People meet Rama
Whilst this was so, Sage Vasishtaa came with Queens to see Rama. Queens came and saw the Mandhakini River bank where Rama and Lakshmana take bath. Kuashalya with pale face tears rolling down,seeing Sumithra and other Queens in a feeble voice said “My children who came from the Kingdom, like orphans take bath in this port I am certain. Your son who without an iota of Laziness carries water from this port only. Even though this job is menial your children will not get any tarnished image. By the justice that the Eldest is like Father, the help rendered to him is equivalent to the service rendered to his Father and it is Noble. Today Bharatha will pray to Rama and bring him back to Ayodhya.Your son who is not worthy of Kasht , even such menial job will be over soon as Rama will retun” said she. Then she saw the Pindanms offered to Dasratha by Rama Facing southerly direction said “ from the Lineage of Ikshwaku, the jewell of Raghu(Sun) and Mahathma and our husband has been offered Pindam as per procedure by Rama see that . One who is equivalent to celestials, Emperor of the world, one who is worthy of enjoying all the Luxuries/comforts/joy our Husband got this Food? He is equal to Mahendra (God of celestial) in Might, one who has not seen any day this Pungai Pinnaku how will he eat? Rama who is worthy of all Royal coutrsies and facilities is there any more worse situation than this that he offered this Food to the King? Even after witnessing this Gory thing why has not my heart broken into 1000 pieces? Man’s food is the Food for Celestials is the Veda Vakhya that seems to be true “ Lamented Kaushlaya and other Queens pacified her and took her along.
Like Celestial angel fallen on the ground , they saw Rama sitting on barren ground in his hermitage,all could not contain their anguish of such a sight and wailed their heart out. Seeing them coming Rama who never falters on Sathyam(Truth), got up and went and received by touching their Feet. The dust on Rama’s face with their soft fingers they wiped it out .Then Lakshmana did namaskaram to each one . They saw Rama and then Lakshmana and poured affection on him too. Then Sita with tears in her eyes paid respects to her Queen mother in laws.
Kaushlaya like a Mother who hugs her own daughter ,Since Sita lived in forest had become lean and was pitiable anguish hugged Sita and said “You are daughter of King of Videha;daughter in Law of Emperor Dasaratha; Wife of Sri Rama. When that be the case why should you live in a forest where there is no human inhabitants, and undergo tavails here and experience same the reason for the same is unkown. Like the Lotus flower which is burnt by Summer heat, like the withered Back neithal flower (Blue Lily),like the Dust laden Golden statue, , like the Moon hidden by the clouds, when I see your face it is like the Fire which burns the wood; sorrow soaked Arani(Match stick of yore)created the grief is burning my Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}” Lamented Kaushalya.
Meanwhile Rama prostrated infront of his Guru Sage Vasishta who was like an inferno radiating Aura earned by thousands of Years of Penance; this was akin to Devendra(God of Celestials) doing Namaskaram to Jupiter(Guru of Celestials) and then Rama went and sat beside Sage Vasishta .Behind them Minister,the Luminaires of Ayodhya city,generals and other Dharmavaans sat. Bharatha sat near Rama who was in Thapasvi garb dazzling with aura; it was akin to Devendra sitting near Brahma(God of Creation) with humility . Then the people were awaiting “ What words Bharatha will spell out after Namaskaram and etiquetts thereby win over Rama “ thinking this they were looking at them only. Rama who is epitome of Sathyam(Truth)and courage , Great Strongman Lakshmana and the Dharmathma Bharath they were seated looked like the 3 Agnis ignited in Yagaashala. (Slokas32).
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