aranya - rama charita manas

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r Rmacaritamnasa

(The Mnasa lake containing the exploits of r Rma)

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vairgymbujabhskara hyaghaghanadhvntpaha tpaham,mohmbhodharapugapanavidhau svasambhava akaravande brahmakula kalakaamana rrmabhupapriyam.1. I reverence Bhagavn akara, the progeny of Brahm, the very root of the tree

of piety, the beloved, devotee of King r Rma, the full moon that brings joy to the oceanof wisdom, the sun that opens the lotus of dispassion, the wind that disperses the cloudsof ignorance, who dispels the thick darkness of sin and eradicates the threefold agonyand who wipes off obloquy. (1)

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sndrnandapayodasaubhagatanu ptmbara sundarapau baarsana kailasatturabhra varam,rjvyatalocana dhtajajuena saobhitastlakmaasayuta pathigata rmbhirma bhaje.2.

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His hands a bow and an arrow who has a beautiful, shining and well-equipped quiverfastened to His waist and has a pair of large lotus eyes, who is adorned with a tuft ofmatted locks on His head and who is seen journeying with St and Lakmaa. (2)

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So.: um rma guna guRha paita muni pvahi birati,pvahi moha bimuRha je hari bimukha na dharma rati.r Rmas virtues, Um (Prvat ), are mysterious. The sages as well as learned

men develop dispassion (when they appreciate them ); while the deluded fools who arehostile to r Hari and have no love for piety get bewildered to hear of them.

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Cau.: pura nara bharata prti mai g, mati anurupa anupa suh.

aba prabhu carita sunahu ati pvana, karata je bana sura nara muni bhvana.1.eka bra cuni kusuma suhe, nija kara bhuana rma bane.stahi pahire prabhu sdara, baihe phaika sil para sudara.2.surapati suta dhari byasa be, saha chata raghupati bala dekh.jimi piplik sgara thh, mah madamati pvana ch.3.st carana coca hati bhg, muRha madamati krana kg.cal rudhira raghunyaka jn, ska dhanua syaka sadhn.4.

I have portrayed to the best of my ability the incomparable and charming affection( for r Rma ) of the citizens (of Ayodhy ) as well as of Bharata. Now hear of the all-holyexploits of the Lord, that He wrought in the forest to the delight of gods, men and sages. On

one ocasion r Rma culled lovely flowers and made with His own hands a number ofornaments, with which He fondly decked St and sat with Her on a beautiful rock ofcrystal. The foolish son of Indra ( the lord of celestials ) took the form of a crow and wantedto test the might of r Rma ( the Lord of Raghus ) even as the most dull-witted ant wouldsound the depths of the ocean. The stupid fool, who had disguised himself as a crow with asinister motive, bit St in the foot with his beak and flew away. The Lord of Raghus came toknow it only when blood ran from Her foot, and fitted a shaft of reed to His bow. (14)

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Do.: ati kpla raghunyaka sad dna para neha,t sana i knha chalu murakha avaguna geha.1.The Lord of Raghus is extremely compassionate and is always fond of the meek.

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Cau.: prerita matra brahmasara dhv, cal bhji byasa bhaya pv.dhari nija rupa gayau pitu ph, rma bimukha rkh tehi nh.1.

bh nirsa upaj mana trs, jath cakra bhaya rii durbs.brahmadhma sivapura saba lok, phir ramita bykula bhaya sok.2.khu baihana kah na oh, rkhi ko sakai rma kara droh.mtu mtyu pitu samana samn, sudh hoi bia sunu harijn.3.mitra karai sata ripu kai karan, t kaha bibudhanad baitaran.saba jagu thi analahu te tt, jo raghubra bimukha sunu bhrt.4.nrada dekh bikala jayat, lgi day komala cita sat.pahav turata rma pahi th, kahesi pukri pranata hita ph.5.tura sabhaya ghesi pada j, trhi trhi dayla raghur.atulita bala atulita prabhut, ma matimada jni nahi p.6.nija kta karma janita phala pyau, aba prabhu phi sarana taki yau.suni kpla ati rata bn, ekanayana kari taj bhavn.7.

Winged with a spell, the shaft presided over by Brahm* sped forth and the crowin terror took to flight. Indras son now assumed his own form and approached his father.

*Our scriptures mention a number of missiles each presided over by a particular deity and varying inits potency according to the god by whom it is presided over and which can be invoked on any earthly weaponby means of spells. For instance we hear of an Agni-Astra ( presided over by the fire-god ),a Vyavystra(presided over by the wind-god), Parjanystra (presided over by the rain-god). Pupatstra (presided overby Lord iva ) and Nryastra (presided over by Bhagavn Nryaa ) and so on. The Agni-Astra, whendischarged, rains volleys of fire; the Vyavystra lets loose strong winds; the Parjanystra releases cloudswith showers and so on. It is unfortunate that the knowledge of this science, which was evidenced till the endof Dvpara, has become extinct now.


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But the latter refused to give him shelter knowing him to be an enemy of r Rma. Havinglost hope ( of protection ) he felt as alarmed at heart as the sage Durvs was afraid of theLords Discus. Weary and stricken with fear and grief, he traversed the abode of Brahm,the realm of Lord iva and all other regions. But no one even asked him to sit down. Whocan dare afford shelter to an enemy of r Rma ? Listen, Garua (mount of r Hari ), amother becomes as terrible as death and a father assumes the role of Yama ( the god ofdeath), ambrosia turns into venom and a friend becomes as hostile as a hundred enemies,the celestial river ( Gag ) is converted into the Vaitara*nay the whole world becomeshotter than fire to him who is inimical to r Rma. The sage Nrada saw Jayanta (Indrasson ) in distress and was moved with pity; for saints are always tender of heart. The sagesent him immediately to r Rma and he cried out, Save me, O friend of the suppliant !Bewildered and terrified he went and clasped His feet and said, Mercy ! mercy ! Ogracious Lord of Raghus. I could not perceive Your incomparable might and matchlessglory, dull-witted as I am. I have reaped the fruit born by my own actions and have nowsought refuge in You. Protect me, my Lord! When the all-merciful Lord heard his mostpiteous appeal, He let him go with the loss of one eye, O Prvat. (17)

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So.: knha moha basa droha jadyapi tehi kara badha ucita,prabhu chReu kari choha ko kpla raghubra sama.2.Even though in his infatuation Jayanta had antagonized the Lord and therefore

deserved death, the latter took compassion on him and let him go. Who is there somerciful as the Hero of Raghus line ? (2)

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Cau.: raghupati citrak ua basi nn, carita kie ruti sudh samn.bahuri rma asa mana anumn, hoihi bhra sabahi mohi jn.1.

sakala muninha sana bid kar, st sahita cale dvau bh.atri ke rama jaba prabhu gaya u, sunata mahmuni haraita bhayau.2.pulakita gta atri uhi dhe, dekhi rmu tura cali e.karata daavata muni ura le, prema bri dvau jana anhave.3.dekhi rma chabi nayana juRne, sdara nija rama taba ne.kari puj kahi bacana suhe, die mula phala prabhu mana bhe.4.

*The name of a river in hell, which the dead have to cross before entering the infernal regions. It isrepresented as a filthy stream full of blood, hair and bones and every other kind of impurity. It can be crossedonly with the help of a cow that may have been gifted by the deceased during his life-time.


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Staying at Citrakua the Lord of Raghus performed exploits of many kinds, whichare sweet to the ear as nectar. r Rma then thought to Himself, People will throng herenow that (everyone has come to know me. Taking leave of all the hermits, therefore, thetwo brothers ( r Rma and Lakmaa ) left the place with St. When the Lord repairedto Atris hermitage, the great sage was rejoiced at the news. Thrilling all over ( with joy)Atri sprang up and ran to meet Him; and seeing him come r Rma too advancedhurriedly towards him. Even as the two brothers prostrated themselves the sage liftedthem, and clasping them to his bosom bathed them with tears of love. His eyes weregladdened by the sight of r Rmas beauty and then he reverently escorted them to hishermitage. Paying his homage to the Lord he spoke kind words to Him and offered Himroots and fruits, which He relished much. (14)

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So.: prabhu sana sna bhari locana sobh nirakhi,munibara parama prabna jori pni astuti karata.3.As the Lord took His seat Atri (the chief of sages), supremely wise as he was,

feasted his eyes on His loveliness, and joining his palms proceeded to extol Him(3)

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nammi bhakta vatsala, kplu la komala.bhajmi te padbuja, akmin svadhmada.01.nikma yma sudara, bhavmbuntha madara.praphulla kaja locana, maddi doa mocana.02.pralaba bhu vikrama, prabhoprameya vaibhava.niaga cpa syaka, dhara triloka nyaka.03.dinea vaa maana, mahea cpa khaana.mundra sata rajana, surri vda bhajana.04.manoja vairi vadita, ajdi deva sevita.viuddha bodha vigraha, samasta duapaha.05.

nammi idir pati, sukhkara sat gati.bhaje saakti snuja, ac pati priynuja.06.tvadaghri mula ye nar, bhajati hna matsar.patati no bhavrave, vitarka vci sakule.07.vivikta vsina sad, bhajati muktaye mud.nirasya idriydika, prayti te gati svaka.08.tamekamadbhuta prabhu, nirhamvara vibhu.jagadguru ca vata, turyameva kevala.09.bhajmi bhva vallabha, kuyogin sudurlabha.svabhakta kalpa pdapa, sama susevyamanvaha.10.anupa r upa bh upati, natohamurvij pati.prasda me nammi te, padbja bhakti dehi me.11.pahati ye stava ida, nardarea te pada.vrajati ntra saaya, tvadya bhakti sayut.12. I reverence You, who are so fond of Your devotees, compassionate and gentle

of disposition. I adore Your lotus feet, which vouchsafe to Your selfless lovers a quarterin Your own abode. You are possessed of an exquisitely beautiful swarthy form; You areMount Mandara as it were to churn the ocean of mundane existence;You have eyes likethe full-blown lotus and rid Your votaries of pride and other vices. Immense is the mightof Your long arms and immeasurable Your glory. You carry on Your person a quiver, a


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bow and an arrow, O Lord of the three worlds ! The ornament of the solar race, Youbroke the bow of the great Lord iva. Delighting the greatest sages and saints, Youcrush the host of demons ( the enemies of gods ). You are an object of reverence to Lord

iva, and are adored by Brahm and other divinities. An embodiment of pure consciousness,You destroy all evils. I bow to Lakms lord, the fountain of joy and the salvation ofsaints. I adore You with Your Spouse (St) and younger brother (Lakmaa), Yourselfa beloved younger Brother* of Indra ( achs lord). Men who worship the sole of Yourfeet and are free from jealousy sink not into the ocean of metempsychosis, turbulent withthe billows of wrangling. They who, living in seclusion, constantly worship You with theirsenses and mind etc., fully subdued for the sake of attaining liberation are able to realizetheir own self. I adore Him, the mysterious Lord, who is one (without a second),desireless, all-powerful and omnipresent, the teacher of the world, eternal, transcendingthe three Guas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and absolute (self-existent). I adore Himwho is fond of devotion, who is most difficult of access to sensually-minded strivers but

who is a wish-yielding tree to His own devotees, nay, who is impartial and so easy toworship from day to day. I bow to Sts lord, King Rma of matchless beauty. Ireverence You; be gracious to me and grant me devotion to Your lotus feet. Men whorecite this hymn with reverence undoubtedly attain Your abode, acquiring devotion toYour feet at the same time. (112)

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Do.: binat kari muni ni siru kaha kara jori bahori,

carana saroruha ntha jani kabahu tajai mati mori.4.Having prayed thus the sage bowed his head, and joining his palms spoke again:My mind, O Lord, may never abandon Your lotus feet. (4)

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* The Lord is here identified with Bhagavn Vmana ( the divine Dwarf), who was born of Aditi( Kayapas wife) as a younger brother of Indra.


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Cau.: anusuiy ke pada gahi st, mil bahori susla bint.riipatin mana sukha adhik, sia dei nikaa baih.1.dibya basana bhuana pahire, je nita nutana amala suhe.kaha riibadhu sarasa mdu bn, nridharma kachu byja bakhn.2.mtu pit bhrt hitakr, mitaprada saba sunu rjakumr.

amita dni bhart bayadeh, adhama so nri jo seva na teh.3.dhraja dharma mitra aru nr, pada kla parikhiahi cr.bddha rogabasa jaRa dhanahn, adha badhira krodh ati dn.4.aisehu pati kara kie apamn, nri pva jamapura dukha nn.ekai dharma eka brata nem, kya bacana mana pati pada prem.5.jaga patibrat cri bidhi ahah, beda purna sata saba kahah.uttama ke asa basa mana mh, sapanehu na purua jaga nh.6.madhyama parapati dekhai kaise , bhrt pit putra nija jaise .dharma bicri samujhi kula raha, so nikia triya ruti asa kaha.7.binu avasara bhaya te raha jo, jnehu adhama nri jaga so.

pati bacaka parapati rati kara, raurava naraka kalpa sata para.8.chana sukha lgi janama sata ko, dukha na sumujha tehi sama ko kho.binu rama nri parama gati laha, patibrata dharma chRi chala gaha.9.pati pratik ula janama jaha j, bidhav hoi pi tarun.10.

Then St, who was so good natured and modest, met Anasuy ( Atris wife ) andclasped her feet. The sages wife felt extremely pleased at heart; she blessed Her andseating Her by her side arrayed Her in heavenly robes and ornaments that remainedever new, clean and charming. In affectionate and mild tones the holy woman thenproceeded to discourse on some wifely virtues, making Her an occasion for suchdiscourse: Listen, O Princess: a mother, father and brother are all kind to us; but theybestow only limited joy. A husband, however, bestows unlimited joy (in the shape ofblessedness), O Videhas daughter; vile is the woman who refuses to serve him.Fortitude, piety a friend and a wifethese four are put to the test only in times ofadversity. A woman who treats her husband with disrespecteven though he is old,sick, dull-headed, indigent, blind, deaf, wrathful or most wretchedshall suffer varioustorments in hell (the abode of Yama). Devotion of body, speech and mind to her lordsfeet is the only duty, sacred vow and penance of a woman. There are four types offaithful wives in this world: so declare the Vedas, the Puras and all the saints. Awoman of the best type is convinced in her heart of hearts that she cannot even dreamin this world of a man other than her lord. The middling regards anothers husband asher own brother, father or son ( according to his age). She who is restrained byconsiderations of virtue or by the thought of her race is declared by the Vedas as a low


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woman. And know her to be the lowest woman in this world, who is restrained only byfear and want of opportunity. The woman who deceives her husband and loves aparamour is cast for a hundred cycles into the worst form of hell known by the name ofRaurava. Who is so depraved as the woman who for the sake of a moments pleasurereckons not the torment that shall endure for a thousand million births! The womanwho sincerely takes a vow of fidelity to her husband easily attains the highest state; whileshe who is disloyal to her lord is widowed as soon as she attains her youth wherevershe may be reborn. (110)

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jasu gvata ruti cri ajahu tulasik harihi priya.5(A).sunu st tava nma sumiri nri patibrata karahi,tohi prnapriya rma kahiu kath sasra hita.5(B).A woman is impure by her very birth; but she attains a happy state (hereafter) by

serving her lord. (It is due to her loyalty to her husband that) Tulas is loved by r Harieven to this day and her glory is sung by all the four Vedas. Listen, St: women willmaintain their vow of fidelity to their husband by invoking your very name, r Rma

being dear to you as your own life. It is for the good of the world that I have spoken toyou on the subject. (5 A-B)

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Cau.: suni jnak parama sukhu pv, sdara tsu carana siru nv.taba muni sana kaha kpnidhn, yasu hoi ju bana n.1.satata mo para kp kareh u, sevaka jni tajehu jani nehu.dharma dhuradhara prabhu kai bn, suni saprema bole muni gyn.2.jsu kp aja siva sanakd, cahata sakala paramratha bd.te tumha rma akma pire, dna badhu mdu bacana ucre.3.


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aba jn mai r catur, bhaj tumhahi saba deva bih.jehi samna atisaya nahi ko, t kara sla kasa na asa ho.4.kehi bidhi kahau jhu aba svm, kahahu ntha tumha atarajm.

asa kahi prabhu biloki muni dhr, locana jala baha pulaka sarr.5.Janakas Daughter (St) was overjoyed to hear this discourse and reverently

bowed Her head at the feet of Anasuy. The All-merciful then said to the sage, With yourpermission I would go to some other forest. Continue to shower your grace on me; andknowing me to be your servant never cease loving me. Hearing these words of the Lord,who was a champion of virtue the enlightened sage lovingly replied, You are the sameRma ( the supreme Deity), the beloved of the desireless and the friend of the meek,whose favour is sought by Brahm (the Unborn), Lord iva, the sage Sanaka and allother preachers (knowers) of the highest Reality; and yet you are addressing such politewords to me. I now understand the wisdom of r (Goddess Lakm), who chose You(as Her Lord) to the exclusion of all other gods. How can He who is unequalled and

unsurpassed by anyone else be less amiable than He is! How can I say,You may gonow, my lord? Tell me, my master, knowing as You do the hearts of all. Having spokenthus the sage kept gazing on the Lord, thrilling all over with emotion and his eyes flowingwith tears. (15)

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Cha.: tana pulaka nirbhara prema purana nayana mukha pakaja die.mana gyna guna gotta prabhu madkha japa tapa k kie,japa joga dharma samuha tenara bhagati anupama pva.raghubra carita punta nisi dina dsa tulas gva,Thrilling all over with excess love, the sage rivetted his eyes on the Lords lotus

face. He thought to himself,What prayers did I mutter and what austerity did I perform thatI was enabled to behold with my own eyes the Lord who is beyond all knowledge andtranscends the three Guas as well as the senses and mind. It is through Japa (mutteringof prayers). Yoga (concentration of mind) and a host of religious observances that manacquires devotion, which is incomparable ( as a means of God-Realization). So doesTulasdsa sing the all-holy exploits of r Rma (the Hero of Raghus line) day and night.

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Do.:kalimala samana damana mana rma sujasa sukhamula,sdara sunahi je tinha para rma rahahi anukula.6(A).


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So.: kahina kla mala kosa dharma na gyna na joga japa,parihari sakala bharosa rmahi bhajahite catura nara.6(B).The praises of r Rma destroy the impurities of the Kali age, subdue the mind

and are a source of delight. r Rma remains ever propitious to those who listen to themwith reverence. This terrible age (of Kali) is a repertory of sins; piety, spiritual wisdom,Yoga or Japa are out of place in this age. They alone, are wise, who worship r Rmagiving up all other hopes. (6 A-B)

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Cau.: muni pada kamala ni kari ss, cale banahi sura nara muni s.ge rma anuja puni pche, muni bara bea bane ati kche .1.ubhaya bca r sohai kais, brahma jva bica my jais.sarit bana giri avaghaa gh, pati pahicni dehi bara b.2.jaha jaha jhi deva raghury, karahimegha taha taha nabha chy.mil asura birdha maga jt, vatah raghubra nipt.3.

turatahi rucira r upa tehi pv, dekhi dukh nija dhma pahv.puni e jaha muni sarabhag, sudara anuja jnak sag.4.

Bowing His head at the lotus feet of the sage, r Rma, the Lord of celestials,human beings and sages, proceeded to the woods. r Rma walked foremost, whileLakmaa followed Him in the rear, both appearing most lovely in the garb of hermits.Between the two St ( who was the same as r, the Goddess of Prosperity) shone forthlike My, which stands between Brahma (the Absolute) and the Jva (the individualsoul). Rivers and thickets, hills and rugged valleys recognized their Lord and gave Hima smooth passage. Wherever the divine Lord of Raghus passed the clouds made acanopy in the heavens, Even as the trio wended their way the demon Virdha met them;and the Hero of Raghus line overthrew him as soon as he made his appearance.(Meeting his death at the hands of the Lord), he immediately attained a beauteous(divine) form; finding him lead a miserable existence the Lord sent him to His own abode,Accompanied by His lovely younger brother (Lakmaa) and Janakas Daughter (St)the Lord then visited the sage arabhaga. (14)

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Gazing on r Rmas lotus face the eyes of the great sage reverently drank inits beauty like bees. Blessed indeed was the birth of arabhaga! (7)

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Cau.: kaha muni sunu raghubra kpl, sakara mnasa rjamarl.

jta raheu biraci ke dhm, suneu ravana bana aihahi rm.1.citavata patha raheu dina rt, aba prabhu dekhi juRn cht.ntha sakala sdhana mai hn, knh kp jni jana dn.2.so kachu deva na mohi nihor, nija pana rkheu jana mana cor.taba lagi rahahu dna hita lg, jaba lagi milau tumhahi tanu tyg.3.joga jagya japa tapa brata knh, prabhu kaha dei bhagati bara lnh.ehi bidhi sara raci muni sarabhag, baihe hdaya chRi saba sag.4.

Said the sage,Listen, gracious Rma (the Hero of Raghus line), the swandisporting in the Mnasa lake of Lord ivas heart; I was about to leave for Brahmsabode when the report reached my ears that r Rma (Yourself) was coming to the

forest. I have ever since watched the road day and night. My heart is now soothed atthe sight of my lord. I have accomplished nothing (to deserve Your grace); yet You haveshown Your grace to me knowing me to be Your humble servant. Really speaking,however, You have done me no favour, my lord; You have only redeemed Your vow, OStealer of Your devotees hearts! For the sake of this humble servant remain here(before my eyes) till I have quitted this body and meet You ( in Your own abode). Sosaying the sage offered to the Lord whatever practice of Yoga, sacrifices, Japa(muttering of prayers), penance and fasting he had done, and received in return the boonof Devotion. Having thus acquired the rare gift of Devotion the sage arabhagaprepared a funeral pile and discarding all attachment from his heart ascended it. (14)

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Do.: st anuja sameta prabhu nla jalada tanu syma,mama hiya basahu niratara sagunarupa rrma.8.Constantly abide in my heart, O Lord, with St and your younger brother (Lakmaa)

in Your qualified and embodied form swarthy as a dark cloud, O graceful Rma! (8)

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Cau.: asa kahi joga agini tanu jr, rma kp baikuha sidhr.

tte muni hari lna na bhaya u, prathamahibheda bhagati bara layau.1.

rii nikya munibara gati dekh, sukh bhae nija hdaya bise.

astuti karahi sakala muni bd, jayati pranata hita karun kad.2.

puni raghuntha cale bana ge, munibara bda bipula saga lge.

asthi samuha dekhi raghury, puch muninha lgi ati dy.3.

jnatahu puchia kasa svm, sabadaras tumha atarajm.nisicara nikara sakala muni khe, suni raghubra nayana jala che.4.

Having said so he burnt his body with the fire of Yoga* and by the grace of rRma rose to Vaikuha. The sage was not absorbed into the person of r Hari for thissimple reason that he had already received the boon of personal devotion. The multitudeof sages (assembled on the occasion) who saw the high state to which the great sagehad now been translated were greatly delighted at heart. All the hosts of sages nowextolled the Lord, Glory to the friend of the suppliant, the fountain of mercy. Then theLord of Raghus went on further into the forest and many a host of great sage followedHim. Seeing a heap of bones the Lord of Raghus was moved with great compassion and

enquired the hermits about the same. Though knowing everything, how is it that You askus, our master? We know You are all-seeing and can read the innermost feelings of all.Hosts of demons have devoured all the sages. The eyes of r Rma (the Hero ofRaghus race) filled with tears when He heard this. (14)

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Do.: nisicara hna karau mahi bhuja uhi pana knha,sakala muninha ke ramanhi ji ji sukha dnha.9.With uplifted arms He took a vow to rid the earth of demons. Then He gladdened

all the hermits by visiting their hermitages one by one. (9)

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The sage Agastya had a learned disciple, Sutka by name, who was a great loverof the Lord. He was devoted to r Rmas feet in thought, word and deed and had no faithin any other deity even in dream. As soon as the news of the Lords approach reached hisears he rushed out hurriedly, indulging in his own fancy: Will the Lord of Raghus, the

befriender of the meek, O good heavens, ever show His grace to a wretch like me? WillLord r Rma and His younger brother receive me as their own servant? I have nounswerving faith in my heart nor is my mind illumined by the light of devotion, dispassionor wisdom. I have no association with saints and practise neither Yoga (concentration ofmind) nor Japa ( muttering of prayers), nor the ritual. Nor do I claim any steadfast devotionto the Lords lotus feet. I bank on one characteristic of the all-merciful Lord; He holds thedevotee dear who depends exclusively on HIm. This inspires me with the hope that myeyes will be rewarded today by the sight of the Lords lotus face, that delivers one from thebondage of worldly existence. The wise was drowned in a flood of love; his condition. OPrvat, cannot be described in words. He had no idea of the four quarters, much less ofthe intermediate points of the compass; nor could he make out the track. He did not know

who he was or whither bound. He would now turn back and then resume his journey in thesame direction; and now he would dance and sing songs of praise. The sage had beengifted with devotion of the nature of intense love and the Lord watched him hiding behinda tree. When the Hero of Raghus line, who dispels the fear of transmigration, saw thesages excessive love, He revealed Himself in his heart. The sage sat motionless in themiddle of the road, his body bristling like a jack-fruit with its hair standing on end. The Lordof Raghus thereupon drew near and was delighted at heart to see the state of His devotee.r Rma tried many ways to rouse the sage; but he would not wake, lost as he was inthe ecstasy of his vision. r Rma then withdrew His kingly guise and manifested His four-armed form in the sages heart. The sage thereupon started up in great agony, growing asrestless as a noble serpent that has lost the gem on its head. But seeing before him theblissful Rma in His swarthy form with St and His younger brother (Lakmaa), the greatand blessed sage was overwhelmed with affection and dropped like a log at His feet.Taking him in His long arms the Lord lifted him and with utmost affection pressed him toHis bosom. While embracing the sage the gracious Lord shone forth like a Tamla treemeeting a tree of gold. The sage gazed on r Rmas face standing motionless like a figuredrawn in a picture. (112)

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Do.: taba muni hdaya dhra dhari gahi pada brahi bra,

nija rama prabhu ni kari puj bibidha prakra.10.Summoning courage in his heart and clasping His feet again and again the sagethen conducted the Lord to his hermitage and offered Him homage in many ways. (10)

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H 13H L fl flH 14HCau.: kaha muni prabhu sunu binat mor, astuti karau kavana bidhi tor.

mahim amita mori mati thor, rabi sanmukha khadyota ajor.1.

yma tmarasa dma arra, ja mukua paridhana municra.

pi cpa ara kai tura, naumi niratara rraghuvra.2.

moha vipina ghana dahana knu, sata saroruha knana bhnu .

niicara kari varutha mgarja, trtu sad no bhava khaga bja.3.

arua nayana rjva suvea, st nayana cakora niea.

hara hdi mnasa bla marla, naumi rma ura bhu vila.4.

saaya sarpa grasana uragda , amana sukarkaa tarka vida .bhava bhajana rajana sura yutha, trtu sad no kp varutha.5.

nirgua sagua viama sama rupa, jna gir gottamanupa.

amalamakhilamanavadyamapra , naumi rma bhajana mahi bhra.6.

bhakta kalpapdapa rma , tarjana krodha lobha mada kma.

ati ngara bhava sgara setu, trtu sad dinakara kula ketu.7.

atulita bhuja pratpa bala dhma , kali mala vipula vibhajana nma .

dharma varma narmada guagrma, satata a tanotu mama rma.8.

jadapi biraja bypaka abins, saba ke hdaya niratara bs.

tadapi anuja r sahita kharr, basatu manasi mama knanacr.9.


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je jnahi te jnahu svm, saguna aguna ura atarajm.

jo kosala pati rjiva nayan, karau so rma hdaya mama ayan.10.

asa abhimna ji jani bhore, mai sevaka raghupati pati more.

suni muni bacana rma mana bhe, bahuri harai munibara ura le.11.parama prasanna jnu muni moh, jo bara mgahu deu so toh.

muni kaha maibara kabahu na jc, samujhi na parai jhuha k sc.12.

tumhahi nka lgai raghur, so mohi dehu dsa sukhad.

abirala bhagati birati bigyn, hohu sakala guna gyna nidhn.13.

prabhu jo dnha so baru mai pv, aba so dehu mohi jo bhv.14.

Said the sage, Listen, O Lord, to my prayer: how am I to hymn Your praises? Forimmeasurable is Your glory and scant my wit, which is as insignificant as the flash ofa fire-fly before the sun. I constantly glorify r Rma (the Chief of Raghus), with a bodydark as a string of blue lotuses, wearing a crown of matted locks on His head and clad

in a hermits robes, and carrying a bow and arrow in His hands with a quiver fastenedto His waist. The fire which consumes the thick forest of delusion, the sun that bringsdelight to the lotus-like saints, the lion who kills the herd of elephants in the form ofdemons, the hawk that kills the bird of metempsychosis, may He ever protect us. I extolr Rma, whose eyes resemble the red lotus, who is elegantly dressed, who is a fullmoon to Sts Cakora like eyes, who is a cygnet disporting in the Mnasa lake of Lordivas heart and who has a broad chest and long arms. A Garua to devour the serpentof doubt, the queller of despair induced by heated controversy, the uprooter of transmigration,the delighter of gods, the embodiment of compassion, may He ever protect us, I sing thepraises of r Rma, the reliever of earths burden, who is both with and withoutattributes, who is partial as well as impartial, who transcends knowledge, speech and the

senses and has no compeer, nay, who is all-pure, all-comprehensive, faultless andunlimited. A veritable garden of wish-yielding trees to His devotees, who keeps awaywrath, greed, pride and lust, who is most urbane in manners and the bridge to cross theocean of mundane existence, may that champion of the solar race ever protect me.Matchless in power of arm, the home of strength, the armour for the protection ofrighteousness, endowed with a host of delightful virtues, may that Rma whose veryName wipes out the greatest sins of the Kali age, be ever propitious to me. Even thoughHe is passionless, all-pervading, imperishable and ever dwelling in the heart of all, letHim abide in my thoughts as the Slayer of Khara roaming about in the woods with Hisyounger brother (Lakmaa) and St. Let alone, my lord, those who know You to be

both with and without attributes and the witness of all hearts. As for myself may rRma, the lotus-eyed Lord of Kosala, take up His abode in my heart. Let not this exaltedfeeling disappear from my mind even in an unguarded moment that I am His servant andthe Lord of Raghus my master. r Rma was delighted at heart to hear the sageswords, and in His delight He pressed the great sage to His bosom again. Know Me tobe supremely pleased, O sage; I am prepared to grant you any boon you may chooseto ask. The sage replied, I have never asked any boon and know not what is real andwhat unreal (what to choose and what to reject). Therefore, O Delighter of Yourdevotees, grant me that which pleases You, O Lord of Raghus. May you become arepository of worldly wisdom and goodness as well as of intense devotion, dispassionand spiritual wisdom. I have received the boon that my Lord has been pleased to grant.


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Now vouchsafe to me that which is cherished by me. (114)

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mama hiya gagana idu iva basahu sad nihakma.11.Armed with a bow and arrow and accompanied by Your younger brother and

Janakas Daughter (St), O Lord r Rma, pray dwell forever like a moon in thefirmament of my heart, though free from every desire. (11)

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Cau.: evamastu kari ramnivs, harai cale kubhaja rii ps.bahuta divasa gura darasanu pe, bhae mohi ehi rama e.1.aba prabhu saga ju gura ph, tumha kaha ntha nihor nh.dekhi kpnidhi muni catur, lie saga bihase dvau bh.2.patha kahata nija bhagati an up, muni rama pahuce surabhup.turata sutchana gura pahi gayau, kari daavata kahata asa bhayau.3.ntha kosaldhsa kumr, e milana jagata dhr.rma anuja sameta baideh, nisi dinu deva japata hahu jeh.4.sunata agasti turata uhi dhe, hari biloki locana jala che.muni pada kamala pare dvau bh, rii ati prti lie ura l.5.sdara kusala puchi muni gyn, sana bara baihre n.puni kari bahu prakra prabhu puj, mohi sama bhgyavata nahi duj.6.jaha lagi rahe apara muni bd, harae saba biloki sukhakad.7.

So be it, said r Rma ( the Abode of Lakm) as He joyously started on Hisvisit to the jar-born sage, Agastya. It is a long time since I last saw my Guru and cameto live in this hermitage. Now, my lord, I will go with You to see my Guru; thus I am notputting You under any obligation. The Fountain of Mercy saw through the sagescleverness and both the brothers smiled as they took him with them. Discoursing on the


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way on the incomparable cult of devotion to His own feet r Rma (the King of the gods)arrived at the hermitage of the sage ( Agastya). Sutka immediately saw his Guru andafter prostrating himself before the latter thus addressed him, My lord, the two sons ofKing Daaratha (Kosalas lord), the support of the world, have come to see yourRma, accompanied by His younger brother (Lakmaa) and Videhas Daughter (St),whose Name you repeat night and day, venerable sir. Agastya started up as soon ashe heard this and ran; at the sight of r Hari his eyes filled with tears. The two brothersfell at the sages lotus feet; but the sage took and clasped them to his bosom with theutmost affection. Courteously enquiring after their welfare the enlightened sage conductedthem to an exalted seat and then offered worship in various ways to the Lord, sayingThere is no other man so blessed as I am. Whatever other sages had assembled there,were all delighted to behold the Fountain of Joy. (17)

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fl H 12HDo.: muni samuha maha baihe sanmukha saba k ora,

sarada idu tana citavata mnahu nikara cakora.12.As He sat in the midst of the assembly of sages with His face turned towards all

(and their eyes fixed on His moon-like face), they seemed like a bevy of Cakora birdsgazing on the autumnal moon. (12)

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Cau.: taba raghubra kah muni ph, tumha sana prabhu durva kachu nh.tumha jnahu jehi krana yau , tte tta na kahi samujhyau.1.


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aba so matra dehu prabhu moh, jehi prakra mrau munidroh.muni musukne suni prabhu bn, puchehu ntha mohi k jn.2.

tumharei bhajana prabhva aghr, jnau mahim kachuka tumhr.

umari taru bisla tava my, phala brahma aneka niky.3.jva carcara jatu samn, bhtara basahi na jnahi n.

te phala bhacchaka kahina karl, tava bhaya arata sad sou kl.4.te tumha sakala lokapati s, puchehu mohi manuja k n.yaha bara mgau kpniket, basahu hdaya r anuja samet.5.abirala bhagati birati satasag, carana saroruha prti abhag.

jadyapi brahma akhaa anat, anubhava gamya bhajahi jehi sat.6.

asa tava r upa bakhnau jnau, phiri phiri saguna brahma rati mnau .satata dsanha dehu baR, tte mohi puchehu raghur.7.hai prabhu parama manohara h u, pvana pacaba tehi nu.daaka bana punta prabhu karahu, ugra spa munibara kara harahu.8.bsa karahu taha raghukula ry, kje sakala muninha para dy.

cale rma muni yasu p, turatahi pacaba niar.9.

Then said r Rma (the Hero of Raghus line) to the sage, I have nothing to hidefrom you, my lord. You know what for I have come; that is why, holy father, I have notdwelt at length on this point. Now, my good sir, give me some advice, by following whichI may be able to kill the enemies of the hermits. The sage smiled when he heard theLords remarks. With what intention have You asked me this question? It is by virtue ofmy devotion to You, O Destroyer of sins, that I know a bit of Your glory. Your My(Creative Energy) is like a huge tree of the species known by the name of Udumbara,with the countless multitudes of universes for its clustering fruits. The animate and

inanimate beings (inhabiting the various universes) are like the insects that dwell insidethe fruits and know of no other fruit (besides the one they inhabit ). The relentless anddreadful Time-spirit devours these fruits; but even that (all-devouring) Time ever tremblesin fear of You. You, who are the suzerain lord of all the regional lords, have asked myadvice as though You were an ordinary human being. I ask this boon of You, O Homeof mercy: pray dwell in my heart with Your Spouse (St) and younger brother(Lakmaa) and let me have intense devotion, dispassion, fellowship with the saints andunbroken love for Your lotus feet. Even though I know You to be the same as theindivisible and infinite Brahma (the Absolute), who can only be realized ( and cannot beknown by any other means) and is adored by the saints, and even though I depict Youas such, I feel enamoured of Your qualified form again and again. You have alwaysexalted Your servants; that is why You have thought fit to consult me, O Lord of Raghus.

There is, my lord, a most charming and holy spot; it is called Pacava. Sanctify theDaaka forest (where it is situated) and redeem it from the terrible curse of the greatsage (ukrcrya). Take up Your abode there, O Lord of Raghus line, and show Yourgrace to all the sages. On receiving the sages permission r Rma departed and drewnear to Pacava in no time. (19)

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He met Jayu (the king of vultures); and developing friendship with him in manyways the Lord stayed near the Godvar, where He made Himself a thatched hutof leaves. (13)

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Cau.: jaba te rma knha taha bs, sukh bhae muni bt trs.giri bana nad tla chabi che, dina dina prati ati hohi suhe.1.

khaga mga bda anadita rahah, madhupa madhura gujata chabi lahah.

so bana barani na saka ahirj, jah pragaa raghubra birj.2.

eka bra prabhu sukha sn, lachimana bacana kahe chalahn.

sura nara muni sacarcara s, mai puchau nija prabhu k n.3.

mohi samujhi kahahu soi dev, saba taji karau carana raja sev.

kahahu gyna birga aru my, kahahu so bhagati karahu jehidy.4.

From the time r Rma took up His abode there the sages lived happily and wererid of all fear. The hills, woods, streams and lakes were suffused with beauty and grew yet

more lovely day by day. The birds and deer were full of joy, and the bees with their sweethumming looked very charming. Not even ea (the king of serpents) would be able todescribe the forest which was adorned by r Rma (the Chief of Raghus ) in His manifestform. Once upon a time, as the Lord was sitting at ease, Lakmaa addressed Him inguileless words: O Lord of gods, human beings, sages and all animate and inanimatecreation! I ask of You as of my own master. Instruct me, my lord, how I may be able toadore the dust of Your feet to the exclusion of everything else. Discourse to me on spiritualwisdom and dispassion as well as on My (Illusion); and also speak to me about Bhakti(devotion), which You make an occasion for showering Your grace. (14)

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Do.: svara jva bheda prabhu sakala kahau samujhi,jte hoi carana rati soka moha bhrama ji.14.Also explain to me all the difference between God and the individual soul, so

that I may be devoted to Your feet and my sorrow, infatuation and delusion maydisappear. (14)

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Cau.: thorehi maha saba kahau bujh, sunahu tta mati mana cita l.mai aru mora tora tai my, jehi basa knhe jva niky.1.go gocara jaha lagi mana j, so saba my jnehu bh.tehi kara bheda sunahu tumha sou, bidy apara abidy dou.2.eka dua atisaya dukhar up, j basa jva par bhavakup.eka racai jaga guna basa jke, prabhu prerita nahi nija bala tke.3.

gyna mna jaha ekau nh , dekha brahma samna saba mh.kahia tta so parama birg, tna sama siddhi tni guna tyg.4.

I will explain everything in a nutshell; listen, dear brother, with your mind, intellectand reason fully absorbed. The feeling of I and mine and you and yours is My(Illusion), which holds sway over all created beings. Whatever is perceived by the sensesand that which lies within the reach of the mind, know it all to be My. And hear of itsdivisions too: they are two, viz., knowledge and ignorance. The one (ignorance) is vile andextremely painful, and has cast the ego into the sink of worldly existence. The other(knowledge), which brings forth the creation and which holds sway over the three Guas(Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) is directed by the Lord and has no strength of its own. Spiritualwisdom is that which is free from all blemishes in the shape of pride*etc., and which sees

the Supreme Spirit equally in all. He alone, dear brother, should be called a man of supremedispassion, who has spurned all supernatural powers as well as the three Guas (of whichthe universe is composed) as if of no more account than a blade of grass. (14)

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Do.: my sa na pu kahu jna kahia so jva,badha moccha prada sarbapara my preraka sva.15.That alone deserves to be called a Jva (individual soul), which knows not My

nor God nor ones own self. And iva (God) is He who awards bondage and liberation(according to ones deserts), transcends all and is the controller of My. (15)

* rmad Bhagavadgt enumerates the following characteristics which make for spiritual wisdom.They are: absence of pride,freedom from hypocrisy, non-violence, forgiveness, guilelessness, devout serviceof ones preceptor, purity of body and mind, steadfastness, subjugation of the mind, aversion to the objects ofsense, absence of egotism, pondering again and again on the painful character of and the evils inherent inbirth,death,old age and disease; absence of attachment and the feeling of mineness in respect of ones son,wife, home, etc., and constant equipoise of mind both in favourable and unfavourable circumstances;unflinching devotion to the Lord through exclusive attachment living in secluded and holy places and findingno enjoyment in the company of men; fixity in self-knowledge and seeing God as the object of true knowledge(vide XIII.711). The definition given here narrates the opposites of these virtues, viz., pride,hypocrisy,violence and so on. The definition may be interpreted in a different way as well. It may be taken to mean thatspiritual wisdom cannot be attained through the ordinary means of cognition (Mnasa or Pramas) such asperception, inference, verbal testimony and so on; it is self-evident (Sfl ).


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Cau.: dharma te birati joga te gyn, gyna mocchaprada beda bakhn.jte begi dravau mai bh, so mama bhagati bhagata sukhad.1.

so sutatra avalaba na n, tehi dhna gyna bigyn.

bhagati tta anupama sukham ul, milai jo sata hoi anukul.2.

bhagati ki sdhana kahau bakhn, sugama patha mohi pvahi prn.

prathamahi bipra carana ati prt, nija nija karma nirata ruti rt.3.

ehi kara phala puni biaya birg, taba mama dharma upaja anurg.ravandika nava bhakti dRhh, mama ll rati ati mana mh.4.sata carana pakaja ati prem, manakrama bacanabhajana dRha nem.guru pitu mtu badhu pati dev, saba mohi kaha jnai dRha sev.5.

mama guna gvata pulaka sarr, gadagada gir nayana baha nr.kma di mada dabha na jke, tta niratara basa mai tke.6.

Dispassion results from the practice of virtue, while spiritual wisdom comes ofthe practice of Yoga (concentration of mind); and wisdom is the bestower of liberation:so declare the Vedas. And that which melts My heart quickly, dear brother, is Devotion,which is the delight of My devotees. It stands by itself and requires no other prop;whereas Jna (knowledge of God in His absolute formless aspect) and Vijna(knowledge of the qualified aspect of God, both with and without form) depend on it.Devotion, dear brother, is incomparable and the very root of bliss; it can be acquired onlyby the favour of saint. I now proceed to tell you at some length the means of acquiringDevotion, an easy path by which men find Me. In the first place a man should cultivateexcessive devotion to the feet of the Brhmaas and secondly he should remain engagedin his own duty according to the lines laid down by the Vedas. This induces an aversionto the pleasures of sense and dispassion in its turn engenders a love for My Cult (the Cultof Devotion). This will bring steadfastness in the nine forms of Devotion*such as ravaa(hearing of the Lords praises etc.,) and the mind will develop an excessive fondness forMy sports. Again, one should be extremely devoted to the lotus feet of saints and shouldbe persistent in the practice of adoration through mind, speech and action. He should

* The nine forms of Devotion as enumerated in rmad Bhgavata are: (1) ravaa (hearing ofthe Lords praises and stories), (2) Krtana (chanting His Name, praises and stories), (3) Smaraa (fixingones thought on Him), (4) Pdasevana (adoring His feet); (5) Arcana (worshipping an image of the Lord),(6) Vandana (making obeisance to Him), (7) Dsya (offering devout service to the Lord), (8) Sakhya(cultivating friendship with Him) and (9) tmanivedana (offering oneself to the Lord).


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recognize Me as his preceptor, father, mother, kinsman, lord, deity and all and should besteadfast in My service. A thrill runs through his body as he sings My praises; his voicegets choked and his eyes flow with tears; he is free from lust and other vices, pride andhypocrisy. I am ever at the beck and call of such a devotee. (16)

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Do.: bacana karma mana mori gati bhajanu karahi nikma,tinha ke hdaya kamala mahu karau sad birma.16. Nay, I ever repose in the lotus heart of those who depend on Me in thought, word

and deed and who worship Me in a disinterested way. (16)

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Cau.: bhagati joga suni ati sukha pv, lachimana prabhu carananhi siru nv.ehi bidhi gae kachuka dina bt, kahata birga gyna guna nt.1.supanakh rvana kai bahin, dua hdaya druna jasa ahin.pacaba so gai eka br, dekhi bikala bhai jugala kumr.2.bhrt pit putra uragr, purua manohara nirakhata nr.hoi bikala saka manahi na rok, jimi rabimani drava rabihi bilok.3.


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rucira rupa dhari prabhu pahi j, bol bacana bahuta musuk.tumha sama purua na mo sama nr, yaha sajoga bidhi rac bicr.4.mama anurupa purua jaga mh, dekheu khoji loka tihu nh.

tte aba lagi rahiu kumr, manu mn kachu tumhahi nihr.5.stahi citai kah prabhu bt, ahai kura mora laghu bhrt.gai lachimana ripu bhagin jn, prabhu biloki bole mdu bn.6.sudari sunu mai unha kara ds, pardhna nahi tora sups.prabhu samartha kosalapura rj, jo kachu karahi unahi saba chj.7.sevaka sukha caha mna bhikhr, byasan dhana subha gati bibhicr.lobh jasu caha cra gumn, nabha duhi dudha cahata e prn.8.puni phiri rma nikaa so , prabhu lachimana pahibahuri pah.lachimana kah tohi so bara, jo tna tori lja parihara.9.taba khisini rma pahi ga, rupa bhayakara pragaata bha.stahi sabhaya dekhi raghur, kah anuja sana sayana bujh.10.

Lakmaa was greatly delighted to hear the above discourse on the discipline ofBhakti (Devotion) and bowed his head at the feet of the Lord. In this way some dayswere spent in discoursing on dispassion, spiritual wisdom, goodness and morality. NowRvaa (the notorious demon king of Lak) had a sister, urpaakh (lit., a womanhaving nails as big as a winnowing fan) by name, who was foul-hearted and cruel as aserpent. She once went to Pacava and was smitten with pangs of love at the sight ofthe two princes. At the very sight of a handsome man, be he her own brother, father orson, O Garua, a (wanton) woman gets excited and cannot restrain her passion, evenas the sun-stone emits fire when it is brought in front of the sun. Having assumed acharming form she approached the Lord and with many a smile addressed the followingwords to Him: There is no man like you and no woman like me. It is with greatdeliberation that God has made this pair. I have ransacked the three spheres but havefound no suitable match for me in the whole universe. It is for this reason that I have tillnow remained a virgin; my mind has been set at rest a bit only after seeing you. TheLord cast a glance at St and said only this much: My younger brother is a bachelor.She went to Lakmaa, who, knowing that she was their enemys sister, looked at hislord and spoke in gentle tones: Listen, fair lady: I am His servant and a dependant; thusyou will have no comforts with me. My lord is all-powerful and the sovereign king ofKosalapura (Ayodhy); whatever He does will be worthy of Him. A servant who aspiresfor happiness, a beggar who expects honour, a person addicted to some vice who hopes

for riches, a profligate who seeks a blessed state after death, an avaricious man whocovets fame and a proud man who expects the four prizes of lifeall these men expectto get milk by milking the heavens. Again she turned and came to r Rma; but theLord sent her back to Lakmaa. Said Lakmaa, He alone will wed you, whodeliberately casts all shame to the winds. Thereupon she went fretting and foaming tor Rma and revealed her frightful demoniac form. The Lord of Raghus saw that Stwas terrified and made a sign to His younger brother (Lakmaa). (110)

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Do.: lachimana ati lghava so nka kna binu knhi,tke kara rvana kaha manau cunaut dnhi.17.With great agility Lakmaa struck off her nose and ears, thereby inviting Rvaa

through her to a contest as it were. (17)0 dfl L H

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Cau.: nka kna binu bhai bikarr, janu srava saila geru kai dhr.khara d uana pahi gai bilapt, dhiga dhiga tava paurua bala bhrt.1.tehi puch saba kahesi bujh, jtudhna suni sena ban.

dhe nisicara nikara bar uth, janu sapaccha kajjala giri juth.2.nn bhana nnkr, nnyudha dhara ghora apr.supanakh ge kari ln, asubha rupa ruti ns hn.3.asaguna amita hohi bhayakr, ganahi na mtyu bibasa saba jhr.garjahi tarjahi gagana uRh, dekhi kaaku bhaa ati harah.4.kou kaha jiata dharahu dvau bh, dhari mrahu tiya lehu chaR.dhuri puri nabha maala rah, rma boli anuja sana kah.5.lai jnakihi jhu giri kadara, v nisicara kaaku bhayakara.rahehu sajaga suni prabhu kai bn, cale sahita r sara dhanu pn.6.dekhi rma ripudala cali v, bihasi kahina kodaa caRhv.7.

Without nose and ears she wore a hideous aspect and looked like a mountainflowing with torrents of red ochre. She went sobbing to Khara and Duaa: Fie, fie uponyour manhood and strength, brothers! Questioned by them she told them everything indetail; hearing her report the demon chiefs gathered an army. Swarming multitudes ofdemons of diverse shapes rushed forth like hosts of winged mountains of collyriumon vehicles of various kinds. They were infinite in number and were armed with terribleweapons of various kinds. They placed at their head urpaakh shorn of her ears andnose and thus presenting an inauspicious sight. Numberless ill-omens of a fearful natureoccured to them; but the host heeded them not, doomed as they all were to death. Theyroared and bullied and sprang in the air; and the champions were filled with excessivejoy to see the army. Said one, Capture the two brothers alive and having captured them


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kill them and carry off the woman. The vault of heaven was overhung with the dustraised by them. (Seeing this) r Rma called His younger brother (Lakmaa) and said,Take Janakas Daughter to some mountain-cave; a terrible array of demons has come.

Therefore, remain on your guard. Obedient to his lords command he withdrew (to a saferetreat) with St, bow and arrow in hand. When r Rma saw that the hostile force hadadvanced, He smiled as He strung His formidable bow. (17)

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Cha.:kodaa kahina caRhi sira jaa jua bdhata soha kyo,marakata sayala para larata dmini koi so juga bhujaga jyo .kai kasi niaga bisla bhuja gahi cpa bisikha sudhri kai,citavata manahu mgarja prabhu gajarja gha nihri kai.As He coiled His matted locks into a tuft on His head after stringing His formidable

bow, it seemed as if a pair of snakes were engaged in a conflict with countlessstreaks of lightning on a mountain of emerald. Having girded up His quiver at His waist,and clasping the bow with His long arms and putting His arrows in order, He lookedat the enemy even as a lion (the king of the beasts) would glare at a herd of largeelephants.

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So.: i gae bagamela dharahu dharahu dhvata subhaa,jath biloki akela bla rabihi gherata danuja.18.Valiant champions came rushing with all speed shouting Seize him, seize him!

even as the demons* c lose round upon the rising sun finding it all alone. (18)

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fl H 1H H H 2Hl M L H fl m H 3H* It is mentioned in our scriptures that a special class of demons known by the name of Mandehas

close round upon the rising sun, weapons in hand, every morning and are driven away by the drops ofwater thrown into the air by way of Arghya in course of the Sandhy prayer. Thus it is all the morenecessary that every member of the twice-born classes should perform his Sandhy before sunrise everymorning without fail.


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Cau.: prabhu biloki sara sakahi na r, thakita bha rajancara dhr.saciva boli bole khara d uana, yaha kou npablaka nara bhuana.1.nga asura sura nara muni jete, dekhe jite hate hama kete.hama bhari janma sunahu saba bh, dekh nahi

asi sudarat.2.

jadyapi bhagin knhi kur up, badha lyaka nahi purua anup.dehu turata nija nri dur, jata bhavana jhu dvau bh.3.mora kah tumha thi sunvahu, tsu bacana suni tura vahu.dutanha kah rma sana j, sunata rma bole musuk.4.hama chatr mgay bana karah, tumha se khala mga khojata phirah.ripu balavata dekhi nahi arah, eka bra klahu sana larah.5.jadyapi manuja danuja kula ghlaka, muni plaka khala slaka blaka.jau na hoi bala ghara phiri jhu, samara bimukha maihatau na khu.6.rana caRhi karia kapaa catur, ripu para kp parama kadar.dutanha ji turata saba kahe u, suni khara duana ura ati daheu.7.

Even as they beheld the Lord the invading warriors could not discharge theirarrows; the whole demon host became powerless. Khara and D uaa summoned theirministers and said, This prince, whoever he may be, is an ornament of the humanrace. Of all the Ngas, demons, gods, human beings and sages that exist (in thisuniverse) we have seen, vanquished or slain many. But during our whole life, listento us, our brethren all, we have never beheld such beauty. Even though he hasdisfigured our sister, he does not deserve death, peerless as he is among men.Surrender to us at once the woman you have put in hiding somewhere and returnhome with your life, both you and your brother. Deliver this message of mine to himand return immediately with his reply. The heralds went to r Rma and delivered

the message to Him, in reply to which r Rma smilingly said, We are Katriyasby birth and are given to hunting in the woods; wretches like you are the game thatwe are tracking. We are never dismayed at the sight of a mighty foe and would givebattle to Death himself if he ever appeared before us. Though human beings, we arethe exterminators of the race of demons and, though youthful in appearance, we arethe protectors of the hermits and the torment of the wicked. If you have no strengthto fight, you had better return home; I will never kill an enemy who has turned hisback upon the field of battle. When you have come up to fight, it would be the heightof weakness to play wily pranks or to show compassion to your enemy. The heraldsreturned forthwith and repeated all that they had been told. The heart of Khara andDuaa was on fire when they heard it. (17)


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Cha.: ura daheu kaheu ki dharahu dhe bikaa bhaa rajancar,sara cpa tomara sakti sula kpna parigha parasu dhar.prabhu knhi dhanua akora prathama kahora ghora bhayvah,bhae badhira bykula jtudhna na gyna tehi avasara rah.Their heart was on fire and they exclaimed, Capture him, hearing which fierce

demon champions rushed forth, all armed with bows and arrows, steel clubs, pikes,

spears, scimitars, maces and axes. First of all the Lord gave His bow a twangshrill,terrific and fearfulwhich deafened the ears of and dismayed the demons, who had nosense left in them.

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Do.: svadhna hoi dhe jni sabala rti,lge baraana rma para astra sastra bahu bh ti.19(A).tinha ke yudha tila sama kari ke raghubra,tni sarsana ravana lagi puni chRe nija tra.19(B).Having learnt that they were confronting a powerful enemy, the demon warriors

now rushed with caution and began to hurl missiles and weapons of various kinds on rRma. The Hero of Raghus line, however, tore them into pieces as small as sesamumseeds and then drawing the bow-string to His ear let fly His own arrows. (19 A-B)

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Cha.: taba cale bna karla, phukarata janu bahu byla.kopeu samara rrma, cale bisikha nisita nikma.1.avaloki kharatara tra, muri cale nisicara bra.bhae kruddha tniu bhi, jo bhgi rana te ji.2.

tehi badhaba hama nija pni, phire marana mana mahu hni.yudha aneka prakra, sanamukha te karahi prahra.3.ripu parama kope jni, prabhu dhanua sara sadhni.chRe bipula nrca, lage kaana bikaa pisca.4.ura ssa bhuja kara carana, jaha taha lage mahi parana.cikkarata lgata bna, dhara parata kudhara samna.5.bhaa kaata tana sata khaa, puni uhata kari paa.nabhauRata bahu bhuja mua, binu mauli dhvata rua.6.khaga kaka kka sgla, kaakaahi kahina karla.7.

Then the terrible arrows sped forth, hissing like so many serpents. r Rma gotinfuriated in battle and arrows, exceedingly sharp, flew from His bow. The demonwarriors turned and fled when they found the arrows so very keen . The three brothers(Khara, Duaa and Triir) now flew into rage: Whoever flees from the battle-field willbe killed by us with our own hands. At this the warriors turned back, fully resolved todie, and made a frontal attack with weapons of every description. Perceiving that theenemy was exceedingly furious, the Lord fitted arrows to His bow and discharged manya shaft of the Nrca type with the result that frightful fields began to be mowed down.Trunks, heads, arms, hands and feet began to drop to the ground here, there andeverywhere. Pierced by shafts, they yelled and their trunks fell like mountains. Thebodies of the warriors were torn into a hundred pieces and resorting to deceptivemethods they stood up again. A number of arms and heads flew through the air andheadless trunks ran to and fro. Birds like kites and crows and jackals wrangled in acruel and awful way. (17)

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Cha.: kaakaahijabuka bhuta preta pisca kharpara sacah,betla bra kapla tla baji jogini nacah.raghubra bna pracaa khaahibhaanha ke ura bhuja sir,jaha tahaparahuhi larahidhara dharu dharu karahi bhayakara gir.1.atvar gahi uRhata gdha pisca kara gahi dhavah,

sagrma pura bs manahu bahu bla guR uRvah.mra pachra ura bidre bipula bhaa kaharata pare,

avaloki nija dala bikala bhaa tisirdi khara duana phre.2.sara sakti tomara parasu sula kpna ekahi brah,kari kopa rraghubra para aganita niscara rah.prabhu nimia mahu ripu sara nivri pacri re syak,dasa dasa bisikha ura mjha mre sakala nisicara nyak.3.mahi parata uhi bhaa bhirata marata na karata my ati ghan,sura arata caudaha sahasa preta biloki eka avadha dhan.

sura muni sabhaya prabhu dekhi myntha ati kautuka karyo,dekhahiparasapara rma kari sagrma ripudala lari maryo.4.Jackals wrangled; ghosts, spirits and fiends filled the bowls of skulls with blood:

devils clashed the heads of slain warriors like cymbals and the Yogins* danced. rRmas fierce arrows tore to pieces the leaders breast, arms and heads; their bodiesfell on every side but stood up again to fight with terrible cries of Seize, capture!Vultures flew away with the end of entrails in their claws, while goblins scampered withthe other end help in their hands; one might fancy numberless children of the town ofthe battle-field were flying kites. A large number of champions, that had been smitten

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or knocked down or whose breast had been torn, lay moaning. Finding their army in distressleaders like Triir, Khara and D uaa turned towards r Rma. Countless demonshurled furiously against the Hero of Raghus line arrows, spears, iron clubs, axes, javelinsand daggers all at once. In the twinkling of an eye the Lord warded off the enemys shaftsand sent forth His own arrows, planting ten shafts in the breast of each champion of thedemon host. The leaders fell to the ground but rose again and joined in the fray. Yet theywould not die and played very many tricks. The gods trembled with fear when they sawthat the demons numbered fourteen thousand, while the Lord of Ayodhy was all alone.Finding the gods and sages alarmed, the Lord, who is the Controller of My (CosmicIllusion), wrought a great miracle. The demons saw one another in the form of r Rma,so that the enemys warriors fought among themselves and perished. (14)

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Do.: rma rma kahi tanu tajahi pvahi pada nirbna,kari upya ripu mre chana mahu kpnidhna.20(A).haraita baraahisumana sura bjahigagana nisna,astuti kari kari saba cale sobhita bibidha bimna.20(B).They quitted their body crying Rma! Rma!! and thereby attained the state of

eternal bliss. Falling back upon this device the Ocean of Mercy killed the enemy in an

instant. The gods in their exultation rained down flowers and kettle-drums sounded in theheavens. And hymning their praises one after another they all left, shining in their carsof various patterns. (20 A-B)

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Cau.: jaba raghuntha samara ripu jte, sura nara muni saba ke bhaya bte.taba lachimana stahi lai e, prabhu pada parata harai ura le.1.st citava syma mdu gt, parama prema locana na aght.pacaba basi rragh unyaka, karata carita sura muni sukhadyaka.2.


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dhu dekhi kharaduana ker, ji supanakh rvana prer.

bol bacana krodha kari bhr, desa kosa kai surati bisr.3.

karasi pna sovasi dinu rt, sudhi nahi tava sira para rt.

rja nti binu dhana binu dharm, harihi samarpe binu satakarm.4.bidy binu bibeka upaje, rama phala paRhe kie aru pe.

saga te jat kumatra te rj, mna te gyna pna te lj.5.

prti pranaya binu mada te gun, nsahi begi nti asa sun.6.

When the Lord of Raghus had vanquished the foe in battle, the gods, humanbeings and sages were all rid of fear. Then Lakmaa brought St back; and as he fellat His feet the Lord joyously clasped him to His bosom. St fixed Her gaze on Hisswarthy and delicate form with utmost affection; but Her eyes knew no satiety. Thusdwelling at Pacava the blessed Lord of Raghus performed deeds that delighted godsand sages alike. Perceiving the destruction of Khara and D uaa, urpaakh approachedRvaa and instigated him (against r Rma). In great fury she rated him in the

following words: Discarding all thought of your realm and exchequer you drink and sleepday and night and take no heed of the enemy, who is now at your very door. Sovereigntywithout political insight, wealth divorced from virtue, noble deeds that have not beenoffered to r Hari (God) and learning which does not beget wisdom is nothing butfruitless labour to the man who has gained such kingdom or wealth, to the doer of thenoble acts and to the student respectively. A recluse is quickly undone by attachment,a king by evil counsel, wisdom by conceit, modesty by drinking, friendship by want oflove, and man of merit by vanity: such is the maxim I have heard. (16)

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H 21 ()HSo.: ripu ruja pvaka ppa prabhu ahi gania na choa kari,

asa kahi bibidha bilpa kari lg rodana karana.21(A).Do.: sabh mjha pari bykula bahu prakra kaha roi,

tohi jiata dasakadhara mori ki asi gati hoi.21(B).An enemy, a malady, fire, sin, a master, and a serpent are never to be accounted

trifles. So saying and with profuse laments she set to weeping. In her distress she threwherself down in Rvanas court and with many a tear said, Do you think, my ten-headedbrother, that I should be reduced to this state even though you are alive? (21A-B)

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Cau.: sunata sabhsada uhe akul, samujh gahi bha uh.

kaha lakesa kahasi nija bt, kei tava ns kna nipt.1.

avadha npati dasaratha ke je, purua sigha bana khelana e.

samujhi par mohi unha kai karan, rahita niscara karihahi dharan.2.

jinha kara bhujabala pi dasnana, abhaya bhae bicarata muni knana.

dekhata blaka kla samn, parama dhra dhanv guna nn.3.

atulita bala pratpa dvau bhrt, khala badha rata sura muni sukhadt.sobh dhma rma asa nm, tinha ke saga nri eka sym.4.

rupa rsi bidhi nri savr, rati sata koi tsu balihr.

tsu anuja ke ruti ns, suni tava bhagini karahi parihs.5.

khara duana suni lage pukr, chana mahu sakala kaaka unha mr.

khara duana tisir kara ght, suni dasassa jare saba gt.6.

On hearing this the courtiers rose in great bewilderment; taking her by the armthey lifted her up and comforted her. Said the king of Lak, Tell me what has happenedto you. Who has struck off your nose and ears? Two sons of Daaratha, the lord ofAyodhy, who are lions among men, are out for hunting in the woods. The estimate that

I have formed of their doing is that they will rid the earth of demons. Relying on the mightof their arm, O ten-headed Rvaa, the hermits roam about the woods without fear.Though quite young to look at, they are terrible as Death, the staunchest of archers andaccomplished in many ways. Both brothers are unequalled in might and glory; devotedto the extermination of the wicked, they are a source of delight to gods and sages. Theelder of the two who is an abode of beauty, is known by the name of Rma; he has withhim a young belle. The Creator made that woman the very embodiment of loveliness; ahundred million Ratis (consorts of the god of love) are trifles before her. It was hisyounger brother (Lakmaa) who chopped off my ears and nose and made a mock ofme when he heard that I was your sister. When Khara and Duaa heard of it, they wentto avenge the wrong done to me; but Rma slew the whole army in a trice! The ten-

headed demon (Rvaa) burned all over (with rage) when he heard of the destruction ofKhara, Duaa and Triir. (16)

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Do.: supanakhahi samujhi kari bala bolesi bahu bhti,gayau bhavana ati socabasa nda parai nahi rti.22.Having consoled urpaakh he boasted of his strength in many ways; but he

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Cau.: sura nara asura nga khaga mh, more anucara kaha kou nh.khara duana mohi sama balavat, tinhahi ko mrai binu bhagavat.1.sura rajana bhajana mahi bhr, jau bhagavata lnha avatr.

tau mai ji bairu hahi karau

, prabhu sara prna taje bhava tarau

.2.hoihi bhajanu na tmasa deh, man krama bacana matra dRha eh.jau nararupa bhupasuta ko u, harihau nri jti rana dou.3.cal akela jna caRhi tahav, basa mrca sidhu taa jahav .

ih rma jasi juguti ban, sunahu um so kath suh.4.

Among gods, human beings, demons, Ngas and birds, he thought, there is nonewho can withstand my servants. As for Khara and D uaa, they were as powerful asmyself; who else could have killed them, had it not been the Lord Himself? If thereforethe Lord Himself, the Delighter of the gods and the Reliever of Earths burden, hasappeared on earth, I will go and resolutely fight with him and cross the ocean of mundane

existence by falling to His arrows. Adoration is out of question in this (demoniac) body,which is made up of the principle of ignorance, Tmasa. Therefore, such is my firm resolvein thought, word and deed. And if they happen to be some mortal princes I shall conquerthem both in battle and carry off the bride. Having thus made up his mind, he mountedhis chariot and drove off alone to the spot where Mrca was living by the sea-shore. Now,hear, Um, the delectable account of the device that r Rma employed. (14)

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Do.: lachimana gae banahi jaba lena mula phala kada,janakasut sana bole bihasi kp sukha bda.23.When Lakmaa had gone to the woods to gather roots, fruits and bulbs, r

Rma, the very encarnation of compassion and joy, spoke with a smile to JanakasDaughter: (23)

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Cau.: sunahu priy brata rucira susl, mai kacha karabi lalita narall.

tumha pvaka mahu karahu nivs, jau lagi karau niscara ns.1.

jabahi rma saba kah bakhn, prabhu pada dhari hiya anala samn.

nija pratibiba rkhi taha st, taisai sla rupa subint.2.

lachimanahu yaha maramu na jn, jo kachu carita rac bhagavn.

dasamukha gayau jah mrc, ni mtha svratha rata nc.3.

navani nca kai ati dukhad, jimi akusa dhanu uraga bil.

bhayadyaka khala kai priya bn, jimi akla ke kusuma bhavn.4.

Listen, my darling, who have been staunch in the holy vow of fidelity to me andare so virtuous in conduct: I am going to act a lovely human part. Abide in fire until I havecompleted the destruction of the demons. No sooner had r Rma told Her everythingin detail than She impressed the image of the Lords feet on Her heart and entered intothe fire, leaving with Him only of a shadow of Hers, though precisely of the sameappearance and the same amiable and gentle disposition. Lakmaa too did not knowthe secret of what the Lord had done behind the curtain. The ten-headed Rvaaapproached Mrca and bowed his head to him, selfish and vile as he was. Themeekness of a mean creature is a source of great trouble like the bending of a goad,bow, snake or cat. The friendly speech of a villain is as dangerous, Bhavn (Prvat),as the flowers that blossom out of season. (14)

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Do.: kari puj mrca taba sdara puch bta,kavana hetu mana byagra ati akasara yahu tta.24.After doing him homage Mrca respectfully enquired of him his errand: Wherefore,

my son, are you so much disturbed in mind that you have come all the way alone?(24)

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Cau.: dasamukha sakala kath tehi ge, kah sahita abhimna abhge.hohu kapaa mga tumha chalakr, jehi bidhi hari nau npanr.1.


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tehi puni kah sunahu dasass, te nararupa carcara s.tso tta bayaru nahi kjai, mre maria jie jjai.2.muni makha rkhana gayau kumr, binu phara sara raghupati mohi mr.

sata jojana yau chana mhi, tinha sana bayaru kie bhala nh

.3.bhai mama ka bhga k n, jaha taha ma dekhau dou bh.jau nara tta tadapi ati s ur, tinhahi birodhi na ihi pur.4.

The wretched Rvaa proudly repeated the whole story to him and added,Assume the false appearance of a wily deer, so that I may be able to abduct the princess.Mrca, however, remonstrated, Listen, Rvaa: though disguised as a man, He is the lordof the whole animate and inanimate creation. There can be no quarrel with Him, dear son;we die when He would have us die and live only by His sufferance. Those very princeshad gone to guard the sacrifice of the sage Vvmitra, when r Rma (the Lord ofRaghus) smote me with a pointless arrow, that threw me at a distance of 800 miles in aninstant. It will not be good to antagonize them. I find myself reduced to the position of an

insect*caught in the nest of a Bhga ( a wasp-like winged creature) inasmuch as I beholdthe two brothers wherever I look. Even if they are human beings, dear son, they areremarkable heroes nonetheless; and opposition to them will not avail. (14)

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Do.: jehi tRak subhu hati khaeu hara kodaa,khara duana tisir badheu manuja ki asa baribaa.25.But can he possibly be a man, who recklessly killed Tak and ubhu, broke

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fl H 4HCau.: jhu bhavana kula kusala bicr, sunata jar dnhisi bahu gr.

guru jimi muRha karasi mama bodh, kahu jaga mohi samna ko jodh.1.taba mrca hdaya anumn, navahi birodhe nahi kalyn.sastr marm prabhu saha dhan, baida badi kabi bhnasa gun.2.ubhaya bh ti dekh nija maran, taba tkisi raghunyaka saran.utaru deta mohi badhaba abhge, kasa na marau raghupati sara lge.3.

* It is a matter of common observation that the Bhga catches hold of any insect whatsoever andconfining it in its nest of mud hums incessantly before it with the result that the insect is enamoured of theBhga and is eventually transformed into a Bhga.


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asa jiya jni dasnana sag, cal rma pada prema abhag.mana ati haraa janva na teh, ju dekhihau parama saneh.4.

Therefore, considering the welfare of your race you had better return home.

When he heard this he flared up and showered many abuses on Mrca. You fool, youpresume to teach me as if you were my preceptor. Tell me which warrior in this worldis a match for me. Then Mrca thought to himself, It does not do one good to makeenemies of the following nine, viz., one skilled in the use of a weapon, he who knowsones secret, a powerful master, a dunce, a wealthy man, a physician, a panegyrist, apoet, an expert cook. Either way he saw he must die: hence he sought refuge in theLord of Raghus. If I argue further, the wretch would kill me; why, then, should I not bekilled by r Rmas arrows? Pondering thus in his mind he accompanied Rvaa,unremitting in his devotion to r Rmas feet. He felt extremely delighted at the thoughtthat he would be able to behold his greatest friend (r Rma), even though he would notreveal his joy to Rvana. (14)

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Cha.: nija parama prtama dekhi locana suphala kari sukha pihau,r sahita anuja sameta kpniketa pada mana lihau.nirbna dyaka krodha j kara bhagati abasahi basakar,nija pni sara sadhni so mohi badhihi sukhasgara har.

My eyes will be rewarded when I behold my most beloved lord to my greatexultation and I shall fix my thoughts on the feet of the All-merciful accompanied by Stand His younger brother. To think that r Hari, the Ocean of Bliss, whose very wrathconfers final beatitude and who, though subject to none gives Himself up entirely to thewill of His devotees, will fit an arrow with His own hands to His bow and slay me!

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Do.: mama pche dhara dhvata dhare sarsana bna,phiri phiri prabhuhi bilokihau dhanya na mo sama na.26.As He runs after me on foot, carrying His bow and arrow, I shall again and again

turn in order to get a sight of my lord! No one else is so blessed as I am. (26)

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Cau.: tehi bana nikaa dasnana gaya u, taba mrca kapaamga bhayau.ati bicitra kachu barani na j, kanaka deha mani racita ban.1.st parama rucira mga dekh, aga aga sumanohara be.sunahu deva raghubra kpl, ehi mga kara ati sudara chl.2.satyasadha prabhu badhi kari eh, nahu carma kahati baideh.taba raghupati jnata saba krana, uhe harai sura kju savrana.3.mga biloki kai parikara bdh, karatala cpa rucira sara sdh.prabhu lachimanahi kah samujh, phirata bipina nisicara bahu bh.4.st keri karehu rakhavr, budhi bibeka bala samaya bicr.prabhuhi biloki cal mga bhj, dhe rmu sarsana sj.5.nigama neti siva dhyna na pv, mymga pche so dhv.kabahu nikaa puni duri par, kabahuka pragaai kabau chap.6.pragaata durata karata chala bhur, ehi bidhi prabhuhi gayau lai dur.taba taki rma kahina sara mr, dharani pareu kari ghora pukr.7.lachimana kara prathamahi lai nm, pche sumiresi mana mahu rm.prna tajata pragaesi nija deh, sumiresi rmu sameta saneh.8.atara prema tsu pahicn, muni durlabha gati dnhi sujn.9.

When the ten-headed Rvaa drew near to the forest ( in which r Rma hadtaken up His abode), Mrca assumed the false appearance of a deer, so very wonderfulas to defy description, with a body of gold artistically inlaid with jewels. When St saw

the exquisitely beautiful creature, most lov

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