to relax until I finish the task of Lord Sri Ramachandra.” The deities were praised for the immense courage of Hanuman, who was darting through the clouds like an arrow released from the shaft of Rama. They called out for Devi Surasa who is the mother of Nagas, and instructed her to test the intelligence, endurance, and might of Kapishwara. Devi Surasa appeared before Hanuman with a loud roar “The deities have provided a sumptuous meal today” watching Devi Surasa voraciously approaching, Hanuman said “Oh! Devi, I shall return to you after completing the task of Rama, I shall meet Devi Sita and get the message from her, and deliver it to Rama, after that, I will pleasingly enter into your mouth to contribute a meal, Oh! Mother, until then kindly allow me to proceed my journey without any hindrance.” Devi Surasa replied “hunger can’t wait for anyone”, immediately Hanuman informed his willingness to be ready to face his fate. Devi Surasa extended her mouth up to eight Yojanas and Hanuman stretched his body doubled the size, Surasa stretched her mouth hundred and twenty-eight Yojanas, Hanuman expanded his body two hundred and fifty-six Yojanas, she further expanded her mouth, Hanuman doubled his size, in this way they have continued to confront each other for a while, finally, Devi Surasa stretched her mouth to eight hundred Yojana, soon Hanuman assumed a minuscule form and darted to her mouth and rushed out. Hanuman assumed his real size and bowed before Devi Surasa and appealed to her to allow him to proceed with his journey. Devi Surasa laughed at Hanuman and spoke “Oh! Hanuman, it was the deities appointed me to test your might, intelligence, and shrewdness.”

Hanuman Thehi Parasa Kar Puni Keenha Pranama | Rama Kaju Keenhe Binu Mohi Kaha Bishrama ||

Jatha Pavanasutha Dhevanha Dhekha | Janai Kahau Bala Budhdhi Bisesha || Surasa  Nama Ahinha Kai Matha | Padayinhi Aayi Kahi Thehi Batha || Aaju Suranha Mohi Dheenha Ahara | Sunatha Bachana Kaha Pavanakumara || Rama Kaju kari Phiri Mei Aavau | Seetha Kayi Sudhi Prabhuhi Sunavau || Thab Thava Badhana Paidihau Aayi | Sathya Kahau Mohi Jana Dhe Bhayi || Kavanehu Jathana Dheyi Nahi Jana | Grasasi Na Mohi Kaheau Hanumana || Jojana Bhari Thehi Badhanu Pasara | Kapi Thanu Keenha Dhuguna Bisthara || Soraha Jojana Mukha Thehi Dayau | Thuratha Pavanasutha Baththisa Bhayau || Jas Jas Surasa Badhanu Badava | Thasu Dhoon Kapi Roopa Dhekhava || Sath Jojana Thehi Anana Keenha | Athi Laghuroopa Pavanasutha Leenha || Badhana Padayi Puni Bahera  Aava | Maga  Bidha Thahi Siru Nava || Mohi Suranha Jehi  Lagi  Padava | Budhi Bala Maramu Thora Mei Pava ||