Sri Ramcharit Manas, Bal kand 308, मुनिहि दंडवत कीन्ह महीसा। बार बार पद रज धरि सीसा॥ कौसिक राउ लिए उर लाई। कहि असीस पूछी कुसलाई॥ गोस्वामी तुलसीदास

 

Sri Ramcharit Manas, Bal kand 308, 

मुनिहि दंडवत कीन्ह महीसा। बार बार पद रज धरि सीसा॥  

कौसिक राउ लिए उर लाई। कहि असीस पूछी कुसलाई॥ 

गोस्वामी तुलसीदास.

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Sri Ramcharitmanas, Bal Kand, Pad 308, Composed by Goswami Tulsidas, Presented and Explained by Prof. S. V. S. S. Narayana Raju. Dear Viewers, Scholars, Students, and Devotees, A warm and heartfelt welcome to Prof. S. V. S. S. Narayana Raju's YouTube Channel, a platform dedicated to exploring the timeless wisdom of Indian literature, spirituality, culture, human values, and the Indian Knowledge System.

In today's enlightening session, we explore Pad 308 of Bal Kand from Goswami Tulsidas's immortal masterpiece, Sri Ramcharitmanas, which beautifully portrays the emotional reunion of Lord Sri Rama and Lakshmana with their beloved father, King Dasharatha, their brothers, revered sages, and members of the royal family during the auspicious celebrations of Sri Rama and Sita's divine wedding.

The episode begins with King Dasharatha respectfully bowing before Sage Vishwamitra and repeatedly placing the sacred dust of the sage's feet upon his head. Deeply moved by the king's humility and devotion, Sage Vishwamitra embraces him affectionately, blesses him, and enquires about his well-being. When Sri Rama and Lakshmana bow before their father, King Dasharatha experiences overwhelming joy. Embracing his beloved sons, he feels that all the unbearable pain of separation has disappeared. Goswami Tulsidas beautifully compares this reunion to the restoration of life in a lifeless body, highlighting the extraordinary depth of paternal affection.

The two brothers then respectfully bow before Sage Vashishtha and receive his affectionate embrace and blessings. They also offer their salutations to the assembled Brahmins, who bless them wholeheartedly. A particularly touching moment unfolds when Bharata and Shatrughna respectfully greet Sri Rama. Lord Rama lovingly lifts and embraces them, while Lakshmana rejoices upon seeing his beloved brothers. Their affectionate reunion reflects the highest ideals of brotherly love, family unity, mutual respect, humility, and emotional harmony.

The concluding Doha describes how the compassionate and humble Lord Sri Rama graciously meets the citizens, relatives, members of the community, supplicants, ministers, and friends, giving everyone the respect and affection appropriate to their relationship. The central message of Pad 308 is that true greatness lies not merely in power, position, or authority, but in humility, gratitude, respect for elders, devotion to teachers, affection for family members, and compassionate relationships with society.

Through this beautiful episode, Goswami Tulsidas presents the enduring ideals of Pitru Bhakti (devotion to parents), Guru Bhakti (reverence for teachers), Bhratru Prema (brotherly affection), family harmony, and the ethical values of Indian culture.

This episode is particularly valuable for students of Hindi literature, UGC NET Hindi aspirants, researchers, teachers, and all those interested in understanding the literary, cultural, philosophical, and spiritual significance of Sri Ramcharitmanas.

Join us as we explore the poetic beauty, emotional depth, spiritual wisdom, and universal human values expressed in Bal Kand, Pad 308. If you find this educational and spiritual presentation meaningful, please Like, Share, Subscribe, and encourage others to join our journey of learning and cultural enrichment.

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Jai Shri Ram. Jai Siya Ram.

मुनिहि दंडवत कीन्ह महीसा। बार बार पद रज धरि सीसा॥

कौसिक राउ लिए उर लाई। कहि असीस पूछी कुसलाई॥

पृथ्वी पति दशरथ जी ने मुनि की चरण धूलि को बारंबार सिर पर चढ़ा कर उनको दण्डवत्-प्रणाम किया। विश्वामित्र जी ने राजा को उठाकर हृदय से लगा लिया और आशीर्वाद देकर कुशल पूछी॥

पुनि दंडवत करत दोउ भाई। देखि नृपति उर सुखु न समाई॥

सुत हियँ लाइ दुसह दुख मेटे। मृतक सरीर प्रान जनु भेंटे॥

फिर दोनों भाइयों को दण्डवत्-प्रणाम करते देखकर राजा के हृदय में सुख समाया नहीं। पुत्रों को [उठाकर] हृदय से लगाकर उन्होंने अपने [वियोग जनित] दुःसह दुःख को मिटाया। मानो मृतक शरीर को प्राण मिल गये हों ॥ 

पुनि बसिष्ठ पद सिर तिन्ह नाए। प्रेम मुदित मुनिबर उर लाए॥

बिप्र बृंद बंदे दुहुँ भाईं। मनभावती असीसें पाईं॥

फिर उन्होंने वसिष्ठ जी के चरणों में सिर नवाया। मुनिश्रेष्ठ ने प्रेम के आनन्द में उन्हें हृदय से लगा लिया। दोनों भाइयों ने सब ब्राह्मणों की वन्दना की और मन भाये आशीर्वाद पाये ॥ 

भरत सहानुज कीन्ह प्रनामा। लिए उठाइ लाइ उर रामा॥

हरषे लखन देखि दोउ भ्राता। मिले प्रेम परिपूरित गाता॥

भरत जी ने छोटे भाई शत्रुघ्न सहित श्रीरामचन्द्र जी को प्रणाम किया। श्रीराम जी ने उन्हें उठाकर हृदय से लगा लिया। लक्ष्मण जी दोनों भाइयों को देखकर हर्षित हुए और प्रेम से परिपूर्ण हुए शरीर से उनसे मिले ॥ 

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