Bengali Ramayana - Vishwamitra

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In Mithila, many rishis started a yagna, but

rakshashas would not let the yagna be completed. As soon as

they started, the rakshashas would throw blood and

meat in the pyre. Seeing that they could not control

the rakshashas, one of the rishis, Vishwamitra,

decided to go to Ayodhya and fetch Rama and kill the

rakshashas. Approaching Dasharatha, Vishwamitra asked for

Rama and Lakshmana. Dasharatha was afraid that

something would happen. He was always afraid of Andhaka's

curse. He said, "Even when I am asleep Rama is in my

dreams. After I accidentally killed Sindhu, his father

cursed me saying I would die when I would be separated

from my son. Let me go with you. I have fought

numerous asuras. I can relieve you of your problem. Rama

is young boy. He has just learnt the art of weaponry

and he is not well versed in it." Vishwamitra said,

"Only Rama can solve my problem. Harishchandra gave me

all he had. You hesitate to give me your son? Shame

on you". Dasharatha was afraid. He thought he would

trick the sage. He sent for Bharata and Shatrughna and

presented them as Rama and Lakshmana. Taking them,

Vishwamitra left. On the way, Vishwamitra pointed out the way

and said that in the forests there was a rakshashi,

Taraka, who would have to be killed. Bharata said, "Let

us take an alternative route". Vishwamitra realized

he had been tricked. Rama, who was brave, would

never have said that. He was enraged. He went back to

Dasharatha hoping to curse him. When all were afraid what

would happen, Rama went to Vishwamitra and begged him

to forgive his father. <br>Seeing Rama in front of

him, Vishwamitra was thrilled. When Rama and Lakshmana

got ready to go with him, the sage approached

Dashartha and told him not to worry. "Rama has been born on

this earth to relieve it of the rakshashas. They will

be back safe and sound." Rama took leave of his

father and mother and along with Lakshmana set off with

Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra set off in front followed with two

princes. It was as if Brahma was walking, followed by the

Ashwini twins. <br>The sun was hot and Rama began

sweating. Vishwamitra wondered how Rama would manage if he

got tired so soon. He told the princes to take a dip

in the Sarayu River and come back to him. He then

taught them the Sumantra mantra. Using that mantra, they

would not feel tired.

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Thanks Babu dear for the noble work of posting the Bengali Ramayana. Please

continue posting it as I plan to put all these posts on the founder's web-page

(if u hv no obj )<br><br><br>Hari Aum