Bharatha reaches Ganga banks
Bharatha with a desire to see Rama got into the Chariot and started early morning and travelled very fast. Ministers, Priests, went in the front with Chariots equal to Sun’s Chariot. As per Protocol decorated 9000 Elephants, 60,000 Chariots driven by 1,00,000 horses, many Soldiers were behind Bharatha. Kayikeyei,Sumithra, Kaushalya with the desire to bring back Rama went in best of the Vehicles. Brahmins, Kshatriya and Traders “ during summer those suffering from heat, the moment they see clouds at far away distance will not like to go from there; seeing the clouds their anxiety subsides; similarly those who had devotion for Rama, even though they may not see him would not like to be separated from the nearby vicinity. The moment they see him their anxious craving will evaporate. Rama has hands like the Elephants tusk round broad Long touching the knees; he grants the audience to the devotees to have a Vision of him without obstruction and enjoy the Bliss;those who have approached him even if they have gone against him,he still showers the same Love; in protecting the Devotees, even if those who are very close to him stop him he will not falter on his promise /word. The distress caused by Kayikeyie’s harsh words and it’s consequence we will get it erased the moment we see his face.The person who removes all the ailments/greivances of all the animals; will not our grief go away when we see him? He need not even say do not worry; he need not even see us with those merciful eyes. There is no effort to be done from our side. Like when the Sun rises the darkness is dispelled;when we see him from a distance , he will destroy our miseries. “ all were talking amongst themselves about Rama and got enthused by the same hugged each other and walked faster.
Further , in the citizens of Ayodhya those who approached Rama,traders,those who polish Stones,potters,shayniy as animal keepers, Iron smiths who make weapons,fan, umbrealla makers with peacock feathers,Sword artisans, carpenters,planning machineists, drillingexperts in gems/wood, ivory craftsmen, white washing,artisans ,fragrance sellers,goldsmiths,carpet cleaners, oil and body massagers, incense spreaders, Beverage and alcochol sellers, washermen, tailors, chieftains of Villages and slums, dancers,and their wives, fishermen also went with the Army.
The Brahmins who were adept in Vedas and Yogis in thousands went in Chariots drawn by buffalows followed Bharatha. All had dressed themselves well duly adorned with ornaments and applied scent fragrant materials, with the intention of briniging back Rama, happily following Bharatha in many vehicles.
After travelling for long distance they finally reached Sringhiberypura. There Rama’s close friend Guha , with his Nishad clan ruled with Dharma.he guarded the place to ensure Rama’s enemies do not penetrate . Bharatha came to Ganga which is beautified by the presence of neumerous Chakravaaha birds and said “ Minsters, let our Army stay in the places of their choice. We will realx and cross the river tomorrow. My father who has gone to Heaven to appease him, I will do Tharpanam(Libations of water for the departed) for him in Ganga. Ministers also allowed the Army to camp in the places suitable for them by putting up tents. Bharatah was focused on bringing back Rama and spent the night in that thought there. (Slokas 26).
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