Vibheeshana felicitates Rama
That night Rama stayed with his Army there. Next day morning Vibheeshana with folded hands did namaskar blessing ‘Jaya VijayeeBhava’ said ‘Lord! You, Lakshmana, Others to take bath I have organized water, cosmetics, Perfumes such as Saffron, Garments, Garlands ornaments, Sandal wood etc are ready.These beauties are adept in decoration; they are waiting to give you bath ,massage etc. Please accept these civilites and thus Bless me” said Vibheeshana.
Rama replied “Vibheeshana ! Please do felicitate Sugreeva and other Vanaras, Bharatha is waiting for me.He is Dharamathma; he is worthy of enjoying comfort; brought up in opulence; Greatly Valiant; who never falters on Sathya (Truth); ‘After 14 Years if I do not see you I will enter Agni(Fire) and leave my Praanan (Life force, Last Breathe, that without which causes Physical and medical Death)” - thus he had Vowed. He will not cross that deadline; To see my he has been observing severe austerities and fasts. When that Dharma Conductor has no Bath why should I have bath? Why new Garments? Why ornaments? Should I also create anguish to him which Kayikeyi did to him? When Emperor Dasaratha and Myself aren’t there he is ruling with just righteous Manner. While being away from me and with sole intention of seeing me has been observing severest of Fasts should I be belieing in his the same by breaking the Fast. I should immediately go to Ayodhya, Look; it is far away; I shouldn’t be delaying it” said Rama.
Vibheeshana on hearing that “You need not worry about the same wee bit. I will reach you there in a day time. You the son of an Emperor with proper Upachaaram –Extend Courtsies-Civilities-vidhipadi –Portocol offered him Roots/Fruits and did civilites of Prayers accorded those days since Rama was still observing Fasts). Honour, Respect, Glory, shouldn’t you be entering Ayodhya? Ravana did battle with Lubhera and usurped Pushpaka Vimana (Flower hover Air Craft) It has the dazzle of Sun’s brilliance and go to the place You desire. It has the greatness to accomodate any number of Passengers.After Ravana’s death I should return the Pushpaka Vimana to Kubhera. But since You have to return to Ayodhya quickly when Kubhera came with Deities I did not give It to him. Like the clouds pushed by strong winds, it travels very fast in the Sky Lane; hence You need not worry about going to Ayodhya. Even if You do not take bath at least 2 or 3 days You should halt here. If You have slight inclination You should Bless me, if You remember I am a man of may be fewer Virtues,You have affinity to me is correct, You, Lakshmana & Sita should stay here for a few days. I want to felicitate You, those belonging to You and Your Army is my sincere desire. I need not make arrangements for the same, everything is ready. Please accept my Service and allow me to be Kruthaarth ( repay one’s Help with genuine affection & purity) & gratitude, Fulfill my request, then You can return to Ayodhya. Please do no think I am compelling you with the confidence you will Listen to my words, since you treat me with affection, and due to the Devotion I have, I dared to beseech you like this. Am I not Your servant?.
Rama while Rakshasaas and Vanaras were healing looked at Vibheeshana with benign Grace and said “Child! The help you rendered to me and the Valour you exhuded in the Battle field and the Love you have for me I believe is the Noblest Prayers. I do not have the least bit of inclination not to accept Your request but my heart is aching to reach out my Arumai ( rare, precious, gifted, obedient, respectful, dutiful, affectionate, sensible) younger brother. He who shunned the Kingdom which was duly given by our Father to him, came in search of me to Chithrakkot, he asked me to rule that kingdom bowing his head and beseeched me. he tried his best to get me back to Ayodhya, but I did concur to his respectful words. I have t see him, Kaushlaya, Sumithra Kaikeyi I have to do Namaskaram to them, Elders, Friends, Citizens, their familes I should see. So please quickly bring the Pushpaka Vimana (Flower Air craft). The Task for which I came is over. Now I don’t want to stay here. If I delay Bharatha will fall in Agni (Fire) and Die. By the Upachaaram – Extend Courtesies – Civilities & Protocol You have given and by offering me to carry by PushpakaVimana (Flower hover Air Craft) I deem it as being worshipped. I will leave and come. Do not think I haven’t fullfileld or conceded to your request” said Rama
Hearing that Vibheeshana quickly brough the Pushpaka Vimana (Flower hover Air craft). It was uniquely decorated with gold; Diamond Lapiz lazuli, studded stages & Halls were there. Dazzling with Aura with white Flags fluttering, Golden Lotuses, Balconies it permeated exhuberance. The anklets all 4 sides, Bells in the corners, tolled melodiously. The Garlands made of Pearls and studded with precious Gems were hanging in the Windows, It was Tall Like the peak of Meru Mountain, Choicest & Best like a Large Heart wide and broad with many rooms / compartments, with Gold, Silver, Crystals embedded / carved / crafted with expensive Cashmere Carpets, Sofas covered by Spreads it exhueded. You could see the wealth of al the 3 worlds in it. No one can obstruct its journey; it can travel at speed of thought; Vibheeshana brought such an Aircraft and informed Rama. (Slokas 29)
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