The Divine Wedding Procession of Lord Shri Rama, Sri Ramcharit Manas, Bal kand 304, मंगल सगुन सुगम सब ताकें। सगुन ब्रह्म सुंदर सुत जाकें॥ राम सरिस बरु दुलहिनि सीता। समधी दसरथु जनकु पुनीता॥ गोस्वामी तुलसीदास

 

The Divine Wedding Procession of Lord Shri Rama, Sri Ramcharit Manas, Bal kand 304, मंगल सगुन सुगम सब ताकें। सगुन ब्रह्म सुंदर सुत जाकें॥  राम सरिस बरु दुलहिनि सीता। समधी दसरथु जनकु पुनीता॥ 

गोस्वामी तुलसीदास.

Sri Ramcharitmanas – Bal Kand, Pad 304.

The Divine Wedding Procession of Lord Shri Rama: Auspicious Blessings, Royal Hospitality, and the Joyful Welcome at Mithila, By Goswami Tulsidas. UGC NET Hindi.

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In today's enlightening lecture, we explore Pad 304 of Bal Kand from Goswami Tulsidas's immortal epic, Sri Ramcharitmanas, which beautifully portrays the divine wedding procession of Lord Shri Rama, the extraordinary hospitality arranged by King Janaka, and the joyful preparations to welcome the royal guests at Mithila.

Goswami Tulsidas begins with a profound spiritual observation: when the Supreme Brahman Himself manifests as the beautiful son of King Dasharatha, every auspicious sign naturally becomes favourable. The divine marriage of Lord Shri Rama and Goddess Sita is an extraordinary union, blessed by divine grace and celebrated throughout creation.

Lord Shri Rama is the ideal bridegroom, Goddess Sita is the ideal bride, and the two noble kings, Dasharatha and Janaka, are the distinguished fathers associated with this sacred marriage. Even the auspicious omens rejoice, symbolically declaring that their true purpose has now been fulfilled.

The magnificent wedding procession proceeds with beautifully decorated horses, majestic elephants, royal splendour, and the resonant sounds of ceremonial drums. On learning of the approaching procession, King Janaka makes elaborate arrangements for the comfort and hospitality of the guests.

Bridges are constructed across rivers, and magnificent resting places are established along the route. These accommodations possess splendour comparable to the heavenly abode of the gods. Delicious food, comfortable bedding, beautiful garments, and every desirable facility are provided according to the preferences of the guests.

The hospitality is so extraordinary that the members of the wedding procession become completely delighted and almost forget the comforts of their own homes.

The concluding Doha presents a particularly attractive scene. Hearing the majestic sounds announcing the arrival of the wedding procession, King Janaka's representatives joyfully prepare elephants, chariots, horses, and attendants to receive and welcome the distinguished guests.

Literary, Cultural, and Spiritual Significance

This Pad beautifully illustrates the ideal of divine marriage, the sacred relationship between two noble families, the Indian tradition of welcoming guests, generosity, social harmony, and the celebration of auspicious occasions.

From the perspective of Indian Knowledge Systems, it highlights the cultural significance of Atithi Satkar (hospitality), the fulfilment of social responsibilities, and the harmonious relationship between spiritual values and royal traditions.

Tulsidas's poetic excellence is reflected in his vivid descriptions, devotional expression, cultural symbolism, and the harmonious blending of divine glory with human emotions.

For UGC NET Hindi students and researchers, this passage offers valuable insights into Bhakti literature, Tulsidas's philosophical vision, the concept of Saguna Brahman, the cultural dimensions of Ramkavya, and the literary beauty of the Awadhi language.

Let us join this sacred literary journey and experience the grandeur, devotion, happiness, and spiritual significance of Lord Shri Rama and Goddess Sita's divine wedding celebrations.

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Jai Shri Ram. Jai Siya Ram.

मंगल सगुन सुगम सब ताकें। सगुन ब्रह्म सुंदर सुत जाकें॥

राम सरिस बरु दुलहिनि सीता। समधी दसरथु जनकु पुनीता॥

स्वयं सगुण ब्रह्म जिस के सुन्दर पुत्र हैं, उसके लिये सब मंगल शकुन सुलभ हैं। जहाँ श्रीरामचन्द्र जी सरीखे दूल्हा और सीता जी जैसी दुलहिन हैं तथा दशरथ जी और जनक जी जैसे पवित्र समधी हैं॥ 

सुनि अस ब्याहु सगुन सब नाचे।अब कीन्हे बिरंचि हम साँचे॥

एहि बिधि कीन्ह बरात पयाना। हय गय गाजहिं हने निसाना॥ 

ऐसा ब्याह सुनकर मानो सभी शकुन नाच उठे [और कहने लगे] अब ब्रह्मा जी ने हमको सच्चा कर दिया। इस तरह बारात ने प्रस्थान किया। घोड़े, हाथी गरज रहे हैं और नगाड़ों पर चोट लग रही है॥ 

आवत जानि भानुकुल केतू । सरितन्हि जनक बँधाए सेतू॥

बीच बीच बर बास बनाए। सुरपुर सरिस संपदा छाए॥

सूर्यवंश के पताका स्वरूप दशरथ जी को आते हुए जानकर जनक जी ने नदियों पर पुल बँधवा दिये। बीच-बीच में ठहरने के लिये सुन्दर घर (पड़ाव) बनवा दिये, जिनमें देवलोक के समान सम्पदा छायी है, ॥ 

असन सयन बर बसन सुहाए।पावहिं सब निज निज मनभाए॥

नित नूतन सुख लखि अनुकूले। सकल बरातिन्ह मंदिर भूले॥ 

और जहाँ बारात के सब लोग अपने-अपने मन की पसंद के अनुसार सुहावने उत्तम भोजन, बिस्तर और वस्त्र पाते हैं। मन के अनुकूल नित्य नये सुखों को देखकर सभी बरातियों को अपने घर भूल गये ॥

दो० - आवत जानि बरात बर सुनि गहगहे निसान।

सजि गज रथ पदचर तुरग लेन चले अगवान ॥304॥

बड़े जोर से बजते हुए नगाड़ों की आवाज सुनकर श्रेष्ठ बारात को आती हुई जानकर अगवानी करनेवाले हाथी, रथ, पैदल और घोड़े सजाकर बारात लेने चले ॥