Rama gives his (Padhuka) footwear to Bharatha
Uncomparable Brothers of Tejhas ( whose effervescence was Dazzling in all directions with Limitless Aura) was spell binding in conversation and even the Saints had hair raising experience hither to not seen or heard off on Percepts of Dharma and it’s exposition in implementation. Those Kingly Saints, Ghandarvas ,Sidhas, Celestial Kings, from outer worlds were hiding and hearing the wonderful deliberations of these two Great Souls and said amongst themselves “These 2 Prince brothers who implement Dharma and who understand Dharma correctly are whose Children their father is the most Blessed Soul (Punya Athma). We are eager to hearing more and more of their conversations” said those Learned.
Then the Saints who wanted the Slaying of Ravana (Purpose of Maha Vishnu’s as Rama in this Avathar is to kill wicked Ravana) quickly unanimously appealed to Bharatha“ Hey Child of Noble origin ! the most intelligent! Of Pure Conduct ! of Boundless Fame ! if you want comfort for your Father, please abide by what Rama says.Since he did not have debt with Kayikyei Dasaratha reached Heaven. Similarly we do not want Rama to have debt with Dasaratha. “ saying these the Saints left for their places. Hearing those auspicious words Rama’s face also blossomed and bid farewell to those great Saints of the Forest.
Seeing his words were not heeded in any manner Bharatha started shivering and with stuttering voice said “ Anna ! Please reconsider my request of our PredecorsTredition, my pleadings and my Mother’s prayers please accord your consent to our proposal.This huge country I cannot single handedly rule this Kingdom. I am incapable of satisfying the subjects who have immense affinity unto you. Like those agriculturalists Look for Rains all our Army, relations, friends look forward to your return. Please accept the throne and stabilize our country. To rule this world is not a big thing for you.”said Bharatha.
Seeing all his tactics and strategies devised with his intellect going in vain finally surrendered at Rama’s feet fell at his Feet and sought his guidance. { Rama cannot allow a person who has done Charanagathi ( Last resort is to fall at God's Feet and seek his guidance, for he knows what is in store for us) to go waste; but the Celestials had already done Charangathi to him to kill Ravana who was torturing the universe ; this had to be accomplished in order of precedence; also Dasaratha’s vow of sending him out to Forest came in handy. Once the celestial task is completed he has to bestow the benefit of Charangathi on Bharatha. But Bharatha cannot be waiting for 14 years, so he had to pacify him in the meanwhile,) so Rama made Bharatha sit on his Lap , the moment Bharatha touched Rama all his ills and owes experienced hitherto vanished. Bharatha was like the dark hued Clouds with eyes like the Lotus leaves and with Voice of Royal Swans on being touched by Rama (God incarnation). Rama said “ Child ! This sort of pure Intellect is in born and got further reinforced by teachings of Saints. Hence you have the capability to rule this Earth. Please consult the Minister, Friend, Chief Secretary of State ,intelligentia and govern” said Rama. Despite himself and the Celestials, saints counseling Bharatha several times; he was adamant in taking Rama back,; having understood this and hence Rama wanted to uproot it totally, with that in Mind he spoke “ The Kaanthi ( Aura-Radiance- Dazzle- effervesence) of Moon may vanish; The snow of the Himalayas may melt ; ocean my corss it’s shores , but I will not falter on my word given to my Father Your mother either wanted you to rule or She wanted to rule this country through you, so she has done this.You should not keep that in mind and remorse. You should do all that service one should do to his Mother.” Ordered Rama.
Rama shines like the Dazzling Sun. In fulfilling the vow he is akin to the 1st day moon after No moon day and keenly awaited by one and all; his fame will grow leaps and bounds when he will inherit the Kingdom rightfully ; he is worthy of being worshipped by all creatures; Bharatha who knew Rama is capable of ruling the Kingdom and ensure it’s welfare, he agreed to the Sage Counsell of Sage Vasishtaa who always speaks in Hitham ( Soothening- in the interest/Good of the person- well meant)of both Rama and Bharatha addressed Rama “ Anna ! please stand on this Wooden Foot wear decorated by Gold. This pair is going to bestow Mangalam( Auspicious well being , accrue happier moments, shower inbrighter times ahead )auspiciousness to the entire world” . prayed Bharatha. Then Rama wanted to start fulfilling his own Vow as well as to bless Bharatha for his Charangathi, he wore the Slippers and gave it to Bharatha. ( The great Saints place their Foot wear on the head of their Noble Disciples, so that their Gyanam (Knowedge with Wisdom) , Power is transmitted to them , this is known as Padhuka Deeksha. Even now it is customary to place the Guru’s Slippers clean it and drink/Sprinkle that water on the head; this is the secret behind Maha Vishnu placing His Feet on King Mahabhali’s head. **(My mother drinking the Holy Akash Ganga water by sipping it from Floor on 23 Aug 1974 at Janakapuri C1A/85B ;what Bhagayam I have I done to be born to her). Bharatha did Pradhakshinam(Going around in clockwise direction) to the Padhuka(Foot wear of Rama) and said “ These 14 years I will live outside Ayodhya eating Fruits, Roots and will await keenly for your arrival I will submit the Authority of Governace to your Lotus Feet Padhuka. After completion of 14 years and on the 1st day of 15thYear , if I do not see you I will fall in Fire” thus Bharatha did a Gory Vow. Hearing that Rama ‘ I will do accordingly’ and thus hugged Bharatha and Shatrugna and said “ Bharatha, you should carefully protect your mother Kayikyei, Do not angry with her, swear on me and Sita.” With tears welling in his eyes Rama bid good bye to them.
Bharatha took those Padhuka(Foot wear of Rama) decorated it beautifully and worshipped it as per procedure, did Pradhakshinam(Going around in clockwise direction) and Namskaram to Rama.and kept it on top of the Head of the Throne Elephant **(what Bhagyam ( frutis of good deeds of past Births) that Elephant must have done to don the God’s Padhuka). Rama who is unshakeable in observing Dharma like the Himalayas, bid farewell to Ministers, Cheiftains,Priests, Brahmins, and other Citizens and Bharatha, Shatrugna duly according them courtsies with utmost Respect. Queens with tier eyes welling with Tears in sorrow could not even say good bye . Rama also as per protocol paid respects to each one of them and went inot his Parnashalaa with tears streaming down his face. (Slokas 31).**( It is said that when Maha Vishnu was in his sleeping posture, the Padhuka-Slipper was in ground. The Shanku and Chakra were haughty and were talking amongst themselves as how privileged they were to be near Maha Vishnu’s Head, where as the slipper was in ground. Thus in Rama Avathar they were born as Bharatha and Shatrugna and made to worship the Padhuka for 14 Years, as God’s Sayujhyam Feet is the greatest blessings in Universe- Source Sundara Kumar Pravachanam in 1980.(Slokas 31)).
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