Rama Teaches Percepts / nuances of Ethical Governance to Bharatha
The moment Rama saw Bharatha , Rama took it for granted that he is ruling the country and started counseling him of the (Raja Neethi)Ethics of Governance of the Kingdom in the guise of Rama asking querries. Once he hears Dasaratha’s demise and that Bharatha has forsaken the Kingdom and had been living like an Aesthetic , Rama will not get an opportunity or time to teach Bharatha.**(Rama is incarnation of God, hence he has to give this training to Bharatha as now is the moment, as he is aware of what awaits them in coming years)
“ Dasaratha when he sees a beautiful Flower will say ‘ if the Flower is kept on Bharatha’s hair , how nice it will be ‘he used to say. That Bharatah has come with Jata(Matted Hair). When an exquisite dress was seen Dasartha used to say how nice it will be on Bharatha; that Bharatha has come with Deer skin and Dresses made of wooden Barks and Leaves. If Dasaratha asks Bharatha to buy for himself,Bharatha rarely buys same. Now he is made to beg some one else, the thing he wants, oh my such a situtation has arisen ! Even if Bharatha sits on flower sofa, his body will not take it and Dasaratha used to lift him and keep him on his Lap.Such a tender Bhratha is now forced to roll on the floor ! Alas !” Rama was surprised at the turn of events in Life. The Sun with tousands of radiating Rays at the end of Brhama’s Day will shrink all it’s effeervesence and fall, similarly Bharatah with all his aura subdued is lying on the floor, seeing this Rama and all those present there were deep in sorrow. Bharatha had become Lean and his complexion had changed one could not easily identify him as Bharatha . Since he was born with him, Rama took him and hugged him and kissed his forehead with affinity , controlling his agony said “ Child ! how did you come to this forest? Should you not be near our Father and doing all possible service to him? Where has he gone? He doesn’t have the heart to be separated from you? If he is alive it is not justified for you to come here leaving him alone there. You having come this far from Kaykeya kingdom surprises me. What is reason for you to have gone down in weight and complexion changed so much and so much so your identity is Changed.What is the reason for your coming to this Gory Forest? Trust King is alive. If that be the case you should have sought his permission and come here to meet me. He can’t be without you even for a minute . Is it because of that has he gone to heaven due to sorrow? During this time of sorrow , Have the enemies usurped the Kingdm from you? Or is it the People lost their Loyalty for Kayikeyei having sent me to Forest, have they driven you away from the country? Right from beginning till now this Kingdom has always been with us ? Or is it you were careless in carrying out service to our Father,and that you left the great Valorous Father and came here?.
The Emperor who was born in Dynasty of immense repute, one who does not falter on Sathaym(Truth), one who had conducted Countless Ashwamedha and Raja sooyaagms and the one who does not stray from Dharma is he comfortable? Having adhered to his promise which caused untold misery thereby he has been remorseful and has he contracted any Disease / Have you come to inform me of that?
My mother Kaushalya who had to undergo severe travails, is she keeping well now? More than her; your mother Kayikeyei who is dearer to me in affection and devotion , having attained her desires , is She keeping well?
Brahma Gyani(Knower of God)Saint Vasishta , expert in all Arts& Science including Defence,Econmics , Strict implementer of Dharma, due to which He achieved immense Aura of Radiance and also the Ikshwaku Dynasty Guru for generations, are you worshipping him like our forefathers did and benifitted? From mere Agnihothra to Ashwamedha Yagnya he is fully knowledgable and aware of the procedures of conducting Yaaga. He one who is very meticulous and careful while conducting Agni worship, and extremely intelligent and one who can confer on you the Benefits in this and Outer World as well. Does he remind you of the timely Homams to be performed?
Celestials through Yaaga Yagnyathis; and Mother and Father by doing service to them and conducting oneself as per their advice; Guru by worshipping and doing Puja to them and implementing their orders; Gnyathi’s (Paternal relations) be pleased by giving the wealth they seek; Doing Namskarams to Elders who are senior by Age, Knowledge, and culture(Aacharam)Scholars, Exponents of Arts, Music, sculpture etc are you honouring them with reawards and awards, Through these are you Satisfying all? As Rama is unaware of Dasratha’s demise -Pitrus(departed fore fathers) through Tharpanam (Libations of Water) and Srardham (Food on the Departed day-thithi) is one of the main requirements for every Hindu immaterial of Caste, Creed, Colour etc
Sudhanma who is the expert on Dhanurveda(Archery) and Raja Neethi (Diplomacy and Strategic studies of international, National relations-ethics of Governance for Kingdom)are you worshipping this Teacher?
Are your Ministers intelligent, are they experts in Constitutional Law and Justice, are they of Pure breed of repute by conduct, those who can infer other’s thoughts tacitly, One who can be trusted like yourself? The Experts in rules of Justice, Consititution being Ministers and after careful debate, analysis and consensus decide and give such Suggestions which will give Victory to the King”.
Are you sleeping at the right time? Are you getting up at the appropriate time?
Are you thinking of ways of earning Wealth early in the morning?
Are you thinking alone or after consultations with others before you undertake the work of the Kingdom ? If you think alone due to the interest we have on that Topic or due to Hatred on the same, the characteristics of the matter cannot be understood without bias. If we discuss with many there won’t be Unity, Also that solution will come out in the open very fast.
What ever decision you take that job before it is accomplished is it out in the open and well known to country men?
With simple materials or methods , getting special results, those tasks do you think in advance and and excute without delay? The results of the task not done speedily is usurped by Time.
The topic you discuss and plan , either at the time of completion or before starting Do your Smaller Kings are not aware or do they become aware after job is done?
You and ministers have not strategized tasks, others by intution or Esimate or subtle hint inference are unable to know of it , are you carefully protecting the same?
While there may be Thosands of Fools, shunning them all , are you chosing those who verify thoroughly and implement the task ? Dealing with Country matters of delicate contradicting important situations those Learned will devise / suggest ways which will enhance King’s Fame and Humaneness . By adding Fools as advisors in thousands or Millions can they be of any use While thinking and Planning . The person should have the innate ability to immedtately understand the work started by other, with stable mind and also checks and verify and expert in Rules of Justice even if one Minister is there, he will earn Fame for both King and Kings of Satelite states/countries.
Are there clear cut demarcation in selection Process of Persons , Job criteria, past experience and the ethics /etiquets involved in respective jobs in employing Important bodyguards, those who serve food,those who bring Bed, Sofa and Vehicles , those who clean the Feet, Foot wear ? or else there will be jealousy and Misunderstanding amongst Staff.
Expensive Exquisite Clothes and Jewellery is sent in secrecy through your confidente messenger stating present from our King, Similarly from other Kings, Does the Minister welcome the things affectionately or reject it. This has been the practice of Kings. To test. Those who have passed these tests and have been serving us for generations in their family and are Pure in Mind, Speech and Action , Such Noble Ministers are you utilising their services on Large important tasks?
Hye Kayikeyei Son !Condeming People harshly , due to that they complain to Ministers they should stop you from such act; Have you placed yourself in such a predicament? Person who has accumulated Money/materials in wrongful manner and if he does Yaga , how the Rikviks will disrespect him ; Like those Ladies who want Men to use force on them and enjoy them, such Ladies do not respect their Husbands. It is important the just should not be punished and their Wealth confiscated by these acts Are Subjects disrespecting you?
Different Strokes for different folks , the wicked person who understand this adage and is adept in handing over punishment by Sama Dhana Bedha danda ie Counselling, sternwarning, differential treatment according to nature of Crime and Severest punishments are metted out according to the need ; one who frauds on those Good People who have been trained by the Sages; he is also well versed in Laws of Justice and misuses them; By insinuating those confidente of the King and distances them from the King; one who is bent on torementing the King and is not afraid of the same; over a period of time he will usurp wealth of the King ; such a person if King does not kill him , that person will drive away the King one day; or killed . Are you sure you do not have such a person?.
Person who is happy with the honour conferred on him by the King; one who has the strength to win over others; planning strategic formations according to the need in the battle field, also reorganize same to split open the Enemy formations and has the sagacity to lead the Defence forces with acumen; in times of distress one who does not get perturbed;One who has total faith to the Master; one who is pure internally in Character and externally in his behavior and conduct ; one whose Lineage is of repute; has the ability to carryout tasks without fail, have you appointed such a man as your General?
who are immensely Strong; those who have Noble Virtues; those who display exemplary Valour during the war; capable and Valorous ; after testing and verifying about their Past deeds and their Courage Are you giving commendation and appreciation and special awards to these and make them proud of their recognition?
To the defence forces are you giving the Salary and Food on time according to the merits of their jobs carried out by them without delay?or else the paid persons will lose their confidence on their Master and get angry and will not be faithful. That will create a Catastrophe.
All those important persons born in warrior clan(Kshatriya Kul) do they have affinity for you and and are they ready to lay down their Life for you any time?
The Spies should be those who were born in your country, they should be able to know the opinion of others, should be sagacious in achieving Tasks, should be intelligent enough to act as per situations should not hesitate in answering, the one who delivers the message you sent and receives and communicates the message without distortion, despite talking on several front, focusing on the task assigned by the Master without forgetting and are able to dissect the problem and do they have the capacity to analyse and take action to reach a finality?
Are you checking and Verifying following personnel perform their duty assiduously, continuously & Properly? a) The security Chief of bodyguards of Minister,Purohit(Priest),
a)Prince and General
b) chieftain of the Queen/king’s Chambers
d)The income Tax chief
e) King’s spokesman ensuring Public are communicated
f) Judges
g) Chief of salary and Food disbursement
h) Chief of Night vigil of City, Fort,Palace security
i) Chief responsible for Distributing the Salary to Labourers
j) Daily decoration of the Throne
k) The seating arrangements for the King, Ministers and others as per Authorised Protocol.
l) Guiding the invitees to the Throne assembly hall to their respective authorized assigned seats ensuring their Status is enhanced.
m) Filtering those who should not attend Assembly session
n) Ensuring silence/etiquette/order in assembly during delebrations
o) Chief of security of Assembly
p) Chief who carries out punishment of the King’s command for those who steal other’s property
q) Chief of security of the Fortress
r) Chief of Border security force ensuring no enemy infiltrates in all 4 Corners/directions
These 18 persons need not test the Minster, Priest, Prince as they are always near by the King and he knows their behavior directly. In his country the other 15 persons and also those Chiefs who have been mentioned in earlier paras; by appointing 3 messenger persons for each of them ,to discreetly assess them in disguise with out their knowledge & ascertain whether they are doing there duties regularly and Properly .Are you doing this ?
Are you ignoring those who were driven away from your Kingdom and have since returned, considering them as weak and not keeping regular watch on them(infiltrator?)?
Are you keeping away and avoid mingling from aethists like Boudha, Chaarvaaga?These people havea great capacity to teach things which are against the Sashtraas(Vedic Doctrines).They have knowledge which is contrary to the True Gyanam(Eternal Truth); they are like Kids who do not know things;But they consider themselves as Great Pundits(Scholarly);they have an intellect with opposing view to the rightful path of Vedas; Shunning the Thamasa (Vieled/ Cloaked aggression) stories, and Thamasa Puraanas, the Great Sages have compiled the Truth and accepted and ex[erienced by the Pious the Puranas as per Dharmasaashtras ; without adherence , compliance for generations and experiencing same, they will adopt the Tharka(Debate) as the only path as the tool and will contest and argue vehemently that this is not valid in this world not in other worlds Our capital Ayodhya is with Warrior Soldiers; it has been ruled since time immemorial. The Dharma of all the 4 castes have been adehered without hindrance or shortfall; those who have been control the ten indriyas ; and are immensely motivated
In our country there are many places where Ashwamedha Yahgnya, SayanaYaaga performing places are there. The people living there , as they have got the proper King worthy of them, Rains are pouring on time,the Water Level and Fertile Land are plenty, and hence they would like to reside in such a place. Hence they do not have the heart to go to other places. In our country there are beautiful Temples with nicely laid out roads with streams flowing , with water sheds for passers walking by,Big lakes dug open for planting agricultural plants. There are no waste land in our country. Cattle galore and countless Goats, Cows are grazing .The 6 major ailments of Excessive Rain, Lack of Rains,Rats, Locust, Birds,Kings living nearby are not faced by our Ciizens.Thereare no parched lands awaiting for Rains, the lands are well watered by Rivers, It is filled with groves and gardens thus create sylvan surroundings. There are no menace of Tiger or other Wild Animals loitering in the vicinity. No fear of theft.There are many Mines where Gold, Silver, Gems are available. Sinners will not live in our Kingdom. The Men and Women always Live in Bliss. The River and Pond Bank as well as the shore entrance of the Forest there are many Shandy Markets by traders in specific days for all types of Produce, Are the places in our Kingdom deriving such pleasures in our Kingdom?
Those who undertake Agriculture and those who breed Cattle have they been able to amass wealth and have you been able to win their affection/Loyalty? Are the Traders able to offer /take Loans and thereby able to import and export after value addition , counting on you and are able to flourish well in their Life. King should rule all pople with empathy as per Dharma (Righteous conduct,Just, Duty, Pious, humble,Charitable, respectful, humble ,Ethical,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation). So are you providing all facilities and removing obstacles to ensure their happiness?
Are you conducting yourself Anukool –In consancance with time/occasion- befitting& congenially with those Women who are dependednt on you?
Are you carefull in ensuring they are not exploited by other Men?
Do you weigh what they say and do not blindly believe that whatever they say is Turth?
Ladies by nature are vacillating in Mind , hence are incapable of guarding secrecy. So do you confide secrets in them?
Have you sheltered the area where Elephants are born? Or else others will capture and take it away.
The female Elephants used in capture of Male Elephants are they productive?
Are you increasing the numbers of horses, Female Elephants and Male Elephants?
Do you Every day morning dress yourself meticulously and well and confer with the Public ? Or else they will think King is unwell and some danger has befallen him and thus would they doubt.
You should not give an opprotuntiy for your servants to easily see you; they will develope false pride, arrogance and they will not respect you; At the same time you should not make your self un available to them all the time.This may make you fail to come to know their requirements. They may get angry ‘what is the use of this guy for us?’, this can harm the country.Hence you should not meet or be seen by all and at all times; also the same time you should remain aloof as well. You should strike a balance.
Are there adequate stockpile of Granary, Wealth, Arms and ammunitions, requisite machinery? Are there enough sculpturist ie Artists , Artisans and Archers in your Fort? Ensure there is no water scarcity.
The Revenue income should be more and the Expenditure should be moderate. Are you ensuring you are not frittering your wealth away enormously on these unholy Men like the Dance Master, Men of Volputous nature, Singers and Actors?
Are you ensuring that you do spend more than adequate on Brahmins, Celestials/Dieties, Beggers, Warriors and Friends?
In your country men of pure conduct and who is same in Mind,Speech and Action ,even one man has been accused of Theft by some one and not verified by those who are adept in Justice an Law ,with an eye on his wealth is not murdered , Are you ensuring this?
Any thief, has been caught by the evidence left while stealing, after thorough investigation,agrees to return what he has stolen. It is unjustifiably taken and has he been released without metting out an appropriate punishment ?
Are your Judges impartially settling disputes between Rich and Poor without keeping an eye on the Benefit they may accrue from the Rich’s wealth? If the King does not enquire the Just and Unjust actions and is purely going after his personal comforts/ needs and does not bother for others and those Just who have not been properly investigated shed tears; this will ensure the Destruction of his Wife, Children,cattle and his Wealth.
Are you winning over the Elderly ,Kids,and Noble Doctors with excessive Awards by Love and Enderaing words and enticing them to you?
Those huge Trees(eg Peepal) where Dieties Live, those Men with their penance Pray for the world without any attachment/ Desire for the Worldly pleasures , Teachers, Elderly, Thapasvis (Mendicants who do Penance), Celestials, Guests and Brahmins are you bowing to them?
Purusharthas{(1)Dharma-Righteous conduct- Duty- Pious- humble-Charity -being Noble (2)Material-money,(3)Desire-ambition-Children,(4)Moksha-Attain God’s feet}. In the forenoon you should earn the Dharma; instead during that time if you earn Wealth.Material; Afternoon when you are to earn Wealth.Material ,during that time if you try to earn Dharma; Evening/ night when you are supposed to enjoy Kama, instead your earn Dharma and Artha(wealth/materials). Are you ensuring that these 3 Purusharthas are not spoilt? (Leaving aside Dahrma are you earning Artha only? The Artha which is required for family uprbrigning are you earning Dharma only? Ignoring Dharma and Artha and not allowing yourself to be caught by Prostitutes and there by not friterring away all 3 ? Morning you do Dhana (Charity) and other Dharma , then the King’s duty,night on Kama without each one not contradicting with each other are you enuring this ? Do you have the wherewithall to ensure they do not cross Limits?
In your Kingdom the Learned who are adept in all Sashtraas(Vedic Doctrines of universal welfare), Brahmins, Citizens, Rural People do they pray for your welfare always?
These 14 traits should be shunned by the King.
Arguing there is no World after Life, Telling Lies,
Getting angry with Parents, Teachers, Brahmins, weaklings if they do make mistakes,
Carelessness,
Not Doing work with patience and meticulously.
Not meeting Pious which is the cause of attaining Fame,
Doing all the Governace matters without consulting the Minsiters,
consulting with the people who give different and contrary conotations and perverse, unfavourable opposing views ,Not starting the wrok already decided,
expressing one’s opinions in advance ,
not observing the auspicious habits of looking at the Mirror,
and not getting up and receiving the visitors,
Are you abohring the above mentioned things?
Hunting, gambling, sleeping during the day, accusing or ridiculing others, spending time exclusively in all these ie with women only,
Drinks, Singing, Dance drama, Instruemnts and wasting time without work Are you shirking all these bad traits?
a)There are 5 types of Protection, hedge fortress ie Water canal around the Fort, Fort walls, Wooden Doors for fort, Desert-Swamp as Fortress, Soldiers as protection. For the country.
b)4 types of treatment Sama(Counsell), Dhana(Warning), Bedha(Differentiation), Dhanda(Physical Punishment)
c) 7Limbs of Kingdom ie King, Minister, Government, Fort ,Vault Treasury, Defence forces and Friends
d) 8 sources of Revenue ie Agriculture Industry, Trade, Fort, Dams/ Bunds, Catching Elephants, Mining, Tribute collected from small countries inturn give protection to them, Seeding waste Land.
e) 3 duties iePurusharthas{(1)Dharma-Righteous conduct- Duty- Pious- humble-Charity -being Noble (2)Artha -Material-Wealth ,money,(3)Kama -Desire-ambition-Children,
f) 3 VidhyasthrayeeVaartha, Dahndaneedhi Dialogue, strategy Punish physically
g) 6 Ways to win over the Indriyas are
1.Sandhi – Praying during Dawn ,Dusk Sandhya time
2.Vigraham – Praying to God and forget worldly worries
3.Yaanam– Meditation bring Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}under control
4.Aasanam – Yoga or Sitting in one place contain the body from Laziness
5.Dwaithee Bhavam –Understand Body is not Atma , Atma leaves and enters another body like changing shirt, Differntiate the (Paasam) Love which we have for Children based on some expectation/anticipation/ reciprocation etc Neysam- Eternal Love of God who never exepects from you anything
6.Samarasya- instead of Lust appreciate the finess of Love in families of all including Humans.
h) 5 Kasht(Agony,purgatory, discomfort, trouble,hardhip, suffering, harassment, annoyance, travail)that come because of Divine Anger 1)Fire 2)Water 3)Epidemic 4)Famine 5)Death come unexpectedly
i) 5 Kasht caused by Human 1)Man in Power 2) Thief 3)Enemy 4) Proximity to King-power 5) Greed of King-Person in power
j) 20 Types of King for following types of reason /persons 1) Anger of the Enemy 2) Threatened by Enemy 3) Ashamed by Enemy 4) the person who has not been paid his Salary properly, ensure he gets salary and then separate him from the Master, 5) Kids,Elderly, person having Incurabe disease,6) one who is shunned by Relations,Meek, who has family who are scared, Greedy, one who is ruler of Greedy citizens, Ruler who lost the affinity of his subjects, One who wants Pleasures of Body including delicious food, beverages etc, one who consults too many, those who ridicule/ abuse Celestials and Brahmins,one who is afflicted by curse / anger of Sages , person who is Lazy expecting God to do all that is required, One who feel agony due to the loss of Army, one who does not live in the country, one who is afflicted by the cruel positions of the cruel Planets, one who is experiencing Agony like Famine/Poverty, one who has many enemies, one who does not know Dharma and Sathyam(Truth) , thus divided in these categories, these Kings who cannot be Loved by any one. And 5 parts of Kingdom ie Minster, Fort ,Vault, Government, Punishment ; in the Centre was King Vijikeeshu infront was his enemy, his friend, that enemie’s friend, that friend’s friend,Enemies friend’s friend; At the Rear of Vijikeeshu Paarshanigraahan, Aakranthan,Paarshanigraahasaaran, Aagranthasaaran, nearby was Madhyaman. Beyond them outside a Hall comprising of 12 Kings known as Udhaaseenan, making the Soldiers in a formation , goes to war with the Army, Satay with the Defence forces,dismantling and going for a paeaceful negotiation, to be tested and verified, In these those which outght to be shunned,may be discarded,, those to be absorbed have you been able to accept?
52. Are you discussing with 4 or 3 Minsters who have the features, Character / qualities as mentioned in Saashtraas(Vedic Doctrines) and then individually with them separately?
53. The observance of the Vedas and Agnihothra(Sacrifice by chanting Verses in Fire Pits) do they give requisite benefits?
54. The wealth you have earned and have you distributed part of them to others , and some which you enjoy ,does it serve the purpose?
55. Is your wife in consonance –befitting –congenially manner in Life?
56. Since you have learnt Saashtras ,are you an example of exemplary Conduct and abiding by it’s principles by implementing them?
57. So far whatever I have told you the Rules of Moral Laws will confer on you Purusharthas of Fame, Wealth, Desire . In which direction is your intellect going?
58. This Aacharam(Tredition) has been followed by our father which is in consonance with Sanmaarga(Path of Righteousness), even our Grandfather and his forefatehers have been adhereing to these, Are You also observing same?
59. The Food deliciously Cooked, are you eating alone without sharing it with others?
60. Are you helping the Friends who anticipate your help?
The afore said Rules/Laws/Ethics if you observe and ensure compliance with requisite reprimands ; and govern like our Fore fathers in a Dharmic way , You will be the Emperor of this World. When your Karma (Sins accrued from your Past births,from your foreafathers,so far in this Birth)gets over You will shed this Body as a Gyani (Learned Wise person) will attain the Noblest and Best of the worlds for Salvation.” Thus Rama taught the secrets of all forms of Governace comprising Constitution/Laws/Rules/Justice/things to Pracice in Life and it’s benefits to people and himself. (Slokas76).
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