Jhatayu Stops Ravana
When Jhatayu was sleeping to take rest, these words fell on his ears. Immediately he woke up and saw Ravana was taking away Sita in his Chariot. He has a huge Body. He has sharp beak and Nails as his weapons. He is the King of the Birds. He is the greatest amongst those who serve God. Sitting in the Tree he counselled Ravana Hitham ( Palatable,Soothing counsel - in the interest/Good of him- well meant). As “ Dasamukha (10 headed Ravana) Right from beginning I have believed in doing service to God as my refuge. Paramathma(God ) who blesses Bliss, Gyanam (Wisdom of Knowing the difference Atma(eternal) and the body(perishes)- Atma(Life force ) is the reflection of Paramthma(God) like water in Ocean, river, pond, tank, vessel and cup Is same .Atma takes the birth in different bodies as per karma ) Sathyam (Truth), has always been dearer to me.; the way to reach him also is Him only. I am the King of Eagles, Iam Strong; my name is Jhatayu, my form is same as I am a servant of God.
Let me the Form of my Lord. Emperor Dasaratha’s son Rama is the Lord of all the Worlds. He is equal to Indra(Lord of celestials), Varuna(God of Water/Rain) and Dik Palas (Lords of Directions). He has the heart which always seeks the well being of all Living beings. Hence it is certain he is your king. The Lady you desire to take with you Sita is the dear wife of that Loka natha (Lord of the world). She follows the Dharma he observes; she earned Fame for her Beauty and Virtues. You need accept Rama as your Lord as he is Human as per your norms. Still what you are doing is not Dharma. You are aslo to perform Raja Dharma. Can you abduct other man’s consorts? Further is it not duty of Kings like you to protect wives of other Kings? Even if you do not consider Rama as a king, is it not a mean task to abduct other’s wives? Will any intelligent man do an act which other’s will ridicule? As one will protect his wife, so should he protect other’s wife as well.
“ The Kings who are Principled will not do desire the Dharma/ Artha/ kama which are not described in Sashtraas. In this matter how an ordinary citizen behaves is immaterial, but it definetly does not behove you as a King. If not for you ,at least considering the interest of the People of the World ,can you wean away from Dharma? It Is Kings domain where Dharma, Artha, Kama Rest. As the King observes Dharma so do the Praja(People) observe Dharma. So King always should abhore Adharma and follow the path of Dharma . You have the habit of doing Sins and you are immersed in Lust and material wealth , you Sinner, What an enormous wealth you inherited? Abducting other man’s wife will destroy your wealth. Despite giving you counsel, you have not released Sita. Can you leave the habit born with your body? Hence for you bad guy, any good Upadesam(Sermon/counseling /teaching/ Preachings)will not touch your Heart/Intellect/ego. If abducting other’s wife is your habit, what sin has Rama committed in your Capital or Kingdom ? Nothing. When that be the case why are thinking of causing misery to him? “Kara’s killing is it not a misery for me” if you ask, then Kara went to War with Rama because of Surpanaka. Since he went beyond boundaires, Rama himself killed him. Think properly. What is the harm Rama has done to you? Tell me the truth. Is there any justification in bringing the wife of Rama who is the Loka natha(Lord of world) ?
“ Release Sita now; like earlier Indra killed Vrudhira with his Vajhrayudha , Rama will turn you into ashes with his Fiery Look. You have the most venoumous serpent in the fold of your cloth tied and put it on your shoulder and not concerned about it. When in your neck Yama Pash{Laso (rope of death of Yama) luring his Victims to tie noose around their neck}has fallen are you not least bit afraid? Shouldn’t One carry the weight he can Lift? Should not one eat the Food that he can digest? Without getting Dharma,Fame or Sukham bodily efforts and Death will be got certainly. Such an act will any intelligent man do?
“ Do not Alakshyam(Contempt, indifference,Ignoring, not bothered, care too hoots,abhore,contemptuous)just because I am old. It is now 60,000 years since I was born. Since I protected my subjects that long the tiredness has set in. I do not have weapons, you are young person. ; you are having bow, Arrow , shield, Chariot weapons for the battle.Sill do not think you can go away carrying Sita without encountering danger.Veda Vakhyas are the natural evidence. With inferences drawn of Sashtras one should not give wrong interpretation; this will not be tolerated by Person who knows the complete meaning of Vedas do you expect him to watch and keep quite? The Person who ridicules Veda Vakhya will get destroyed by himself. Are there any shortcomings to them ever? Sita is like the Veda Sruthi; I know of her greatness fully. Will I be keeping quite when Scoundrel like you is trying to abduct her? Because of Sita it is your destruction. Nothing will happen to her because of you. If you are a warrior wait for some time. Rama will come and you wage a war with him. Just like your relation Kara was killed , you will also Lay down dead in the ground. If you do not have courage you battle with me. So far you have won over Devas, Dhanava, Ghandarva and tormented them isn’t it? Their Lord has the justification for punishing you for that as well. Rama who wears Deer skin and Maravuri(Dresses made of wooden Barks/Leaves)will kill you in the battle field. Those Princes are very far away , how to bring them here? Afraid of them you are hiding and running away this I am able to see very well. Let it be there. Sita who is the most beautiful in all the worlds who is dear to Rama can you take her away when I am still alive? My friend Dasaratha and great Soul Rama for their sake at least by shedding my life I should protect them so Danger does not befall them. Don’t run. Stop. Is it because you have 10 heads and 20 hands are you courageous? Aren’t You a special guest for me? Battling with you is the Guest Pooja I can do within my capability. . I will not leave you till my Life exists. I will remove all you 10 heads like one weeds out from the stem, see that now .(Slokas28)
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