Lakshmana stops Sri Rama
When Rama said like this to Lakshmana he lowered his head conveying his unacceptance of the same. Whilst on one hand he was happy that his elder brother is firm and is not straying from the path of Dharma, whereas on the other hand he was sorry ‘he is going away from the Kingdom’ but he did not express it in words. Even that emotion also went away in few seconds. Like the Lion which is in extreme anger rises it’s eyebrow, and like the Serpent which is boxed was hissing, as a symptom of his emotional anger he was shaking his head up and Down , also shaking his Long arm which resembled the Trunk of an Elephant, gave a side glance and said “If you do not uphold your Father’s promise there will be a let down of Dharma; if I do not adhere to Dharma then others also will foresake it. Fellow who did not respect his Father’s words, will he protect us as a King? will be the Doubt the citizens will have on me. “ thinking like this and you are in a hurry to go to the forest is not appropriate. Only those who do not have the courage, those who are in a confused state, those who are from lower strata amongst Kshatriyas (Warriors), will get bound by the Fate as helpless pesrons. You are the most valorous Warrior. You have a natural instinct to brush aside Fate, one who is steady in Mind and does not get easily perturbed, when that be the case trying to sing in praise of Fate is not justified. Brhaspathi Teacher of Celestials has said that Only those who have do not have a strong Heart ,take Fate as an accomplice to live their Life. Hence those who are incapable of handling themselves have to follow Fate. Fate cannot be overcomeby the Efforts of a Man, Should we praise Fate?
“ You are fearing that if you donot fulfill Father’s words it is Adharma (unrighteous). Those Sinners Kaykeyi and Dasaratha who thought worst for you and against you , how is it that you have no doubts against them? Are they not those who have followed Dharma if you ask. There are many in this world who can cover their bad behavior and wicked character wearing the cloak of DHARMA and hide it and they are adept in the same. Since you are a Dahrmathma (Upright and Noble Righteous man) you have not doubted them. You think of them like yourself. Why does it not occur to you that they had planned to stop your coronation after deep thought? Had they not thought of this plan Long back , how come Kaykeyi had forgotten the Boons which were given long back ? Rama is the Eldest son and this Kingdom should be rightfully given to him. Whereas it is my desire that I want to give this Kingdom to your son Bharatha. Since he is younger to Rama the citizens will not accept the same. So we will devise a plan. So I will 1st in presence of all the Citizens announce that I will crown him. Then you compell me to fulfill the Long given Boons. I will act as though iam not agreeable and that I am being coerced to accede to this proposal. Then we will send Rama to forest for many years and we will coronate our child Bharatha .” this is the ruse our father had planned with Kayikeyi why does this not occur to you? Will any one accept to coronation of the younger son, when the eldest son is available? That too will I agree? I will not tolerate it. Please pardon me.
“ You are highly intelligent! for the sole reason of adhereing to Dharma ‘I will not coronate myself. I will go to forest. If I do not do that great Sin will occur’ you have such a wrong opinion. That sort of Dharma is my enemy. King Dasratha bound by the words of Kaykeyi had said those which are against Dharma and and all the Citizens will deride/ ridicule. Despite having the powers which none can stop, you have decided to fulfill the same will that happen ever? Hence it is nothing but you mental concoction. I am overcome by Dhukkam(Grief, Pain, Anguish,sorrow, suffering,worry, unhappiness, . Following Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble, Charity ,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation) in this fashion, none will give his consent. For name sake they are your Parents, in reality they are our enemies, they harbor ill will for us. They are salves of Lust. So will any one think of carrying out their orders?
if you say “this sort of thought occurred to them is due to Fate and not Kaykeyi’s fault ”how can I accept such justification? It does not appear to be right. Only those who are scared and those who do not have courage will follow God. Warriors and those who have grit will not pay heed to it. The fate will not work with a person who can win over Fate by his strength. Let us see a perfect Live example today. You can see the strength of Fate vs Human’s efforts. All can understand the differences and implications amongst them. You and many others are believing that it is Fate only that has stopped your coronation. All will witness how that God will suffer by the might of Me. Like the Rogue Elephant which breaks it’s chain and despite biing pierced by the Goad runs amuck, The God who is having a fielday, I will entice him with my weapon called Intellect and bring him around. **(Anger blinds a Man. Lakshmana is talking this to God Maha Vishnu himself and this is Maya; as Lakshmana has forgotten he was Adisesha & he is currently in a Human form). Even those LokaPalas(Who protect the Worlds) join to gether,and all the persons in 3 Worlds (Earth,Heaven,& Paatal viz beneath the Earth) joined together cannot stop your Coronation. When that be the case can our Father stop this? Those who planned the ruse secretly to stop your coronation and send you to Forest, I will drive them to Forest and make them spend 14 years there. I will route their desire to stop your Coronation and instead Coronate their son. One may survive having enmity with God, can one survive enmity with me? **( This is arrogance born out of Proximity to Ultimate Power God, Humility is needed always to prevent going astray)
“ Have you to go to Forest? Yes certainly you should, but not now, not for this reason. Our forefathers who were Saintly Kings (Raja Rishis) after ruling the country for many years , and on attaining old age went on Vanaprastha(Going away to Forest )after handing over the Kingdom to their children commanded them , ‘you should treat the Subjects like your own Children’. In Forest they do penance /Meditation. LIike wise you also will rule for many thousand years and then go to Forest. Then your sons will rule this Kingdom.
‘ Our father is not of fixed mind. If you have hesitation that the rulership of Kingdom often changes, if you do not want the kingdom, then I will protect this country of ours like the Ocean is guarded by it’s seashore.I will vow accordingly. If I will fail ,may I not attain the heaven which is normally due to Soldiers when they attain Death in the battle’.
“ Hence you should now focus on celebrating your coronation with the materials accumulated for the same. i can singly handedly drive away those Kings who want to stop it. Are these hands just meant as a show piece? Are the Bow, my sword and the Arrows in the Quiver are they just meant to be decorative pieces? or play things? Or for Priding about ? These 4 are meant for rooting out our enemies. If I have anyone as an enemy, I will not tolerate to see him alive. Even if he is Indra(Celestial God) who wears Vajhrayudhamweapon ,I will take his Life out with my sword which shines like the Lightning. Today you will see the Elephnats, horses, which have been slain by me Limbs of men, Heads in the ground occupying like a dense forest and unable to move about. The Elephants which have been cut by my Sowrd will look like the forest fire , fall like the Lightining Clouds will fall on the ground. When I stand with the Bow and Arrow, will any one in this world dare to call himself as a courageous or Manly? All will go and hide themselves like Ladies. In a single shot I will pierce a soldier with neumerous arrows. With one Arrow at the same time , I will kill many a weakling soldiers. This way I will drill the Elephants, Horses, Soldiers in their nerve centres with my arrows. You need not have apprehension as to ‘ How single handedly win over many?’ The Fame of the Missiles which I have learnt to operate will become known to the world today. I will snatch our Father’s authority and hand over to you. My Arms so far have been used to apply Sandal wood paste, wear costly ornaments, give Charity,and protect my friends. Today they will be used to destroy those who are bent on denying your Coronation. So I have to destroy all your enemies Fame, Valour, Life and their friends. I am your servant. I am waiting for your command. What I should do make this Earth come under your reign?” spoke Lakshmana to Sri Rama.
The Jewell of Raghu Clan Sri Rama spoke “ Child!1)As long as our Parents are live, we have to abide by their instructions.2) After they Die, every year on the same date we should offer food to many a persons.3) In Gayaa (near Patna Bihar India) we should offer Pindam(Rice Balls) in memory of them.By doing these 3 duties the person gets the name as Puthran.The same is advocated by the smurthis. Hence I will not disobey my Father’s command. What ever it may be I will fulfill it. This is the path that is observed by the Simpletons in this world’ thus Rama in concised the speech on Dharma which he elaborated earlier. He wiped out the Tears of Lakshmana and pacified him repeatedly.(Slokas 42)
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