दोहा :
आयुध सर्ब समर्पि कै प्रभु निज आश्रम आनि।
कंद मूल फल भोजन दीन्ह भगति हित जानि॥209॥
सब अस्त्र-शस्त्र समर्पण करके मुनि प्रभु श्री रामजी को अपने आश्रम में ले आए और उन्हें परम हितू जानकर भक्तिपूर्वक कंद, मूल और फल का भोजन कराया॥209॥
चौपाई :
प्रात कहा मुनि सन रघुराई। निर्भय जग्य करहु तुम्ह जाई॥
होम करन लागे मुनि झारी। आपु रहे मख कीं रखवारी॥1॥
सबेरे श्री रघुनाथजी ने मुनि से कहा- आप जाकर निडर होकर यज्ञ कीजिए। यह सुनकर सब मुनि हवन करने लगे। आप (श्री रामजी) यज्ञ की रखवाली पर रहे॥1॥
सुनि मारीच निसाचर क्रोही। लै सहाय धावा मुनिद्रोही॥
बिनु फर बान राम तेहि मारा। सत जोजन गा सागर पारा॥2॥
यह समाचार सुनकर मुनियों का शत्रु कोरथी राक्षस मारीच अपने सहायकों को लेकर दौड़ा। श्री रामजी ने बिना फल वाला बाण उसको मारा, जिससे वह सौ योजन के विस्तार वाले समुद्र के पार जा गिरा॥2॥
पावक सर सुबाहु पुनि मारा। अनुज निसाचर कटकु सँघारा॥
मारि असुर द्विज निर्भयकारी। अस्तुति करहिं देव मुनि झारी॥3॥
फिर सुबाहु को अग्निबाण मारा। इधर छोटे भाई लक्ष्मणजी ने राक्षसों की सेना का संहार कर डाला। इस प्रकार श्री रामजी ने राक्षसों को मारकर ब्राह्मणों को निर्भय कर दिया। तब सारे देवता और मुनि स्तुति करने लगे॥3॥
तहँ पुनि कछुक दिवस रघुराया। रहे कीन्हि बिप्रन्ह पर दाया॥
भगति हेतु बहुत कथा पुराना। कहे बिप्र जद्यपि प्रभु जाना॥4॥
श्री रघुनाथजी ने वहाँ कुछ दिन और रहकर ब्राह्मणों पर दया की। भक्ति के कारण ब्राह्मणों ने उन्हें पुराणों की बहुत सी कथाएँ कहीं, यद्यपि प्रभु सब जानते थे॥4॥
तब मुनि सादर कहा बुझाई। चरित एक प्रभु देखिअ जाई॥
धनुषजग्य सुनि रघुकुल नाथा। हरषि चले मुनिबर के साथा॥5॥
तदन्तर मुनि ने आदरपूर्वक समझाकर कहा- हे प्रभो! चलकर एक चरित्र देखिए। रघुकुल के स्वामी श्री रामचन्द्रजी धनुषयज्ञ (की बात) सुनकर मुनिश्रेष्ठ विश्वामित्रजी के साथ प्रसन्न होकर चले॥5॥
Introduction to Vishwamitra Yagya
Importance of the Yagya
Sage Vishwamitra performed the sacred Yagya to protect dharma and invoke divine blessings.
Purpose of the Ritual
The Yagya was meant to safeguard sages and destroy demonic forces threatening the sacred rites.
Role of Lord Rama
Lord Rama accompanied Vishwamitra to ensure the protection and success of the Yagya through divine intervention.
Significance in Ramcharitmanas
This episode in Balkand highlights the importance of devotion courage and dharma in safeguarding rituals.
Lessons from the Yagya
The story teaches the importance of faith righteousness and divine protection in spiritual practice.
Challenges During the Yagya
Threats from Demons
Demons attacked the Yagya to disturb the sacred ritual and create chaos among the sages.
Strategies for Protection
Lord Rama and Lakshmana were trained to confront demons and protect the Yagya effectively.
Divine Weapons Used
The brothers used divine weapons provided by Vishwamitra to neutralize the attacks of demons.
Importance of Courage
The protection of the Yagya demonstrated the necessity of bravery and vigilance in the face of adversity.
Spiritual Significance of Protection
Protecting sacred rituals symbolizes the preservation of dharma and the triumph of good over evil.
Role of Sage Vishwamitra
Guidance and Instruction
Sage Vishwamitra guided Lord Rama and Lakshmana in performing duties and defending the Yagya.
Teaching Dharma
Vishwamitra instructed the brothers on the principles of dharma and righteous conduct.
Mentorship and Training
Through mentorship the sage trained the princes in combat patience and spiritual discipline.
Inspiring Devotion
Vishwamitra inspired devotion faith and courage in Lord Rama and Lakshmana for the successful completion of tasks.
Spiritual Lessons from the Sage
The story emphasizes learning from enlightened teachers and following their guidance to uphold righteousness.
Significance of Protecting the Yagya
Spiritual Importance
The Yagya represents the eternal struggle between good and evil and the necessity of protecting dharma.
Faith and Righteousness
Faith in divine support ensures success in challenging spiritual endeavors.
Symbolism of Divine Protection
Lord Rama’s protection symbolizes divine intervention in maintaining spiritual order on earth.
Lessons for Devotees
Devotees learn the importance of courage vigilance and devotion in protecting sacred principles.
Preservation of Dharma
The protection of the Yagya ensured the continuation of righteous practices and moral values in society.
Impact on Lord Rama’s Growth
Spiritual and Moral Development
The experience strengthened Lord Rama’s understanding of dharma courage and devotion.
Learning Leadership
Lord Rama learned leadership qualities and responsibility through guiding and protecting the Yagya.
Courage in Action
The Yagya taught Lord Rama the importance of acting fearlessly against injustice and evil.
Strengthening Faith
The protection of the Yagya reinforced faith in divine justice and the power of devotion.
Preparation for Future Tasks
The lessons learned during the Yagya prepared Lord Rama for future divine missions and responsibilities.
Sage Vishwamitra performed the sacred Yagya to protect dharma and invoke divine blessings.
The Yagya was meant to safeguard sages and destroy demonic forces threatening the sacred rites.
Lord Rama accompanied Vishwamitra to ensure the protection and success of the Yagya through divine intervention.
This episode in Balkand highlights the importance of devotion courage and dharma in safeguarding rituals.
The story teaches the importance of faith righteousness and divine protection in spiritual practice.
Demons attacked the Yagya to disturb the sacred ritual and create chaos among the sages.
Lord Rama and Lakshmana were trained to confront demons and protect the Yagya effectively.
The brothers used divine weapons provided by Vishwamitra to neutralize the attacks of demons.
The protection of the Yagya demonstrated the necessity of bravery and vigilance in the face of adversity.
Protecting sacred rituals symbolizes the preservation of dharma and the triumph of good over evil.
Sage Vishwamitra guided Lord Rama and Lakshmana in performing duties and defending the Yagya.
Vishwamitra instructed the brothers on the principles of dharma and righteous conduct.
Through mentorship the sage trained the princes in combat patience and spiritual discipline.
Vishwamitra inspired devotion faith and courage in Lord Rama and Lakshmana for the successful completion of tasks.
The story emphasizes learning from enlightened teachers and following their guidance to uphold righteousness.
The Yagya represents the eternal struggle between good and evil and the necessity of protecting dharma.
Faith in divine support ensures success in challenging spiritual endeavors.
Lord Rama’s protection symbolizes divine intervention in maintaining spiritual order on earth.
Devotees learn the importance of courage vigilance and devotion in protecting sacred principles.
The protection of the Yagya ensured the continuation of righteous practices and moral values in society.
The experience strengthened Lord Rama’s understanding of dharma courage and devotion.
Lord Rama learned leadership qualities and responsibility through guiding and protecting the Yagya.
The Yagya taught Lord Rama the importance of acting fearlessly against injustice and evil.
The protection of the Yagya reinforced faith in divine justice and the power of devotion.
The lessons learned during the Yagya prepared Lord Rama for future divine missions and responsibilities.
