Bharatha’s Charanaagathi
“Bharatha has immense affinity for me hence he has shirked the Kingdom he got and worn the Deer Skin and dresses made of Wooden Barks and come here”Rama understood infront of Lakshman asked “ Bharatha ! with Dresses made of wooden barks and Krishnajinas what is the reason for your coming to the forest? “ andBhartah did not reply. Again Rama asked “ You have burshed aside a Kingdom which came to your hand and what is the reason for your coming to the forest?” Even then Bharatha maintained silence. Rama called him near by and hugged him and with Love asked him “ Child ! with tears running in your Eyes with your body becoming weak, pale face and your heart has sunk, in a tired manner you have come with your relations and entourages in search of me , you should tell me “ thus he coerced Bharatha.
Hearing this Bharatha with folded hands and with Humility said “ Anna(Elder brother)! Our Father hearing the words of Kayikyei, the Kingdom which is justifiably to be given to you as the Eldest son was given to me and you Puru shothamma(Noblest amongst Men) was sent to Forest. He had done this work which no one will dare to.Due to agony of separation from his dearest son was afflicted that great man left for heaven. He was instigated by my mother Kayikyei to destroy his Fame,thus he has lured the great sin unto himself.This Sin was committed due to machinisation of my mother ,who had desired for,and has also not got the Kingdom. She killed her husband and became a widow. All her thoughts/ plan became waste and has earned the un erasable infamy and Sin , this thought is now burning her with agony. Hereafter she will be pushed into Gory hell. Since I was born in her womb I have become a party to her ignominy and Public ridicule. Thus born in this worst sinner’s Womb I have made the Kingdom not available to my Elder brother, which was justifiably his , and sent him to Forest as well. Now I am ridiculed by the people of this world, that I desired for this kingdom . I have also become the reason for my Father’s death and by this in all accounts I am finished. Except you I have no other go, hence I am surrendering unto your Lotus feet. You only should protect me.Like Devendra is done Coronation in Amaravathy, you should return to Ayodhya please complete the Coronation which got obstructed., you take charge of your Kingdom and please rule over us and make us all happy and also retrieve me from these Sins. These People and the Queens who have lost their husband have come to pray to you ,please do Bless us with your consent. In our Lineage this is the Dharma which has been followed so far. You are capable to protect me in all aspects.Please accept the Kingdom, we think of your welfare only and hence fulfill our heartfelt desire. In order this Earth does not become widow , and beget you as her Husband ; she will shine like the Moon during the Summer without any blemish. “ You will not tolerate my shedding Tears ! when that be the case , you definitely can withstand the tears of so many people even for 4 seconds ( Kshanam).” Thus I thought I have come with 4 divisions of the Army here. It may be possible by chance you may ignore My prayer. These Minsters by Wisdom, Knowledge and age and disciplined adherence of Tredition are seniors and are your well wishers.For generations they have been serving our Kingdom,. They have been running our country and ensuring it’swell being. Please do not ignore their Pleas.if I have any work to be done and the moment I come and stand infront of you, you used to get the job done , when I am praying is there any doubt on this score? Will you heart not ache, that you have not agreed to this pleading person who is standing with his head hanging down? Till now you had coerced me to speak out my thoughts and after understanding , on your own forcibly resolve those issues.Now itself I am begging you; am I not born along with you? Is there any one need to even beg you? Just because I am your brother am I going to ask you to part with part of the Kingdom? No. I am a disciple who is counselled by you of the sanctious Manthras (Verses). If I am a disciple you may not have the liberty to buy or sell to me. Since I am your Slave.You cannot reply with these reasons. Hence please have mercy on me please approve my prayers. Here are those Ministers, Chieftains , Citizens and other Leaders who are present can you brush aside their prayers? Thus tears rolling down his Eyes Bharatha fell at Rama’s feet and prayed and did Namaskarams.
Ram lifted Bharatha who had fallen on the ground and frequently sighing heavily like a Rogue Elephant, hugged him and said “ You are born in a Great Lineage; adorned by Pious Virtues;One having aura; who had observed fasts; persons like you will they even in their dream think of revolting his elder brother with a desire for the Kingdom? You’re a great strongwarrior, I am not able to think of any fault even least bit in you.In your ignorance, it is not proper on your part to accuse Your Mother. Eleders have had special Love for their wife or Son on whom they have a liking. We cannot stop them. Like the wives are bound by their Husbands, Sons and Disciples are also bound to them, is the opinion of Elders. You also have to accept same. Our Father has the right/authority to allow us to live in luxury and splendor or make us live in Forest wearing Deer skin with dresses made from wooden barks/leaves.Just as much respect and Devotion we have to have for our Father, likewise we should have Respect & Devotion towards Mother.Dharamthma Parents when they jointly have said‘ You go and stay in Forest’ and ordered , how can I disobey same?You should accept Kingdom and rule Ayodhya. I should do live in forest for 14 years in the garb of Saints ; our Father has made arrangements and has accordingly ordered and left for abode to heaven.That Dharmathma is your Evidence; He is your ruling King;he is the Guru for you and the world; so you should accept the portion which is given to you , you should take it and enjoy. I will also live in this Dandakaaranya for 14 years being the portion given to me by our Father.This order of our Father who was like Devendra will only ensure my salvation both in this world and the upper world . Withtout my Father’s permission I will not like to be the Lord of all the Worlds.(Slokas27).
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