Bharatha Laments
This was heard intently,Bharatha and his ministers went near the Pungai Tree and saw the bed whcich was used by Rama &Sita. Bharatha looked at the Queens and said “ That great Mahathma Rama was sleeping that night in this place. We can see the dents of his Limbs.There is none who were born like Dasartha in his clan; there is none more intelligent than him;none more wealthier than him. To that King was born Rama is he worthy of lying on the bare floor? He used to sleeping In beds with Best of the Carpets spread over. How he slept in bare floor ? In summer he used to sleep in Terrace. During winter he used to sleep in under ground bunkers. The floors and walls were plated with Gold and Silver and used to Dazzle. Exquisite Carpets were laid on the floor.Unique novel flowers used to blossom there.There was fragrance all around with Akil, Sandalwood. Different types of Birds used to Sing pleasingly. The singers and dancers were in stand by. From a distance the palace would match the peak of Meru Mountian and the Mienrates/Domes were like the white clouds near the Mountain. It used to be pleasant during Summer and warm during Rainy season. Rama used to sleep in such a Palace. Early morning the Singers used to sing very sweetly.Musical instruemnts Like Veena(string) and Mridangam (Drum)used to be played pleasantly. Dazzling Damsels like the Celestial Angels used to dance enchantingly.The maids adorned with Ornaments, who were moving about here and there used to produce lilting music with their anklets. Vanthis(Fortune tellers), Soothars(Sooth sayers), Maagadhas speak in praise of Rama according tothe occasion and situation sagaciously. Some Kattiyam(Pangyeric praising while dancing) used to keep Rama entertained; some caution of pitfalls.Some narrate the History of Ikshwaku Kings greatness, their acheivements and Fame in beautiful verses. Rama who was woken up witht these words, in this wild forest with ups and downs and grown filled with stones and thorns with rain,wind,cold, fog pounding accompanied by the wild animals roar, howling etc after all this could he, Rama sleep here?
“ Let that go, King Janaka’s daughter and daughter in law of Emperor Dasaratha and one who is more dearer than his Life, Did such Sita sleep on the floor? Even though I am seeing all this myself, I am not able to believe this to be True. My Intellect is probalbly clouded. Or is it a dream? It is certain Time has more power than God. Otherwise will such incidents happen? This the bed of Leaves is where by brother slept. Whilst sleeping he must have rolled over here and there due to excessive strain, the marks of which is evidenced here. In those places the Kushaal grass has got entrenched even in hard surface of the ground. Due to her walking down the journey, looks like Sita did not even remove her jewellery is seems so and lay down.See the gold dust which have fallen from that. Looks like Sita had spread the scarf here. See the slik fibres stuck in the Kushaal grass. For Pathivratha( pure pristine and Noblest, Chaste, Loving, Humble dotting Wife not falling prey to Fame, Money or Power)the bed where her husband sleeps is the most comfortable ,I think so. She has been brought up with lot of Affection and freedom;She is dear Child;who does not know what is Suffering; daughter of a King;inspite of sleeping in this ordinary bed she has slept comfortably.What a surprise ! can there be a more heinous Sinner than me? Rama and Sita had to sleep in this sort of Bed because of me. Rama was born in an accomplished Emperor’s dynasty; one who is praised by one and all in this world. One who is dear to all;he has dark eye like with Reddish Black Neithal Flowers; he wins Manmadha (God of Love) hands down in Hnadsomenss; one who has been brought up in comfort and Luxury; one who is not worthy of sufferings even in a dream; Levaing this Vast country and all Luxuries he had to come and sleep in this bare ground?
“ Can I describe the Bhagyam(Blessings/ Good Fortunes accrued by past Births good virtuous deeds) of Lakshamana? Despite the Sankat (troubles , travails, obstacles, worst scenario,delicate situations, predicaments) times also he stood by Rama and Sita by serving them in all manner, this Bhagyam who will get?. Let that be so,When not invited , voluntaring to be with Rama and face the Kasht(Agony,purgatory, discomfort, trouble,hardhip, suffering, harassment, annoyance, travail)and dared to experience same that Sita alias Janaki what Punyam ( Good fortune accrued from Past or being accumulated for future by Virtuous Dharma/good deeds/conduct)has she done?
“ I don’t believe that we can attain the Prusharthas without the great Mahathma. Dasaratha also has gone to heaven. Without the presence of this important Person(Rama) the whole world appears to be in Vaccum. Despite Rama being in Forest, with his Arms strength, this country is being protected. Will any King dare to even desire to usurp this Headless Country? it is because of Rama’s prowess. There are no Fortress Walls or protection or hedge. The Elephants Mahouts and Horse trainers due to their tiredness owing to seapartion grief from Rama have not tied their animals. They are wandering here and there. The Fort doors are ajar. There are no proper materials to stop the Enemy. The Army also cheerless and are oblivious of guarding the city. There are no gaurds outside the city as well. Even in this dire situations are scared to come near Ayodhya ; like people tremble & scared to touch a delicious Food containing Poison.
From today onwards I will also wear Deer skin, dresses made of wooden barks/leaves with matted Hair and eat Frutis, Roots , vegetables and sleep on the bare floor. Since this whole catastrophe has been caused by me, this is my only way of atonement to come out of of that great Sin. Let Dasaratha’s promise not go waste. In lieu of Rama I will live in the Forest for 14 years and let him rule the country instaed of me. Even if any one of his Sons carries out his promise that should suffice eh? How does it matter if Rama lives in forest or I Live in forest for his sake? When I am in forest for Rama, Sahtrugna will be with me. Lakshmana will serve Rama in Ayodhya. Brhamins should coronate Rama in Ayodhya. Hey Angels !please help me carry out this Prayer of mine. i will prostrate and many ways beg him to pray him. Despite all this pleadings, if he does not agree to return, then I will also stay with him in forest. Iam born with him; I am his disciple; his slave;let me see if he will shun me? (Slokas 30).
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