Devas Pray to Maha Vishnu
Preface
In order to remove the problems created by Ravana and other Rakshasaas Devas sought Maha Vishnu’s intervention and Dasratha’s Ashwamedha Yagnya was an easy path by which Maha Vishnu will be born in earth as Human. Thus he will be able to resurrect Dharma by slaying Wicked. This is described in this Sargham.
Sage Rishyashringha has the intellect and can offer what one wants to know of Vedas shakas and has the Learned knowledge of Vedas and their inner meanings, started to think what he should do so that King Dasaratha can get Progeny. Then he decided and said “ Hey Emperor of the world (Dasratha having completed Ashwamedha Yagam when the horse freely roamed around the world). There is a Yaga which will bestow you Children is mentioned in Atharvaveda. I shall perform that for your sake” thus he commenced the Puthrakameshti Yagam and as per Veda poured the Ghee(Melted butter) into the Fire Pits
All the Devas(celestials) had come for Dasaratha’s Aswamedha Yaganya were seated in order of seniority and addressed their Chieftain Brahma “Lord, A Raakshasa with severe penance had pleased you and and got very unique Boons. With these Boons he had been gving undescribabale troubles.He cannot be killed by Devas (Celstials) because of the respect we have for you, we have not been punishing him and and are bearing his misdemeanours. That evil Minded Ravana has been creating havoc for all the Living beings in all the 3 Worlds and make them Shiver. He wants to reign Swargham(Heaven) by driving away Lord Indra having driven away LokaPalas(Generals who administer the worlds). Drunker by the power of his boons he had been troubling not only saints,Priests,Yakshas,Ghandarvas,Asuras and others roasting them alive with continued miseries caused unto them. Seeing Ravan even the Sun shrinks his Rays radiance. When Ravana plays in the Moutains,the flowers afraid will peal off, even the Wind God (Vayu) blows softly and not his normal self. The sea which roars with huge mountain like Waves does not even move seeing Ravana. Cruel and wicked Looking Ravana, we are constantly scared of him and the troubles metted out to us by him can not be described.Some how please suggest a wayto kill Ravana” thus they prayed to Brahma.
Brahma said “ hey Devas , Ravana had asked me boon saying his death should not be caused by any Deva, Ghandarva, Raakshasa and accordingly I had granted his Boon. But he did not care for humans and did not ask for boon that his death cannot be caused by Human.Hence his death will happen because of a Human. So do not worry.” Thus Brahma pacified them. Hearing those Elixir like flowing words the Devas and Rishis became Happy.
Then the God who is the Lord of all Devas, person who is present in all the Living Beings God Maha Vishnu gave them Dharshan. Havig waited for the right time when he can slain the wicked and protect the righteous Maha Vishnu was happy that this is the most opportune moment and he was himself Glowing with radiance. To save those who beseech him Maha Vishnu has Conch(Shanku),Wheel(Chakram), Mace(Gadha) and Katgam(Axe) and other divinely weapons is worn by him always Cream hued Dress and One who protects the World and one who is ever focused on his Duty went near Brahma.
Then the Devas got up and with Humility addressed him thus “ Hey Lord of the World, Wicked Rakshasaa Ravana is causing Misery to the 3 Worlds(Earth, Clestial, Pathaal beneath the earth). He cannot be killed by Celestial Devas. By nature and also due to the Boon granted by Brahma he is arrogant with Pride. By not only tormenting Deva, Ghandarva, Kinnara, Yaksha, Maha Rishis(Sages) he is torturing the Apsaraas(Angels) playing in our garden. We are
surrendering ourselves to you on behalf all Deva, Ghandarva, Kinnara, Yaksha, Maha Rishis(Sages). In order to wipe out the enemies of Devas, you yourself has to be born in this world as Human. KingDasratha who is fully conversant with Dharma(Righteous duties and conduct) and who gives away what ever the people ask for in alms, he is like a Maharishi (Sage) himself. He has 3 Queens who are like the 3 Devis Hree, Sree and Keerthi. You should split into 4 aspects and born as 4 Sons to king Dasratha through his consorts. With the Human form you should kill the Wicked Rakshasaas, we have no other option other than you” thus spake the Devas.Maha Vishnu who is Worshipped and Bowed by all the Living beings including Humans(Garuda-Eagle, Adiseshan-Serpent, Gajendra-Elephant etcetc ) addressed the surrendered Brahma & Devas “You need not fear. May Blessings be bestowed on you. I will be born in this world as son of Dasratha, will kill Ravana and his entire clan and their Army; as he is tormenting all of you I will rule this worldfor 11,000 years” thus spoke Maha Vishnu.
Thus rendering protection to Devas, as desired by Devas he decided to be born as 4 Sons to Dasaratha as 4 aspects. And decided to accept King Dasaratha as his Father though he is the all pervading Omni present God of the Universe.
Then the entire clan of the world like Celestials, gandharva(Musicians), Rudra, Yaksh and angels all sang in praise of God Maha Vishnu with scintilating Music and told “ Hey God, Ravana is very Strong, By nature he is extremely arrogant, he is maddened by Brahma’s boon, he makes the worlds tremble and cry hoarsely. He has cast unspeakable Fear amongst the Pious and Saintly by causing pain & anguish to them. He is Famous for wrong reasons. Please destroy all his family, friends, Defence forces (Raskshasaas could disguise any time anywhere and could fly and be present any where at their whims and fancies such were their prowess which they obtained by severe penance) and please protect all of us who have approached you with humble request. Thereafter we should win over our Anger and Lust and reach your Eternal Vaikundam(God’s abode)” thus they prayed. (Slokas 35)
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