Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas
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Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1831
चित्रकूट के बिहग मृग बेलि बिटप तृन जाति। पुन्य पुंज सब धन्य अस कहहिं देव दिन राति।।138।।
citrakūṭa kē bihaga mṛga bēli biṭapa tṛna jāti. punya puṃja saba dhanya asa kahahiṃ dēva dina rāti..138..
"Blessed and full of merit are all the birds and deer, creepers, trees and the various species of herbage of Citrakuta," so declare the gods day and night.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1822
अमर नाग किंनर दिसिपाला। चित्रकूट आए तेहि काला।। राम प्रनामु कीन्ह सब काहू। मुदित देव लहि लोचन लाहू।। बरषि सुमन कह देव समाजू। नाथ सनाथ भए हम आजू।। करि बिनती दुख दुसह सुनाए। हरषित निज निज सदन सिधाए।। चित्रकूट रघुनंदनु छाए। समाचार सुनि सुनि मुनि आए।। आवत देखि मुदित मुनिबृंदा। कीन्ह दंडवत रघुकुल चंदा।। मुनि रघुबरहि लाइ उर लेहीं। सुफल होन हित आसिष देहीं।। सिय सौमित्र राम छबि देखहिं। साधन सकल सफल करि लेखहिं।।
amara nāga kiṃnara disipālā. citrakūṭa āē tēhi kālā.. rāma pranāmu kīnha saba kāhū. mudita dēva lahi lōcana lāhū.. baraṣi sumana kaha dēva samājū. nātha sanātha bhaē hama ājū.. kari binatī dukha dusaha sunāē. haraṣita nija nija sadana sidhāē.. citrakūṭa raghunaṃdanu chāē. samācāra suni suni muni āē.. āvata dēkhi mudita munibṛṃdā. kīnha daṃḍavata raghukula caṃdā.. muni raghubarahi lāi ura lēhīṃ. suphala hōna hita āsiṣa dēhīṃ.. siya saumitra rāma chabi dēkhahiṃ. sādhana sakala saphala kari lēkhahiṃ..
Gods, Nagas, Kinnaras and the guardians of the eight quarters flocked to Citrakuta on that occasion. Sri Rama made obeisance to them all and the gods were glad to obtain the reward of their eyes. Raining flowers the heavenly host exclaimed, "Lord, we feel secure today!" With great supplication they described their terrible woes, and returned joyfully to their several abodes. Hermits streamed in as they heard the news that Sri Rama (the Delighter of Raghus) had taken up His abode at Citrakuta. The moon of the solar race fell prostrate when He saw the holy company coming with a cheerful countenance. The hermits pressed Sri Rama (the Chief of Raghu's line) to their bosom and invoked their blessings on Him just in order to see them come true. As they gazed on the beauty of Sita, Laksmana (Sumitra's son) and Rama, they accounted all their spiritual practices fully rewarded.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1826
धन्य भूमि बन पंथ पहारा। जहँ जहँ नाथ पाउ तुम्ह धारा।। धन्य बिहग मृग काननचारी। सफल जनम भए तुम्हहि निहारी।। हम सब धन्य सहित परिवारा। दीख दरसु भरि नयन तुम्हारा।। कीन्ह बासु भल ठाउँ बिचारी। इहाँ सकल रितु रहब सुखारी।। हम सब भाँति करब सेवकाई। करि केहरि अहि बाघ बराई।। बन बेहड़ गिरि कंदर खोहा। सब हमार प्रभु पग पग जोहा।। तहँ तहँ तुम्हहि अहेर खेलाउब। सर निरझर जलठाउँ देखाउब।। हम सेवक परिवार समेता। नाथ न सकुचब आयसु देता।।
dhanya bhūmi bana paṃtha pahārā. jahaom jahaom nātha pāu tumha dhārā.. dhanya bihaga mṛga kānanacārī. saphala janama bhaē tumhahi nihārī.. hama saba dhanya sahita parivārā. dīkha darasu bhari nayana tumhārā.. kīnha bāsu bhala ṭhāu bicārī. ihāom sakala ritu rahaba sukhārī.. hama saba bhāomti karaba sēvakāī. kari kēhari ahi bāgha barāī.. bana bēhaḍa giri kaṃdara khōhā. saba hamāra prabhu paga paga jōhā.. tahaom tahaom tumhahi ahēra khēlāuba. sara nirajhara jalaṭhāu dēkhāuba.. hama sēvaka parivāra samētā. nātha na sakucaba āyasu dētā..
Blessed is the land, forest, road and hill where You have planted Your foot, my Lord. Fortunate are the birds and beasts of the forest, whose life has been crowned by Your sight. And lucky are we all alongwith our family in that we have been able to feast our eyes on Your beauty. You have chosen an excellent spot whereon to take up Your abode; You will be comfortable here during all the seasons. We will render all sorts of services to You keeping away elephants and lions, serpents and tigers. The dreary forest, hills, caves and ravines have all been explored by us foot by foot, O Lord. We will take You for hunting to the different haunts of game and will show You lakes and springs and other reservoirs of water. We and our people are Your servants; therefore, do not hesitate to command us, O Lord."
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1820
रघुबर कहेउ लखन भल घाटू। करहु कतहुँ अब ठाहर ठाटू।। लखन दीख पय उतर करारा। चहुँ दिसि फिरेउ धनुष जिमि नारा।। नदी पनच सर सम दम दाना। सकल कलुष कलि साउज नाना।। चित्रकूट जनु अचल अहेरी। चुकइ न घात मार मुठभेरी।। अस कहि लखन ठाउँ देखरावा। थलु बिलोकि रघुबर सुखु पावा।। रमेउ राम मनु देवन्ह जाना। चले सहित सुर थपति प्रधाना।। कोल किरात बेष सब आए। रचे परन तृन सदन सुहाए।। बरनि न जाहि मंजु दुइ साला। एक ललित लघु एक बिसाला।।
raghubara kahēu lakhana bhala ghāṭū. karahu katahu aba ṭhāhara ṭhāṭū.. lakhana dīkha paya utara karārā. cahu disi phirēu dhanuṣa jimi nārā.. nadī panaca sara sama dama dānā. sakala kaluṣa kali sāuja nānā.. citrakūṭa janu acala ahērī. cukai na ghāta māra muṭhabhērī.. asa kahi lakhana ṭhāu dēkharāvā. thalu bilōki raghubara sukhu pāvā.. ramēu rāma manu dēvanha jānā. calē sahita sura thapati pradhānā.. kōla kirāta bēṣa saba āē. racē parana tṛna sadana suhāē.. barani na jāhi maṃju dui sālā. ēka lalita laghu ēka bisālā..
Sri Rama (the Chief of Raghu's line) said, "Laksmana, here is a good descent into the river; now make arrangements for our stay somewhere." Laksmana presently surveyed the north bank of the Payaswini river and said, "Lo! a rivulet bends round this bank like a bow with the river itself for its string, control of the mind and senses and charity for its arrows, and all the sins of the Kali age for its many quarries. Armed with this bow Mount Citrakuta looks like an immovable huntsman who takes unerring aim and makes a frontal attack." With these words Laksmana showed the spot and Sri Rama was delighted to see the site. When the gods learnt that the site had captivated Sri Rama's mind, they proceeded to Citrakuta with Visvakarma, the chief of heavenly architects. They all came in the guise of Kolas and Bhilas and put up beautiful dwellings of leaves and grass. They made a pair of huts which were lovely beyond words, the one a fine little cottage and the other larger in size.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1836
सीय लखन जेहि बिधि सुखु लहहीं। सोइ रघुनाथ करहि सोइ कहहीं।। कहहिं पुरातन कथा कहानी। सुनहिं लखनु सिय अति सुखु मानी। जब जब रामु अवध सुधि करहीं। तब तब बारि बिलोचन भरहीं।। सुमिरि मातु पितु परिजन भाई। भरत सनेहु सीलु सेवकाई।। कृपासिंधु प्रभु होहिं दुखारी। धीरजु धरहिं कुसमउ बिचारी।। लखि सिय लखनु बिकल होइ जाहीं। जिमि पुरुषहि अनुसर परिछाहीं।। प्रिया बंधु गति लखि रघुनंदनु। धीर कृपाल भगत उर चंदनु।। लगे कहन कछु कथा पुनीता। सुनि सुखु लहहिं लखनु अरु सीता।।
sīya lakhana jēhi bidhi sukhu lahahīṃ. sōi raghunātha karahi sōi kahahīṃ.. kahahiṃ purātana kathā kahānī. sunahiṃ lakhanu siya ati sukhu mānī. jaba jaba rāmu avadha sudhi karahīṃ. taba taba bāri bilōcana bharahīṃ.. sumiri mātu pitu parijana bhāī. bharata sanēhu sīlu sēvakāī.. kṛpāsiṃdhu prabhu hōhiṃ dukhārī. dhīraju dharahiṃ kusamau bicārī.. lakhi siya lakhanu bikala hōi jāhīṃ. jimi puruṣahi anusara parichāhīṃ.. priyā baṃdhu gati lakhi raghunaṃdanu. dhīra kṛpāla bhagata ura caṃdanu.. lagē kahana kachu kathā punītā. suni sukhu lahahiṃ lakhanu aru sītā..
The Lord of Raghus would do and say only that which would please Sita and Laksmana. He would narrate old legends and stories, to which Laksmana and Sita would listen with great delight. Every time Sri Rama thought of Ayodhya His eyes filled with tears. The gracious Lord became sad when He recalled His father and mother, His family and brothers and particularly the affection, amiability and devotion of Bharata; but He recovered Himself when He realized that the time was unpropitious. Perceiving this, Sita and Laksmana felt distressed even as the shadow of a man behaves just like him. When He saw the condition of His beloved Consort and His brother (Laksmana), the selfpossessed and compassionate Rama, the Delighter of Raghus and the Soother of His devotees heart, began to narrate some sacred legends, hearing which Laksmana and Sita felt relieved.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1824
यह सुधि कोल किरातन्ह पाई। हरषे जनु नव निधि घर आई।। कंद मूल फल भरि भरि दोना। चले रंक जनु लूटन सोना।। तिन्ह महँ जिन्ह देखे दोउ भ्राता। अपर तिन्हहि पूँछहि मगु जाता।। कहत सुनत रघुबीर निकाई। आइ सबन्हि देखे रघुराई।। करहिं जोहारु भेंट धरि आगे। प्रभुहि बिलोकहिं अति अनुरागे।। चित्र लिखे जनु जहँ तहँ ठाढ़े। पुलक सरीर नयन जल बाढ़े।। राम सनेह मगन सब जाने। कहि प्रिय बचन सकल सनमाने।। प्रभुहि जोहारि बहोरि बहोरी। बचन बिनीत कहहिं कर जोरी।।
yaha sudhi kōla kirātanha pāī. haraṣē janu nava nidhi ghara āī.. kaṃda mūla phala bhari bhari dōnā. calē raṃka janu lūṭana sōnā.. tinha mahaom jinha dēkhē dōu bhrātā. apara tinhahi pūomchahi magu jātā.. kahata sunata raghubīra nikāī. āi sabanhi dēkhē raghurāī.. karahiṃ jōhāru bhēṃṭa dhari āgē. prabhuhi bilōkahiṃ ati anurāgē.. citra likhē janu jahaom tahaom ṭhāḍhaē. pulaka sarīra nayana jala bāḍhaē.. rāma sanēha magana saba jānē. kahi priya bacana sakala sanamānē.. prabhuhi jōhāri bahōri bahōrī. bacana binīta kahahiṃ kara jōrī..
When the Kolas and Bhilas got this news, they felt as delighted as though the nine heavenly treasures of Kubera had found their way to their own house. With cups of leaves full of bulbs, roots and fruits they sallied forth as paupers to gather gold as spoils. Such of them as had already seen the two brothers were questioned about them by others who proceeded along the same road. Describing and hearing of Sri Rama's beauty they all came and beheld the Lord of Raghus. Placing their offerings before the Lord they greeted Him and regarded Him with deep affection. They stood here and there as so many painted figures, thrilling all over and with tears streaming from their eyes. Sri Rama perceived that they were all overwhelmed with emotion and addressing kind words to them treated them all with honour; while they in their turn greeted the Lord again and again and with joined palms spoke to Him in polite terms:-
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1828
रामहि केवल प्रेमु पिआरा। जानि लेउ जो जाननिहारा।। राम सकल बनचर तब तोषे। कहि मृदु बचन प्रेम परिपोषे।। बिदा किए सिर नाइ सिधाए। प्रभु गुन कहत सुनत घर आए।। एहि बिधि सिय समेत दोउ भाई। बसहिं बिपिन सुर मुनि सुखदाई।। जब ते आइ रहे रघुनायकु। तब तें भयउ बनु मंगलदायकु।। फूलहिं फलहिं बिटप बिधि नाना।।मंजु बलित बर बेलि बिताना।। सुरतरु सरिस सुभायँ सुहाए। मनहुँ बिबुध बन परिहरि आए।। गंज मंजुतर मधुकर श्रेनी। त्रिबिध बयारि बहइ सुख देनी।।
rāmahi kēvala prēmu piārā. jāni lēu jō jānanihārā.. rāma sakala banacara taba tōṣē. kahi mṛdu bacana prēma paripōṣē.. bidā kiē sira nāi sidhāē. prabhu guna kahata sunata ghara āē.. ēhi bidhi siya samēta dōu bhāī. basahiṃ bipina sura muni sukhadāī.. jaba tē āi rahē raghunāyaku. taba tēṃ bhayau banu maṃgaladāyaku.. phūlahiṃ phalahiṃ biṭapa bidhi nānā..maṃju balita bara bēli bitānā.. surataru sarisa subhāyaom suhāē. manahu bibudha bana parihari āē.. gaṃja maṃjutara madhukara śrēnī. tribidha bayāri bahai sukha dēnī..
Love alone attracts Sri Rama; let those who are curious take note of it. Sri Rama then gratified all the foresters by addressing to them gentle words sweetened by love. Dismissed by Him they bowed their head to Him and departed; and discussing the virtues of the Lord they returned to their respective homes. In this way Sita and the two brothers lived in the forest, delighting the gods and hermits. Ever since the Lord of Raghus came and took up His abode there the forest became a fountain of blessings. Trees of various kinds blossomed and bore fruit and lovely creepers that coiled about them formed an excellent canopy. They were all naturally beautiful like the trees of heaven; it seemed as if the latter had abandoned the celestial groves and migrated to that spot. Strings of bees made an exceedingly sweet humming sound and a delightful breeze breathed soft, cool and fragrant.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1832
नयनवंत रघुबरहि बिलोकी। पाइ जनम फल होहिं बिसोकी।। परसि चरन रज अचर सुखारी। भए परम पद के अधिकारी।। सो बनु सैलु सुभायँ सुहावन। मंगलमय अति पावन पावन।। महिमा कहिअ कवनि बिधि तासू। सुखसागर जहँ कीन्ह निवासू।। पय पयोधि तजि अवध बिहाई। जहँ सिय लखनु रामु रहे आई।। कहि न सकहिं सुषमा जसि कानन। जौं सत सहस होंहिं सहसानन।। सो मैं बरनि कहौं बिधि केहीं। डाबर कमठ कि मंदर लेहीं।। सेवहिं लखनु करम मन बानी। जाइ न सीलु सनेहु बखानी।।
nayanavaṃta raghubarahi bilōkī. pāi janama phala hōhiṃ bisōkī.. parasi carana raja acara sukhārī. bhaē parama pada kē adhikārī.. sō banu sailu subhāyaom suhāvana. maṃgalamaya ati pāvana pāvana.. mahimā kahia kavani bidhi tāsū. sukhasāgara jahaom kīnha nivāsū.. paya payōdhi taji avadha bihāī. jahaom siya lakhanu rāmu rahē āī.. kahi na sakahiṃ suṣamā jasi kānana. jauṃ sata sahasa hōṃhiṃ sahasānana.. sō maiṃ barani kahauṃ bidhi kēhīṃ. ḍābara kamaṭha ki maṃdara lēhīṃ.. sēvahiṃ lakhanu karama mana bānī. jāi na sīlu sanēhu bakhānī..
Having beheld the Chief of Raghu's line those who had eyes attained the end of their life and were rid of sorrow; whereas inanimate objects rejoiced at the touch of the very dust of His feet and became eligible for attaining the highest state (blessedness). The forest and hill where that Ocean of Bliss (Sri Rama) took up His abode were naturally lovely; auspicious and the holiest of the holy; how could it be possible to glorify them ? The exquisite beauty of the forest where Sita, Laksmana and Sri Rama came and settled, taking leave of the ocean of milk and bidding adieu to Ayodhya, could not be described even by a hundred thousand Sesas (each with a thousand pairs of tongues). How, then, can I describe it at some length any more than a tortoise living in a puddle can lift Mount Mandara? Laksmana waited upon Sri Rama in thought, word and deed with an amiability and devotion more than one could tell.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1830
केरि केहरि कपि कोल कुरंगा। बिगतबैर बिचरहिं सब संगा।। फिरत अहेर राम छबि देखी। होहिं मुदित मृगबंद बिसेषी।। बिबुध बिपिन जहँ लगि जग माहीं। देखि राम बनु सकल सिहाहीं।। सुरसरि सरसइ दिनकर कन्या। मेकलसुता गोदावरि धन्या।। सब सर सिंधु नदी नद नाना। मंदाकिनि कर करहिं बखाना।। उदय अस्त गिरि अरु कैलासू। मंदर मेरु सकल सुरबासू।। सैल हिमाचल आदिक जेते। चित्रकूट जसु गावहिं तेते।। बिंधि मुदित मन सुखु न समाई। श्रम बिनु बिपुल बड़ाई पाई।।
kēri kēhari kapi kōla kuraṃgā. bigatabaira bicarahiṃ saba saṃgā.. phirata ahēra rāma chabi dēkhī. hōhiṃ mudita mṛgabaṃda bisēṣī.. bibudha bipina jahaom lagi jaga māhīṃ. dēkhi rāma banu sakala sihāhīṃ.. surasari sarasai dinakara kanyā. mēkalasutā gōdāvari dhanyā.. saba sara siṃdhu nadī nada nānā. maṃdākini kara karahiṃ bakhānā.. udaya asta giri aru kailāsū. maṃdara mēru sakala surabāsū.. saila himācala ādika jētē. citrakūṭa jasu gāvahiṃ tētē.. biṃdhi mudita mana sukhu na samāī. śrama binu bipula baḍaāī pāī..
Elephants, lions, monkeys, boars and deer, all sported together, free from enmity. Herds of deer were enraptured when they beheld the beauty of Sri Rama roaming about in search of prey. All the forests of gods existing in the universe were filled with envy at the sight of Sri Rama's forest. The heavenly river (Ganga), Saraswati, the Sun-born Yamuna, Narmada (the daughter of Mount Mekala), the blessed Godavari and the various other lakes, seas, streams and rivers, all extolled the Mandakini. The eastern and western hills (from and behind which the sun is believed to emerge and disappear every morning and evening), Mounts Kailasa (the abode of Lord Siva), Mandara, Meru, all abodes of gods, and mountains like the Himalayas, all sang praises of Citrakuta. Glad was the deity presiding over the Vindhya range*, whose delight was more than his heart could contain, to think that he had won such great renown without much exertion.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1838
जोगवहिं प्रभु सिय लखनहिं कैसें। पलक बिलोचन गोलक जैसें।। सेवहिं लखनु सीय रघुबीरहि। जिमि अबिबेकी पुरुष सरीरहि।। एहि बिधि प्रभु बन बसहिं सुखारी। खग मृग सुर तापस हितकारी।। कहेउँ राम बन गवनु सुहावा। सुनहु सुमंत्र अवध जिमि आवा।। फिरेउ निषादु प्रभुहि पहुँचाई। सचिव सहित रथ देखेसि आई।। मंत्री बिकल बिलोकि निषादू। कहि न जाइ जस भयउ बिषादू।। राम राम सिय लखन पुकारी। परेउ धरनितल ब्याकुल भारी।। देखि दखिन दिसि हय हिहिनाहीं। जनु बिनु पंख बिहग अकुलाहीं।।
jōgavahiṃ prabhu siya lakhanahiṃ kaisēṃ. palaka bilōcana gōlaka jaisēṃ.. sēvahiṃ lakhanu sīya raghubīrahi. jimi abibēkī puruṣa sarīrahi.. ēhi bidhi prabhu bana basahiṃ sukhārī. khaga mṛga sura tāpasa hitakārī.. kahēu rāma bana gavanu suhāvā. sunahu sumaṃtra avadha jimi āvā.. phirēu niṣādu prabhuhi pahucāī. saciva sahita ratha dēkhēsi āī.. maṃtrī bikala bilōki niṣādū. kahi na jāi jasa bhayau biṣādū.. rāma rāma siya lakhana pukārī. parēu dharanitala byākula bhārī.. dēkhi dakhina disi haya hihināhīṃ. janu binu paṃkha bihaga akulāhīṃ..
The Lord watched over Sita and Laksmana in the same way as the eyelids protect the eyeballs; while Laksmana in his turn waited upon Sita and Sri Rama (the Hero of Raghu's race) just as a fool (who identifies himself with his body) tends his own body. In this way the Lord, who was as friendly to birds and fawns as to gods and ascetics, lived happily in the forest. Thus have I told the delightful story of Sri Rama's journey to the woods; now hear how Sumantra reached Ayodhya. When the Nisada chief returned after escorting the Lord, he saw the minister (Sumantra) with the chariot. The minister was distressed to see the Nisada chief; words fail to describe the agony which he felt at the moment. Crying out "Rama, Rama, Sita, Laksmana" he (Sumantra) dropped on the ground utterly helpless; while the horses kept looking on to the south and neighed. They were as restless as birds shorn of their wings.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1834
राम संग सिय रहति सुखारी। पुर परिजन गृह सुरति बिसारी।। छिनु छिनु पिय बिधु बदनु निहारी। प्रमुदित मनहुँ चकोरकुमारी।। नाह नेहु नित बढ़त बिलोकी। हरषित रहति दिवस जिमि कोकी।। सिय मनु राम चरन अनुरागा। अवध सहस सम बनु प्रिय लागा।। परनकुटी प्रिय प्रियतम संगा। प्रिय परिवारु कुरंग बिहंगा।। सासु ससुर सम मुनितिय मुनिबर। असनु अमिअ सम कंद मूल फर।। नाथ साथ साँथरी सुहाई। मयन सयन सय सम सुखदाई।। लोकप होहिं बिलोकत जासू। तेहि कि मोहि सक बिषय बिलासू।।
rāma saṃga siya rahati sukhārī. pura parijana gṛha surati bisārī.. chinu chinu piya bidhu badanu nihārī. pramudita manahu cakōrakumārī.. nāha nēhu nita baḍhata bilōkī. haraṣita rahati divasa jimi kōkī.. siya manu rāma carana anurāgā. avadha sahasa sama banu priya lāgā.. paranakuṭī priya priyatama saṃgā. priya parivāru kuraṃga bihaṃgā.. sāsu sasura sama munitiya munibara. asanu amia sama kaṃda mūla phara.. nātha sātha sāomtharī suhāī. mayana sayana saya sama sukhadāī.. lōkapa hōhiṃ bilōkata jāsū. tēhi ki mōhi saka biṣaya bilāsū..
In Sri Rama's company Sita lived a happy life, forgetting Her town (Ayodhya), family and home. Ever watching the moonlike face of Her beloved lord She was extremely glad like the young of a Cakora bird. Finding Her lord's affection grow from day to day She remained happy as a Cakravaka bird during the day. Her mind was so enamoured of Sri Rama's feet that the forest appeared to Her as dear as a thousand Ayodhyas. Dear was the hut of leaves in the company of Her most beloved lord, while fawns and birds constituted Her beloved family. The holy hermits appeared to Her as Her own father-in-law and their spouses as Her mother-in-law; while Her diet consisting of bulbs, roots and fruits tasted like ambrosia. Shared with Her spouse even the lovely litter of leaves delighted Her as hundreds of Cupid's own beds. Can the charm of sensuous enjoyments ever enchant Her whose very look confers the sovereignty of a sphere.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Chaupais
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Chaupais 1840
धरि धीरज तब कहइ निषादू। अब सुमंत्र परिहरहु बिषादू।। तुम्ह पंडित परमारथ ग्याता। धरहु धीर लखि बिमुख बिधाता बिबिध कथा कहि कहि मृदु बानी। रथ बैठारेउ बरबस आनी।। सोक सिथिल रथ सकइ न हाँकी। रघुबर बिरह पीर उर बाँकी।। चरफराहिं मग चलहिं न घोरे। बन मृग मनहुँ आनि रथ जोरे।। अढ़ुकि परहिं फिरि हेरहिं पीछें। राम बियोगि बिकल दुख तीछें।। जो कह रामु लखनु बैदेही। हिंकरि हिंकरि हित हेरहिं तेही।। बाजि बिरह गति कहि किमि जाती। बिनु मनि फनिक बिकल जेहि भाँती।।
dhari dhīraja taba kahai niṣādū. aba sumaṃtra pariharahu biṣādū.. tumha paṃḍita paramāratha gyātā. dharahu dhīra lakhi bimukha bidhātā bibidha kathā kahi kahi mṛdu bānī. ratha baiṭhārēu barabasa ānī.. sōka sithila ratha sakai na hāomkī. raghubara biraha pīra ura bāomkī.. carapharāhiṃ maga calahiṃ na ghōrē. bana mṛga manahu āni ratha jōrē.. aḍhauki parahiṃ phiri hērahiṃ pīchēṃ. rāma biyōgi bikala dukha tīchēṃ.. jō kaha rāmu lakhanu baidēhī. hiṃkari hiṃkari hita hērahiṃ tēhī.. bāji biraha gati kahi kimi jātī. binu mani phanika bikala jēhi bhāomtī..
Then recovering himself, the Nisada said, "Sumantra, cease sorrowing now. You are a man of wisdom and a knower of the highest truth; therefore, compose yourself realizing that Fate is unpropitious to you." Narrating various legends in soft accents, he took him by force and seated him in the chariot. But overpowered by grief he could not drive the chariot; the agony of separation from Rama (the Chief of Raghu's line) was severe in his heart. The horses would not move along the road; they were getting fidgety. It seemed as if wild animals had been caught and put in harness. They would topple down and turn to look behind, torn away from Rama and smarting with deep anguish. If anyone mentioned the name of Rama, Laksmana or Sita, (Janaka's Daughter), they would start neighing and regard him with love. How could anyone describe the anguish of separation the horses felt; they were as restless as a snake robbed of its gem
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1837
रामु लखन सीता सहित सोहत परन निकेत। जिमि बासव बस अमरपुर सची जयंत समेत।।141।।
rāmu lakhana sītā sahita sōhata parana nikēta. jimi bāsava basa amarapura sacī jayaṃta samēta..141..
Accompanied by Laksmana and Sita Sri Rama shone in His hut of leaves even as Indra who dwells in the city of immortals with his spouse, Saci, and his son, Jayanta.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1821
लखन जानकी सहित प्रभु राजत रुचिर निकेत। सोह मदनु मुनि बेष जनु रति रितुराज समेत।।133।।
lakhana jānakī sahita prabhu rājata rucira nikēta. sōha madanu muni bēṣa janu rati riturāja samēta..133..
Adorning the beautiful cottage with Laksmana and Janaka's Daughter (Sita) the Lord looked as charming as the god of love accompanied by his consort, Rati, and the deity presiding over Spring (the king of seasons) all attired as hermits.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1825
अब हम नाथ सनाथ सब भए देखि प्रभु पाय। भाग हमारे आगमनु राउर कोसलराय।।135।।
aba hama nātha sanātha saba bhaē dēkhi prabhu pāya. bhāga hamārē āgamanu rāura kōsalarāya..135..
Having seen Your feet, O Lord, we all feel secure now. Our good-luck is responsible for Your visit to this place, O Lord of Ayodhya."
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1823
जथाजोग सनमानि प्रभु बिदा किए मुनिबृंद। करहि जोग जप जाग तप निज आश्रमन्हि सुछंद।।134।।
jathājōga sanamāni prabhu bidā kiē munibṛṃda. karahi jōga japa jāga tapa nija āśramanhi suchaṃda..134..
After paying them due honours the Lord dismissed the holy throng and they practised Yoga (contemplation), Japa (muttering of prayers) and austerities and performed sacrifices unmolested in their own retreats
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1827
बेद बचन मुनि मन अगम ते प्रभु करुना ऐन। बचन किरातन्ह के सुनत जिमि पितु बालक बैन।।136।।
bēda bacana muni mana agama tē prabhu karunā aina. bacana kirātanha kē sunata jimi pitu bālaka baina..136..
The same gracious Lord whom Vedic texts fail to describe and the mind of hermits cannot reach listened to the words of the Bhilas even as a father listens to the words of his children.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1835
-सुमिरत रामहि तजहिं जन तृन सम बिषय बिलासु। रामप्रिया जग जननि सिय कछु न आचरजु तासु।।140।।
sumirata rāmahi tajahiṃ jana tṛna sama biṣaya bilāsu. rāmapriyā jaga janani siya kachu na ācaraju tāsu..140..
Fixing their thoughts on Sri Rama, His devotees spurn the pleasures of sense as worth no more than a piece of straw. It is no wonder, then, in the case of Sita, Sri Rama's beloved Consort and the Mother of the universe.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1839
नहिं तृन चरहिं पिअहिं जलु मोचहिं लोचन बारि। ब्याकुल भए निषाद सब रघुबर बाजि निहारि।।142।।
nahiṃ tṛna carahiṃ piahiṃ jalu mōcahiṃ lōcana bāri. byākula bhaē niṣāda saba raghubara bāji nihāri..142..
They would neither eat grass nor drink water; while their eyes kept shedding tears. The whole party of Nisadas was distressed to see the horses of Sri Rama (the Chief of Raghu's line).
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1829
नीलकंठ कलकंठ सुक चातक चक्क चकोर। भाँति भाँति बोलहिं बिहग श्रवन सुखद चित चोर।।137।।
nīlakaṃṭha kalakaṃṭha suka cātaka cakka cakōra. bhāomti bhāomti bōlahiṃ bihaga śravana sukhada cita cōra..137..
The blue jay, cuckoos, parrots, Catakas, Cakravakas, Cakoras and other birds delighted the ear and ravished the soul with their varied notes.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1833
-छिनु छिनु लखि सिय राम पद जानि आपु पर नेहु। करत न सपनेहुँ लखनु चितु बंधु मातु पितु गेहु।।139।।
chinu chinu lakhi siya rāma pada jāni āpu para nēhu. karata na sapanēhu lakhanu citu baṃdhu mātu pitu gēhu..139..
Gazing on the feet of Sita and Rama every moment and conscious of their love for him, Laksmana never recalled even in a dream his younger brother (Satrughna), father, mother or even his home.
Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas - Dohas
Ramcharitmanas · Chapter Ayodhya Kaanda Sri Rama takes up His abode at Citrakuta; the services of the Kolas and Bhilas · Verse Dohas 1819
चित्रकूट महिमा अमित कहीं महामुनि गाइ। आए नहाए सरित बर सिय समेत दोउ भाइ।।132।।
citrakūṭa mahimā amita kahīṃ mahāmuni gāi. āē nahāē sarita bara siya samēta dōu bhāi..132..
The great sage Valmiki then described at length the infinite glory of Citrakuta and the two brothers proceeded with Sita and bathed in the sacred stream.