Dasaratha chides Kayikei
Despite Sita marrying the Lord of the World and if she is wearing Dresses made of Wooden Leaf/bark, then the people who were present “ Chee! Chee ! What have you done?“ and ridiculed King Dasaratha.He also heard those words. Till then he had ruled the country without hurting the citizens wish.He has never heard anything but their warmth and affection from them.hence“ why should I be still alive? Either in Dharma or Fame, I have no desire. I have been made a party to such a gross injustice and being ridiculed by my very own subjects ,in frustration he thought ‘ how does it matter , how things go or in which they may go’ . Breathing heavily he said “ heyKayikeyie ! Greatest Sinner !Sita should not go to forest wearing Dresses made of Wooden Leaf/bark. She is a small girl.of 18 Years so far she had lived comfortably and had enjoyed all the Luxuries and has been brought up in opulence and endless affection and She is not worthy of Living in Forest as said by Sage Vasishta is true. She has not committed any Sin, except the resolve to observe her Husband’s Dharma; she is not used to any other sacrifice; she does not know cunningness;what harm has she done to anyone? Having been born to King Janaka, why shoud she wear dresses made of wooden leaves/barks and deer skin and live in the forest like a Mendicant? Did I make such a promise to you? If she desired to go to forest let her go with the Dressess as she desires with ornaments.My Death is nearing. It is because I promised you that I will give what you ask. Is it not enough such a gory things have happened ? You are swooned by ignorance and you are trying to chase away Sita to forest. Do You know how will it end? The bamboo gets destroyed by the flower it has given birth, like wise this will unjustifiably burn me.Hey Lady of Low Morale ! Let us consider Rama is your enemy; and he has done harm to you,also let us think he Is he an hindrance to your Bharatah getting the throne, Look at Sita whose eyes are like the just now born Deer infant’s eyes unable visualize it’s status.Does she know any Guile or Vile? She shivers when she hears of harming any one. She does not know any God other than her husband, she does not know any other Dharma than serving him, Such a lady when harm has she done? Hey Epitome of Sin, this sin against Rama by sending him to forest is enough to make you suffer in Hell until your Atma(Soul is industructible till the Dluge )remains? **( this Sin Kaikayei had to do so that Ravana had to be killed by Rama and Rama had to go to forest)What is your intelligent motive in adding further sins of chasing away Sita & Lakshmana also to forest? I do not know ;What destination are you going to get due to this?, which all Hells you going to suffer? .What is the promise I made to you? Rama who was ready for the Coronation, you commanded him to come here and did you not say ‘ Please stop the Coronation to be done for you, you should wear Deer skin, Dresses made of wooden leaves/ Barks and live in forest for 14 years.’? When I was hearing that, did I agree for only Rama’s going to forest? or did I agree for some others also to go to forest? You are desiring that Sita should also wear Dersses made of wooden leaves/ barks,, you are going beyond my promise and thus trying to attain Gory Hells” saying this Dasaratha was sinking in a Deep ocean of sorrow, for which he was not able to find the shore at all and fell unconscious on the floor.
Then he regained his conciousness and hung his head in shame.Then Rama having decided to leave for he forest “ Hey King ! Dharmathama.This is mother Kaushalya who is here is known for her fame, she is very old, she is noble by conduct, She knows that the noblest Virtue is to uphold Sathaym(truth). Hence she has not shown her limitless anguish. Not has she got angry with you. She has not ridiculed you either.You are a person who grants boon to those who ask for them, I am also asking you a boon,kindly do approve it. My Mother will not be able to bear the separation from me. She has not so far borne such sufferings.So far you have been treating with respect and this is the truth.Infurture because I have requested you, please treat her with more courtesy and respect. My request is that Due to separation from me she is bound to feel sad more and more, please give her assurance , continued attention and see to it that she doesn’t Die.She is innocent. Hereafter she does not have any refuge other than you.Pleasedo not expose her to her enemies. Only due to your affection and Respect she will remain alive till I return.Once more iam requesting you. She cannot bear my separation for even 1 ½ hours. Hey King who has the valour like Devendra(King of Celestials)When iam in forest, she should not be in anguish feeling my absence and please see to it that she doesn’t leave her Life.It is your responisibility that when I return , I should not go in search of my Mohter in Yama’s(God of Death) City. (Slokas 18).
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