Sri Rama Charita Manasa - Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA

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›R∫ RÅMACARITAMÅNASA *
aversion for the enjoyments of the world of sense. It is only when right understanding
comes that the error of delusion disappears and then alone one develops love for the
feet of ›r∂ Råma (the Lord of Raghus). O friend, the highest spiritual goal is this: to be
devoted to the feet of ›r∂ Råma in thought, word and deed. ›r∂ Råma is no other than
Brahma (God), the supreme Reality, unknown, imperceptible, beginningless,
incomparable, free from all change and beyond all diversity. The Vedas ever speak of
Him in negative terms (not this).î (1ó4)
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Do.: bhagata bhµumi bhµusura surabhi sura hita lågi kæpåla,
karata carita dhari manuja tanu sunata mi¢ahiÚ jaga jåla.93.
ìFor the sake of His devotees, Earth, the Bråhmaƒas, cows and gods, the
gracious Lord takes the form of a man and performs actions by hearing of which the
snares of the world are broken asunder.î (93)
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Cau.: sakhå samujhi asa parihari mohµu, siya raghub∂ra carana rata hohµu.
kahata råma guna bhå bhinusårå, jåge jaga ma≈gala sukhadårå.1.
sakala sauca kari råma nahåvå, suci sujåna ba¢a ch∂ra magåvå.
anuja sahita sira ja¢å banåe, dekhi suma≈tra nayana jala chåe.2.
hædaya° dåhu ati badana mal∂nå, kaha kara jori bacana ati d∂nå.
nåtha kaheu asa kosalanåthå, lai rathu jåhu råma ke° såthå.3.
banu dekhåi surasari anhavå∂, ånehu pheri begi dou bhå∂.
lakhanu råmu siya ånehu pher∂, sa≈saya sakala sa° koca niber∂.4.
ìRealizing this, O friend, shed all infatuation and be devoted to the feet of S∂tå and the
Hero of Raghuís race.î While Lakmaƒa was yet recounting ›r∂ Råmaís virtues, the day
dawned and the Joy and Delighter of the world woke up. After finishing all purificatory acts
›r∂ Råma, who was all pure and wise, performed His ablutions and sent for some milk of the
banyan tree. He as well as His brother then matted the hair on their heads, a sight which
filled the eyes of Sumantra with tears. With great agony in his heart and a doleful face he
joined his palms and spoke in most piteous accents, The king of Kosala, my lord, charged
me thus: ëTake the chariot and go with Råma; let him see the forest and bathe in the Ga∆gå
and then speedily bring the two brothers back. Setting at rest all their doubts and scruples
do bring Lakmaƒa, Råma and S∂tå back to their home.í (1ó4)