I do not want this Kingdom
On the 14th day morning of Dasaratha’s demise Ministers,Generals,Priests,all jointly consulted and decided and told Bharatha “King who was Our Guru had desired to go to Heaven and left us. His Eldest son Rama and great Valorous Lakshamana have been sent to Forest on Kayikeyei’s words. Human , should first seek for a King and reach him; then he should seek and earn Wife and Wealth. Like elders have said More than parents it is King who protect us in all areas, Even though our country does not have a King by God’s grace there has been no revolution/dissatisfaction amongst Citizens. Since Ministers, Government officials, Smaller Kings are all united there is no danger to our country.hence you should become our King. In order of priority you are 1st son of the King; in all respects your Famed person;People also are extremely attached to you,The Government officials and Traders are ready with all the materials needed for Coronating you. Hence this nation which has been ruled by your ancestors and is permanent please accept same. Please Accept the Coronation and protect us all.”thus they prayed.
But Bharatha who never swerves from Dharma went around the Materials kept ready for Coronation (as mark of respect) addressed all of them “ In our Dynasty the 1st son is to take charge of the Kingdom has been the Dharma , which have been implemented so far. You are all intelligent, is it proper on your part to ask me to get coronated? Rama is my elder brother, hence he worthy of being King.I have decided to Live in the forest for 14 years. Let the 4 Divisions of Army get ready, I will somehow bring my brother from the Forest. These materials meant for Coronation may also be taken along , so that in that place great worshipful Rama should be coronated as King, Like we bring the 3 Agnis from the Yagasahaala, I will bring the great Mahathma from forest. My so called mother, for name sake Kayikeyei , I will never ever fulfill her desire. Only Lord Rama will rule this country. I will spend my Life in that Gory Forest so the masons may in advance make the levelling of the ups and downs in the ground which will make the journey smooth; Whilst on the way to cross dangerous places Let the soldiers/gaurds come with us “ ordered Bharatha.
Thus Bharatha having spoken words which were conducive to Rama , the people who had assembled there in unison said “As per the pledge given by King, the Kingdom which is yours , you have decided to give it to the 1st son Rama ‘ May Goodess of Wealth Lakshnmi’s Kataaksha (benign glance) may fall on you for ever without dimisnishing” thus they blessed him. Tears of joy swelled in the Eleders eyes.” King the sevants have been informed as per your order”.(Slokas17).
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