Tara Pacifies Lakshamana
Then Sugreeva ordered Angadha to invite Lakshmana to be brought to Queen’s Chambers. He as per ordain of Rama entered Kishkinda. The Gaurds in the Fort entrance were Dark , Huge in Size and had Limitless Energy/Power; seeing Lakshmana like the Kala Sarpum (Serpent or Laso ie Rope of death which ties it's Noose around Living beings at the time of their Death, when their Life span is over) they were scared and with folded hands did not stop him. That Kishkinda had blossomed Forest, Groves, Muti storyed Palaces, Domes and Arches with all materials filled in the shops, with requiste Trees bearing Fruits, City was shining. The Vanaras had the stamp of Celestials, Gandharavas(Musicians from beneath earth), Apsaras(Angels) in their features **( Since Maha Vishnu took Avthar of Rama to Kill Ravana(he who had got boon that except Humans and Vanaras ie Monkeys no one else can kill him, all the Devas, Ghandarvas, Apsaras took birth as Vananras to assist Rama & get an opportunity to be with Maha Vishnu at least until Ravana is killed) and could take the Disguise of the form they want and whenever they want as per their desire forthwith. They were shining adorend with Divine Garlands. They had applied Sandalwood paste, Akil and other Fragrant materials as cosmetics and the Kingly Boulevard was filled with utopian drinks and Crystal clear Waterfalls was seen by Lakshamana while going to Sugreeva’s palace.Then Angadha, Maindha, Dwividha, Kavaya, Kavaaksha, Gaja, Sarabha, Vidhyun maali , Sampathy, Suryaaksha, Hanuman, Veerabahu, Nala, Kumudha, Sukshena, Dhara, Jhambahava, Dadhivakthra, Neel, Supatala, Sunendra and others residences were adorning the King’s Boulevard like white clouds in an orderly fashion was seen by Lakshmana who was entering a city after 13 years in exile from Ayodhya. They were decorated with beautiful garlands, with grananry and Noble Ladies was scintillating and Divine to look at. Then he came to the Emperor of Vanaras Sugreeva’s Palace. It was surrounded by White compound wall.The balconies were like the peaks of Kailash mountain ranges in Himalayas appeared like they were touching the Sky. The varied Trees of the earth which can give Fruits and Flowers all year round, was like clouds stretched far and wide with it’s branches. Trees such as Mandhara which cools the place and blossoms with Flowers & Fruits and was adorned by the Devendra’s Celestial garden trees ** (Valli was Devendra’s son). Strong Vanara warriors were gaurding the Fort entrances. Speical and unique garlands were hanging all over. The steps to the houses were plated with pure melted Gold with Novel carvings and designs. Thus Lakshamana went inside such Sugreeva’s residence; it was akin to Sun entering a big cloud. Place was filled lots of person with 7 stages of security was not halted anywhere, reached the Queens Chambers.There were many cots made of Gold and Silver and Sofas exquisitely crafted with uniqueness and Novelty duly adorned with Costly Carpets of exceptional beauty and design. Some singers were singing melodiously synchronising with Veena (String instruments). Dazzling damsels of ravishing beauty, with unique features enchanting Youthful exuberance were stiching Garlans with their hands. The Servants/Maids were all alert, involved in some activity or other and were all seen contended. Hearing the anklets tinkling sounds Lakshman surmised they must be playing and he became Shy, got angry to convey to Sugreeva he is there and for those Ladies to go away from there pulled the sting of his Bow which revereberated in all 8 directions making them scurry for cover. Being man of Noble conduct ( he had left his wife 13 years back at Ayodhya to be of service to his elder brother in the Forest). Despite his seeing other ladies, and heard the shuttling sound of their dresses and ornaments, he was not least bit disturbed and was sitting in a corner thinking of Rama’s plight of Sorrow. Sugreeva hearing the Sound caused by the Strings of his Bow knew Lakshmana had reached Queens Chambers. He was scared not knowing what to do stood up from his seat and knew from Angadha that Lakshaman has come with sinking heart spoke to Tara “ Lakshmana who is endowed with Peaceful disposition by nature, now why has he come with Angry posture? He won’t without reason get angry. So please tell me if we have done any wrong doing unto him after thinking deeply. Or you go speak to him and pacify him.When he sees you, his anger will subside. Magnanimous persons will never speak harshly/angrily with Ladies or use cruel wrods. When he speaks to you and his anger has subsided then I will join you and see him” said Sugreeva.
“ I will do so” said Tara. The drinks which increases carnal pleasures due to them Tara’s eyes were swirling, due to tired ness she took step by step and was walking, with her dress in disarray and hanging losley. In the same fashion she was in bed and there were clear evidences of Carnal pleasures just enjoyed, with her body bent slightly forward owing to the weight of her breasts she came to where Lakshmana was. Lakshamana saw her, immediately bowed his head as it was against Dharma to see other’s wife. Her beauty and features did not make any dent on his Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}. It was not proper to get angry when Ladies are there, thinking of this he did not bother about her presence. Tara who with mere glance understood that his anger had reduced, due to Drinking she forgot her shyness and got emboldened by change in his temperament she Pacified him.
“ Hey Prince ! Why have you taken anger? Did any one disobey your orders? Will any one dare to go and fall in A Frorest fire raging caused by dry woods” thus she asked sweetly and softly.
Because that Lakshamana became cooler said to her ” You always think for the well being of your husband, Are you not aware that Sugreeva became a salve of his desires, left the path of Dharma, forgotten the Governance of the Kingdom, has not thought of the Promise he made to Rama? The Kingdom he is enjoying is due to Rama; whereas Rama is pale due to anguish. Does he rememeber a wee bit that Rama is totally believing and relying on him? He is always drunk with Minsters,Friends, Relations immersed in drinks. He had given word to Rama that after 4 months he will make necessary efforts to start the search for Sita. He has not noticed that this period is gone past he is spending time in Drinking and Ladies. Is it prescribed that Drinks is an important tool for attaining Purusharthas {(1)Dharma-Righteous conduct- Duty- Pious- humble-Charity -being Noble (2)Material-money,(3)Desire-ambition-Children,(4)Moksha-Attain God’s feet}? Is this Drink alone not sufficient to destroy those noble benefits in few seconds ? Is it not a Great Adharma- Sin not to reciprocate help for a person who has rendered help? By losing the friendship of a Person with Noble Virtuous Character the wealth will get destroyed. Friend who is epitome of Sathaym (Truth) and Dharma (Righteous conduct, Just, Duty, Pious, humble,Charitable, respectful, humble, Ethical, being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation) is he not the reason for Sugreeva getting this Kingdom and Luxurious Life? Sugreeva if he forgets the friend he will lose them. In this position what we should do please tell as a person with Sharp Brain” thus spoke Lakshamana.
Tara heard and understood that what Lakshmana spoke was in consonance with Dharma & Artha and in order to instill confidence in Him of completing task of Rama “ Prince! Sugreeva is immersed in Lust. Your getting Angry does not behove off yourself. Will the Pious get annoyed with those who are close to them? Sugreeva who always seeks your welfare, if he has done wrong,should you not bear with him? You are a person who is with an Aura of Noble Virtues of Manliness, how can your get angry with insignificant Valourous Sugreeva? You are a man of Persistent efforts/ Persevarance and the personification of Peaceful Nature, can you be engulfed by Anger? I know Sugreeva’s dear friend Rama is angry. That will not go in vain. I am also aware that the time to wage war on the Enemy has gone past. The greatest Help your rendered to us is also well known to me. Also I know that the strength of Lust is unstoppable. Iam also aware of the Lady on whom he has lust and has forgotten everything is also known to me’ thus said Tara.
“ Since you have now succumbed to Anger, your mind will not go towards Desire/Lust. If you are aware of Lust, you will accept such person who is bound by that will now know Time/Country/ Dharam /Artha intricacies. You will not get angry with him.Sugreeva not leaving me had become slave and hence he is feeling shy. Sugreeva is a Friend of Rama; he is also your friend; you should bear with his mistake.is it a Surprise? The Sages who have done penance eating only dry leaves, Water and Air as their Food, containing their Indriyas
borne the Joy and Sorrows focusing their Manam{ Chitha (Memory) +Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego} on Penance and Dharma have also fallen Prey to Kama/Lust and are swayed by the Lure of Ladies. Sugreeva is a Vanara(Monkey); weakness is his innate nature; he is the King with all Wealth ; his becoming a slave to desire is no surprise” thus Tara spoke softly, jokingly words which were justifying Sugreeva’s weakness.
“ Prince ! Despite Sugreeva being slave of Desire, he is focused in accomplishing your task, has already given order for gathering his Army Mokeys Living in various Hills have come in Billions. Since you stayed outside Queens Chambers since you did not want to see the Ladies there, it speaks of your Good Conduct. Pious seeing their Friends Wife is not a Dosh(Fallacy, deficiency, defect,flaw, offence, weakness, fault, imperfection, shortcoming, blame, catch, mistake, guilt, reflection, accused, culprit,delinquent, culpable,convice, blameworthy), so let us go in. “ said she.
Due to Tara’s request and also being anxious in accomplishing his task , Lakshmana entered the Queen Chambers. There Sugreeva was seated in a Throne which had exquisite Carpets was himself adorned with Garlands and Ornaments was having an aura like Sun and was seen by Lakshmana. Many Women of exquisite beauties were standing surrounding the Great Famous Warrior was seen by Lakshmana. Seeing that Lakshmana got infuriated and with Fiery eyes and Sugreeva who was hugging Ruma saw Lakshamana coming in with Fury seen in his eyes with surprise and fear . (Slokas 66)
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