Sri Rama goes to inform Kaushalya
Rama hearing those words which were detrimental to him, and that which would have given Grief to any one was not deterred or disturbed instead told Kayikeyi“ Mother! Let ie be so.i will live in the forest wearing Deer Skin, Wooden Leaf dress with Matted Hair. Is it not my duty to fulfill My father’s pledge? He knows my habit/ behavior. He knows me well. He will not get shaken even in the worst adverse conditions.He has Great PARAKRAM (Achievement, Might, Puissance, Exploits,Valor, Heroism, Gallantry,Prowess,Ability,Valour). How is it that despite having these qualities in him, he was not happy in seeing me. Please only tell me this. Do not worry whether, I will abide by the word I have given to you. I am telling in your presence once more. “I will live in forest wearing Deer skin, wooden leaf dress with matted hair. King always thinks of my good will. He is my Teacher. My father will not forget the help you have rendered; he protects me as a King. Whatever be his command I will abide by and fulfill same without questioning same. One thing really hurts me. Why did King not ask me for Crowning Bharatha? Is not Bharatah born with me? Who else have more Love for Bharatha than me? When I broke the Bow of Siva and got Sita, if Bharatha had asked for her; wouldn’t I have gladly given her to him? To satisfy Bharatha this kingdom, Wealth or even my Life is it of any Significane? When that be the case My Father, King and Teacher had ordered to Crown Bharatha .I am bound to fulfill his Promise made unto your goodselves.You have also desired the same; is that enough reason for crowning Bharatha? oh My God! The King is shedding tears looking downwards all the while, Some how please cajole him. Now it self let messengers go on Horses which can runfast to Kaykeya Kingdom and bring Bharatha.I will from here itself leave for Dandakarnaya.14 Years I will Live there only. Will I ever give a second thought to my Father’s Orders?
Rama is one who does not falter on his given word. Hence Queen Kaykeyi was happy as Rama’s leaving for Forest is certain. She hurried him “ What you say is right. Let messengers go to his uncle on Horses which run fast now itself.When you are so desirous of going to Forest, your delaying here is not appropriate. Hence you leave forest from here itself. There is no other reason for King not talking to you except for his being ashamed to talk to you. You do not worry. Until you leave for Forest he will not take Bath, nor will he eat. (Amongst Hindus it is custom when the Person is dead , and his body is removed then immediately they will take bath).
Hearing these cruel words King Dasaratha was shocked and cried allowed “ What an injustice? Even I am forced to hear these words. “ saying these King fell unconscious. He fell on the Golden cot he was seated. Rama rushed in jiffy and carried him , the words of Kaykeyi were like the Whip lash given to a Pure Breed Horse, this made him to leave for Forest forthwith. He was not least bit pained by this. He addressed her " Mother! Is it proper to even think about me that I have Greed for wealth? I do not have even an iota of desire to enchant the Citizens of this Country so that I can rule this Kingdom. It looks like you are doubting that if in case Bharatha comes before I leave ‘ due to the extreme Love he has for me, if he gives the Kingdom to me‘ and I will accept it.I have no other purpose in Life except to follow Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble,Charity ,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation). Like the sages in Forest I do not have any interest in Material things in this world. Let this be rememebered by you Strongly.If I get an opportunity to carry out the wishes of King, I will even give out my Life to implement same; that you should believe. Doing service to Father, and behaving as per his advise, is there any better Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble,Charity ,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation)? So what if King had not issued orders directly, your one word is enough and will I not spend the 14 years in the Most Dense Forest happily? Don’t you have the Liberty to command me in all matters? Am I not a person who obeys your command implicitly? Should you beg for such a trivial matter to the King? It becomes apparent that you do not have faith my qualities of my Truthfulness, Generosity.I will take leave of my Mother and pacify Sita I will leave for the Forest. Please bear with me in the meanwhile. Please make arragenments for Bharatah to rule this Kingdom and serve my Father. This is the Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble,Charity ,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation) our forefathers have been adhering till date.
Hearing these words King Dasratha was in unbearable anguish and the Tears rolled down his eyes in torrents, and moaned aloud, then again he fell unconscious . Rama touched his father’s Feet and the Cruel Kaykeyi’s feet as well and went around them (Pradhakshinam-Indian tredition of Paying respects to God by going around).and came out of the Bedroom. His Charisma had not reduced least bit. There he took his friends and took them to his Palace. Lakshmana was furious with unctrollable anger and with tears rolling down and followed Rama. As per the Dharma to go around the Holy Materials, Temples, he went around those Materaisl accumulated for his coronation and did not have a fleeting glance towards them., and he prayed to them that Bharatha’s Coronation should take place using them and walked slowly. Like the Moon which does not lose it’s shine in the night, The eternally Happy Rama who spread’s happiness all over ,his radiance was not in the least bit diminished due to the deprivement of Coronation.of being crowned as Prince. Rama who had decided to go to Forest had weighed the Sukham(Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun,Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled her Desires)& Dhukkam(Grief, Pain, Anguish, sorrow, suffering,worry, unhappiness, ) equally like the great sages, who are not disturbed and their mind is like still water. He refused the Dressing and other paraphenlia of White Umbrella etc accorded to him as the King, he stopped his friends,Citizens,controlling his pain which is caused by seeing others in grief , not allowing his senses to get scattered, he wanted to convey to his Mother the sorrowful things that are going to happen, he went to Kaushalya Mother’s palace. No one around him could fathom his inner feelings either in his Gait or face or behavior. Rama did not lose his composure like the Moon in Summer maintains it’s beauty .Rama who was not distrubed either Sukam or Dhukkam even in the midst of bad time he spread Love and spoke in pleasant words and paid respects to all and reached his Mother Kaushalya’s abode. Lakshmana who matched Rama’s UthamaGunangal (Noblest Virtues) and was equal in PARAKRAM (Achievement, Might, Puissance,Exploits,Valor, Heroism, Gallantry,Prowess,Ability,Valour)controlled his Dhukkam (Grief, Pain, Anguish,sorrow, suffering, worry, unhappiness, )and followed Rama. Rama who saw the celebratory mood of his friends and Citizens of the planned impending Coronation ceremony, if he were to convey, it is not going to happen , then if he also shows his feelings then they may break down and go to the extent of Losing their Lives. So Rama controlled his feelings and did not show his emotions. (Slokas 40)
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