Sita Laments
The exponents on Samudhrika Lakshanam (Physiological Features / Dimensions) had predicted that I will beget Sons and nor will I become a Widow. Those intelligent persons words have become a Lie. The words that I will be the royal consort of an Emperor who will do many a Yaga, since my Husband has died , they have been belied. “You are Great Bhagysaali (extremely Blessed and with charmingly Great Good Fortunes) , You will become wife of an Crowning Jewell of Warrior clan” would these words after Raghu warrior (Rama’s) demise become true? “Elders who blessed me saying “May Auspiciousness be showered daily on you” have they gone along with my Raghava (Rama)? The Padma Rekhaas (Lines) under my feet is an indication of my becoming wife of an Emperor so did they foretold.Those unfortunate Ladies who lose their Husband thus become widow, those Lines were not seen however much they tried to Locate in my feet. (Padmam Means one who has Lakshmi underneath the feet). Since in my Feet I have Padma Lines, it indicates I will be Very special wealth, and comfort and enjoy and experience the same.All this will become true only when my Rama is with me Living. My hairs are light, uniform without being short or Long and black in colour. My eye brows do not meet. My knees are rotund and well made are touching each other without a Gap. My teeth are joined together without any gap, the sides of my forehead, my Eyes, hands, feet, knees, thighs are elevated and well made. My fingers are equal and similar and are with round Nails. My Breasts, Navel, sides above waist, Chest these have been formed as per Lakshanangal (features with ideal Formations). My complexion is that of Gem’s magnificence. All 10 fingers of my foot, toe and ankle are pressing the ground well while I walk; so everyone appreciates me as the Lady who is endowed with all Auspicious Lakshanangal (featres with ideal Formations). My Hands and Legs have Lines which represent the Grain Yavam. When the Fingers of the Hands are joined together there is no gap seen; they have complexion that of Red colour of Kumkum and always will have bewitching Smile in my face so have the Samudhrika Lakshanam (Physiological Features / Dimensions) experts conveyed. Those who are exponents in Astrology prediction that Myself and my Husband wil have a coronation ceremony of Kingdom; those words have gone on to become a Lie. Ramalakshmana have searched aloo over Jhanasthana , have come to know of my whereabouts, crossed the Sea, but have now drowned in a small horse shoe size pool of water! what a pity. Kabhandhan, Viradhan, Vali, Kara Dhooshana were killed and finally succumbed to Indrajith’s deceptive Magic ! Oh my! Varunam (Varunastra: The water weapon, created by Varuna, master of the oceans), Agneyam (Agneyastra: The fire weapon, created by Agni, master of the flames) Ayinthram , Vayavyam Vayavastra: The wind weapon, created by Vayu, Brahamchiras Brahmashir Astra:A weapon capable of greater destruction than the Brahmastra. It can burn all creation to ashes once discharged, (Arjuna and ashwatthama both used it against each other after the Mahabharata war. These Astrhas (Missiles) don’t you have them with you? Rama and Lakshmana are Like Indra (King of Heaven) and Upendra today they are were killed by Indrajith who hid himself with deceptive Maya thus leaving me as an Orphan! Any even if he was with the speed of thought in his Valour, once sighted by Rama can he escape alive? There is nothing impossible task for ‘Time’. None can beat Fate. Or else will Rama Lakshmana be wounded by Rakshasaa and Lying on the ground? I do not have grief concerning me or my mother about , but when I think of my Pious Mother in Law Kaushalya I can’t bear it. “After completing when will my children Rama Lakshamana Sita return; when will I see and be happy with them?” thus she must be waiting for us” - thusSita Lamented in very many ways.
Then Thrijhada said “Mother ! Why do you grieve like this? Your Husband is still alive. There are many reasons for me to say like this. When a General is Dead the Army will lose it’s morale, not knowing what to do, like the ship without a Captain will be swayed. But this Vanara Army doesn’t seem so. See their faces are Happy and Eyes Dazzling with Rage. Further they are not unduly deterred or worried and are protecting Rama Lakshmana till their consciousness returns. Did you see that? Due to the affinity I have for you, I am telling you this. Please believe me that these auspicious indicators confirm Rama Lakshama are alive. Till date I have never Lied; nor am I going to tell in future. Your Good nature and conduct has lured me. Due to the affection I have for you I told you this. Is it possible to wing the warriors of Raghu clan to be beaten in the Battle field even by Devas (Celestials), Asuras (Demons) and Indra? I am telling you this on the basis of reasons mentioned above and also the Dream I saw earlier. See Rama Lakshmana’s face. Despite being unconscious there facial glow, body Aura and Lakshmi Vimalsam (Aura of Lakshmi’s grace) haven’t been diminished! Wont’ the Dead, People who lost Viality have a Vikara (ugly, revolting body shapes, scary, threatening, uncouth, cruel disguises/ postures) on their face? Janaki (Sita)! In this case of Rama Lakshmana please shun your Varutham (Upset, regret, perturbed, feel sorry, sad, pained, unhappy), Shokam (Grief), Mangled intellect. They cannot but be alive” thus Thrijhada encouraged Sita.
Hearing those words which were like Amruth (Nectar / Elixir which confers immortality by drinking it) falls, Sita’s Grief was allieviated apprehensions removed said “Amma (Mother)! May it happen as you say” thus she Prayed. (Those who profess the Virtues and Traits of God, irrespective of who they are should be considered as Guru is the meaning here). Then Sita and Thrijhada mounted on the Pushpaka Vimana (Flower hover Air Craft) and returned to Ashoka Garden. When she was in the midst of Rakshasis again she was reminded of Rama Lakshmana. She imagined as though they were in front of her she felt uncosolable grief stricken.(Slokas 41).
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