Sriramayana on telebridge#13

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Sriramayana#13

Om Asmath Gurubhyo Namaha

Srimathe Ramanujaya Namaha

 

In 18th sarga Sage Valmiki describes the activities of the four

brothers only in a small scale, through which we can realize their

affection towards each other. From childhood, Lakshmana loved Rama

more than life itself, and Rama returned the same feelings towards

Lakshmana. They were indivisible. Lakshmana used to follow Rama around

like a shadow. He would do all kinds of services to Rama without

considering his own needs and ego, right from childhood. Rama used to

feel Lakshmana as His outer prana (life). Usually pranas are inside

the body, but Lakshmana is like prana out side the body. Even Maricha

in Aranyakanda witnessed the inseparability of Rama and Lakshmana and

says to Ravana. "Lakshmana is not only the right hand to Rama but he

is his prana." Without prana one can't sleep and with the right hand

only one has to take food. So, Rama wouldn't take food and sleep

without Lakshmana. He used to wait for Lakshmana though tasty foods

used to be offered to him. He didn't find anything appreciable unless

Lakshmana was there to share the experience.

 

In the same way Sathrughna used to follow Bharatha and both of

them were very closely attached to each other. Here our purvacharyas

says, one secret! Rama being the best model for a human being will

teach us how the brotherly hood should be and show us the righteous

path to lead our life fruitfully. Lakshmana being the follower of

Rama will teach us how to dedicate one's life in the service of the

Lord and devotees, for a divine cause. Bharatha, being the servant of

Rama will teach us how to obey one's orders and fulfill one's own

responsibilities.Sathrughna, shows us doing service to the devotees

(like Bharatha), which is most important to remove our ego and anger

etc.

 

They were growing up as two pairs and learning everything from

sage Vasishta. Meanwhile Dasaratha started thinking about their

marriages (Now they are hardly 12). Srirama and his brothers were born

in 18th sarga and in the same sarga they already grew up. The name of

the first kanda in Ramayana is called Balakanda, but we can't find any

childish activities of Srirama and his brothers in this kanda. Then

why it was named as Balakanda? We will know later.

 

While Dasaratha was planning their marriages, the hero of the

kanda, Brhamarshi Viswamithra entered Ayodhya, and from here onwards

the future important events starts. The gatekeeper of Dasaratha

informed him about the arrival of sage Viswamithra. Upon hearing this

news Dasaratha along with His purohithas (priests) Vasishta and others

approached Viswamithra and welcomed that was fit for a King. Then

Dasaratha offered arghyam etc and did athtithi puja (worshipping the

guest) according to sasthra. As protocols demanded Viswamithra

initially asked about the welfare of Dasaratha and his kingdom. Then

he asked Vasishta and other sages. About their well being every one

was happy, and relaxed because sage Viswamithra was in an agreeable

mood when He entered the place. Then Dasaratha conveyed his happiness

of this unexpected blessings by the visit of Viswamithra and asked Him

the reason for His visit to Ayodhya? Viswamithra was quite pleased

with the reception extended by the king and ministers of Ayodhya and

replied?????

(contd.)

Jai Srimannarayana!