Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The curse of Lord Mahadeva

 

Chapter - 107 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The curse of Lord Mahadeva

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, once I was engaged in the meditation of Lord Shambhu in the shrine, I could sense my aged preceptor entering the shrine, I was swollen with extreme pride, did not raise from the seat, or greet him with respect. He was too gracious did not even mention a word, or did not keep a single thing in his heart. Oh! Garuda, my grievous sin, disrespect towards my preceptor was more than Lord Mahesha could tolerate, soon a divine voice was heard “Oh! Fool, even after attaining a virtuous Santh Mahathma as your preceptor, you did not respect him, he was too kind and compassionate to you. If I did not punish you for your misdemeanor, it would be against the Veda, I should keep up the sanctity of the Veda so I shall pronounce a curse upon you. The ignorant who disrespect or humiliate his preceptor would be hurled to the hell named Raurava for several Yugas, after that they would take up birth in different Yoni and undergo suffering. You have been seated like a python, even after witnessing your aged preceptor, you did not even try to raise from your seat or greet him with respect, your mind was swollen with arrogance and pride, hence I shall pronounce a curse on you that you would take birth as a python, leave the shrine immediately and take shelter in the hollow of a tree.”

Yek Bar Hara Mandira Japatha Raheau Siva Nama | Guru Aayau Abhimana The Udi Nahi Keenha Pranama || So Dhayala Nahi Kaheau Kacchu Ura  Na Rosha Lavalesa | Aathi Adha Guru Apamanatha Sahi Nahi Sake Mahesa ||

Mandhira Majja Bhayi Nabha Bani |Re Hathabhagya  Agya Abhimani || Jadhdhyapi Thava Guru Ke  Nahi Krodha | Athi Kripala Chitha Samyaka Bodha || Thadhapi Sap Sada Dhaihau Thohi | Neethi Birodha Sohayi Na Mohi || Jau Nahi Dhanda Karau Khala Thora | Bhrashta Hoyi Shurthimarga Mora || Je Sad Guru Sana Ersha Karahi | Raurava Naraka Koti Juga  Parahi || Thrijaga Joni PUni Dharahi Sareera | Ayutha Janma  Bhari Pavahi Peera || Baita Rahesi Ajagara Iva Papi | Sarpa Hohi Khala Mala Mathi Byapi || Maha Bitapa Kotara Mahau Jayi | Rahu  Adhamadhama Adhagathi Payi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The worship of Lord Shambhu provide devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

 

Chapter - 106 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The worship of Lord Shambhu provide devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks "Oh! Garuda, I was born in a lowly clan, drenched in impurities of lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, etc. I was hostile towards Bhramins and the devotees of Lord Vishnu. My preceptor was extremely saddened to watch my arrogance, he advised me several times were fallen to deaf ears. Whenever I listen to his advice I would burn with rage, one day my preceptor called me and began to speak meticulously on moral values “Oh! Dear son, the worship of Lord Shambhu is carried out for achieving firm devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Lord Shambhu represents Bhrama, Vishnu, and Maheshwara, he is absolute Bhramam, hence if you want happiness in your life, adore at the lotus feet of Lord Rama, leave all your hatred towards the devotees of Rama who is worshiped by the trinities.” Oh! Garuda, when I listened to the speeches of my preceptor who taught the Paramarththa, I was infuriated, like the serpent fed the milk turn against its Master, I could not control my rage, ego, and pride and I had little knowledge as I was born in the lowest clan, further I have developed intense hatred towards my preceptor too. I took all opportunities to disgrace my preceptor, even after all these, my preceptor was so kind and compassionate to me. Oh! Garuda, the wicked does not like the company of the virtuous, make all possible ways to kill the wise, like the smoke puff off the fire, the dust carries out by the wind causes damage to the eyesight. Oh! Brother, it is always a good idea to abandon the company of wicked people, the noble Santh Mahathma repeatedly advice to leave the association of vile, it not good to quarrel with a wretched person or keep ally with him, the wise would keep aloof to the deceitful and wicked like a dog. Oh! Garuda, I was drenched in impurities, none of the advice of my preceptor was pleasing to me.”

Mei Khal Malasankula  Mathi Neecha Jathi Basa Moha | Hari Jana Dhvija Dhekheau Jarau Karau Bhishnu Kara Dhroha || Guru Nitha Mohi Prabodha Dhukhitha Dhekhi Aacharana Mama | Mohi Upajayi Athi Krodha Dhamihi Neethi Ki  Bhavayi ||

Yek Bar Guru Leenha Bolayi | Mohi Neethi Bahu Bhanthi Sikhayi || Sivaseva Kara Phala sutha Soyi | Abirala Bhagathi Ramapadha Hoyi || Ramahi Bhajahi Thatha Siva  Dhatha | Nara Pavara Kei Kethika Batha || Jasu Charana Aja Siva Anuragi | Thasu  Dhroha Sukha Chahasi Abhagi || Hara Kahau Hari Sevaka Guru Kaheau | Suni Khaganatha Hridhaya Mama Dhaheau|| Adhamajathi Mei Bidhya Paya | Bhayau Jatha Aahi Dhoodha Piaya || Mani Kutila  Kubhagya Kujathi | Guru Kara Dhroha  Karau Dhinu Rathi || Athi Dhayalu Guru Swalpa Na Krodha | PUni Puni Mohi Sikhava Subodha || Jehi The Neecha Badayi Pava | So Prathamahi Hathi Thahi Nasava || Dhooma Anala Sambhava  Sunu Bhayi | Thehi Bujjava Dhana  Padhavi Payi || Raja Maga  PariNiradhara Rahayi | Sab Kara  Padha Prahara Nitha Sahayi || Marutha Udava Prathama Thehi Bharayi | Puni Nripa  Nayana  Kairitanhi Parayi || Sunu Khagapathi Asa Samujji Prasanga | Budha Nahi Karahi Adhama Kara Sanga || Kabi Kobidha Gavahi Asi Neethi | Khala Sana  Kalaha Na  Bhala Nahi Preethi || Udhaseena  Nitha Rahia Gosayi | Khala Pariharia Swan Ki Nayi || Mei Khala Hridhaya Kapata Kutilayi | Guru Hitha Kahayi Na Mohi Sohayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –Sage Kakabhusundi describes his previous birth to Garuda

 

Chapter - 105 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –Sage Kakabhusundi describes his previous birth to Garuda

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Byalari, the Maya of the Mayapathi represent good and evil, hence the Jeeva cannot protect themselves from evil without the worship of Lord Sri Hari, leaving the impurities such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, arrogance, ignorance, anger, etc. Oh! Garuda, In the Kali era I have taken birth in the sacred city of Ayodhya and lived for many years until the terrible famine engulfed the Kingdom, I had to abandon the city of Ayodhya for my survival. Oh! Uragari, I have settled in Ujjain, I found that place is miserable with full of the penniless, distressed, desolate,  and lowly clan of people. I have spent some time in this place, earned money, and started to worship Lord Shambhu. There was a twice-born/Bhramin, pious, learned, virtuous worshiped Lord Shambhu according to Vedic rite, he is a fervent devotee of Lord Shambhu and had a devotion to Lord Sri Hari as well. I served this Bhramin so long selflessly, he was so kind and loving to me, he taught me the rites performed to please Lord Shambhu, imparted the greatest of knowledge considering me as his own son. I used to visit the shrine of Lord Shambhu, and practice the Manthraupadhesha/the highly powerful secret verses to please the Lord for my own personal benefits.”

 

Harimaya Kritha  Dhosha Guna  Binu Haribhajana Na Jahi | Bhajia  Rama Thaji Kama  Sab Asa  Bichari Manamahi || Thehi Kalikala Barasha  Bahu Baseau Avadha Bihagesa | Pareau  Dhukala Bipathi Basa Thab Mei Gayau Bidesa ||

Gayeau Ujeni Sunu Uragari | Dheena Maleena  Dharidhra Dhukhari || Gaye Kala Kacchu Sampathi Payi | Thaha Puni Karau Sambhu Sevakayi || Bipra Yek Baidhika  Sivapooja | Karayi Sadha  Thehi Kaju Na Dhooja || Paramasadhu Paramaratha Bindhaka | Sambhu Upasaka Nahi Hari Nindhaka || Thehi Sevau Mei Kapata Sametha | Dhvija Dhayala Athi Neethi Niketha || Bajiha Namra Dhekhi Mohi Sayi | Bipra  Padava  Puthra Ki Nayi || Sambhu Manthra Mohi Dhvijabara  Dheenha | Subha  Upadhesa  Bibidha Bidhi Keenha || Japau Manthra Sivamandhira Jayi | Hridhaya Dhambha Ahamithi Adhikayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda –The characteristics of the four Yuga/Kritha, Thretha, Dwapara, and Kali Yuga can be experienced in one's own heart

 

Chapter - 104 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The characteristics of the four Yuga/Kritha, Thretha, Dwapara, and Kali Yuga can be experienced in one's own heart

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, there is no Yuga highly meritorious as the Kali Yuga, there mere recitation of sacred names of Lord, singing in praise of the Lord would remove the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, eventually, it would liberate the Jeeva from the Garbhavasadhukham/repeated births. Dharma has four pillars, and one among them is Charity, hence the performance of charity brings an abundance of piousness in the Kali era. Oh! Garuda, it is the Maya of the Mayapathi that influences the Jeeva to experience the characteristics of four Yugas in one’s own heart on a regular basis. The Sathvik nature in the Jeeva resembles the Sathya Yuga, the qualities of selflessness, innocence, virtues, honesty, sense of oneness in all, spiritual insight, etc. were predominant in the Kritha Yuga. The abundance of Sathvik nature with a tinge of Rajasik nature such as passion, dedication, and enjoyment are the characteristics of Thretha Yuga. The abundance of Rajasik nature along with the Thamasik and a bit of Sathvik nature represents the Dwapara Yuga, the Jeeva swelled with the pride, jealousy, lust, desire, ignorance, and arrogance, and a little bit of selflessness and fear, anxiousness and joy resemble the characteristics of Dwapara Yuga. The abundance of Thamasik nature, selfishness, deceitfulness, wickedness, lust, desire, ego, jealousy, anger, pride, ignorance, arrogance, etc. represent the Kali Yuga, the Jeeva drenched in worldly matters, overpowered by the impurities of mind represent Kali era. Hence, the wise and noble souls would choose the righteous path, get rid of impurities and sufferings of worldly existence, forsake the Rajasik and Thamasik nature by practice of devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Khagaraya/Garuda, the ‘Time’ won’t take control of the Jeeva who is devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra, like the tricks of the Master of magician won’t surprise his disciple, while the whole crowd watches it in awe.”

 

Kali Juga Sama Juga  Aananahi Jau Nara  Kara Biswasa | Gayi Rama Gunagana Bimala Bhava  Thara Binahi Prayasa || Pragata Chari Padha Dharma  Ke Kali Mahau Yek  Pradhana | Jena Kena  Bidhi Dheenhe Dhana Karayi Kalyana ||

Nitha Juga Dharma  Hohi Sab  Kere | Hridhaya Ramamaya Ke  Prere || Sudhdha Saththva Samatha Bigyana | Kritha PRabhava  Prasanna Mana Jana || Sathva Bahuth Raja Kachu Rathi Karma | Sab Bidhi Sukha Thretha Kara Dharma || Bahu Raja Swalpa Sathva Kacchu Thamasa | Dhwapara Dharma  Harasha Bhaya Manasa || Thamasa Bahuth Rajoguna  Thora | Kaliprabhava Birodha  Chahu Aura || Budha Juga  Dharma Jani Manamahi | Thaji Adharma  Rathi Dharma Karahi || Kaladharma  Nahi Byapahi Thahi | Raghupathi Charana Preethi Athi Jahi || Nata Kritha Bikata Kapata  Khagaraya | Nata Sevakahi Na Byapayi Maya ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The commendable deeds in the Kali era

 

Chapter - 103 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The commendable deeds in the Kali era

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Byalari/enemy of serpent, the Kali era would be the storehouse of impurities such as Kama/lust, Krodha/anger, Lobha/greed, Moha/desire, Madha/desire, Mathshcharya/ignorance, Ahamkara/arrogance, Mamakara/pride, etc. Although it has some marvelous merits too, the Jeeva can get rid of sufferings of worldly existence, and liberation from the repeated births/Garbhavasa Dhukham, easily without much austerities and penance. Oh! Garuda, the Jeeva can achieve the state of liberation from repeated cycles of birth at ease, compared to the Sathyayuga/Kritha, Threthayuga, and Dwaparayuga which is well known for Tapasya, the performance of fire sacrifices, and worship of deities respectively. In the Kali era, Jeeva could achieve the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari easily with the practice of pure love and devotion, and the utterance of his sacred names. Oh! Khagapathi, in Sathyayuga the Jeeva were extremely intelligent and possessed mystic skills, hence they had adopted meditation and contemplation as the tool to achieve the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. In the Thretha Yuga, people engaged in fire sacrifices to please the deities, thereby achieved liberation from the repeated cycles of births. In the Dwaparayuga, people conducted the worship of Lord Sri Ramachandra and achieved the fruitfulness of their lives. In the Kali era, the Jeeva could easily attain the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari by singing in praise of his glories and reciting his sacred names. Oh! Garuda, in the Kaliyuga, the intelligence and life span of the people would be considerably low, they won’t be able to conduct Thapasya, austerities, vows, etc. due to lack of concentration, or they can’t perform Yaga, Yagna, etc. due to lack of purity of ingredients used for the Yaga, absence of purity of place and person, hence mere uttering the names of Lord Sri Hari would bring fruitfulness in their lives. Oh! Garuda, in the Kali era whoever recites or listens to the glories of Lord Sri Ramachandra with pure love and devotion, would easily cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence and repeated births as well. The recitation of scriptures and utterance of sacred names of Lord Sri Ramachandra are enough to protect the Jeeva from Samsarasagara and Garbhavasadhukham, another commendable virtue of the Kali era is the noble deed by word, mind, and deed are highly admirable, and the sins committed by mind/Manasika Papa won’t bring evil effects on the Jeeva.”

Sunu Byalari Kala Kalimala  Avaguna  Aagara | Gunau Bahuth Kalijuga Kara Binu Prayasa  Nisthara || Krithajuga  Thretha Dhwapara Pooja Makha Aru Joga | Jo Gathi Hoyi So Kali Harinama The  Pavahi Loga ||

Krithajuga  Sab Jogi Bigyani | Kari Haridhyana Tharahi Bhavaprani || Thretha  Bibidha  Jagya  Nara Karahi | PRabhuhi  Samarpi Karma Bhava  Tharahi || Dhwapara Kari Raghupathi Padhapooja | Nara Bhava  Tharahi Upaya Na Dhooja || Kalijuga  Kevala Hariguna Gaha | Gavatha Nara Pavahi Bhava Thaha || Kalijuga Joga  Na Jagya Na Gyana | Yek Adhara Rama Gunagana || Sab Bharosa  Thaji Jo Bhaja Ramahi | Prema Sametha  Gava Guna  Gramahi || Soyi Bhava  Thara Kacchu  Samsaya Nahi | Nama Prathapa Pragata Kali Mahi || Kali Kara  Yek Puneetha Prathapa | Manasa  Punya Hohi Nahi Papa||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The evil influence of the Kali era in the life of Jeeva

 

Chapter - 102 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – The evil influence of the Kali era in the life of Jeeva

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Khagesa, the Kali era would be dishonorable, and famous for all the wrong reasons, there would be hypocrisy, wickedness, pride, malpractices, perversity, malice, infatuation, arrogance, etc. in the whole Universe. Jeeva would take up Japa, Thapa, performance of fire sacrifices, austerities, charity, Shamadhamadhi, vows, rites, etc. to accomplish personal benefits. There would be Athivrishti /heavy rainfall and Anavrishti/lack of rains and makes life miserable on the Earth, hence the cultivation, farming, agriculture of food grains would face terrible consequences, which leads to starvation. Women would abandon ornaments and Mangaladhravya, just adopt clothe to cover their nakedness, and will have an uncontrollable appetite. The greed to amass wealth would be overwhelming, and their attachment on worldly matters, possession, richness, wealth, money, fame, wife, children, relatives, and companion would go beyond measure, hence the sufferings and grief would be unimaginable. The Jeeva would take great pleasure in worldly matters, dull-witted will have no kindness or compassion,  constantly hurl themselves to various ailments, and find no peace, they would be swollen with pride and jealousy. The life span of the Jeeva would be very short, but their pride and arrogance would have no limits as if they are going to survive till the end of the Pralaya/deluge. The Kali era would drive the Jeeva insane, men will not have respect for mother, daughter, sister, wife, etc. there will not be contentment or serenity. All classes of men would go begging without shame, adopt harsh and abusive language on each other, there won’t be any sense of ‘Oneness-in-all’ or equality. Jeeva would be besieged by sorrow and bereavement, as a result, there won’t be Varnna or Ashrama Dharma. The austerities, performance of religious and spiritual rites, vows, Shamadhamadhi would disappear, while the wickedness, arrogance, ignorance grow to a large extent. The men and women would be immersed in taking care of their physique and beauty, there won’t be no respect or honor among the people for each other.”

Sunu Khagesa Kali Kapata Hat Dhambha Dhosha Pashanda | Mana Moha  Maradhi Madha  Byapi  Rahe Bhramanda || Thamasa Dharma Karahi Japa Thapa Bratha Makha  Dhana | Deva Na  Barashahi Dharani Baye  Na Jamahi Dhana ||

Abala Kacha  Bhooshana Bhoori Chudha | Dhanaheena  Dhukhi Mamatha  Bahudha || Sukha Chahahi Mooda Na Dharmaratha | Mathi Thori Kadori Na Komalatha || Nara Peeditha Roga Na  Bhoga Kahi | Abhimana Birodha Akaranahi || Laghu Jeevana Sambathu Panchadhasa | Kalpantha Na Nasa  Gumanu Asa || Kalikala Bihala Kiye Manuja | Nahi  Manatha Kvau Anuja Thanuja || Nahi Thosha Bichara Na  Seethalatha | Sab  Jathi Kujathi Bhaye  Magatha || Irisha  Parushacchara  Lolupatha | Bhari Poori Rahi Samatha Bigatha || Sab Loga  Biyoga  Bisoka  Haye | Baranashrama Dharma Achara  Gaye || Dhama Dhana Dhaya Nahi  Janapani | Jadatha Parabanchanathathi Dhani || Thanu Poshaka Nari Nara Sagare | Paranindhaka Je Jaga  Mo Bagare ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Uththara Kanda – The evilness of the Kali era

 

Chapter - 101 - Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj –The evilness of the Kali era

Sage Kakabhusundi speaks “Oh! Garuda, In the Kali era the people will not follow Varnna or Ashramadharma, thereby the marriage between the people of different faith and beliefs create confusion in the performance of rites, the Jeeva constantly suffer from various illness, grief, sorrow, troubles, and utter desolation. The Jeeva drenched in illusion keep themselves away from the worship of Lord Sri Hari, and spiritual and religious practices, Shamadhadhi, austerities, does not follow the path approved by Veda and scriptures, instead, they would choose to create their own beliefs and disciplines. The Jeeva drenched in worldly matters, indulges in sensual pleasure, constructs luxurious homes, and adopts sophisticated lifestyles, eventually forget the meaning of dispassion/Vairagya. The Sannyasins/ascetics would be rich and the Grihastha would go penniless so there would be no spiritual or religious rites in the families. Oh! Garuda, the sarcasm of the Kali era cannot be described in words. Men abandon virtuous and devoted wives and bring maidservants as wives. Sons will not respect or take care of his parents once he gets married, he dances to the tune of the in-law’s family and considers his own parents and siblings as hostile. The rulers will not follow righteousness or truthfulness, indulge in various sins, will not perform any auspicious deeds, they would turn out to be manipulative, impose heavy punishment on the innocent, and exploit them. The wealthy people would be considered as noble, the Bhramin will have Janeau/sacred thread as a symbol, and ascetic is known for wandering naked. In the Kali era person who have no knowledge of Veda and the Scriptures would be known as the devotee of Lord Sri Hari, there would be a number of poets without real poetic skills. There will be countless to criticize and disgrace others’ virtues, but there would be fewer people who are virtuous. Oh! Garuda, Kali era would bring the frequent suffering from famine, epidemic, natural calamities, and people would die without a meal.”

Bhaye Bharana Sankara Kali Binnasethu Sab Loga |Karahi Papa Pavahi Dhukhabhaya Ruja Soka Biyoga || Shruthi Sammatha Hari Bhakthi Patha Samjutha  Birathi Bibeka | Thehi Na  Chalahi Nara Moha Basa Kalpahi Pantha Aneka ||

Bahu Dhama  Savarahi Dhama Jathi | Bishaya Hari Leenhi Na Rahi Birathi || Thapasi Dhanavantha Dharidhra Grihi | Kali Kauthuka  Thatha Na  Jatha Kahi || Kulavanthi Nikarahi Nari Sathi |Griha Aanahi Cheri Niberi  Gathi || Sutha Manahi Mathu Pitha  Thab Lau | Abalanana Dheekha Nahi Jab Lau|| Sasurari Piari Lagi Jab The | Ripuroopa Kudumba Bhaye Thab The || Nripa Papa Parayana Dharma  Nahi | Kari Dhanda  Bidamba Praja  Nithahi || Dhanavantha Kuleena  Maleena  Api | Dhvija Chinha Janeau Udhara Thapi || Nahi Mana Purana Na  Bedhahi Jo | Hari Sevaka Santha Sahi Kali so || Kabi Brindha Udhara Dhuni Na Suni | Guna Dhooshaka Bratha  Na Kopi Guni || Kali Barahi Bara Dhukala Parai | Binu Anna Dhukhi Sab Loga Marai ||