Lady Citizens Lament
Those citizens who had gone with Rama and returned without him were caught up by an unknown disease which could not be described; with limitless Grief of suffering by crying out “ Why Death has not come to us?” when they lamented it looked like the 5 Praanans were ready to leave their bodies.Each of them went to their homes and cried to their Children and Wife of their inability in bringing back Rama; they did no get happiness despite seeing their dear friends. There was sense of despondency prelavant all over in the Atmosphere. Even when they got a rare item it did not enthuse them.Even those Traders who were focused on earning wealth did not open their shops. Despite having noble Wife and Children whom they got due to their previous birth Punya( good deeds) did not bring happiness. The rituals such as Oupaasanam, Vaivasyadeva, Agnihothra(Sacrifice in Fire by offerings) were not performed , why that even normal Food was not cooked by the Doemestic Hose wives.There were none who were happy even if they have got a long forgotten rare gem or Treasure from the Soil. The Mother who gave birth to an able son and who was barren without a child for a long time also remained unhappy.
All the Ladies were crying as Rama had not returned and accused and poked their husbands of their inability to convince and bring Rama back; this was akin to hitting a already wounded elephant with a sharp spade, with their taunting piercing words and ridiculed them.
“ Those who do not have the good fortune of seeing Rama , why should they have a household, wife, children, wealth , granary Luxuries and comforts etc God has come in the form of Rama to redeem us from the sins of this brith ie Samsaara Saagaram (Ocean of misery and travails is the Life in our Earth, with unquencahble Fire of Material,Emotional, Physical wants); Rama has come with immense Mercy and has come to alleviate sufferings of one and all in the form of Human that too in our Very own Ayodhya and has been serving us all this while. Those who do not have love for God and merely having affection to their wives and children are Great Sinners; this will not help them to swim ashore of the ocean of birth. The Noblest SathPurrushan(Truthful person ) in this World is only Lakshamana. See ,he has gone behind Rama and has been blessed to serve Rama. Amognst Women ,who is more blessed than Sita?
Let that be so,We cannot describe their Blessings and Good Fortunes, See the Good fortune of Rivers, Forest, Animals who do not have 6th sense and intellect. The Lakes, Rivers,Streams of Lotus, Ponds have done immense Punyam(Good Deeds in their previous Briths) where Ram will take bath or drink their water.Beautiful enchanting tall trees . forests, rivers place water has accumulated, mountains having peaks, Rama when he stays will not only enhance his aura but there their own Aura will get emancipated thus enhancing the beauty of those Sylvan surroundings.Those Trees, rivers, forests ,mountain will thus feel the Athithi(Honoured affectionate Guest) Rama will be extended courtsies. Trees Knowing Rama is God their, the bees humming are the Vedic Chants;with branches as their Flower bunches;they will do Archana (Showering flowers )on Rama. Mountains knowing who is Rama , will broaden theselves; will show the unique and beautiful Water falls inviting him; will offer Fragrant Flowers and charming frutis and tasty water will be offered to him. They will with soft petals, flowers lay down Green Carpet , will invite Rama and Sita to come and be seated by calling them in the form of Lilting music caused by the pleasant breeze and will quench their Craving to serve Rama.
Is there any Fear or Danger where Rama Is? Is he not a Warrior? Is he not the most Valorous? Is it not just enough that he is the son of Emperor Dasaratha? So before he goes to a Long distance let us go and join him. To such Mahathma(Great Soul) to serve his feet is a great opportunity and Blessings and is the path by which we will attain God’s Feet(Highest Salvation). He is our Master;there is none to seek refuge other than him; he is our fulcrum. We will do all service for Sita.; and you do all types of service to Rama. Even if Rama is in Forest he will fulfill all your demands and protect you without any danger, In our matters too Sita will do same.
In this city, the Pious Living here is not justified. If they remain here, and separated from Rama, nothing can be heard anywhere except the wailing of the People.In short time the intellect will diminish and one will get Mad. Will anyone desire to stay here? I f this Kingdom becomes Kayikeyei’s it will be like the Kingdom without it’s King. Even it will be difficult for us to survive. Should we talk about surviving with Wealth and Children? Kayikeyei for the sake of usurping Wealth she forsake her husband and her son, what harm will she not do to us? As long as She is alive, even if she gives us endless Weallth and protect us, we will not stay here. We are telling this swearing on our children.This wicked Lady who drove out the Emperor’s son Rama heartlessly to forest who will be allowed to be happy near her? Who will attain the Noble destination ie God’s feet after Life, if one were to eat the food of this great Sinner? This country due to Kayikeyei is without King, without base, is prone to all sorts of Dhukkam(Grief, Pain, Anguish,sorrow, suffering,worry, heart rending unhappiness,)and will wither and soon be destroyed. After Rama has gone to forest the Emperor will not survive for Long. After his death there is no recourse except destruction of our country. The fruits of those Punyam (Good deeds ) are over. You are now reaping the fruits of your Sins. You do not have Good fortunes, there is no doubt on the same. Is it not visible when we have forsaken the Greatest Wealth known as Rama? Hence either you go to Rama or drink Poison and die; or go and hide yourself in a place;Rama went to Forest to carry out Pithuuvaakya Paripaalanaam (Implementing Father’s wish/pledge) and fulfill Kayikeyie’s desire. What Is wrong in that? ‘ if you ask That great sinner Kayikeyei deceived Dasaratha and sent Rama to Forest. Like the Cow given in the hands of a Salughter we have been entrusted to Bhratha. Rama’s face is like the Full Moon, has the complexion of Dark rain bearing clouds,broad shoulders, Long Arms extending upto his knees, has eyes like Lotus Flowers, has the walking Gait of a Rogue Elephant only the people of the Forest only will enjoy? Rama always speaks Honey like,; but never will forsake Sathyam(truth), he will volunteer to speak first to anyone ; always has a pleasant face; he brings happiness/bliss to all like full moon;Great Warrior, we will see that greatest Human once more” said they.
If one gets extreeme fear, he will wail shedding his shyness/ ego unabashedly, the Ladies of the city were wailing unable to bear the grief and thus were Lamenting meanwhile the Sun also set. ; night also began. At that time in that city the Light from Fire of Homa was not seen in any house. Could not hear Veda and Purana recitation. Darkness engulfed every where. Traders did not open shops.Happiness ran away from the City. Just like the sky without Stars the city looked desolate. The Ladies had more Motherly affection for Rama than their own children. They cried as though their own children and brothers have been driven away to Forest and cried and moaned with heart rending wailing and their minds confused. No music, dance ,festivities were taking place as they were missing. The city was horrible to look at like an Ocean which has got dried up. (Slokas 37).
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