Sugreeva Pattabhishekam
(Coronation of Sugreeva as King)
Sugreeva with wet clothes and pale face full of grief was closeted by Minsiters and Chieftains stood surrounding him. Then all of them came to Rama who is Most Valorous and one who shows compassion to all Living creatures; like Sages do Namaskrams to Brahma(God of Creation) with folded hands paid respects (Vandanam). Then Hanuman who has the face of Rising Sun and and has the Aura of a Moutain in his Body Feature spoke to Rama “ Lord! With your blessings Sugreeva attained the Kingdom of his elders.if you permit he will enter Kishkinda with his Minsters and do the rest of the task ahead. Have to take (Mangala Snaanam) Auspicious Bath, will wordhip with different incense sticks, Herbs, Gems ,Garlands are per procedure. You should come to the beautiful Kishkinda , you should make him King of Monkeys and make him happy.
Hearing that request the Great intelligent Rama said “ Child! I have to do PithruVaakhya paripalanam(Implementing and Fulfilling Father’s words) and hence I have to be in Forest for 14 years. I should not enter a Village or City. Let Sugreeva go to Kishkinda and enjoy the Coronation ceremony. “ thus he ordained.
Then Rama who Is aware of all the Aacharam ( Respectful behaviour, Courteous, Humble, clean, pure in thought action and deed)looke at Sugreeva who has the traits of helping nature, Strength, Porwess, Conduct and other Virtues said “Friend! Angadha is your Elder brother’s son; he is noble in Character; In Parakram he is equal to you; worthy of being a yuva Raja. So please coronate him as yuva Raja Now it is Aashda Month before Monsoon. From now on for 4 months it will not be possible to go in search of Sita and Battle with Ravana as it will rain heavily. Hence you be in Ksihkinda till then. Myself and Lakshmana will live in this Cave of the Hill. This is beautiful, broad, with adequate ventilation, and water facility, and is surrounded by Flowers. After birth of Karthika Month 15November onwards you can gather your army and make efforts to search Sita. You also go to Kishkinda and coronate yourself and enjoy with your friends.**( Healig time for Valli followers and Vanaras !!!!)
Sugreeva accepted the ordain as a Divine order and went to Kishkinda, the Vanaras(Monkyes) received him with folded hands and bowed to him(Namskaram). Ministers and Chieftains touched his feet and with folded hands covering their Mouth were expecting his command. Sugreeva had asked them to rise up. Spoke to them endearingly, honoured them suitably, entered the Queens Chambers of Valli. There he pacified Tara and other Queens in very many ways. Then like the Celestials coronate Indra(Lord of Heaven) , Sugreeva’s Friends did perform his Coronation. Holding the White Umbrella decorated by Gold they held on top of his head, they fanned him on both sides with Chamaram(Royal Insignia made of Peacock feathers like the Hand Fans) then with Many types of Gems,Seeds, Medicial herbs, the buds of the Trees which shed it’s own Milk, White garments, Camphor, Garlands with Fragrance, Earthly Lotus,Pure Sandal wood, and other Fragrant cosmetics like Akil, Sandlawood etc Akshadai(slightly wet Rice mixed with Tamarind powder) signifying auspiciousness, Gold, Cereal name Yavam,Honey, Ghee(melted butter), Curd, Tiger’s skin the foot wear made of Pig’s leather, Flowers, Gorosanai, Manachilai and other materials were brought by them.Noble 16 Young seniorinas were also ready. Then to Brahmins Gems, Garments and other Food materials were given and made them satisfied.The Dharbai(Kushal grass) were spread and the Agni(Fire) was ignited and as per proceedute they performed Homa(Sacrifice to Celestials and Gods),The Terraces of the Palaces were decorated with unique Novel Flowers . The Throne having Legs made of Gold was kept facing East and as per procedure of Doctrines with Verses being chanted, decorated with Exquisite Carpets. Waters from Holy Rivers, Holy Waters Oceans, were brought and kept in golden Vessels(Pots-Kalash)The Luminaires of the Vanaras(Monkey Clan) like Gajan, Kalaakshgan,Kavayan,Sarabhan, Gandhamanan, Maindhan, Dwividhan, Hanuman, Jhambhavan and Nala and other Great persons from Monkey Clan , as per the Kapa ordained for Coronation (Rajhya Abhishekam) by the Great Sages with Beuatiful Horns of the Oxen and Golden Vessels water did give him the Abhisheakm (Holy Bath) reciting Vedic Verses thus Coronated Sugreeva. Like the Celestials and their spirits coronate Devendra ( Lord of Celstials) Vanaras too celebrated Sugreeva’s coronation in an exceptional manner with high Morale and enthusiasm. All the Vanaras did Aravaaram ( Ostentation, Pompous,ruckus ovation credulous of the special occssion) immersed in Bliss. As per Rama’s order Sugreeva with extreme affection hugged Angadha and crowned him as the Younger King (Yuva Rajha) and also did Abhishekam for him.Seeing that the Vanaras(Monkeys)who had pity for Angadha and celebrated Sugreeva with elan and felicitated him.They also often praised the Great Souls Rama and Lakshmana. Entire Kishkinda wore a festive Look with Festoons, Arches, Garlands was filled with Happy Vanaras(Monkey clan).The way Coronation was done Like Devendra they informed Rama about the same similarly Sugreeva regained his Kingdom and his wife Ruma. (Slokas 41)
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