Chapter - 38– Sri Ramacharitha Manas –
Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Rama and Angadha – The four virtues of
Statesmanship 1) Sama 2)Dhama 3)Dhanda and 4)Bedha
Devi Mandodhari speaks “Oh! Prabho, your
two sons Akshakumara and Prahastha were got killed by the mighty Vanaras. Your
capital Lanka has burnt down into ashes, kindly learn from your mistakes, leave
your animosity against the merciful Lord Sri Ramachandra, and worship him so
that you can achieve eternal fame and glory.” Thus, Devi Mandodhari continued
to advise her beloved Lord Ravana till the daybreak, at the early hours of
dawn Ravana haughtily rushed to the assembly, forgot all his fears and
anxiousness, occupied his majestic throne. Rama called out for Angadha who appeared
before Lord and reverentially prostrated before him, was asked to take a seat
closer to the Lord. Rama spoke with a smile “Oh! Son of Vali, Oh! Dear child, I
wanted to know the truth, is that Ravana is the chief of the demon race? Is he
possessed incomparable might which was highly speaking all over the world? Oh!
Son, it is strange to note that how did you manage to toss the crown of Ravana?”
Angadha spoke fervently “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sarvajja, Oh! Pranathasukhakari, I
have learned from you that the four virtues of statesmanship are 1) Sama/reconciliation,
2) Dhama/restrain 3) Dhanda/punishment 4) Bhedha/divide are the essential qualities
of a King. The Veda eulogizes them as the four pedestals of the statesmanship, it
came into my mind before this incident took place in the assembly of Ravana.”
Dhuyi Sutha Mare Dhaheau Pura Ajahu Poora
Piya Dhehu | Kripasindhu Raghunatha Bhaji Natha Bimala Jasu Lehu ||
Nari Bachana Suni Bisikha Samana | Sabha
Gayau Udi Hoth Bihana || Bait Jayi Sindhasana Phooli | Athi Abhimana Thrasa Sab
Bhooli || Iha Rama Angadhahi Bolava |
Aayi Charana Pankaja Siru Nava || Athi Aadhar Sameepa Baitari | Bole Bihasi Kripala
Kharari || Balithanaya Kauthuka Athi Mohi | Thatha Sathya Kahu Poochahu Thohi ||
Ravanu Jathudhana Kula Teeka | Bhujabala Athula Jasu Jaga Leeka || Thasu Mukuta
Thumha Chari Chalaye | Kahahu Thatha Kavani Bidhi Paye || Sunu Sarbagya
Pranatha Sukhakari | Mukuta Na Hohi
Bhoopa Gunachari || Sama Dhana Aru Dhanda Bibhedha | Nripa Ura Basahi Natha
Kaha Bedha || Neethi Dharma Ke Charana Suhaye | Asa Jiya Jani Natha Pahi Aaye
||
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