Bharatha leaves for Chithrakoot
That night Bharatha with his entourages were treated with extensive exemplary Hospitality and spent it in Sukham(Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun,Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled Desires). Next day morning Bharatha got up and went to the Sage Bharadhwajah’s Hermittage with a desire to know the whereabouts of Sri Rama from the saint. Meanwhile Sage after finishing his daily morning rituals and prayers wanted to see Kaushalya and other people and left the Hermittage. Seeing him Bharatah with folded hands paid respects and stood. Sage was wondering ‘ Did Bharatha got lured by the Feast of last night or is his Mind and Heart is in search of Rama?’ tested, verified, ascertained that he is flawless and Sage said “ Child ! Did you and your entourages could comfortably live in our Hermittage? I am after all a Sage living in Forest. To my might I have done, if there are flaws kindly bear with the same.” Said sage.
Bharatah replied “ Lord ! Me and My Army were facilitated more than we are worth. All arrangements were as per our desire.Like the houses of Celestials Houses we were treated with all civilites and enjoyed the Bliss and we are immnesly satisfied. Please give me permission to go to Rama. Please shower your Love and grace on me always. Where is Rama’s hermitage located? How far is it from here? Which way should we go? “-querreidBharatha
Sage knows that Guha is well aware of Rama’s place, but Bharatha with devotion & being humble had sought his advice said “ Child! From here 3 km distance you will find the Chitrakkoot Mountain and it’s Dense Forest which s unihabitted. North of that the Mandakini river is flowing. On it’s banks are trees with beautiful flowers ,amidst dense forest Between that and the Chitrakoot hill Rama is living in a Parnashala(Hut hoofed with Leaves).I am able to see this with certainty with my Spiritual Vision(Yoga Balam).From there the path going down south you please walk for some distance , then you take the South west path of the fork in that passage you and your army should go and you will meet Rama.” Thus said the Sage .
When they came to know of Bharatha’s intention to leave Queens of Dasaratha got down from their vehicles , came and stood surrounding the Brahma Gyani (Sage who knew God & the Entire universe).Kaushalya and Sumithra had become weak due to separation from Rama & Lakshamana and being afraid of the Great Saint and tremblingly bowed unto his feet and did Namskaram.
Then Kayikeyei whose requirements were not met and who was abused by one and all. Since she was herself responsible for sending Rama to Forest, she was ashamed of herself, she went around the Sage and she went and stood near Bharatha unlike others who stood infront of Sage. Bharadhwajha who knew everything with an intention to reprimand Kayikeyi ,”Child please identify the wives of Dasaratha individually. Bharatha understood that the Sage wanted to throw open the Nature of each of the Queens and being ever truthful said “ Lord ! The one who has become lean owing to agony and regular fasting , the one who looks ike the Goddess of Dharma this Lady of the was my Father’s royal consort Kaushalya Devi; Like Athithidevi gave birth to MahaVishu, she has given birth to Rama who has the walking gait of Rogue elephant and the one who is greatest amongst Men. The one who is holding her Left hand , like the brach of the Kongu tree whose Leaves are dried up, she is having Lots of Anguish She is Sumithra Devi the 2nd Queen. In handsomeness similar to Ashwini Devas, warriors of immense valourLakshmana and Shatrugna are her Sons.One who sent Rama Lakshamana to Dandakaaranya forest with lurking danger to Life and also who found a way for Dasartha ‘s Demise owing to Puthra shokam(agonizing grief due to separation from dear Son), here who is standing near me is Kayikyei. She has Cruel Anger;one who does not follow Sashtra and or company of Pious hence she does not have Noble Intellect, she is very haughty with Pride.She is of the opinion that none can match her beauty. She is epitome of all bad evils; she will look like she has all virtuous qualities;she is greedy in possessing Power and Wealth;She has cruel Nature.She is not afraid of doing sins; all my agony is her blessings only. All the previous Births sins accumulation has made me tell you that she is my mother. “ with tears rolling down his eyes and his heart choking and was heaving sighs like the angered Elephant.
Bharadhwajah said “ Child ! there is no justification in finding fault with Kayikeyi. This thought had occurred to her due to Divine ordain.Rama has been sent to Forest to do good for all the Demon/Celestial/Human / Animals-Birds, so there is no justification in your feeling remorseful and ridiculing Kayikyei. (Here very Purpose of Rama’s avatar is being said subtly).
Then Bharatah went around the Sage in Pradhakshinam and did namaskaram and took his Blessings and ordered his entourages to start. Some traveleld by the Chariots with Horses covered with Gold Dress;some mounted on Caprisoned Elephants who were chained by Golden Chains, Flags staffs, and melodiously ringing Bells adorning them , which looked like the Summer clouds appearing on the sky, travelled mounted on young Elelphants as well. Some travelled on novel palanquins.Foot soldiers walked.Kaushalya and other Queens with a desire to meet Rama went very fast in their Vehicles. With the permission of Sage Vaisshta Bharatha went in plaquins shining like Sun and Moon with his entourages. The Army walked Southwards and ,crossed the mountains rivers forest in the south of Ganga and made the people, animals Birdsin the Forest afraid and looked like a Cloud is enveloping and was going towards where Rama was.(Slokas 40).
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