Sumithra consoles Kaushalya
Seeing Kaushalaya lamenting,Sumithra whose mind always dwells in Dharma said “ Amma(Mother) ! You have given birth to Rama who is endowed with all the Virtues as your son , why should you Bemoan like this?, to cry this like this is not justified. Can Rama any time or any place encounter danger? Your son is Great Valorous man.Even then he has forsaken the Country and gone to the Forest.What is the reason? Just to obey and implement his Father’s words as his worn Dharma. Is It not which has always been supported by the Elders over period of time? it will give immense Sukham in the world after Death. When this is so, should we feel Dhukkam(Grief, Pain, Anguish,sorrow, suffering,worry, unhappiness, heart rending )? Purest and one who has mercy towards all Living beings my son Lakshmana has undertaken the noble Dharma of serving his elder brother Rama and the Devotion towards his Father. That great soul also will be benifitted by this. Rama had explained the troubles one will face in Forest to the knowledgable Sita ; though she is born to enjoy all the comforts and Luxuries , she has gone along with your Dharmatha son to the Forest. Rama is flying the flag of Fame in the world.(His fame will spread all over the world).His wealth is adhearance of Sathaym(truth) and Dharma (Righteous conduct, Duty, Pious, humble,Charity , Ethical,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation), is there any Sukham(Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun,Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled Desires) which he has not entertained in the world?
Rama is the purest in thought, Action, Deed, Mahathama(Great Soul) and even the Sun will not dare to touch Rama’s skin. Vayu (God of Air) will in all times be in a pleasant temperature absorbing all the fragrance will breeze and caress Rama. Just like the father hugs his son, Moon with his pleasant rays will make him happy. Earlier Rama had gone to Dahandakaaranya to the Capital Vaijhayantha of Sambhasura laid a siege and killed him, when Brahma was pleased gave him Divine Missiles. This sort of warrior even if he is in Forest will feel like being in Home with his strength not only protect himself but also those around him. ‘But before Rama returns, Bharatha’s grip over the Kingdom will get stabilized; so Rama may not get to rule the Kingdom. What should be done? “ Whoever is the enemy , have you heard anyone who stood in the way of the arrows of Rama survived? Is it a great thing to rule this world for Rama? Rama who is handsome and has all the Valour and limitless Courage can in no time take control of this Kingdom. Rama Is a Mahathma, he can make even Sun shine, which itself illuminates this world; he can even burn the Agni(Fire) which can burn all the materials in this world; Rama is the God of Brahma(God of Creation);he gives all the wealth to Mahalakshmi (God of Wealth);He is the Fulcrum of the Bhoomi Devi(Mother Earth who herself is the fulcrum of everything in this world); he is the Fame and Material we all seek; he is the Deity and he is the God; he is the greatest amongst all Creatures. Thus Rama, who has all these sterling qualities, can anyone or any thing which can harm him in Ayodhya or Forest? That Ram will soon have coronation with Sri devi(Sita), Bhoo Devi (supportive Mother Earth) , Vijaya Lakshmi( Goddess of Victory) besides him. When Sita who is incarnation of Lakshmi is with Rama can Rajah Lakshmi(Goddess of Kingdom) approach anyone? Rama who is wearing dresses made of Wooden Leaves/Barks when he was leaving our city Like a celestial ; People of Ayodhya were overcome by sorrowful emotion and many fell unconscious.But when the Rajhya Laksshmi Sita is accompanying him what will he not get? When Archery Expert Lakshmana is with him ,what can be denied to Rama?
You will see Rama on return, after completing his tenure in Forest. Please shun the ignorance about him. Like the Moon rises , you will soon see Rama postrating in your Feet shortly. He will come again to this City, with all paraphenelia you will see his Coronation and you will shed tears of joy. Did you see Sorrow or Grief or inauspiciousness in Rama ? No , so Rama , Sita & Lakshmana will see you soon. You should not Lament. You should not be remorseful in your heart. Are you not supposed to encourage others to overcome their feelings? If you yourself grieve like this what will they do? Having given birth to Rama as your son, your behavior surprises me. Who is better in this Universe than Rama , as he is following the path of Pious. When Rama returns with Sita and Lakshmana and do prostrate(Namskaram) to you, like the clouds Rain , you will shed tears of Happiness. Rama who makes everyone happy and one who has the Palm as soft as Cotton I will witness same. When Rama and his friends will do Namaskarams to you like the Clouds pour Rains, you will bathe them with your Joyful Tears.
Sumithra is adept in placating and pacifying with her astute conversing ability.She does not have Dosh(Fallacy, deficiency, defect, flaw, offence, weakness, fault, imperfection, shortcoming, blame, catch, mistake, guilt, reflection, accused, culprit,delinquent, culpable,convice, blameworthy)any one of these even a least bit.ThusSumithra tried to remove Kaushalya’s sorrow in many ways. Like Kaushalya,Sumithra also is the Queen of Dasaratha; Like Kaushalya sent Rama , She also sent her son Lakshmana to forest. Like Kaushalya, She also did not get the attention or affection of Dasaratha.But when Rama was asking for permission, she treid in many ways to stop Kaushalya and Dasaratha. But when Lakshmana came to seek permission,Sumithra did not express remorse even a wee bit;She gave him advise which were congenial to Dharma, she explained serving Rama is like serving God Which will confer on him immeasurable Salvation and order him to follow this and happily sent him.to forest with Rama. Kaushalya had the fear that Kayikeyie may ill treat her, Suminthra did not have any such fears as Kaushalya felt King Dsaratha had more Love for Kaiykeyi than herself and this hurt her. Sumithra had the distinction of seeing in a dispassionate way, be it{Sukam or Dukamie(Comfort & Suffering)}, (Praise and Disgrace) ,(Friends & Foes ) equally alike. So the learned Sumithra had no sorrow. Despite begetting Rama the God,Kaushalya could not understand the real self of Rama, where as Sumithra prays having understood him as the incarnation of God,so hearing Sumithra’s words the pangs of pain and fear of Kaushalya’s evaporated and brought comfort like the rain drops from clouds bring happiness during Summer.(Slokas 31).