Sri Rama Jhananam(Birth)
Origin
Emperor (Chakravarthi) Dasaratha’s Ashwamedha Yaga was completed with PurthaKameshti Yagam. Devas got their shares and went to Heaven. King with his Consorts removed the Yaga Deeksha (restrictions),saw off the Kings who had come with proper courtsies. They took leave of Sage Vasishta and adorned by the Costly costumes given by Dasratha left Happily for their kingdoms with their entourages. Then Dasartha with his Entourages and Family returned to Ayodhya with his Sage Vasishta. Rishyashringa and Shanta left along with King Romapadha to their Anga (Desa) Country. Having seen off every one and , happy with the feelings that his thoughts are being fulfilled, and thinking about the Progeny he is going to get Emperor Dasratha lived comfortably in Ayodhya.
Thus after the yagnya has been completed after 6 seasons on the 12th Month Chaithra Month (Mid April to Mid May, 9 th Day after No Moon day ) on the Noble Star of Punarvasu in the Kataka Lagna; KaushalyaDevi gave birth to the Lord of entire universe with all that auspicious Features , one who is worshipped by entire Universe, who is ½ Maha Vishnu, one who is going to add sheen to the Pride and Fame of Ikshvaku Dynasty and begot Sri Rama as her Son.
At that time the 4 Stars
Sun,Mars,Jupiter&Venus were in the
Pinnacle of the Rasi Houses. Jupiter
and Moon were together and Shone.
That is why Rama was Mruthu
Bhashy & Mathura Bhashy(ie Soft
Spoken and Sweet Spoken).Like the
Athithi Devi who begot Indra ,
Kaushalya too got the Fame and was
happy with this Son Rama.
Sri Rama's Horoscope
In the Pushya Star in the Meena Lagna , Most Valorous and person with clear mind, and with all sterling qualities with 1/8th of Maha Vishnu Bharatha was born to Kaikaeyi.
Then in Ayilya Star after the Sun was dawn the Famous Warriors , who were adept in all the Missiles (AsthraVidhyas) Lakshamana & Shathrugna were born to Sumithra. ¼ th of Maha Vishnu in Lakshamana and 1/8th of MahaVishnu were respectively embedded in them respectively and shone brightly. They were Twins. With all the Good Character they shone like the Pooratadhi&Uthratadhi Stars.
When the 4 brothers were born Ghandaharvas sang like Honey, the Apsaras(Angels) Danced The Dhundhbhi instrument of Celestials boomed,the Fowers were showerd from the Sky. The people of Ayhodhya celebrated this momentous occasion. The streets of Ayodhya reverberated with singing, dancing of it’s citizens. Dasratha rewared abundantly Sootha Maagatha vanthis .On the 13th day of their Birth Vasishta with all Happiness named Kaushalya’s son Rama,as Vasishta was waiting for this occasion **({Brahma when he asked Vasishta to go to Earth(Which is normally considered as Punishment) at the beginning of Ikshvaku Dynasty Vasishta refused. Then Brahma told him not to miss the opportunity as Maha Vishnu is going to be born as Rama and Vasishta will be able to be with him all the while Which is the rarest of Boon one can ever aspire}). He named Kaikaye’s son as Bharatha and Sumithra’s twins Lakshmana & Shatrugna. Then Dasaratha gave Food to all Brahmins and gave them unmeasurable Gems.
Those Sons were administered the Samskaraas such as Annapraasanam, Chowlam,Upanayanam as per tradition and on time.
Amongst the brothers Rama was like the central pillar,with his conduct Like Brahma having limitless compassion towards other animals immensely pleased Dasratha. Those children learnt Vedas &Vedanthas ie Upanishads etc completely. They grew up as warriors at the same time Learned and encompassing all the Good Qualities of Men and focused and determined to do beneficial acts for the populace. Amongst them Sri Rama of unmatchable Valour and Charisma was dear to all the worlds like the Moon and became an Expert in mounting Elephants, riding steeds,Manoeuvreing Chariots with ease and adept in Archery. He took every opportunity to serve his Parents.
Laskhmana who had special Valour , was dear to one and all from the very young age. He was extremely attached to Rama in Mind, Words and Actions always. If Lakshmana **(Adisesha !!!) was not around Rama would not get sleep or even eat the most tasty Food. Rama considered Lakshmana as his right hand and the Soul that was outside his body. When Rama goes on a Horse for hunting, Lakshamana will follow suit with Bow and Arrow to guard him all the while, such was in the intensity of Brotherly Love between the two.
Similarly Younger twin brother Shatrugna had immense attachment to Bharatha. In turn Bharatha had more Love and attachment for Shatrugna than his own Life.
Lucky and worthy of showering Love Dasaratha was fond of them as Like Brahma who was always surrounded by Devas, the celestials.They were Learned , hence were always cautious of the Pitfall of wrong doings and hence were naturally shy of the bad name they may earn for their clan; this endeared them to one and all and earned the reputation form others, as All knowing brothers. They were practical and had the capacity to deal with day to day activities of the society. They has the vison of the future, and were dazzling like the Sun in their Aura. Naturally Dasaratha was happy like the Lord of world Brahma. Seeing their father’s love and affection they became more adept in Archery and Learning of Vedas as well as Tending to their Father’s needs.
Then when Dasratha called his Priests , relations and Ministers and discussing about their marriage, the Great Sage Vishwamithra came to see him on his own and told the Gaurd to inform Dasratha “ go and tell immendiately that Kadhi’s son Vishwamithra has come to see the king”. The gaurds went running out of fear and respect to Vishwamithra into the palace and informed the King. Dasratha was extremely happy and with courtsey went and received the Maharishi(Great Sage) as Indra receives Brahma with Humility. Vishwamithra does and observes tough penance seeing his radiating face Dasratha offered Arghya, Padhyam to the Muni with the help of his Purohits.
Accepting the Puja(Worship) offered by Dasaratha as per tradition Kaushika (Vishwamithra) enquired about the King, City, Welath-Economy, country,realtions and friends . “ King are those whom you have won over, are they respecting you? Are you pleasing the subjects with Yagnya, Devas, Hospitality, and good governance- Diplomacy and strategic realtions with neighbouring nations (RajaNithi)?. Vishwamithra also paid respects and enquired Sages Vasishta, Vamdeva, Jhaabali, and others. Hence they were very pleased and made him sit on a High pedestal in the King’s (Court) Durbar along with them.
Dasratha by nature is benovalent and was warm spoke high of Kaushika (Vishwamithra) “ Just like the Human who are in the whirlpool of Birth & Death, if they get Elixir(Amruth) or Like if it rains after many years the happiness what people will derive , just like a husband who is Childless for many years and had left hope if he suddenly gets an opportunity to beget a Son, or the wealth which was Lost gets restored, if the Marriage is done for your Children all these Joys are comparable to your Visit today after a long time.
( Dasaratha had in mind the Miracles of getting Payasam or Sweet porridge which he got by performing the PuthraKameshti yagnya, His friends Roma padha‘s kingodom which got rain after many years when Rishyshringa stepped into his country, He hdd his wives despite corssing the age limit for bearing children unexpectedly got 4 Sons made Dasartha speak thus eulogising Sage Vishwamithra).
Did you arrive safely?. There is no limit to my happiness. How do I fulfill your desire? Will I get a more opportune moment than serving your goodselves? Without my effrots you have come in search of me , my Life’s purpose is fulfilled today. Earlier You had been a King yourself. After lot of Penance you have attained the Status of Brahma Rishi, in all aspects I should worship you. You have no desire on anything else. Iam astounded by your arrival again and again. You arrival has only purified us. By just seeing you I am getting the benfits of having been to Pilgramage Holy places. You are a Lord who give anything. Please tell us the reason why you have come.I shall fulfill your ordain and shall be blessed by you. Please do not hesitate to ask what ever the reason why you came here. I shall fulfill it without any shortcomings.You are my God. By your arrival I have been blessed with matchless Dharma and asuspicous wishes.
Dasaratha’s magnanimous words said with humility was adorned by Noble Qualities pleased the heart & Ears of Kaushika (Vishwamithra) who has matchless Fame
(Slokas 58)
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