Mahodhara ridicules Kumbhakarna
Mahodhara was furious on Kumbhakarna on his words which came because of his physical Arrognace, strength of Arms, said “Kumbhakarana! Your puny Intellect hasn’t left you despite being born in the Dynatsy of Pulasthya. You do not have Knowledge of Sashtras and but mere physical arrogance. Pride is making you talk above your shoulders. You do not have the ability to think in any of the matters. It is not that our King does not know the rules of Governance, and it’s absence of same.You are an ignorant Child; you are blabbering due to Muscle power; Our king knows the Time / Place dimensions and the opponents, also knows the pros & Cons of both sides, and it’s rise and fall. Will our King do any of the things you have accused him of?
The Benefits of Dharma, Artha are separate, their reasons are different and they will give the benefits will certainly be given is your point of view. You do not have the inteelct and the examples, forms of those to understand them. Yagas pave the way for comforts of heaven. While doing Yaga there are factors like Physical exhaustion etc. Though usurping other’s wealth may finally give Dhukkam (Grief, Pain, Anguish, sorrow, suffering, worry, unhappiness, heart rending situations), but given Happiness in the beginning. So the benefits for Karma are not certain as mentiond by you .
**( He is talking of Rakhsasaa rules which only sees worldly immediate pleasures) Special sin gives benefits as well. Dharma , Artha and the other 2 activites also give benefits. Sometimes Artha, Anartham will give sorrow only. Animals do Karma (activities) which will help get benefit both in this world and Life after Death. Thus he ranted on and on to conclude there is no relation to Karma and its consequence benefit.
Thus keeping this Philosophy, our King abducted Sita; we also approved of the same. We have not without considering deeply not taken actions. You had said without any help you will go to war purely based on your physical strength. I will prove that is a fruitless speech. Kara Dhooshanas who lived in Jhanasthana and other Rakshasaa warriors were they ordinary? Rama killed all of them in 1 Muhrutham (1 ½ Hours). Can you win over that Jewel of Warrior in Battle alone? The relations of Jhanasthana when they hear the name of Rama are even Nadunga (Stagger, Shaken, Shiver, Quiver, stumble, tremble). He is the son of Dasaratha who could drive his chariot in all 10 Directions without obstacles; he is like the angry Lion; will there be a greater wise man than you who will hit a sleeping Krishna Serpent with a stick? Rama at any time is dazzling with radiance of Sun’s Illuminence; he can’t be neared with Anger; can any one dare to see Raghu clan Warrior who has come to take away the Life of everyone like the Yama (God of Death)? Is there any doubtful our entire Army will not last even few seconds in front of him? When that be so, what you will do alone? Will a person whose strength is on decline will he go and wage war on an Enemy whose strength is steadily Growing? Only person who despises Life and seeking death will do that. You are greatest amongst Rakshasaas. Rama is the greatest amongst humans. Not only that; Indra, Adithya and other Celestials are not equal to him. Do you have the status to say you will go to Battle him?” thus he abused Kumbhakaran and said to Ravana - “Hey Great King! Why are you thinking various options when you have so easily attained Sita for whom tremendous efforts should have been taken to get her? I have an idea by which She will get enticed to you and will come to you Voluntarily. If that is acceptable to you, You may without consulting others as it appeals to your intellect, make it happen. Myself and Dwijhiva Samharathy Kumbhakarana, Vidharthana, tell Lanka that we are going to Kill Rama.Then we will go outside the Fort and do Gory battle. If we win the following ideas are not required. Other wise hurt us with the Bhanas having the name of Rama, with blood oozing, we will proclaim ‘we have eaten Rama Lakshmana’ and bow at your feet. You also reward us. Immediately “Announce on Drums mounted on a Elephant “Rama Lakshmana have been eaten by Rakshasaas” - this rumour will spread across Lanka. Immediately you can go to Sita and console her for losing her husband then tell her ‘have affection towards me. You beseech her to do as per your wish and confer her with wealth, granary, Gems, Jewellery, Garments etc in abundance’. By this deceitful act Sita will be traumatised, though had not been without any desire for you till then, having lost her husband, with no refuge will surrender to you only. Having come to know her dear husband is dead, as per the vascilating nature of Ladies she will seek your company. She has been brought up in opulence; she is worthy of enjoying sukam only; she has been now hurt by tribulations. She will reach you voluntarily as all her comforts and enjoy are with you only. To my intellect this seems to be a proper ruse. If we go to Battle and if I come under his sight it will lead to a catastrophe. Voluntarily I have to invite Death. So you can be in your place thus attain the benefit and well being of future. Thus without going to Battle and winning over the enemy and get special fame and happiness by getting Sita with you permanently. (Slokas 36)
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