In 2017, Sundar Kanda was published. In 2020, Kishkindha Kanda is getting released. The publication is underway. I can only chant His name in ecstasy.
Keep using me in your service, my dearest Lord.
Keep this speck of dust at your feet, beloved Hanumanji.
I survive because You watch over me always.
Thank you for everything.
https://www.kopykitab.com/Sundar-Kanda-by-Ministhy-S
https://www.amazon.in/Books-Ministhy-S/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AMinisthy+S.
Kishkinda Kanda publication underway…
The artist has done a fantastic job yet again! The work for Sundar Kanda had been delightful. I thank him from my heart for illustrating the new book too.
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)
In praise of my Hanumanji and the dear Lord who is the Ocean of Compassion.
Kishkindha Kanda getting ready…the first look!
“Quo Vadis, Domine?” Whither Goest Thou Lord?
Take me with you always…a speck of dust clinging at your beautiful feet. What majestic sights you show me all the while!
Josh Groban’s beautiful lyrics are the best to denote my feelings: (Thank you Kathu for making me listen to this!)
You Raise Me Up
Kahayi reechpati sunu Hanumana/ Ka chup saadhi rahehu balvana//
Pavan tanay bal pavan samana/ Buddhi bibek bigyan nidhana//
The king of bears Jambavan then spoke thus: ‘Listen, Hanuman! Why are you so silent?’
‘You are the son of the Wind God and equal to him in strength! You are the epitome of intelligence, wisdom and knowledge!’
Note: Due to a curse in his childhood (when he annoyed sages due to his great powers and naughtiness) Hanuman was supposed to be forgetful of his immense powers until he was reminded by somebody.
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Kavan so kaaj kadin jag maahim/ Jo nahim hoyi taat tumh paahim//
Ram kaaj lagi tav avatara/ Sunatahim bhayavu parbatakara//
‘Is there any insurmountable task in this world, that you cannot accomplish with ease?’
‘In fact your birth purpose is to carry out the assignment of Lord Ram!’ Hearing these words, Hanuman grew into the size of a mountain!
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Kanak baran tan tej biraaja/ Manahu apar girinh kar raja//
Simhanaad kari barahim baara/ Leelahim naghavu jalanidhi khaara//
His hue was golden; his body’s radiance was mind boggling; he looked like another Sumeru-the king of mountains!
Hanuman let out a series of lion- like roars! He said, ‘Even as child’s play, I can cross this ocean easily!’
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Sahit sahay Ravanahi maari/ Aanavu iham trikut upaari//
Jambavant mai poochavu tohi/Uchit sikhavanu deejahu mohi//
‘I can kill Ravan and all his followers, uproot Trikuta Mountain and bring it back here!’
‘Hey Jambavan! Tell me what I am supposed to do!’ (Please guide me!)
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Etana karahu taat tumh jaayi/ Sitahi dekhi kahahu sudhi aayi//
Tab nij bhuj bal Rajeevanaina//Kautuk laagi sangh kapi sena//
(Jambavan said) ‘Hey son! Just go and see Sitaji, and return with her news.’
The lotus eyed Lord shall kill Ravan with his own hands and reclaim Janakiji. He is taking the monkey army with him as a part of his Leela.
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Kapi sen sangh sanghari nisichar Ramu seetahi aanihaim/
Trailok paavan sujasu sur muni naradaadi Bakhanihaim//
Jo sunat gaavat kahat samuchat param pad nar paavai/
Raghubeer pad padhoj madhukar das tulsi gaavai//
With his monkey army, Ram shall kill the asuras and bring back Sitaji. Then all the sages like Narad and the Gods shall glorify the Lord; an act which shall purify the three worlds. Hearing of which, singing of which, speaking of which, understanding of which, human kind shall attain the Lord’s abode. The honey bee buzzing around the lotus feet of Lord Ram, Tulsi Das sings the Lord’s praises.
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Doha
Bhav bheshaj Raghunadh jasu sunahim je nar aru naari/
Tinh kar sakal manoradh siddh karahim Trisaraari//
Sri Ramji’s story is the single antidote to the disease of constant births and deaths.
Any man or woman hearing His story, shall have all their dreams fruitful by the blessings of the enemy of Khar (Lord Ram)
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Nilolpal tan syam kam koti sobha adhik/
Suniya taasu gun gram jaasu naam agh khag badhik//
The divine Lord whose bluish hued body is as beautiful as a blue lotus, whose radiance is more than that of a thousand Kam Devas (The handsome God of Desire),
Whose Name is the predator of all the birds called mortal sins; one should hear about His glorious qualities.
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Iti Sreemadramcharitmanase sakalkalikalushvidhwamsane chaturthah sopanah samaptah/
The Fourth Sopan of Sree Ramcharit Manas- which ends all the sins accrued in Kaliyug- ends here.
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Ehi bidhi kadha kahahim bahu bhaanti/ Giri kandaram suni Sampati//
Baher hoyi dekhi bahu keesa/ Mohi ahaar deenh Jagdeesa//
Jambavan went on with his stories and anecdotes about the Lord. Sampati, who was residing in the mountain cavern, heard the tales.
He came out and saw the troupe of monkeys. He said: ‘The Lord has been kind to send food right to my nest!’
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Aaj sabahi kah bhacchan karavu/ Din bahu chale ahaar binu maravu//
Kabahu na mil bhari udar ahaara// Aaju deenh bidhi ekahim baara//
Today I will repast on these monkeys. I have been starving for many days without food.
I could never eat to my fill. Today, God has sent me a bounty at one go!
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Darpe geedh bachan suni kaana/ Ab bha maran satya hum jaana//
Kapi sab ude geedh kah dekhi/ Jamavant man soch biseshi//
Hearing the majestic old vulture’s mutterings all the monkeys became mortally afraid. They were sure of their deaths. Jambavan (who knew about Sampati and Jatayu) became thoughtful.
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Kah Angad bichaari man mahim/ Dhanya Jatayu sam kovu naahim//
Ram kaaj kaaran tanu tyaagi/ Hari pur gayavu param badbhaagi//
Angad spoke measured words: ‘Who is more blessed than Jatayu? He sacrificed his physical form for the Lord’s task and went to the Lord’s abode.’
Note: We can confidently surmise that Jambavan must have prompted Angad to speak thus. Valorous Jatayu, Sampati’s younger brother, had fought with Ravan trying to save Sitaji. Ravan cut off his wings and Jatayu fell uttering ‘Ram, Ram!’
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Suni khag harash sok jut baani/ Aava nikat kapinh bhay maani//
Tinhahi abhay kari puchesi jaayi/ Kadha sakal tinh taahi sunaayi//
Listening to the words replete with sadness and joy, the venerable bird king came near the monkeys. They got terrified.
Assuring them of no harm, Sampati enquired about his brother Jatayu’s story. Then the story of Jatayu’s martyrdom was narrated to him reverently.
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Suni Sampati bandhu kai karni/ Raghupathy mahima bahubidhi barni//
Hearing about his brother’s sacrifice, Sampati rhapsodized about the greatness of Lord Ram.
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Doha
Mohi lai jaahu sindhu tat devu tilanjali taahi/
Bachan sahayi karabi mai paihahu khojahu jaahi//
Sampati said: ‘Take me the ocean shore. Let me do the Tilanjali (customary rites of death) of my departed brother.’
‘And as a repayment for that help, let me help you with my words. The one you are searching for, you shall find.’
Note: Help you with my words aka ‘I shall tell you where Janakiji is at present.’
Anuj kriya kari sagar teera/ Kahi nij kadha sunahu kapi beera//
Hum dwau bandhu pradham tarunayi/ Gagan gaye rabi nikat udayi//
After conducting the rites for his younger brother at the shore, Sampati told them his story.
‘In our arrogant youth, both Jatayu and I went flying near the sun!’
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Tej na sahi sak so phiri aava/ Mai abhimaani rabi niaraava//
Jare pankh athi tej apaara/ Parevu bhoomi kari ghor chikaara//
Jatayu couldn’t stand the blazing heat and he returned. But I was vain and went near the sun.
My wings were burnt due to the intense heat. With a huge shriek I dropped all the way down to the earth.
Note: The story of Daedalus and Icarus is worth remembering here!
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Muni ek naam Chandrama ohi/ Laagi daya dekhi kari mohi//
Bahu prakar tehim gyan sunaava/ Dehjanith abhinath chadaava//
There, where I fell, resided a sage named Chandrama. He felt deeply compassionate at my sight.
He gave me lessons on wisdom and freed me from my vanity and egoism.
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Tretam Brahma manuj tanu dharihi/ Taasu naari nisichar pati harihi//
Taasu khoj padihi prabhu doota/ Tinhahi milem taim hob puneeta//
(He said) ‘ In the Treta Yug, Prabrahma shall take the avatar of a human being. His wife shall be kidnapped by the King of Asuras.
The Lord shall send forth his messengers in search of her. When you meet them Sampati, you shall gain divine grace.
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Jamihahim pankh karasi jani chintha/ Tinhahi dekhayi dehesu taim Sita//
Muni kayi gira bhayi aaju/ Sun imam bachan karahu prabhu kaaju//
‘And your wings shall sprout anew, do not worry! You should guide them to Sitaji.
The sage’s words have come true. Now listen to me and fulfill the Lord’s task!’
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Giri trikut upar bas Lanka/ Tah rah Raavan sahaj asanka//
Tah asok upban jah rahayi/ Sita baidi soch rath ahayi//
The city of Lanka is situated on the mountain Trikuta. The fearless Ravan resides there.
There, in the Asoka Upavan (garden) Sita resides. Now she sits, thoughtful and sad.
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Doha
Mai dekhavu tumh naahim geedhahim drishti apaar/
Boodh bhayavu na ta kartevu kachuk sahay tumhar//
I can see her, you cannot. A vulture can see long distances.
If I hadn’t been so old, I would definitely have helped you.
**
(From the Persian Ramayan. Ref: Raza Library, Rampur, U.P.)
Doori te taahi sabanhi sairu naava/ Puchem nij britanth sunaava//
Tehim tab kaha karahu jal paana/ Khahu suras sundar bhal nana//
Everybody paid respects to her from afar by bowing low. When the woman asked them, they narrated the story of their journey.
Then she asked them to drink water and to relish the delectable, attractive fruits.
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Majjanu keenh madhur bhal khaye/ Taasu nikat puni sab chali aaye//
Tehim sab aapani kadha sunayi/ Mai ab jab jahan Raghurayi//
Getting the permission, all of them took a dip in the lake, drank water and enjoyed the fruits. Then they went near her.
The woman told them her story. Then she said, ‘Now I shall depart to meet Lord Ram.’
Note: Swayamprabha was the daughter of sage Mersavarni. She resided in the magical cave which used to belong to Hema an apsara and her consort the asura architect Maya. They were also Ravan’s wife Mandodari’s parents.
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Mudahu nayan bibar taji jaahu/ Paihahu Sitahi jani pachitahu//
Nayan mudi puni dekhahim beera/ Tade sakal sindhu kem teera//
‘Close your eyes and move out of this cave. You will find Sitaji, so do not get frustrated.’
When they closed their eyes and moved out, they found that they were standing at the shores of the ocean.
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So puni gayi jahan Raghunadha/ Jaayi kamal pad nayesi madha//
Nana bhaant binay tehim keenhi/ Anpaayani bhagati prabhu deenhi//
Swayamprabha went to Lord Ram. She bowed at the Lord’s lotus-feet and prayed for his blessings.
Lord Ram bestowed on her unflinching faith in Him.
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Doha
Badariban kahu so gayi Prabhu aagya dhari sees/
Ur dhari Ram charan jug je bandath aj ees//
Swayamprabha proceeded to Badarik ashram (following the Lord’s guidance) carrying the image of the Lord’s divine feet in her heart.
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Iham bicharahim kapi man mahim/ Beeti avadhi kaaj kachu naahim//
Sab mili kahahim paraspar baata/ Binu sudhi laye karab ka braata//
The monkey army was worried that time had elapsed but they had not fulfilled their assignment.
They discussed amongst themselves about the futility of returning without getting news of Sitaji.
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Kah Angad lochan bhari baari/ Duhu prakar bhayi mrityu hamaari//
Iham na sudhi Sita kai paayi/ Uham gaye maarihi kapiraayi//
Angad said with moistened eyes that death had come in two ways.
‘There was no news of Janakiji as yet. On return, Sugreev was sure to kill him.’
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Pita badhe par maarat mohi/ Raakha Ram nihor na ohi//
Puni puni Angad kah sab paahim/ Maran bhayavu kachu samsay naahim//
‘(Sugreev) He would have killed me at the time of my father’s death. It was no favour of Sugreev’s that I am alive. Lord Ram saved my life.’
Angad was repeating to everyone that he had no more doubts about his impending death.
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Angad bachan sunat kapi beera/ Bolin a sakahim nayan bah neera//
Chan ek soch magan hoyi rahe/ Puni as bachan kahat sab bhaye//
The valiant monkeys listened to Angad with tear filled eyes but did not respond.
All of them became immersed in thought for a moment. Then they all started speaking…
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Hum Sita kai sudhi leenhe bina/ Nahim jaihem jubraaj prabina//
As kahi lavan sindhu tat jaayi/ Baide kapi sab darbh dasaayi//
‘Eminent prince! We shall not return without finding Sitaji.’
They proceeded to the edge of the ocean and sat down after spreading darbha grass.
Jamavant Angad dukh dekhi/ Kahim kadha upades biseshi//
Taat Ram kahu nar jani maanahu/ Nirgun Brahma ajit aj jaanahu//
Seeing the sad, dispirited Angad, Jamavan started giving sagacious advice (in the form of stories).
(He said) ‘Hey son! Do not consider Ram as a mere human being. He is the incarnation of Nirgun Brahma: unconquerable and without beginning.’
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Hum sab sevak athi bad bhaagi/ Santat sagun Brahma anuraagi//
We servants are so fortunate that we can adore (Lord Ram) the one who is sagun Brahma himself.
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Doha
Nij ichham prabhu avatarayi sur mahi go dwij laagi/
Sagun upasak sang tah rahahim mocch sab tyaagi//
For the sake of Devas, earth, animals and evolved beings the Lord has donned his incarnation (Not due to any karma). The devotees let go of desires for all forms of salvation and subject themselves in His service.
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(Rare photoes of Balmik Ramayan translated from Sanskrit to Persian by Sumer Chand…1715 A.D. Reference: Raza Library, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh)
Doha:
Bachan sunat sab banar jah tah chale turant/
Tab Sugreev bolaye Angad Nal Hanumant//
Hearing Sugreev’s command, the monkeys dispersed to various directions to search for Sitaji.
Then Sugreev called his most important soldiers like Angad, Nal, Hanuman (Neel, Jambavan et al) to his side.
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Sunahu Neel Angad Hanumana/Jambavat matidheer sujana//
Sakal subhat mili dacchin jaahu/ Sita sudhi puchehu sab kaahu//
Hey brave and valorous Neel, Angad, Hanuman, Jambavan!
All of you extraordinary warriors should move south and ask everybody about Sitaji.
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Man kram bachan so jatan bicharehu/ Ramchandra kar kaaju samvarehu//
Bhanu peedi seyia ur aagi/ Swamihi sabr bhav chal tyagi//
Your minds, words and deeds shall focus on getting information about Sitaji. Ensure that the task given to us by Sri Ramji gets done successfully.
We turn out backs to the sun and we always face the fire. The task of the Lord deserves total dedication with no hypocrisy in one’s self (mind, words or deeds!)
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Taji maya seyia parloka/ Mitahim sakal bhavsambhav soka//
Deh dhare kar yeh bhal bhai/ Bhajia Ram sab kam bihai//
Rejecting the desires created by Maya, one should try to serve the divine Lord. That shall erase the interminable fears associated with the birth and death cycles.
The very purpose of obtaining a mortal body is to leave aside all desires and to meditate on the Lord!
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Soyi gunagya soyi badbhaagi/ Jo Raghbeer charan anuraagi//
Aayasu maagi charan siru naayi/Chale harashi sumirat Raghuraayi//
The one filled with good qualities and the one is most fortunate is that person who is Lord Ram’s devotee (who holds onto His feet)
After bowing their heads and getting the command, all of them left, reflecting on Lord Ram’s grace.
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Pachem pavan tanay siru naava/ Jaani kaaj prabhu nikat bolava//
Parsa sees saroruh paani/ Karmudrika deenhi jan jaani//
Hanuman was last in the line. The Lord called him to his side.
He touched Hanuman’s head with his blessed hand. He removed the ring from his finger and gave it to Hanuman knowing him to be a great devotee.
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Bahu prakar seetahi samuchayehu/ Kahi bal birah begi tumh aayehu//
Hanumat janm subhal kari maana/ Chaleyu hridayam dhari kripanidhaana//
‘Explain to Sita about my love for her (how much I miss her) and about my strength (I shall retrieve her) and return soon.
Hanumanji felt that his birth was fulfilled. Carrying the Lord of Compassion in his heart, he left the place.
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Jadhapi prabhu jaanat sab baata/ Rajneeti rakhat surtraata//
Though the Lord of all Devas is omniscient, he is protecting the Rajneeti aka The Art of Ruling.
(He knows everything yet in his human avatar, he is a just king following the lawful dictates of ruling and statecraft.)
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Doha
Chale sakal ban khojat sarita sar giri khoh/
Ram kaaj layleen man bisra tan kar choh//
The monkeys searched high and wide in the forests, rivers, lakes, mountains and caves.
Their minds are utterely immersed in the divine task assigned by Lord Ram. They have forgotten even their bodily attachment.( Even the thirst and hunger of their bodies do not deter them for a moment.)
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Katahu hoyi nisichar saim bheta/ Pran lehim eke k chapeta//
Bahu prakar giri kanan herahim/ Kovu muni milayi taahi sab gherahim//
Wherever they encountered a rakshasa, they took his life in one blow.
They started searching the forests and mountains relentlessly. If they meet a wandering sage, they immediately surround him to enquire about Sitaji’s whereabouts.
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Laagi trisha atisay akulane/ Milayi na jal ghan gahan bhulane//
Man Hanuman keenh anumana/ Maran chahat sab binu jal pana//
All were thirsty and consequently were under stress. They could not find water anywhere.
In the forests they were almost lost. Hanumanji understood that they would all die without drinking water.
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Chadi giri sikhar chahu dekha/ Bhoomi bibar ek kautuk pekha//
Chakrabaak bak hans udaahim/ Bahutak khag prabisahim tehi maahim//
He leapt up the mountain peak and looked around. Then he saw a curious sight.
Many birds were entering an opening into the earth, and chakravak, swans, cranes etc were flying out through the entrance.
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Giri te uteri pavansuta aava/ Sab kahu lai soyi bibar dekhava//
Aagem kai Hanumantahi leenha/ Paide bibar bilambu na keenha//
Hanuman descended and took all the monkeys to the great opening.
There without delay, he entered the cave, leading from the front.
Doha
Deekh jaayi upban bar sar bigasith bahu kanj/
Mandir ek ruchir tah baidi naari tap punj//
When they went inside, they saw a beautiful garden and lake resplendent with lotuses. There was a temple nearby and a woman deep in meditation was found seated there.
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Lobh paas jehi gar na bandhaya/ So nar tumh samaan Raghuraya//
Yeh gun sadhan tem nahim hoyi/ Tumhari kripa paav koyi koyi//
The mortal who has not donned the noose of greed- for worldy possessions- around his neck is akin to you, Sri Ram himself!
That quality is not acquired by striving or penance. Only by your blessings can a person acquire that sort of detachment.
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Tab Raghupathy bole muskurayi/ Tumh priy mohi Bharat jimi bhayi//
Ab soyi jatanu karahu man laayi/ Jehi bidhi Sita kai sudhi payi//
Then Lord Ram smiled and said: ‘Brother! To me, you are beloved like Bharat himself!’
‘Now focus your mind to discover ways to get information about Sitaji.’
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Doha:
Ehi bidhi hoth bathkahi aaye banar joodh/
Nana baran sakal disi dekhia kees baroodh//
As the conversation continued, troops of monkeys of various colours could be seen arriving from different directions.
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Banar katak Uma mai dekha/ So murukh jo karan chah lekha//
Aayi Ram pad navahim maadha/ Nirakhi badanu sab hohim sanadha//
(Lord Shiv says) ‘Hey Uma! I saw the monkey army assembling! Only a fool would have dared to start counting!’
‘They came and bowed at Sri Ramji’s feet one by one. On getting to catch a glimpse of the Lord- the epitome of beauty and sweet compassion- every one of them felt that Sri Ramji was theirs!’
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As kapi ek na sena mahim/ Ram kusal jehi poochi nahim//
Yeh kachu nahim prabhu kahi adhikayi/ Biswaroop vyapak Raghurayi//
The Lord spoke warmly to each monkey and enquired after his welfare.
It is not anything extraordinary , since Lord Sri Ram is the incarnation of the omnipresent and omniscient divinity.
Note: We also learn the art of benevolent leadership from the Lord’s care for each member of his army!
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Tade jah tah aayasu payi/ Kah Sugreev sabahi samuchayi//
Ram kaju aru mor nihora/ Banar joodh jahu chahu ora//
On hearing the orders, the monkey army froze to its position. Then Sugreev spoke thus:
‘This is the task given to us by Lord Ram and my request to you…Spread in all four directions…’
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Janaksuta kahu khojahu jaayi/ Maas diwas mah aayehu bhayi//
Avadhi meti jo binu sudhi paye/ Aavai banihi so mohi maraye//
‘Go and search for Janakiji! Brothers, return in a month’s time!
If someone returns without any information, I will have no other option but to finish him off!’
Note: Ironically, the leadership style of Sugreev seems to be extensively in use in the world of ours, metaphorically speaking!
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Charan nayi siru binate keenhi/Lacchiman abhay baah tehi deenhi//
Krodhvanth Lacchiman suni kaana/ Kah kapees ati bhay akulaana//
Angad paid obeisance at the feet of Laxman. Then Laxman pulled him up warmly and reassured him. (Do not fear!)
Sugreeva, meanwhile, heard about the anger of Laxman and became petrified.
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Sunu Hanumant sangh lai Tara/ Kari binate samuchayi kumara//
Tara sahit jaayi Hanumana/ Charan bandi prabhu sujas bakhana//
(Sugreeva said ) ‘Listen Hanuman, take Queen Tara with you! Apologise to the Lord and appease him!
Hanumanji and Tara went to Laxman and bowing before him, sincerely praised the greatness of Lord Ram.
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Kari binate mandir lai aaye/ Charan pakhari palank baidaye//
Tab kapees charananhi naava/ Gahi bhuj Lacchiman kand lagaava//
They ushered him to the palace politely. After washing Laxmanji’s feet (welcoming ritual) they offered him a seat.
Sugreeva came in and lay prostrate at Laxman’s feet. Laxmanji got up and embraced him.
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Nadh bishay sam mad kachu nahim/ Muni mann moh karayi chan mahim//
Sunat bineet bachan such paava/ Lacchiman tehi bahu bidhi samuchaava//
(Sugreeva said) ‘Lord, there is nothing as addictive as sensual pleasures. Flesh and its pleasures can provoke even the greatest of saints in a moment!’ (And I am such a worldly creature who got caught by these entanglements and foolishly forgot my assigned task!)
Laxmanji was calmed by the sincerity and politeness of those words. He consoled Sugreeva.
**
Pavan tanay sab kadha sunaayi/ Jehi bidhi gaye doot samudaayi//
Then Hanuman appraised Prince Laxman about how groups of messengers had been dispatched to various directions to search for allies.
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Doha
Harashi chale Sugreev tab Angadadi kapi sath/
Ramanuj aagem kari aaye jeah Raghunath//
Laxman led the way and following him, Sugreev, Angad and others went to meet Lord Ram.
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Nayi charan siru kah kar jori/ Nadh mohi kachu naahin khori//
Atisay prabal dev tav maya/ Chutayi Ram karahu jaum daaya//
Bowing before Lord Ram’s feet and folding his hands Sugreev said as follows…
‘ Lord, I am not to be blamed for my stupidity! Your worldly maya (illusion) is so strong; and one can escape from its clutches only when you take compassion on your devotee!’
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Bishay basya sur nar muni swami/ Mai paavar pasu kapi ati kaami//
Naari nayan sar jaahi na laaga/ Ghor krodh tam nisi jo jaaga//
‘Hey Lord! The Devas, the humans and the sages are enraptured by maya! And I am nothing but an inferior animal and that too a lowly monkey!’
‘Only the one who cannot be conquered by the arrow tip of a woman’s glance can remain untouched by blind fury.’ (He will stay awake even in the dark night of anger.)
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Jehi sayak maara mai Baali/ Tehi sar hatau mood kah kaali//
Jaasu kripa chutahi mad moha/ Ta kahu Uma ki sapnehu koha//
‘Using the same arrow with which I killed Bali, shall I finish off that foolish Sugreeva too?’
(Lord Shiv says) ‘Hey Uma! The One with whose grace, the mind evades the clutch of ego and desires, can He ever become angry even in his dreams?’ (This is mere Lila or the Divine Game)
**
Jaanahim yeh charitra muni gyaani/ Jinh Raghubeer charan rati maani//
Lacchiman krodhvanth Prabhu jaana/ Dhanush chadayi gahe kar baana//
Only learned sages whose hearts are surrendered at the Lord’s feet have fathomed the secrets of the divine Lila.
On seeing his furious brother, Laxman sprang up, battle ready with his bow and quiver of arrows.
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Doha
Tan anujahi samuchava Raghupati karuna seenv/
Bhay dekhayi lai avahu tat sakha Sugreev//
The Lord of Compassion then made Laxman understand that to kill Sugreev was not his aim.
‘Bring Sugreev to me, after showing him the meaning of fear!’
**
Iham pavansut hridayam bichara/ Ram kaju Sugreevah bisara//
Nikat jaayi charanahi siru naava/ Chaarahi bidhi tehi kahi samuchaava//
In Kishkinda, Hanumanji was getting worried that Sugreeva had forgotten about the task assigned by Lord Ram.
He went to the King and bowed at his feet. By elaborating on the four ways of justice (Sam, daan, bhed, danda) he tried to bring Sugreev to his senses.
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Suni Sugreev param bhay maana/ Bishaya mor hari leenhevu gyaana//
Ab marutsut doot samooha/ Padavahu jah tah banar jooha//
Hearing Hanumanji’s words, Sugreeva became terrified. (He said) ‘Sensual pleasures made me blind! (I forgot my duty). Please send our messengers to wherever our monkey allies reside!’
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Kahahu paakh mahu aav na joyi/ Morem kar ta kar badh hoyi//
Tab Hanumant bolaye doota/ Sab kar kari sanman bahoota//
(Sugreeva said) ‘Warn the messengers that those who do not return within fifteen days shall meet their ends at my hands.’
Hanuman called the messengers to his side. He showed them a great deal of respect.
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Bhay aru preeti neeti dekharayi/ Chale sakal charanahi sar nayi//
Ehi avasar Lacchiman pur aaye/ Krodh dekhi jah tah kapi dhaaye//
Hanuman ji told them about their task with a proper mix of the fearful consequences, with due benevolence and elucidated on the ways of duty!
Meanwhile Laxman had reached the city gates. Seeing his fury, the monkeys scattered hither and thither.
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Doha
Dhanush chadayi kaha tab jaari karau pur tchar/
Byakul nagar dekhi tab aayavu Balikumar//
Laxman armed with his bow and arrow, spoke with belligerence: ” I will burn down the city into ashes!”
Then Prince Angad, son of Bali, came to his side, getting news of the panic stricken denizens.
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Ministhy S Nair 