Chapter
– 11 – Sri Vinaya Pathrika – Chithrakoot Sthuthi/ The beautiful forest of Chithrakoot
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “The glorious
land Chithrakoot removes all the miseries and sorrows of the Jeeva, it is an
auspicious dense forest remove the sufferings of worldly existence, and evil
effects of Kali era. This sacred land is full of numerous trees, herbs, and
creepers that give out the stunning view, the river Mandakini protects the lush green
land with her sacred watercourse. The river Mandakini removes the grave sins
of the Jeeva whoever takes a dip in it. The beautiful rich landscape, the pack of tall
trees with green leaves, the cool breeze carries the rich fragrances of the
sandalwood trees, is the abode of beauty
and serenity, and it is the dwelling
place of Munigana who represents birds/ parrot, cuckoo, peacock. The Sadhana/various
austerities of these Muniganas represent the flowers of rich fragrances which
provides Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha like succulent fruits. The shadow of
these tall and beautiful trees removes the scorching heat like the sufferings
and sorrows of the worldly existence and provides shelter to those Munigans who
have taken shelter underneath it. Janakinath Sri Rama ensures that those tall
trees protect these Sadhakas who are constantly engaged in austerities and
Tapasya, achieves the fruit of it. The Sadhakaroopi Shreshta Muniganas
immensely praises their fortune to achieve the shadow of these tall trees and lives
in complete serenity and contentment. The shadow of these trees resembles
Mayarahitha/free from illusion, Vasanarahitha/free from attributes of Sathvik,
Rajasik and Thamasik, Kala/time and Karmarahith/deeds. Whoever takes shelter in
the glorious forest of Trikoota which protects by Kripalu Rama, Devi Sita, and
Lakshman, would get relieved from the illusion/Maya, body and I consciousness,
impurities of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, interest in
worldly matters and bondage.” Oh! Tulsidas, if you want to achieve intense
faith and devotion at the lotus feet of
Srirama, then take shelter in the Chitrakoot Parvath, and undertake
strict austerities.
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj continues “Oh! Mind,
do not waste your time, go to Chitrakoot, the evilness of the Kali era has
destroyed the Dharma, devotion, and faith, and shut all the gateways to achieve
auspiciousness. The desire/ Moha, Maya/illusion, and Papa/sin are rapidly
increasing, Oh! Mind, you take shelter on the sacred land Chithrakoot where the
footprints of Rama imprinted on it, the compassionate Lord has taken several expeditions
through this land, and this land is free from Dhambha/pride, Kapata/lies,
Pankhada/ignorance, it would destroy all the wickedness in the Jeeva the moment
you take notice of the tall trees and peaks, it would liberate the Jeeva from
the vicious cycles of death and birth as well. This is the land where
Jagathpathi Jagadheeshwar Bhrama, Vishnu , and Shiva took birth as the son of Devi Anasuya and Sage Atri. The hermitages
of this Chithrakoot removed the grief in Yudhishtira who was defeated in the
board game by wicked Kauravas, the Pandavas visited this sacred land during
their exile and got relieved from their grief, and the King Nala took expedition
on this land and got freed from anguish. Oh! Mind, do not make any delay to
visit Chitrakoot, you have already wasted several years sleeping, and there is
little time to make it. The Ayu is very short and unpredictable, each second
are precious, remember the death is nearer, hence rush to the sacred land
Chithrakoot, and undertake Ramanama
Japa, which is highly propitious. Lord Shiva achieved immortality with the
Ramanama Japa, hence remain untainted even after consuming the deadly poison of
Kalakoota. Oh! Mind, go to Chitrakoot, undertake austerities, Ramanama Japa,
Yajja, take a dip in the holy river Mandakini/Payasvini, quench your thirst with
the waters of Payasvini, thereby achieve the grace of Lord Rama, and
Purusharththa/Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha as well. Chitrakoot is Kamanath
Parvath, it would fulfill all the desires of the Sadhaka, same as the
Kalpavruksha and Chinthamani, and it would continue to exist and spread glories
for several Yuga. This sacred land Chithrakoot is highly propitious to all the
creatures provides serenity and auspiciousness whoever undertake austerities on
this land.” Oh! Tulsidas, you have true faith in it, and you have immense belief and love at
the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra.
Chithrakoota Sthuthi -
23) Sab Soch Bimochana Chithrakoot | Kaliharan
Karan Kalyana Boot || Suchi Avani Suhavani Alabal | Kanan Bichithra Bari Bisal
|| Mandhakini Manini Sadha Seench | Bar Bari Bishama Nara Nari Neech || Sakha Susranga Muruha Supath |
Niranjjar Madhubar Mridhu Malaya Bath || Suka Pika Madhukar Munibar Biharu|
Sadhan Prasoon Phala Chari Charu || Bhava Ghoradhama Hara Sukhadh Chamha |
Thapyo Thira Prabhav Janaki Naha ||Sadhaka Supathika Bade Bhag Payi | Pavath Aneka Abhimath Adhayi ||
Rasa Yek Rahitha Guna Karam Kala | Siya Rama Lakhan Palak Kripal || Tulasi Jo
Rama Padha Chahiya Prema | Seyi Giri Kari
Nirupadhi Nema||
24) Ab Chith Chethi Chithrakootahi Chalu |
Kopith Kali Lopith Mangala Magu
Bilasath Badath Mohamaya Malu || Bhoomi Biloku Ramapadha Ankith Ban
Biloku Raghubar Biharathalu | Sailashrunga Bhavabhang Hethu Lakhu Dhalana Kapat
Pankhad Dhambha Dhalu || Jaham Janame Jaga Janak Jagathpathi Bidhi Harihara
Parihari Prapanch Cchalu | Sakrith Prabes Karath Johi Asthram Bigath Bishadh
Bhaye Parath Nalu || Na Karu Bilamba
Bicharu Charumathi Barash Pacchile Sama Agile
Palu |Manthra So Jayi Japahi So Japi Be Ajar Amar Hara Achayi Halahalu|| Ramanama
Jap Jaga Karath Nitha Majjath Path Pavan Pivath Jalu | Karihem Rama Bhavathai Mankau Sukhasadhan Anayasa
Mahaphalu || Kamadhamani Kamatha Kalpatharu So
Juga Juga Jagath Jagathithalu | Tulasi
Thohi Biseshi Boojjiye Yek Pratheethi Preethi Yekai Balu ||