Kaushalya admonishes Dasaratha
Dharmathma and the person who gives bliss to all the Living beings Rama after he left for Forest, Kaushalya could not contain her grief ‘Dear husband ! Despite your having earned the Fame in all the 3 Worlds as the Most merciful, one who speaks endearingly to one and all; Your children and sita who have been brought up in comfort, now how will they tolerate the hardships of living in forest? Why did you do this , which has brought you infamy? In the old age, you have done countless Fasts, prayers Oupasa,and got Rama as the Eldest son who is world renowned. At the time of Coronation you sent him to forest just to keep up your word and thus got this infamy which will remain in all the 3 worlds. Rama is epitome of Mercy, he will not say a word which will hurt anyone. He did not say ‘ I will not give back the country which you gave me in presence of all the subjects’. Since he gave away the Kingdom no sooner it was mentioned to him, May this Fame spread far and wide for him. But what is my fate? Having lost my son, how will I bear the same? Sita is just young;she has been brought up freely;she is worthy of enjoying life; in the Forest how will she endure Winter, Summer, Wind,Rain? So far she has been taking novel, unique rich variety of Food, prepared by Chef , duly cooked and served to her in her plate. That Princess how will she take care of her health in the forest? That Princes who is used to being awakened with Lilting Music with various auspicious instruments thus far, will now with Roaring of Lion, Trumpheting of Elephant, Growling of tiger, piercing her ears,in all directions, How will she ever sleep? Rama who is like the Bow of Indra, one who has arms upto Knees,and Rama has PARAKRAM (Achievement, Might, Puissance,Exploits,Valor, Heroism, Gallantry,Prowess,Ability,Valour)one who has knots like steel stick will be using his hand as a pillow , alas where is he sleeping now? Rama who has eyes shining like the Lotus flower and the eyes in the shape of Lotus petals, with his breath having a fragrance of Lotus Flower , has black,curly hair,when it falls on his forehead that beautiful face when will I see it? Despite not having seen him and the fact my heart has not exploded into thousands of pieces shows my Heart is made of Indra’sVajhrayudam (Indestructible metal )certainly. You have driven who are close to me to the Forest , there can not be more cruel act than this
“ After 14 years when Rama returns, Bharatah need not worry if he will lose the kingdom which he has enjoyed?, Even if Bharatha gives it Rama will not accept it.In the world some when they want to do Srardham(Offer Food to Departed Souls like “All Souls Day” amongst Christians), they invite Brahmins , inspite of getting Brahmins with Learned, Aged/ experienced,Conduct easily, they brush them aside; they call those whom they want so that those persons will benefit with Dakshina (Fees),and other things. After the Srardham is over they call the earlier Brahmins to come and eat. Even if the Food is equal to Amruth(Nectar/Elixir) will those shunned Brahmins go there? ‘ after all it is only eaten by Brahimns’, still those intelligent will not accept as they will not tolerate the insult metted out to them. The Ox of pure breed will it eat the left over grass of the one which is already eaten by another Ox. Like wise the Eldest son and the man of Virtues ‘ Rama, which he is supposed to rule, his younger brother having ruled for many years , then he gives it, will he accept it?’ You are the Emperor of this world ‘Don’t you know this justice?’. Will Tiger let alone eat but even look at the left over of the meat killed by Fox , jackal? Like wise will Rama even think of the Kingdom ,which has been enjoyed by some one else? The following materials ( KushalGrass, Charu, Rice with Ghee(Havis) when used for Yubhasthambham can not be reused. No one will accept the bottom of Suraabhanam (Whisky) when the top layer has already been consumed. Similarly when a person has had Somabhaanam and delegates the Yagam to someone , it will not be accepted. Thus Rama will not desire to acept the Kingdom enjoyed by Bharatha.The strong Tiger will not accept another tiger touching it’s tail similarly Rama will not accept this insult.
“What will I do? If Rama had been strong, would he have allowed some one else to usurp it? He is incapable. He got scared and ran away “do you say so?. It is not like that. If all the people of 14 Lokas( worlds), Living beings join together and oppose Rama in a battle they cannot even dare to look at him .But why he ran away from the country; it is because of his Noble Conduct, obeying his Father’s command, learned person to be Righteous , and the person who by example want the people of the world observe Dharma. Will he ever think of faltering on his promise and capture the kingdom? Rama is a Great Warrior; great PARAKRAM (Achievement, Might, Puissance,Exploits,Valor, Heroism, Gallantry,Prowess,Ability,Valour); if he sends Arrows which are adorned by golden structures, will he not wipe out 7 Oceans, 8 types of Mounian ranges, Huge Rivers along with the entire Universe? He has the strength of strong Lions;he has the eyes of the Ox; greatest amongst Men; one cannot even comprehend Rama’s Valour, nor can it be described in words.
Just as Fish eats it’s children you have killed your eldest son Rama. Rama who does not falter on Dharma,You have sent him to forest does not conform to any Dharma; if it was observed by at least one of the Varnashrama no one would have objected or felt bad about your action For the Ladies Husband is the refuge.;if he is not there his son is the refuge;if he is not there then Father , relation are the refuge. Beyond them no else is mentioned.In young age the Father has to protect; in the Yuouwanam(20-40years) Husband has to safeguard, Old age Son has to safe guard. Sashtraas say that for Ladies should be under the influence of one of them always say Sashtraas. Now you are bound by Kayikeyi, hence it looks like I have lost you. My child has been driven to forest by you;hence he is also almost lost. My relations are in far off place.;when my husband is alive, how can I go there? So by all means you have made me helpless and I have no refuge or support and left em in lurch. If I am alone is spoilt , it is ok; but you have spoilt this Koshala country as well;all those who are dependent on you also you have spolit them as well. You have destructed me and my son as well. You have made yourself also miserable. You have spoilt your Ministers as well.You have spoilt the citizens of Ayodhya as well by doing this great Sin what benefit have you attained? Who is satisfied? Only Your lover Kayikeyei and darling Bharatha’s heart must have been pleased is it not? if they are happy, that itsef is enough.how does it matter to you , what happens to others? With these harsh piercing wods Kaushalya admonished Dasaratha could not bear the same anymore and he fainted. Then he thought ‘ What Sin have I committed to earn this Dhukkam(Grief, Pain, Anguish,sorrow, suffering,worry, unhappiness,heart rending situations)(Slokas 27).