Rama Pacifies Bharatha
Despite being praised by Bharatha, Rama said “ Child! Being the son of the greatest King and Queen Kaikyei it is not surprising to hear your appropriate words. You accusing our father saying he did like this because of his excessive affinity for Kaikyeiis not correct. In this matter he did not do any thing with his mind going awry. Earlier our Father while marrying your mother promised King Kaykeya“ If your daughter gives birth to a son, will handover the reign to him”thus he had promised. During Deva Asura Battle Kaikayei had done Yeomen service to Dasaratha by saving him twice in the battle by deftly handling the Chariot ; in recognition and appreciation of the same, he granted her 2 Boons. So she made him Vow and she wanted you to get the Kingdom and I should be sent to the Forest.if you ask ‘ How did Dasaratah forget the promise he made to Kayikyei during marriage and how did he assure to give me the kingdom?’ during these times one can tell Lie ,Marriage, Conjugal pleasure deriving process, one is losing his Life and saving his friend; that will not cause Sin.So accordingly in this line of justice he did this.Kaykeya King also due to affection he had for me(Rama), he did not remind the demand the Kingdom for you Bharatha. This secret is known to me through Sumanthara and other few ministers.Due to this they also gave their consent. As per that an accord was arrived at and Dasaratha demanded that I should live in Forest for 14 years an ordered to me . Myself, Sita and Lakshmana have come to this forest for PithruVaakhya paripalanam(Implementing and Fulfilling Father’s words) and living here.
“ There is no use in trying to prevent me. You also go to Ayodhya , coronate yourself and fulfill our Father’s wish. Please clear the Debt of Dasaratha unto Kaikyei at least for my sake; by doing this you will get the Punyam(Good deeds) of having made your Parents Happy and also earn the Fame along with it. Earlier the King of Gaya was doing a Yaga for Pitrus(Forefathers) , you must have heard the stories about that.
“ Father is enabled to cross the ‘Puth’ hell by the son, hence he is called Puthra. Dhana(Charity), Dharma done focused on Parents and making them reach heaven and other Noble Worlds and protects that Son is called Puthran, Those with Noble Characters and exponents in Vedas Sashtras many such Sons(Puthras) shoule be born , shall be the Prayer and desire of every person; so that at least one of the sons will perform the Srardha for Pithrus, in the Holy place of Gaya.” Thus said the Gaya King..
Our forefathers who were Rajarishis(Kingly Saints) have also counseled the same. So please protect our Father from Hell called Puth. Take Shatrugna and other elders who have come with you to Ayodhya and rule over our countrymen in a Righteous manner (Dharmic way). Myself Sita and Lakshmana will leave for Dhandakaaranya forthwith. You be the King for Humans; I will be King for Forest and the Animals;You happily return to Ayodhya; I will also happily go to Dhandakaaranya. May the Kingly Umbrella prevent the Sun rays from falling on your head and keep it cool. I will also stay under the Shades of trees whereby prevent the Sun rays falling on my head. The Sharp intelligent Sahtrugna will be of immense help to you; Lakshmana will be of help to me. This way all 4 brothers will ensure our Father does not falter on Sathyam(Truth). Do not feel Sad. ”thus Rama Pacified Bharatha.(Slokas 19).
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