Sri Rama reaches Dasratha’s room
Sumanthra entered a room which did not have people and Rama was guarded by only security personnel.95 year olds were also guarding Rama wih wands in their hand Like Rama generally gaurds the world. They had adorned thesleves well to please him and shower their love After Rama takes bath and comes they make him sit on their Lap , kiss his forehead and bless him. hence the Sandalwood paste, Safron paste get transmitted to their clothes as well. This was awesone to look even better than Rama’s decoration. They guard outside of the Women Rooms. Seeing Sumanthara they got up hurriedly knowing the importance Rama holds for him. He went around them and asked them to inform Rama “ Sumanthara has come.Please inform Rama immediately”. They went in and told Rama who was seated besides Sita.Since he was very dear to his father, the messenger was asked to get Sumanthara.
Sumanthara went inside and saw the Lord of the World Rama. Sri Rama is wealthy like the Kubhera. Like Kubhera distributes his wealth, Rama allows his devotees to have Darshan of himself. He was adorned with beautiful garlands and was with folded hands. Himself lowly positioned to have darshan of Lord Rama what good deeds had he done? The Golden cot embedded with rare precious Gems with specially sculpted statues were adorning the cot and had silken Bedspread to be soft to Rama’s tender skin ; Thus Sumanthara saw the Dark hued Rama amidst golden cot in the Palace. Just as mentioned in Kaushadaki Upanishad ParyankyaVidhya ,Mukthas, Nithyasooris have Daharshan of Maha Vishnu Sumnathar also had the Vision of Lord Rama and enjoyed the same. Is there any boundary to God being tied by his devotees? In his body KumKum and sandalwood paste was also smeared. Since it was applied by Sita’s hands it shone brightly. Because of Sita’s tender touch the paste was pure and cooled the body. He only gives this chance to his devotees to have glimpses for very short durations only,so the devotee earns for his vision again and again. In the April(Chaithra) Month Apil (Chaithra ) Full moon (Pournami)in the Chithra star, Sitadevi was present near him fanning him,Sumanthara felt his Life’s purpose was achieved. Rama permeated radiance like the Sun and gave Blessings to his devotees. Sumanthara did full prostration to Rama and then with folded hands praised him, asked for his welfare in all times, in all situations, in all places,” Hey Personification of Kaushalya’s Blessings ! your Father and Mother Kaykeyei would like to see you, please come quickly.” Conveyed Sumanthara.
The Rama emitting aura hearing these words got happy and bowed to Sumanthara and told Sita “ it looks like that My Father and Mother are thinking something about the coronation. Since he has become old and it may not be suitable to wait till Bharatha’s arrival, this Queen Kayikeyi with her sharp mind understood, and wants to do that which is most dear to me, she is hurrying my father to expedite my coronation, I think so.this you should believe as certain. She is one who has thoughts for doing good to the world. She wishes for my welfare and my growth. She adjusts according to the King’s wishes. Hence she is expediting my Coronation. King and his dear consort Queen Kayikeyi have sent Sumanthara who always wishes well for me has been sent here is a good sign. Just like those who are surrounding the King think good for him, so also the messenger who has been sent by King also will think good for me. My father will crown me today itself as the Prince. Hence I have to hurriedly proceed to meet him. You be here and spend the time joyfully till then. Rama removed the pearl Necklace and garlanded Sita and pacified her. Unlike Rama, Sitadevi was not born in a mother’s womb.(for she was found in the earth while tilling the soil of the Yaga ground). There is none greater than her. Hence she was worthy of being so much affection by Rama. In exchange for the Pearl necklace she gave a Flower garland to Rama made of Black Neythal. Not willing to be away from Rama(who keeps her in his heart) she walked up to the door to see him off. She felt heart of heart “ For such a lovely handsome Rama should not face any hurdles and she prayed fervently within herself”
Just like Brahma did Sarvaloka Coronation for Indra , may King give the same to you today and also perform Abhishekam in Rajhasooyayaagam. You have taken Yagadeeksha, have been bathed in butter, Wearing Deer skin, Pure and having observed the Fasts, and would like to see you holding the Horn of the Deer in your hand” I would like to see you in this fashion and feel elated. If Sage Vasishta asks you to observe fast, instead of saying my body will not be able to tolerate it, you strain your self 4 times more to observe the fast more stringently. Even if Sage Vasishta says it does matter if Ladies dress caresses or touch you, but Sita’s dress can touch you ; but you go and take bath even if my dress touches you, such is your strict adhearance . But iam now not against your Coronation. May Celestial God Indra guard you from East, God of Death Yama from south, God of wealth Kubhera from North, God of water Varuna from West may protect you.” Thus Sita prayed heart of heart within herself.
Rama gave permission to Sita and sent her away. Then he completed the auspicious formalities of Coronation, Rama came out of the Room like the Lion which comes out of the Cave of Mountain Meru along with Sumanthara Lakshmana was standing with folded hands. Then he saw those waiting in the middle of the palace and gave proper attention to them and mounted his Silver Chariot which shines like Agni(God of Fire). The Chariot moved like the thunder of the clouds .The chariot was embedded with Gold and rare Gems and Special Stones with throne covered by Tiger skin, shone like the Sun, and made eyes shy away unable to see the sheer brightness. The chariot was driven by pure breed hroses which looked like small elephants. The Green colour Horses drove the chariot in which was Rama mounted and was akin to Indra seated in his Chariot. And Rama went very fast towards Dasratha’s Palace. It was akin to the Rain bearing clouds thundering it’s way , and the Moon coming out of the Udayagiri mountain, Lakshmana was holding an umbrella with one hand while the other hand was fanning Rama standing behind Rama in the Chariot protecting him.
The countless people who were standing on the roads were roaring away conveying their sentiments of happiness on this august occasion. Many people followed Rama mounted on pure breed Horses and Elephants. Many warriors walked ahead of Rama. The musical instruemnts and Lions roaring were heard when Ram started for Dasratha’s palace. Countless women beautifully adorned were showering Flowers on him through out the journey making him happy and also praising him that due to him his mother Kaushalya will be elated. We have come here to celebrate your acceptance of the Kingdom which hither to have been ruled by your forefathers. May your ceremeony be a success, is there any doubt your Mother will be elated to see you seated on the throne?. ‘Amongst all the women in the world, Sita is the most Lucky and worthy woman. She had done lot of penance in the previous Birth and now Like Rohini joins the Moon she is now your wife’ .these pleasant words fell on Rama’s ears.
“ Look this Rama who is going in the Chariot is going to attain Lot of wealth due to love of Dasaratha. Herafter he is our King. Then all our thoughts will be fulfilled. If Rama rules for long ,no hardship will happen to any one of us. The greatest benefit to our country is Rama becoming Crown prince” Rama heard what the crowds standing on the way were speaking about him. The 4 road junctions were filled with Male and Femal Elephants duly Caprisoned. The Shops were filled with Gems and rare precious stones and the Elephants, horses neighed and blarred in happiness, all the persons shouted ‘Jay Vijayeebhava’ ie may the Victory be yours with auspicious instruments being played with Brahmins blessings him, Ram looked Like the Kubhera(God of Wealth) riding the Boulevard to his father’s Palace. (Slokas 44 ) .
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