Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Ayodhya Kanda – Devi Kausalya was heart-broken to know the decision of the King, and appreciate Rama for his righteousness

 

Chapter – 55– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Ayodhya Kanda– Devi Kausalya was heart-broken to know the decision of the King, and appreciate Rama for his righteousness

 

Lakshman who is the son of Queen Sumithra, and a constant companion of Rama was standing beside him, after reading his brother’s eyes,  explained the reason for Rama’s exile from the Kingdom. Devi Kausalya became inconsolable; her state of mind was beyond description. Devi Kausalya was not in a position to abandon the decision that was already announced or send her son off to the woods gladly, she has experienced extreme pain in the chest “Everything seems to be erratic, as though somebody has taken the pen to write ‘moon’ was changed to ‘Rahu’ at the slip of the pen. The destiny written by the creator is difficult to understand.” Devi Kausalya was in the middle of her obligation to follow the instruction of the King and affection to her dearest son, she found herself in dilemma like the serpent stuck in the rathole, she began to think “If I stop Rama from leaving to woods, that would be a grievous offense to King and breaking the moral code prevailed in the clan of Raghu's, or it may even cause enmity between the brothers. On the other hand, If I willingly send Rama to follow his duty, I would be grieving from the pain of separation from him.” Devi Kausalya has experienced a deep sense of embarrassment and grief, soon she regained her consciousness, remembered her duty as the Queen of Ayodhya, considered Rama and Bharatha are not different from one another, the sinless Devi Kausalya spoke to Rama in a gentle manner “Oh! Dear son, you have done very well. Oh! Dear child, the foremost duty of a son is to follow the command of his father. Oh! Beloved child, I promise you, you have chosen the righteousness by following the command of your father as your prime duty.”

 

Nirakhi Rama Rukha Sachivasutha Karanu KaheauBujjayi | Suni Prasangu Rahi Mooka Jimi Dhasa Barani Nahi Jayi ||

Rakhi Na  Sakayi Na Kahi Saka Jahu | Dhuha Bhanthi Ura  Dharuna  Dhahu || Likhatha Sudhakara Ga Likhi Rahu | Bidhi Gathi Bama Sadha Sab Kahu || Dharama Saneha Ubhaya Mathi Dheri | Bhayi Gathi Sapa Chucchundhari Keri || Rakhau Suthahi Karau Anurodhu | Dharamu Jayi Aru Bandhu Birodhu || Kahau Jana Bana Thau Badi Hani | Sankata  Socha Bibasa Bhayi Rani || Sarala Subhau Rama Mahathari | Boli Bachana Dheera Dhari Bhari || Thatha Jau Bali  Keenhehu Neeka | Pithu Ayasu Sab  Dharmaka Teeka ||