Rama Breaks the Siva Dhanush (Bow)
Once When Janaka said this Kaushika alias Vishwamithra said “ Please show the Bow to him”. Jankar called his men nearby and said “ Please bring the Bow which has been worshipped with Flowers of fragrance”. They went to the Town and brought the Bow.Five thousand able bodied Soldiers brough the Bow in a carriage with 8 wheels and pulled it with great strain.That iron box was kept infront of King Janaka“ We have brought this bow which has been seen and tried by many a king”
Janaka with fodled hands conveyed his Reverential greetings to Kaushika“ Hey Maharishi! This bow has been worshipped by the Kings of our Dynasty for many generations. Those kings who wanted to marry Sita were unable to lift the bow celebrated this Bow as having immeasurable Strength. Even Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Kinnara, Ugara spirits have tried and accepted it’s strength. After all Can simple Humans like us; can we even shake it?, Can we Lift it?, can we Bend it?, can we String it ? Can we create reverberations (Dankaaram) by pulling the tight string?, can we mount the Arrow on the Bow’s String? Let this Bow of immense strength be seen by Rama & Lakshmana brothers.
As Janaka was talking like this Vishwamithra said to Rama “ Hey Child ! look at the Bow”. As per Brahama Rishi’s order Sri Rama opened the Box Containing the Bow and asked “ This great Bow can I touch with my Hands? Can I lift and string it up? “. Janaka and Kaushika both said “ You may Do as you wish”. In that Yaga hall while countless people were watching with Awe, Sri Rama just pressed it with his Toe Thumb Finger, as though a Serpent jerks and stands when it is hit with stick, the Bow stood up, Sri Rama caught it’s centre and strung it up and pulled the string up to his ear. That Great BOW cracked in the middle as though in the sky there was a Boomerang because of Clash of 2 Titanic Air pockets and falling into the ground, There was a Huge sound , as when huge mountains blast the Earth was trembling , except Rama Lakshmana, Janaka and Vishwamithra all others swooned on hearing this huge Sound.
After some time when all of them recovered Janaka with folded hands said to Vishwamithra“ Hey Master! I have seen the Valorous strength of Dasaratha’s son Sri Rama. It is Adbhutham-Miracle and unbelievable. So far I have not seen with any one else like this. Deva Asuras and Mighty Kings who could not even go near the Bow, ‘this young Lad can he Lift, string it ? or else my Sita will be without marriage’ I was worried and Doubted. But never did I imagine that Rama’s valour is of this magnitude.
This is not possible for Humans. In the world I do not have Desire for anything .I do not have anything of my own. Hence there is no Limit to my wealth. Even if the Mythilla city were to burn, I have the Grit in my thinking that nothing of mine has been burnt is my Attitude, Sita is from my Dynasty, has got Sri Rama who is being adored and celebrated by one and all as her Husband. .Since She was born without any Physical contact or Mingling of Man and Woman or any of their parts or others there of She is Unique and of unmatchable Fame .Further getting me as her father she got special Fame.The Husband She has got now is in every respect is unmatchable. There is adage in Tamil “The Handsome Husband is preferred more than a husband who fills your hands full of Gold”. So Ladies would like to marry a Husband who has Uniue Handsome Physical Featrues.
Rama is Manmadha’s(Male God of Love) Manmadha. Whereas the Bride’s mother will always prefer man of Limitless wealth to be her daughter’s husband. Rama’s Ishwarym (wealth,health, character, Sagacity) is Limitless. Whereas Father will desire that the Bride groom should be intelligent ,one who is adept in Vadas,his profession, Sahstraas and with clean habits, should marry his daughter.Rama is matchless in Intellect,Vidhyaknowledge,Wisdom,Disciplined Behaviour. Valorous and strong physically and mentally. Whereas Realtions & Family members will seek alliance from Families who have for generations have Fame with discipline. Is there any Kualm or Family Tree which is equal to ikshwaku dynasty that of Rama? Thus Sita’s Fame will grow by marrying such a Famous Husband. Son will get fame for what he has earned. Whereas Daughter will earn Fame for the Family She was Born and also the Family, She has entered ie her Husband’s and her Own Children thus being a Woman for 3x7= 21 Generations special Fame she will earn for them..
My Vow is fulfilled. Iam blessed to marry my daughter to a valorous man. Sita who is like my Life , iam happy that she is marrying a worthy person as her husband and my joy knows no bounds. If you permit, I will ask my Ministers to go to Ayodhya fast in Chariots and appraise Dasratha of what all has happened . ie my Vow and The 2 Princes under your care, and your arrival here ,Rama breaking the Siva’s Bow, and got Sita as his Consort, be explained in detail. They should bring Dasaratha and all the families to Mythilla immediately. Kaushika gave his consent for the same. Janka called his Ministers , gave the Marriage Invitation cards, and taught them what and how the message should be delivered to King Dasaratha, and bring King Dasarath with all courtesies here. (Slokas 27)
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