Sita tells her History to Anusooya
Sita did not have a little bit jealousy in hearing the sermon given by Anusooya on Pathivratha Dharma “ Amma! I have accepted your Upadesam (counseling/ Sermon/ teaching)as a Virtue for building my Character. Your speaking thus is no surprise. I know that for the Ladies in the world Husband is the Guru. Even if my husband does not have noble virtues, I should treat him and serve him with out any inhibition”.While it is not so and my husband is full of UthamaGunangal (Noblest Virtues);he is epitome of Mercy; one who has won over Senses
He is stead fast in Vaidikam ie performing Rites as per the tradition in religious matters; Dharmathma(Epitome of Righteousness/Virtuous Soul); he has Love for meas my mother has; he does Kshema(well being ,Prosperity,innate happiness reflected in our Living) for me as my Father does; Is there any need to tell how I should conduct myself with him? The Great Valorous Rama conducts himself with all Queen Mothers the same way he behaves with Kaushalya Devi without any differentiation.Even if Dasaratha has seen a woman once; Rama due to his deep affection for his Father and knows the Dhrama, shunning his Ego and Pride He will treat her like his own mother. When I was coming to this unihabitted forest Kaushalyadevi gave me counseling and also during my marriage mother gave me sermon in presence of Fire,I have hitherto not forgotten both.They get further emboldened by your Upadesam(Sermon/ counseling/teaching/Preachings). There is no greater Penance in this world than serving her own husband. By serving her husband Savithri attained the Noblest World. **(She got back her husband Sathya van even though he was dead with her Pathivratha Dharma)You have also attained accordingly. Noblest amongst women who is shining Angel in the Sky Rohini, does not part from Moon even for a Minute. Like this many Pathrivratas by serving their husbands with the Punyam( Good fortune accrued from Past or being accumulated for future by Virtuous Dharma/good deeds/conduct)accrued have attained the Noblest of the Worlds.
There Power, beauty, fragrance will not diminish even for a single day. Just like the handsomeness of Narayana is enhanced with her aura by the presence of MahaLakshmi **(Anusooya knows it is Vishnu and Mahalakshmi who have born as Rama &Sita and subtly reminding them and she knew Sita will need them in Lanka) so too, with your applying this sandal wood paste you will make your Husband dazzle specially.” Saying this She gave them to Sita.The dress, Garland, Ornaments, Sandal wood paste which Anusooya gave with happiness ,Sita took it and sat down near the wife of the great sage politely. With folded hands. Then Anusooya wanted to ask her of a thing it was dear to her and addressed “ Child ! I have heard Rama married you in Swayamvaram (Contest amongst Kings),please tell in detail as it happened.
Sita said “ there is a Rajha Rishi(Saintly King) named Jhanaka who is now ruling Mythilla. He is of immense Valour; great Dharmic(Righteous conduct,Just, Duty, Pious, humble,Charitable, respectful, humble ,Ethical,being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation); one who follows Kshatriya Dharma without shortcoming;one who rules subjects Justly. He once while tilling the Earth forYaaga with Plough, I was born exploding the Earth as his daughter. As per Yaaga procedure the great Soul was plucking away the herbs in the Earth, he found me dust laden and was awestruck by this turn of event. Since he showers affection on all elements and also since he did not have children,keeping me on his Lap, he feels I am his daughter and has tremendous affinity for me. Then there was a Asariri (Voice from heaven) “ King ! She is a Divine Dharmic Daughter”. Hearing that Janaka felt that he has obtained boundless Wealth and was in Bliss.He gave me to his affectionate Wife Sunayana. The couple who were always focused on Yaaga brought me up as their own daughter with Love and care.
“Seeing me growing up and marriage to be performed.he was sad like the Pauper who sinks in despair in losing his meager wealth; my father was worried. In this world even if one were like Devendra(God of Celestials) does not get his daughter married at the right time, then people like him and even beneath him will ignore him. Fearing that sort of Avamanam – Ridicule my father ; like the man in a boat in the sea unable to see the shore flounders he was Limitlessly worried. Since I was not born from a Ladies Womb, despite all efforts a suitable matching worthy bridegroom could not be found. Then a strategy occurred to him. Earlier once when he was performing MahaYaagam, Varuna (God of Water) was pleased with him and gave him in custody a Noble Bow with 2 Quivers with Limitless Arrows which will get refilled automatically. That was not possible to be even shaken by Humans. The Kings of the Earth despite all efforts were unable to Lift it. Then my Father who is Sathyavaan( Beholder of Truth), invited all the Kings and said “ Hey Greatest amongst Kings ! The person who can lift, bend and string it , I shall give my daughter in Marriage to him. This is Sathyam (Turth)” thus he proclaimed.The bow which was like a giant mountain, the Kings came and were unable to even disturb it and went offering prayers to it.
After a Long time this Great Tejhasvis whose effervescence was Dazzling in all directions with Limitless Aura Rama and Lakshmana came along with Sage Vishwamithra to the Yaaga . My father offerered prayers to the Great Sage as per procedure. Then Vishwamithra addressed my father “ These two Pirnces are Emperor Dasaratha’s sons. They have to come to see the Special Bow you have.The Bow given to you by the Celestials please show to Rama.” Said the Sage.Thaat Bow was brought to the Throne assembly Hall.That Great Warrior in fraction of a second lifted the Bow,bent it, strung it and pulled the string. In that speed Bow broke in the middle and generated a Thunder clap. The my father as per his pledge brought water and went to Rama to offer me as his wife. Then Rama wanted to inform His Father, King of Ayodhya and take his permission till then he did not bind himself.Immediately Emperor Janak informed Emperor Dasaratha through his ministers and brought him and got me married to the Great Gnayani(Wise Learned) Rama.My sister Urmila accepted by Lakshmana on his Panigrihanam as his wife.Thus I was given to Rama during Swayamvara. Towards my Most Valorous Husband my love for him is everincreasing every 4 seconds ie every breathing I do.” Said Sita.(Slokas54).
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