Queen Kaushalya Happy
Once the citizens were back in their Home King after thoughtfull consideration decided to Coronate His Son who has Red lotus Hued Eyes the next day which was auspicious, by the coming together of Pushya Star and Moon as a Crown Prince. He went and ordered Suamanthara to go and fetch Sri Rama once again.
Accordingly Sumanathara the Prime Minister went to Rama’s palace and the Security gaurds informed Sri Rama of Sumanthara’s arrival. Rama was wondering whether any obstacle has come for the plan. And he invited Sumanthara and asked him “ What is the reason for your coming again?” Sumanthara replied “ Rama you father wanted to see you and hence bode me to get you. I have conveyed this to you. To go there or not go there is your decision”when Rama heard this Charioteers words hurriedly left for King’s Palace.
King Dasaratha who was informed of Rama’s arrival gave them instructions to bring Rama with pleasant words. Rama on reaching bowed to his father with folded hands. Dasaratha hugged his son with heart’s content and made him sit in a Sofa. And spoke to him “ Rama I am matured in experience and wisdom, I have enjoyed various types of Comforts/Luxuries. I have many times conducted Yaga as per prescribed norms and have given excess Dakshina (Fees) and Food . Gave most treasured items to others to my heart’s content. Have learnt Vedas. I have enjoyed various Luxuries to my liking which are entitled to the most valorous.
The Following Debts were cleared by me by following actions
By performing Yagnyas –Devas Debts were paid back
By Veda Learning – Rishis Debts were paid
By begetting Sons – My Forefathers(Pitrus) Debts were paid
By Charity – Debt to Brahmins were paid back
By Experiencing Sukam (Comfort, Luxury, Joy , fun cheer,love affection fulfilled desires) –Debt of my Atma(Soul ) paid back.
You are my worthy son. There are none comparable in this world to you. Now there is nothing else for me to carry out but handover this Kingdom to you. Hence you should Listen to what I am saying without missing any of them.
All our Contrymen are desirous of your becoming King, hence I am going to crown you as the Crown Prince. Further Iam getting bad dreams which do not bode well for near Future such as burning embers are falling from Sky with Thunder, Astrolgers say my Star is under attack from other malignant stars such as Sun,Mars & Rahu. It indicates either Death of the King or equivalent Calamity.Human Bhudhi(Mind/intellect/thought) will not remain same all the time. Before my Mind Changes , I will coronate you and it occurs to me and I feel it so this way. Moon is residing today in Punavasu and is entering Pushya star tomorrow and experts predict that is the most suitable time for your Coronation. We should fulfill the planned action tomorrow itself. Hence and you Sita should sleep on the Ground with Dharbai grass (Kushal) spread on it and observe Fast and celibacy. Such important occasions do face many types of obstacles. May your friends protect you. Your brother Bharatha has an Utopian heart, one who has conqured his senses, But he has gone to his Mother’s brother’s house since long. Those Pious Souls whose thoughts are Pure and Pristine, and those who have constantly thinking of Dharma and even those strong willed persons who can not be contaminated, their Manam (Mind-Thoughts) can change. Hence before Bharatha returns from his Mother’s uncle’s place we should perform this ceremony.” After speaking thus Dasratha gave permission to Sri Rama to return home. . Sri Rama bowed to his father and left for home.
Sri Rama wanted to convey to his mother Queen Kaushalya what His father King Dasaratha told him and left for her Room. There Kaushalya having heard of Rama’s coronation in the Pushya star was wearing Silk Dresses and with purity was praying to her favourite Diety silently with her eyes closed. And wanted Sri Rama to get the Goddess of Governance (Rajhya Lakshmi). With Constant Meditation Pranayama mentally worshipped Lord Maha Vishnu. She was accosted by Sumithra, Lakshmana & Sita.
Then Sri Rama seeing his mother in complete austerity spoke “ Amma To rule over the country I am being coronated as Crown Prince tomorrow hence as per the Rithviks(Learned Scholars ) and Teachers had asked father to convey to me that My self & Sita should observe fast tonight. Hence for tomorrow’s function please guide us to perform the auspicious proceedures for me & Sita now. Queen mother Kaushalya who has been waiting very long to hear those words spoke “ Hey Child Rama ! May you ever Live Long(Chiranjeevi) May your enmeies be destroyed. After you become king please guard mine as well as Sumithra’s friends and relations and keep them happy. Your father is Ecstatic because of your Virtuous Noble Character. You were born on a Good Star. For a Long time I have been praying/ fasting & doing penance to Maha Vishnu , hence thus You are becoming the next King of Ikshwaku Dynasty. I am extremely Happy for you.
Then Sri Rama smilingly addressed Lakshmana who was standing with folded hands thus “ you are my 2nd Heart Laskhmana, for your sake only I am being given the Goddess of Kingdom (Rajhya Lakshmi). Hence it is your duty to Govern this Empire. With mother Sumithra’s permission you can enjoy all the Luxuries Comforts and Ornaments , Dresses of your Choice. This Kingdom and my being alive is for your sake only.
Therafter Sita and Sri Rama bowed to elders and took leave of them and went to their own palaces. (45 Slokas ) .
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