Guest guest Posted March 18, 1997 Report Share Posted March 18, 1997 Vaarttai 396 of Vaarttaamaalai (Free translation of Putthur Swami's explanation) Regarding Sri VibheeshaNa (Sri VibheeshaNaazhvaan), Hanumaan says, "VibheeshaNa has come here whole-heartedly desirous of the kingdom (raajyam praarthayamaanastu buddhi poorvam iha aagatah)," [Ram. Yuddh. 17-65], and Lord Sri Rama says, "the Raakshasa VibheeshaNa is also desirous of the kingdom (raajya kaangkshee ca raakshasah)." [Ram. Yuddh. 18-13]. From this it appears that VibheeshaNa is a seeker of wealth or sovereignty (aisvaryaarthi). On the other hand since he abandoned all his wealth along with kith and kin, and sought refuge in Lord Sri Rama, he also seems to be a person that does not want anything other than the Lord (ananyaprayojanan). How is it possible for him to be both? The answer should be construed thus: Just as we, in spite of being persons who have taken refuge (prapannar) with a view of obtaining moksha, hold on to such objects of enjoyment (bhogyam) as lawfully wedded wives, food and drink (koNda peNdir, uNNum coRu, paruku neer) until our bodies last, VibheeshaNaazhvaan, in spite of being an ananyaprayojanan who does not care for anything other than the Lord, enjoys for the duration of his life PerumaaL's gift of sovereignty over Lanka also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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