Rama’s anguish for Sita
Sugreeva with his Army of Soldiers left for Kishkinda. Rama Lakshmana came to Prasravana. Deer, Tiger,Bear, Lion, Monkey, Cat and other Animals habitating that place with Trees, Plants, Creepers, Bushes were thick densly there, with Crystal clear like Water adorned that Palce.Like the Cloud clusters in that Peak of the Mountain there was a Wide Cave located and they decided to Live there during Rainy Season before onset of the Monsoon. Having made a Treaty with Sugreeva; Rama to whom he is always dear and like the Great Noble Son Lakshamana, looked at him and spoke relevant to the situation prevailing then “ this Cave is Broad, beautiful, and with adequate Air Ventialtion . Let us spend the Rainy season here. This great Hilly peak is with Boulders of differet hue , with variety of minerals, Caves, Bushes, Groves, Creepers , Peacocks, and other Birds Chirping and with Palnts having enchanting Flowers. Near this there is Stream with Lotus. This Cave is in North east direction of the Hill and it’s entrance Is facing SouthWest.and it’s rear side is elvated, thus ensuring no excessive Wind blows it will be ideally comfortable; Cave entrance has a boulder which is soft and smooth, like mound made of the dark eye brow paste and Rain bearing Dark Cloud and is in slightly higher elevation. Look at the Southern Peak is like Kailash Mountain & is White due to the Minerals. Like the Mandhakini river flows in Chithrakoot ,see in the east a river flowing East Bound. During Spring time Like a Youthful Lady Adorns herself, this river, is seen with variety of trees on it’s banks.In those the different Birds are blissfully playing and are chirping and cooing melodiously. Seeing in the sand dune mound the Chakravaha birds are playing happily and it appears as though this River is Happy and smilig. In some places the balck Niedhal , in other Palces Chenkazhneer and in other palces White Lotus and Kumudha are covering it. Many Sages come to take bath as it endears their Heart and Mind. See the Sandalwood Trees and Marudha Trees they look as though have been created by Nature in an orderly manner Row after row. This place is beautiful. If we live here we will have immense Satisfaction and Contentment. Near this, in the centre of Unique Forests Kishkinda is situated where Sugreeva Lives. The Vanaras (Monkeys) are Happily celebrating functions.We are able to hear their Singing, dancing, instruments sound and the Vanaras Aravaaram ( Ostentation, Pompous,ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory) in a sweet melodious manner. Sugreeva having attained Kingdom, His Wife, and Limitless Wealth , surrounded by friends, it is certain he is experiencing Happiness” saying this Rama Lived with Lakshmana in that Cave.
But he did not get wee bit happiness. Instead of the beauty of that hilly terrain only increased his sorrow.Thinking of Sita who is more dearer to him than his own Life being taken away by Ravana , he could not sleep in the night. When ever Moon rose his Longing for her increased.Like this every day with tears streaming, with heart sinking, with mind wandering, was suffering , This Lakshmana noticed, he also got anguished, to the extent possible he consoled Rama. “ Hey Greatest amongst Warriors ! can you allow your heart to sink and have Varutham (Upset, regret, perturbed, feel sorry, sad,pained) like this? Don’t you know the person who is in constant agony the task he is aiming cannot be concluded? In this world you are the person who is the mainstay for tasks to be achieved.(meaning God yourself).Even God’s help should also support.Who else knows better than you that there is God and there are Other worlds such as Heaven etc ? Aren’t Implementing Dharma with Tireless efforts depend on you? Our Enemy is a Rakshsaa; does war in deceit. You should uproot this discouraging approach and adorn the tireless Efforts as your hall mark. Next minute you will turn this world‘s Oceans and Mountains upside down. Do we need to bother about Ravana and his insignificant Rakshsaas? Let this Rainy season pass by and the Winter set in. Like the Fire which has become wet is rekindled at the right time by pouring Ghee(Melted Butter) and wood sticks as Ahuthi(sacrificial offerings During Homa in Agni kunda ie Fire Pit); similarly with my words iam kindling Your Potency, which is subdued by agony and nothing else.” Thus Rama heard and appreciated the words of Hitham ( Palatable,Soothing counsel - in the interest/ Good of him- well meant) conveyed by his dear friend and youger brother.Rama said “ Lakshmana! Due to the Limitelss Affection, Devotion, Sathyam(Truthful), Valorous Prowess you possess you have said these Noble encouraging well meaning words, hence I am immensely pleased. Herby I eschew the Sorrow which will destroy any activity.I am now taking upon myself the Powerful self confidence of overcoming any obstacle in my efforts. Bound by your words let us await Sugreeva and the Rivers to syonchronise with our efforts, hence I will bide for my time till the Winter. When we assist a warrior, certainly he will reciprocate. Ungrateful persons are ridiculed by Pious. At least for that sake Sugreeva will reciprocally help us.
Hearing this Lakshmana shed his Grief, with folded hands appreciated and thinking of work ahead said “ Anna(Elder brother)! As you said Sugreeva will behave accordingly. You should some how bear the emotional feelings of separation from Sita, without letting go off your courage, let us spend this Rainy season and await Winter. You should not give way to your anger to kill the enemy, immaterial Sugreeva helps or not. So please suppress your Anger and Sorrow for 4 Months.(Monsoon period)We will live in this Cave which has all facilities. I will also to the extent possible reduce your grief. Let us continue our efforts to kill the enemy.” Saying this Lakshaman exhibited his innate good behavior. (Slokas 47)
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