Sumanthara goes to fetch Rama
The Brahmins were well versed with Vedas, Purohts-Priests, Ministers, Generals, Prominsnt Citizens of cities, were happily discussing about Rama’s coronation and started arriving in the venue. Sun was shining with sky pure devoid of coluds.The day with Pushya star began. Rama’s Janma Lagna Kataka was nearing on that day. The water from Holy places for coronation were kept in Golden Pots/Kalash vessels, water from the Joining spot of Ganges & Yamuna and other holy rivers , ponds, wells,Lakes, East bound rivers like Godavari, Kavery and underground springs from Brahmaavartham Rudravartham,based in Neiymichaaranyam, and Gandaki river flowing from South to North, , Sone Bhadra rivers,and 4 Seas, waters have been brought. The stage has been set very nicely decorated, Chariot decorated with Tiger skin having all it’s body parts, The silver vessels filled with Battered Rice and with Peepal Leaves and Athi Leaves,and the Holy waters with lotus petals, Curd, Honey Ghee- Melted butter, Kushal grass, Flowers, milk, and deazzling damsels adorned beautifully. The Fans which are embedded with Gems, with Gold lines and looking like the Moon rays, White umbrellas shining like the Moon with constellations, WhiteOx, White Horse, and Elephants worthy of seating Kings, and 8 Damsels beautifully adorned, 4 types of Musical instruments, Magadhas, Vandhis, and others, also those materials which are accumulated during coronation of Ikshwaku Dynasty Kings were also organized by the officials as ordained by the King they reached the palace and asked “ who will inform the King of our arrival?” He is not seen and Sun has already risen and the time for coronation has already come.
Then Sumnathara spoke to Smaller Kings, Saarvabhowmas“ as commanded by the King, I am hurrying to fetch Rama. You are all worthy of being felicitated by the King and Rama, I will convey your greetings to the King and also ask the King for the delay in coming here. And Sumanthara went towards Dasaratha’s room. He knew all the details about King. He could go direct to where Dasaratha was staying and spoke behind the Screen “May Sun, Moon,Siva, Khubera, Varuna, Agni, Indraalways give you success. Night has gone and the Sun has risen, As per your order everything is ready. Please arrange to give permission to proceed with further .Citizens, Brahmins, Generals are waiting for your Presence” said Sumanthara.
Thus these wrods fell on King Dasaratha’s ears, he woke up and called “ Sumanthara! Kaykeyi sent you to fetch Rama, why have you not yet brought him till now? Don’t think I am sleeping.Go quickly and fetch Rama.
Sumanthara bowed and was happy thinking something special is being done to Rama and left the Palace. The city which was decorated by Flags and arches, garlands wore a festive look while going through the Boulevards from the palace; and all the people were discussing Rama’s coronation only. Then he came to Rama’s palace which ws akin the Kailash Mountain and Indra’s Palace.The doors were exquisitely carved, and the Golden statues were interspersed. Stages were erected with Garlands made of Gems and Pearls necklaces.The palace shone like the the Clouds during Summer full moon night and caves of Meru Mountains, With Gems, Precious spread all over with Fragrance of Sandal wood, Akil and other materials the whole place shone like the Darthura Mountain. The Swan, Peacocks, Chakravaahans were also chirping away nicely. The walls in entrance had engraving of Yaali, Red Dogs, and wild animals. Walls had beautiful Pictures drawn. The radiance lured the visitors. Like the Sun and Moon constellations and also looking like the house of Kubhera, like the Palace of Indra, and Like the Meru Mountain, Special rare Birds were reared in cages,Citizens of other nations had come to witness the Coronation of Rama and had brought presents special to their native places and were keenly awaiting Rama’s arrival. In that huge Palace the Kiraatha Ladies and Hunch backs were roaming around freely.
Sumantahra thus saw Rama’s palce filled with People . Those who were dear to Rama were discussing the oncoming celebrations. With pleasant words auguring the Good times to come.Thus he crossed many levels and reached Rama’s bedroom. In front stood many a person with Money and presents to fecilitate Rama.There stood the Majestic Elephant Shatrujayan majestically beaming ignoring the goad as well. Those who were dear to Rama were decorated, seated and waiting in Chariots of Horses and Elephants,Beyond that the palace had tall Minerats like the clouds in the Meru Mountains and proceeded to Rama’s room without any security check as he was Minister confidente of the King. (Slokas 50).
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