Guest guest Posted October 28, 1996 Report Share Posted October 28, 1996 Srimate Vedanta MahadesikAya Namaha, Sri Vijay Srinivasan has shared with us a beautiful description by Swami Desikan of Kakasuran's Sharanagati. In this context, I would like to comment on the fact that the Lord uses Dandam only as a last resort (Dandam Dashagunam Bhaveth). The gentleness of Lord is such that even his worst enemies would be forgiven, if they surrender to him. Lord Rama promised Vibishana that Vibishana would become the next king of Lanka. In a final attempt to avert the war Rama sent Angada with a message to Ravana that if Ravana restores Seeta to him (Rama), Rama would forgive him and the war would not take place. Hearing this, Sugriva is agitated and asks the Lord "If Ravana surrenders to you, what would become of your promise to Vibishana?" Adikavi Valmiki protrays this incident beautifully through the line "Ramo Dwirnabibashate". The Lord's reply reflected in the above line is "If Ravana surrenders to me, Vibishana shall become the king of Lanka. However, Ravana will be the emperor of Ayodhya." When all the kings and princes allied with the Pandavas assembled in Virata's court, there was only talk of war. However, Lord Krishna advised the allies of the Pandavas that the war shall take place only as a last resort after all avenues for peace are closed. Seeta Lakshmana Hanumath Sametha Sri Ramachandra Swami Parabrahmane Namaha, Muralidhar Rangaswamy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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