Sri Rama Charita Manasa - Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA

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›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
moved about laden with honey. Creepers and trees dropped honey to those who asked
for it; cows yielded milk to oneís heartís content. The earth was ever clothed with crops;
even in the Tretå age the conditions of the Satyayuga prevailed. Conscious of the fact
that the Ruler of the earth was no other than the Universal Spirit, the mountains brought
to light their mines containing jewels of every description. Every river carried in it
excellent waterócool, transparent and pleasant to the taste. The oceans kept within
their bounds and scattered jewels on their shores for men to gather. Ponds were all thick
with lotuses and every quarter was clear and bright. (1ó5)
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Do.: bidhu mahi pµura mayµukhanhi rabi tapa jetanehi kåja,
måge° bårida dehiÚ jala råmaca≈dra ke° råja.23.
The moon flooded the earth with her rays, while the sun shone just as much as
was necessary. Similarly clouds poured forth showers for the mere asking so long as
›r∂ Råmacandra wielded the sceptre. (23)
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¬Áà •ŸÈ∑ͧ‹ ‚ŒÊ ⁄U„U ‚ËÃÊ – ‚Ù÷Ê πÊÁŸ ‚È‚Ë‹ Á’ŸËÃÊH
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¡lÁ¬ ªÎ„°U ‚applefl∑§ ‚appleflÁ∑§ŸË – Á’¬È‹ ‚ŒÊ ‚appleflÊ Á’Áœ ªÈŸËH
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∑§ı‚ÀÿÊÁŒ ‚Ê‚È ªÎ„U ◊Ê„UË¥ – ‚appleflß ‚’Áã„U ◊ÊŸ ◊Œ ŸÊ„UË¥H 4H
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Cau.: ko¢inha båjimedha prabhu k∂nhe, dåna aneka dvijanha kaha° d∂nhe.
‹ruti patha pålaka dharma dhura≈dhara, gunåt∂ta aru bhoga pura≈dara.1.
pati anukµula sadå raha s∂tå, sobhå khåni sus∂la bin∂tå.
jånati kæpåsi≈dhu prabhutå∂, sevati carana kamala mana lå∂.2.
jadyapi gæha° sevaka sevakin∂, bipula sadå sevå bidhi gun∂.
nija kara gæha paricarajå kara∂, råmaca≈dra åyasu anusara∂.3.
jehi bidhi kæpåsi≈dhu sukha månai, soi kara ‹r∂ sevå bidhi jånai.
kausalyådi såsu gæha måh∂°, sevai sabanhi måna mada nåh∂°.4.
umå ramå brahmådi ba≈ditå, jagada≈bå sa≈tatamani≈ditå.5.
The Lord performed myriads of horse-sacrifices and bestowed innumerable gifts
on the Bråhmaƒas. The Defender of the Vedic usage and the champion of righteousness,
He transcended the three modes of Prakæti (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and was another
Indra (the lord of paradise) so for as enjoyment was concerned. A mine of beauty,
virtuous and meek, S∂tå was ever devoted to Her lord. She knew the greatness of the
All-merciful Lord and adored His lotus-feet with a devoted heart. Although there were
many man-servants and maid-servants in Her palace, all expert in the art of service,
She did all household work with Her own hands and carried out the behests of