Sita Ravana Debate
Ravana having spoken the words which does not behove of a Brahmin Saint, Sita thought “ He is a Brahmin, Guest, even though he is in disguise I have to necessarily reply him or he will curse me” she thought for a while and said “ Lord! I am the daughter of the Emperor Janka of Mythila. My name is Sita. Koshala king Dasaratha’s eldest son Rama is my husband. After my marriage for 12 years I have been staying with my in Laws of ikishwaku Dynasty with all comforts, wishes fulfilled, was was enjoying all the Luxuries and extravagansaas. On the 13th year Dasratha in consultation with his ministers decided to perfom Coronation of Rama as the King. Then while all the arrangements were being carried out for the same, Emperor’s another wife Kayikyei asked the King to grant the Boons she is seeking and asked him to vow on the Punyas he had done before hand , She made my husband Live in the forest for 14 years and her own son Bharatha should rule the country. Thus she asked for 2 Boons. She told the Emperor who never falterd on Sathyam (Truth) “ I will not take Food or Water if you coronate Rama, will not sleep; somehow I will lose my Life” said Kayikyei. Dasaratha was bound by the earlier help she had rendered; being a saintly person he tried assuaging her with tact and fear by offering Her all wealth,Rare Gems, to pacify her. She did not agree. But my Husband was in a postion to enjoy all the Luxuries in that age; has the features of an Emperor; he is Great Thejhas dazzling efferevesence; when we left for Forest he was 25 years and Sita was 18.
He is full of Good Virtues and speaks only Truth; he is pure thus Rama is famous in all the worlds. He has Large Eyes and Arms like Elephants trunk stretching upto knees,. He searches Hitham ( Palatable,Soothing counsel - in the interest/Good of You- well meant) for all Living Beings. Though Father Dasaratha was aThejhasvi, but he became a slave for the desire , to fulfifulfill Kayikeyei's wish did not perform Rama’s coronation. For that when my husband went to his Father, that Kayikyei very boldly “ Rama ! your father has asked me to convey these words,Please hand over this kingdom without any hick ups to Bharatha. You should live in the forest for 14 years. If you do not abide by this you would have made your Father a sinner as a Liar .
Rama is one who does not falter on his promise. He is the one who gives others, but never takes from others. Always he speaks the truth. He does not know what is Lie. That is the Vrat(solemn pledge) Rama observes.
Dasaratha’s 2nd wife Sumithra has one more son . That son Lakshamana is a great Warrior; he is the death for Enemies. He never leaves Rama. To keep up the words of the King, we have come to this Forest along with Lakshamana. They are in the garb of Thapasvi (Saintly mendicant ) by controlling their senses are living in this Forest, Focusiing their Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}on Dharma and with weapons have been living in this Forest. Thus we have been driven away by Kayikyei we have come to this Forest, we are protected by our Dharma. This Ashrama is very pure. Hence you can realx for sometime. My husband will come shortly with the Food available in this Forest. Please tell me your Name, Gothra . Why are you wandering alone in this Dhandakaaranya?
Ravana became happy that he got an opportunity to speak about his Prowess and his clan, “ Sita ! I am the King of Rakshasaas Ravana. Lankesh. I make all the Living beings and all the Worlds tremble. They call me as Ravana. After seeing you in this golden attire with your complexion of Golden Lusture, my mind does not go towards my wives. I have brought many a Gem of Ladies from various places and Various times. So you be the Chief of them all. In the midst of the Ocean there is a Hill called Thrikoot. There my capital is established by Mayan. You can spend time with me in many an enchanting Hill Vallies and gardens in Sukham(Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun,Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled Desires). Then you will not get the desire to live in this forest. If you become my Queen you will be adorned by Ornaments with 5000 maid servants.
Sita on hearing this became enraged and not having and asked “Dhusta (Scoundrel, bad, wicked, cruel,cunning,rascal,Villainous, devil,evil , nasty, heinious) ! What word you uttered and to whom ? My husband is like the unshakeable Meru Mountain, he is like the Ocean which cannot be stirred. He is a great Strongman like indra and matchless.; great Valorous. I also observe the same Dharma he observes. He has all the requisite noble features. Like the Banyan tree having vast branches, he is accesible to one and all; does not falter on Sathyam(Truth); he is a great Soul. I follow him. He who has Long grown Arms, Wide Chest;, Majestic Regal Lion’s gait, Strength, Courage and Vaour is the Male Lion. He has the face of Full Moon. He has won over the Indriyas He is Famous . I follow him.
Will it behove of a Fox like you to ask for a Lioness like me? Can you remove the illuminence from Sun ? Like wise can you separate me from Rama? Your Death is fast approaching. You are seeing the Golden
colour trees , I think so. Or else will you wish for Rama’s darling wife? The Executioner for all the Animals Lion when it is hungry, you are trying to extract it’s teeth. You are taking the Mantrha Mountain in your hand and trying to play with it as a Toy. You want to drink the Kalkoot (the Most venoumous) Poison and remain happily. You are trying to scratch your eyes with a sharp needle. The sharp edge Knife you are trying to swipe it with your Tongue on it’s edge. Tieing a Big Boulder, you are trying to swim across an ocean. You are trying to catch Sun and Moon with your hands by jumping. Your trying to wrap a burning inferno In a piece of cloth. You are trying to walk on a Tridents with very sharp pointers. Or other wise will you aspire Rama’s wife ie myself who has the best of conduct ?
Rama is Lion ; you are an Alpa (Insignifican,Puny, small, ignorable, measly/meagre) Fox; Rama is an ocean , you are a mere Canal; Rama is the best Drink for Lunch ; you are a wasted our rinsed water; Rama is the Purest Gold flowing after 1000 purifications; you are Tin; Rama is the best of Sandal wood Paste, you are slushy stinking mud; Rama is a Rogue Elephant , You are a mere Cat; Rama is the King of Birds Garuda, you are Crow; Rama is Peacock, you are Stork; Rama is Kala Swan , you are Vikara ( ugly, revolting body shapes, scary, threatening,uncouth, cruel disguises/ postures) Eagle;What a gap between you and Him? If you consider the great Gem as Rice and swallow it, will it be digested? Rama in Valour is like Devendra with Kotahnda(Bow) will protect me , even if you take me away how long can you protect yourself? You will lose your Life, nothing else”said Sita.
Thus Extreemly Pious,Pristine Pure Daughter of King Janaka Sita though scolded Ravana boldly, internally she was shivering like the Banana tree in a gutsy wind. Seeing that Ravana thought “ if I scare her more she will succumb to me”. That great Sinner who had the strength of Kala(God of Death), started describing his Dyansty, Stregnth and horror incidents he had committed.(Slokas49)
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