Can not send Rama
Dasaratha hearing the words of Sage Vishwamithra was unconscious for long time.Afte regaining consiciousness said “ Hey Maharishi, My Son Rama whose eye is just blooming as Red Lotus is not even 12 years old.Where does he have the capacity to wage war with those Raakshasaas who do Cuuning battles in the night. I have many warriors who are experts and and are capable to battling it out with the Raksashaas,My Big Brigade(Ashowni-Army) is ready.I will accompany this Army my self with Bow and Arrow as long as I have Life left in me. Your Yaga will be carried out without any obstacles.You need not worry, Rama is a Child., he does not know the Archery & Missile completely yet.He will not know the enemy strength and the difference and himself and others.So far he has not fought any battle. He does not have Missile strength.Is it fair to send him with those Raksahaas who are hell bent on doing cunning warfare?
Let it be so, you are not a mere Saint , you have been a King and seen the travails and troubles of Family. I have been without Children for 60,000 years and had been repenting.Have performed many a Fasting, Disiciplines, Yagams and obtained my Rama as my Child.He is noblest,Dharma is important to him,I have special affection more than others towards him. I will not be alive for even a few hours if I am separated from him.Hence taking Rama with you is not the right thing.If you still insist you can take me and the Army. Whether I come or Rama comes haven’t we to do battle with Raksashaas? Whose children are they? What are their names and what are their Forms and how about their Valour? Who helps them? When we say Raksashaas they are matchless in Pride and and Strength. Please tell me elaborately about them.Kuashika said “ You must have heard Ravana has been troubling the Living beings of all the 3 Worlds.He is born in the Pulasthiya Prajapathi’s Clan. He is the son of Vichras, brother of Kubhera, obtained special Boons from Brahma.Those yagas which does not come to his notice, have been spoilt by his realtions Subhahu & Mareecha with his permission and have been carrying it out carefully.
When Dasaratha heard this he felt a thunder bolt had hit him and was shuddering and said “Hey Maharishi I can not fight with that Wicked , you are knower of all the Dharma please be kind to my child, you are my Guru to this unlucky person. Even Devas,Yaksha,Nagas, Dhanava, Badhaka & Pannagas cannot stand infront of him. Do we have to tell about Humans? He abducts the Courage of his opponents? I can not fight with him or his Army.Even if my sons support me or I have My Army I cannot fight him. Rama is like a celestial Handsome and Radiating, he is just a kid, he is my dear son, does not have experience of war, I will not give him. Those 2 Raksashaas are the sons of Sundhopa Sundar’s Sons am I right ?They are Demons born to Yaksha Ladies.One can fight Yama the God of Death but can we face those Wicked Raksashaas? They are courageous strong and have experience in Battles. If they are coming to spoil your Yagnya I will not send Rama with you Sire. But with one of them me and my friends are ready battle it out.
Hearing this Vishwamithra became extremely angry. His face was like the Agni which was fuelled with pouring Ghee(melted butter). (Slokas 28)
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