Rama gets Angry with King of Oceans
Afterwards Rama spread the Dharbai (Kushal grass) on the sea shore despite being born in the Lineage who gives protection to all the Elements with folded hands beseeching Samudhra Raja (King of oceans). Facing east wards, with his right hand as a Pillow, was akin to another Sea Lying down. He who is unapproachable at any point of time. What a pity the soft tender skin of Emepror Dasrataha’s son who was brought up in opulence was lying on the rough and tough terrain of granules and stones in the sea front? He who is the Omnipresnt God, who is the source of Protection for all Worlds before taking incarnation in Earth while was Living in Vaikuntam these Hands were adorned with Most expensive Gems embedded in ornaments; while giving bath by the most decorated women with Perfumes such as Safron, Sandal wood, AKIL, Javadhu Perfume Powder "This exquisite and delicately scented perfume powder is produced from natural herbs, Athar, PunuguT he civet produces a musk (also called civet) highly valued as a fragrance and stabilizing agent for perfume were applied to his Huge Arms. Which were looking like the Rising Sun as they were pasted with Red Sandalwood paste. It looked like Dhaksha Serpent Lying in the Flow of Ganga. The Arms were seen as though they were in Swan Golden dust bed. The arms were so big and rotund like the Padlock on the Fort Door which is stopping the enemy from entering; the Arms which gives Ahuthi (sacrificial offerings During Homa in Agni kundaie Fire Pit) thus increasing his Agonising Flames; Arms which gives immense Bliss; Like the Elephants trunk long and rotund; these arms were known world over and was seen with awe; Incessantly shot arrows hence the scar of the bow strings are seen in the Arms; Arms which had given countless Cows in Charity; thus keeping such a right Arm as a pillow which gives Protection to all the Living Beings Rama was thinking ‘ Today I should cross the Sea; or I should die’ having decided thus he as per sasthras controlled his breath, Manam { Chitha (Memory) + Inner Conscience Mind + Intellect (Bhuddhi) + Ego} and his Indryas
(Senses) and worshipped the King of Oceans.
Thus Rama for 3 consecutive days without defaulting on the procedure was lying on the Dharbai (Kushal Grass) bed (though he was all pervading and all powerful ad every elements was at his beck and call, just because he has come as an ordinary Human he did not want to Violate the Norms for Humans and respect the Dharma and prayed without interruption. To show case his special affinity to Charanagatha Dharma (An essential act of giving asylum to those seeking Shelter) he demonstrated restraint and observed himself. Like Keeping Mahalaskhmi as a source of inspiration people reach Laskhmipathy (Maha Vishnu), he too keeping Rivers as resource he surrendered to NadhiPathi (Ocean King). Rama who has the Prowess to kill all Living beings with the tip of his Little finger, 1st adopted the Sama method he is fully aware should not punish a person who has not committed a crime) - Thus Rama had controlled his Senses, Body, Manam, Speech and prayed to Ocean King and he did not respond.
Then the anger towards Ocean king swelled in him and his eyes became red, understanding the anger within him smilingly told Lakshmana “Did you see the Pride of this King of Ocean? Still he hasn’t come out. The noble traits are Not to get Angry, Patience unto Sinner / wrong doings, guile less, speak endearingly,are considered as incapable people’s example. Boasting themselves, cunningly, without compassion, chasing all the people, and equally punishing the pious and bad people alike are only appreciated by People. Fame which should be earned by Strength, Valiant Prowess, Victory in Battle field can’t be won by Sama (Counselling, negotiate) method. Today with the Bhanas (Arrows with feathers) in my Bow, I am going to kill all the crocodiles, I am going to make them float without any gap; Large bodies Serpants, Hippopotumous, their Limbs shred into pieces and will be made to Float; I will make this Sea parch which is full of Conch, Pearl, Shell, Gems etc., Fish, Crocodiles, Whales etc . If you ask “Patience is your Ornament will it behove of you?” When Rama decided to Parch (Drain the water) the sea with patience I had caught hold of Ocean King’S Legs and beseeched him. I can cross the sea without the help of any one , he is thinking I am helpless fellow; showing restraint with such people is wrong.He is a mere watchman for this ocean containing Fish, Crocodiles, Serpents full of water. Forgetting that he thinks he is King of Ayodhya, King of Kaushala and he is equal to me. If you say ‘Do not give up Patience now’ he is not worthy of showing patience; he is the place where Rakshasaas reside; due to their acquaintance even his intellect has got contaminated.
Lakshmana! I thought by chance after hearing my harsh angry words wouldn’t he appear before me? So far I have waited and he hasn’t come till now. Hence this fool who has no character can’t be enticed by Good conduct, so go and get my Bow and Arrows. In order to correct this Scoundrel who doesn’t want to respect us, please bring the Bow (Ocean is the place where Lakshmana (Adhisesha) LIES AS Bed, so he delayed a bit) Seeing this Rama said “Sumithra’s Son! You should hear only the words of your mother. You should not hear the elder brother’s words is there any such justification in that? While leaving Ayodhya ‘ Treat Rama as Dasaratha’ said your mother & ‘Do not Lapse on the service to Rama’ have you forgotten that? (Lakshmana as a delaying tactic brought only Bow) and Rama said ‘Bring Arrows’ (Lakshmana brought Arrows which are used for Play) Rama said ‘Please bring cruel Bhanas which will cause kill instantly like the Serpent, bring them’ (Lakshmana asked what is the use of Bhanas for crossing the Sea?) This sea so far had not given way to build bridge I will dry it by which it will not have even a drop of water’ (Rama bhanas can turn into ashes all materials be it Liquid, Solid, Gas)
This sea was dug up by his forefather Sagara’s sons, he is behaving like a Dhayaadhi (Paternal cousin), I will also behave like him.This sea which was dug up by 60,000 sons of Sagara I will parch it without water. He who obstructed my task I will make Vanaras stamp on his head ( meaning No bridge required, Vanaaras can walk across to Lanka). It is known that I can’t be stirred by any one see how it stirred / coagulated due to my Anger. Ocean which does not cross its shore is the name it had got, see how it goes over the shore due to my Arrows. Let us see if the Dhanavas and the Varuna (God of water) can it save it” let us see. Thus he took the bow and rolling his eyes like the Fire of Deluge was Dazzling with rage. Like Indra who uses the Vahrayudha which can’t be neared, he bent the Bow strung it and mounted the most Powerful Bhanas (Arrows wtith Feathers) this made the Earth tremble with Fear.
Those Arrows dazzling with illuminence very fast entered the Sea it made the huge snakes tremble. Waves stared swelling like Mountains and dashed against crocodiles and Makara (frontal part in animal forms of elephant or crocodile or stag, or deer) and in hind part as aquatic animal)There was a cyclone which started, Huge Tidal waves came and dashed on the shore with huge roar. Due to the speed of the water Conch, Pearls, Shells were strewn all over the beach. Due to the Flames emanating from the Arrows the water in the sea started boiling with whirlpools started swelling in all directions.Those Serpents which resided there were coughing out Fire from their Eyes and Mouth unable to withstand the Flames of the Bhana (Arrows with feather) The Asuras and Dhaanavas in Paathal (Beath the Earth were roasted) Their Vitality did not work against Rama Bhana (Arrows with feather). Waves tall as Meru, Vindya, Manthara along with huge marine mamals lashed at the sea shore unabatedly. Waves were repeatedly coming back and thrashing the shore. TheRakshasaas **( Silent message to Rakshsaas in Lanka) and Serpents were wondering and the Gory Marine animals corpses floating it was ominous looking. Rama who was with immeasaurable Valour was hissing with rage, he had not yet used the Asthras (Weapon systems) bending the bow and seeing the string being pulled back Lakshaman asked “Is this Anger behove off you? Have Patience please” thus he prayed. Rama was not bothered about it then Lakshmana held the Kothanda strongly (Slokas 35)
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