|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -13 - Uththara Kandam

Sage Kakabhushundi gives lectures on the powerful Maya of Lord to Garuda

 

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, the saintly and noble-souls are learned, brilliant, humble, are highly devoted, show great interest in listening to the legends of Sri Rama, if they meet the fervent devotee of Lord Hari who is dedicated, they would explain all the highly confident philosophies to them. Kakabhushundi had great reverence and affection to Pakshiraja.” Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Natha, you are highly fortunate and you have eternal grace of Srirama, you are highly venerable, you have no doubts, or confusion, or Moha or Maya, it was Prabhu wanted to shower grace upon me, oh! Pakshiraja, Raghupathi showered his grace upon me by sending you persuaded by his Maya. Oh! Prabho, it is nothing to get surprised about the unconquerable Maya of Lord. Oh! Pakshiraja,  Devarshi Narada, Sanakadhis, Lord Shiva, Lord Bhrama, and various illustrious Rishis and Sages have been the victim of the Maya of Lord. Kama is a powerful sensation that did not leave a single individual in this Universe. Who did not get attracted to Bhoga? Whose heart is not burned with the anger? Are there any intellectuals, sage, poet, scholar, wise, or virtuous free from Lobha? Who is free from the haughtiness and pride of wealth and possessions? Who is not take pride in their fame? Who is not fallen for the slightest lustful eye movements of the women? The Jeeva  is under the constant influence of Thrigunas/Rajas, Thamas and Sathvik, undergoes various emotions, the Thridhosha/the fluctuation in the Vatha-Piththa-Kapha affects the whole nature and feelings of the individual, therefore the Jeeva is under the influence of all those impurities, like Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Madha, Moha, and Mathshcharya, who is free from all these feelings? Who is not free from the pride of youthfulness? Who is free from the arrogance that caused downfall? Who is free from jealousy? Who is not shaken from the whirlwind of grief? Who is not bitten by the serpent of anxiousness? Who is free from the Maya of that supreme Lord? Who is free from desires which eat up the life of Jeeva, like the tree is eaten by worms? Who is free from the desires for wealth, family, and fame? These are the members of the family of the powerful Maya of that Lord, it is not describable. The Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva are always scared of this; therefore do not speak about ordinary people like us.”

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, the warriors of Maya is all-pervading, Kama, Krodha, Lobha are the chief of the army, there are endless warriors like deceitfulness, immoral deeds, and  disbelief, the powerful Maya is the Dasi of Sriram, it is impossible to conquer the Maya without the grace of Prabhu. Oh! Pakshiraja, she influences all the living and non-living things in the Universe, she dances to the movements of the eyebrow of that Prabhu. The Supreme Lord Rama is the essence of Sacchidhanandha, wisdom, loveliness, prowess and virtues, he has no birth or death, he is all-pervasive, changeless, he is eternal, he is flawless, he has endless prowess, he is supreme Lord who is beyond the perception of senses, he is beyond words, he is the knower of all, he is unblemished, he is pure, he is unconquerable, he is desireless, he has no specific form, he is void of Thriguna, he is void of Maya, he is beyond Prakrithi, he is supreme bliss resides as the soul in living beings, he is absolute Bhramam, he is independent, free from Moha,  has the brightness of Sun drives away the darkness. The Supreme Lord who is beyond Maya and changeless incarnates at his own will for the welfare of Jeeva, and acts as an ordinary human, Oh! Sarppashathro, the amusement of Prabhu causes fear in wicked Dhanavas and joy to his sincere servants, the people who soaked in material welfare and bondage does not understand the object of his amusements.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -12 - Uththara Kandam

 The conversation between Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri/Samkshepa Ramacharitha Manas/The conversation between Garuda and Kakabhushundi

Pakshiraja went to meet Lord Bhrama, and revealed his disturbed state of mind. Lord Bhrama immersed in meditation, prostrated heartily contemplating Lord Srirama, and his generosity, highly praised Prabhu in his heart and began to speak “Oh! Garuda, The intellectuals, saintly, sages, ascetics are under the constant influence of the powerful Maya of the supreme Lord, it is unconquerable, and it has influenced me as well. The whole Universe and the creation of living and non-living things by the supreme Lord are under the constant clutches of that powerful Maya and therefore no surprise you have persuaded by his Maya” Lord Bhrama spoke to him softly “Oh! Garuda, Lord Maheswara knows the splendor of Lord Ramachandra, therefore Oh! Son, you go and meet him. There is only one place you will get an answer for all your queries that would help you to get rid of the Maya.” Thus, Pakshiraja left the abode of Lord Bhrama.

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, Pakshiraja enthusiastically came to meet me, I was prepared to leave to the abode of Lord Kubera, and you were in Mount Kailash. He prostrated before me, and put forward all his qualms, he was so humble, so I spoke to him affectionately “Oh! Garuda, you have met me on the way, how did I remove your doubts in a short period of time? You have to be in the association of Sadhus for a long period of time to get relieved from your qualms. You have to listen to the glorious myths and legends sung in praise of Lord Hari, the legends and various amusement of Sri Rama would remove all your doubts. Oh! Brother, I shall suggest you where to go, the place where the Harikatha takes place on a regular basis, go and listen to it carefully when you listen to it more and more, all your doubts will get cleared automatically, that would provide intense devotion and faith upon Lord Sri Rama. The Harikatha takes place only in the association of Sadhus, without listening to it, none your doubts/Mahamoha will get cleared, a desireless person only can approach the lotus feet of Lord Hari with intense devotion and faith. The Yoga, Yaga, Tapas, Vratha, Gnana, Vairagya are the means for the path of devotion, but love and Anananyabhakthi only would lead to achieving the lotus feet of that Prabhu. There is a beautiful mountain named Nilgiri on the northern side of Sumeru, there is a fervent devotee of Lord Rama, living in this beautiful place, Kakabhushundi who is profound in the Bhakti Yoga, highly intelligent, the storehouse of virtues, and elderly as well. He always contemplates upon Lord Rama and sings in praise of him, and recites Sriramacharitham passionately; he has huge listeners as birds. Therefore you meet Kakabhushundi, and listen to the glorious myths of Prabhu and get relieved your doubts; all your grief caused by the Mahamoha would go away.”  I have made him understand, and prompted to visit Kakabhushundi in Nilgiri, he prostrated before me and flew away."

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Uma, I did not advise Garuda, I have understood that he is under the clutches of the Maya of that Lord,  must be to teach him a lesson for his mistake, and another reason was the birds communicate each other’s very well, that the reason I have referred him to crow Kakabhushundi. Oh! Bhavani, the Maya of Prabhu is extremely powerful, who is capable to get freed from it?”  The Bhakthashiromani and wise Garuda who is a sincere servant of Lord Mahavishnu got under the influence of Maya, so not to talk about the ordinary Jeeva, even the Lord Bhrama and Lord Shiva gets besieged with the Maya of the Lord. Garuda has sharp knowledge, and intense devotion at the feet of Lord Sri Hari, rushed to the place of Sage Kakabhushundi, the moment he witnessed that beautiful and serene mountain, all his Maya, Moha, worries were disappeared, he put out thirst from the crystal clear and sweet waters, and took a bath from the pond and seated under the Vatavruksha. There were several elderly birds who were present to listen to Ramacharitha, it was Bhushundi who was begin his lecture Garuda arrived, everyone got highly pleased watching him. Bhushundi received Garuda with great respect, enquired welfare of each other, and offered a raised seat to him and worshiped him. Kakabhushundi spoke affectionately “Oh! Prabho, I am fortunate to have your Dharshan, Oh! Pakshiraja, kindly tell me the reason for your visit.” Garuda replied “Oh! Thatha, You are highly respectable, and kind,  Lord Shiva highly praised your virtues, my purpose of visit has fulfilled, and I got an opportunity to meet you. Oh! Thatha, after witnessing your hermitage, all my doubts, false interpretations, and ignorance, have vanished. Oh! Thatha, kindly describe the highly propitious Ramacharitha which is the supreme cure for all kinds of miseries and sorrows. Oh! Prabho, this is the only request I have to make.”

Kakabhushundi was highly pleased watching the humility, respect, straightforwardness of Garuda, began to give lectures on glorious Ramacharitha and the virtues of Rama. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, Sage Kakabhushundi described the beautiful lake/Saras of Ramacharitha passionately. 1) The illusion caused to Maharishi Narada, and the birth of Ravana. 2) He beautifully sang the incarnation of the Supreme Lord as the Raghukulathilaka, and his childhood amusements. 3) The arrival of Maharishi Vishwamithra in the palace of Ayodhya, eventually the wedding of Prabhu with Devi Janaki 4) He described the coronation ceremony of Ramachandra as the King of Ayodhya, and the obstacle caused by the promises given to Devi Kaikeyi by Maharaja Dhasharatha, 5) Prabhu’s decision to leave the palace of Ayodhya, conversation between Lakshman and Rama, and the grief of the people of Ayodhya from the pain of separation from Prabhu 6) The devotion of Nishadharaja, worship of sacred river Ganga and stay in Prayaga 7) Prabhu’s visit to Maharishi Valmiki, and Prabhu’s stay in the hermitage in Chitrakoot 8) Sumanthra’s return to the palace, the death of King Dhasharatha, Bharatha’s return from maternal uncle’s home, Kaikeyi’s confession to her son, the performance of final rites of Dhasharatha, 9) Bharatha returns to the wood in search of Prabhu, was pacified by him and offered his Padhuka, Bharatha returns with the Padhuka and installed on the throne of Ayodhya to worship. 10) Bharatha’s living in the hermitage in Nandagau, 11) Jayantha who is the son of Lord Indra’s misdemeanor to Devi Janaki 12) Prabhu’s meeting with Sage Athri and Devi Anasuya, 13) Prabhu’s life in the Dhandakavanam, Viradhavadham, Sage Sharabhanga’s Dhehaviyoga, the devotion of Sutheekshna, and Prabhu’s meeting with Sage Agasthya. 14)Sage Kakabhushundi described the companionship of Prabhu with the Ghridhraraja Jatayu 15) Prabhu’s stay in the Panchavati and removed the fears of the Sages and ascetics 16) Prabhu imparts the lessons on scriptures to Lakshman and Lakshman disfigured Shoorpanakha who is the sister of Ravan, 17) Kharadhooshana and Thrishirass and numerous demons were killed in the woods, Ravana came to know about the destruction of his clan approaches Mareecha seeking help to disguise as golden deer 18) Ravana abducts the Mayasita and the grief of Raghava due to the separation from his consort 19) Prabhu performed the final rites of Jatayu, Kabandhavadham provided Moksha to Shabari, Raghuveeras Virahathapa, and Prabhu’s arrival at the shores of Pampa. 20) Sage Kakabhushundi narrated the Prabhu’s meeting with Maharishi Narada, meeting with Hanuman, the agreement between Rama and Sugriva, and Balivadham. 21) Sugriva’s coronation ceremony as the King of Kishkindha, Prabhu’s stay at Prashravana, 22) Prabhu’s description on Sharath and Varasharithu, and the anger of Prabhu on Sugriva 23) Sugriva sends a huge army of Vanaras in search for Devi Sita to four directions, 24) The army led by Angadha, Hanuman and Jambavan trapped into a cave on the southern direction, was protected by the ascetic Swayamprabha, 25) The meeting with Sampathi who is the elder brother to Jatayu, he performs final rites for his brother and informs the whereabouts of Devi Sita 26) Vayuputhra crosses the vast ocean and reaches in Lanka, on his way met obstacles like Nagamatha Surasa, Mount Himavan and the wicked demon Simhika, he was detained by Lankini met death and got relieved from the curse of a sage 27) Hanuman meets Devi Sita in the Ashokavatika and handover the ring of Prabhu and received Choodamani to deliver to Prabhu, destroys the pleasure gardens and beautiful woods of Lanka, killed numerous demons, Akshakumara, ministers of Ravana, and held a vicious battle with Indrajith, in that Hanuman fastened with the Bhramasthra took to the assembly of Ravana 28)Hanuman advises Ravana was got fired on his tail and eventually burned the whole of Lanka, returned to Rama 29) On the way to Kishkindha destroyed the pleasure garden of Sugriva Madhuvana and meet Prabhu with the Choodamani 30,) Raghava arrives on the shores of Sethu and appealed to Samudraraja was ignored, finally got crushed the pride of Samudraraja, a huge bridge was constructed across the ocean under the leadership of Nala and Neela, 31) Vibheeshana takes shelter at the lotus feet of Prabhu 32) Angadha was send as an emissary of Rama to meet Ravana, 33) The battle between Rakshasa and Vanaras 34) The battle between Rama and Ravana, death of Indrajith, Kumbhakarnna and entire demon clan. 35) The death of Ravana and the grief of Devi Mandodhari. 36) The crowning ceremony of Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, thus the grief of deities removed and Devi Sita and Rama united once again.  37)They have returned to Ayodhya in Pushpakaviman, on the way, met  Sage Bharadhwaja, Hanuman informs Bharatha about the Prabhu’s return to Ayodhya 38) Rama’s return to the city of Ayodhya, a grand coronation ceremony of Rama as the King of Ayodhya, the Sage Kakabhushundi described the splendor of Kingdom of Ayodhya and its people. Oh! Bhavani, I have narrated all those were narrated by Sage Kakabhushundi to me.”

Garuda highly pleased listening to the glorious myths of Prabhu from Sage Kakabhushundi and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, all my false interpretations and confusions got over after listening to the glorious myths of Prabhu Sri Ramachandra and it enhanced devotion in me. Oh! Prabho, when I was met Raghurama at the battlefield fastened with the Nagapasha, I was shattered and heaved to illusion, Rama is Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa, and therefore how did he get bounded by these Nagapasha? That supreme Lord incarnated as an ordinary human on the Earth that pushed me to confusion, I feel it is a blessing in disguise; it has provided a promising opportunity to listen to the splendor of Prabhu, the coolness of the shade of the tree knows only the person who suffered the extreme heat. If I was not besieged by Maya of Prabhu, how did I get to know you? How did I come to know the glorious myths of Prabhu? The Veda and scriptures affirm that the association of the ascetics, learned and saintly would be possible only with the grace of that Supreme Lord, even the Siddhas, and Rishis strongly supports them. It was the grace of that Supreme Lord I could meet you, and I could hear those marvelous legends of Prabhu and got myself relieved from the anxiousness.” Sage Kakabhushundi was highly pleased listening to the most promising, intelligent, and compassionate words of Garuda.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -11 - Uththara Kandam

Lord Shiva's life after Devi Sati's demise in Yogagni / Lord Shiva's meeting with the crow Kakabhushundi in Nilgiris/ The meeting between Garuda and Maharishi Narada 

Prabhu who is most promising and ocean of mercy, with his brothers and Hanuman, conducted a visit to the outer areas of the city of Ayodhya and performed charities of an abundance of horses, elephants, and chariots. Thus, Prabhu who removes the exhaustion of others has become tired, entered into a mangrove to get some cool air, found a huge mango tree, and prepared to take a seat beneath it.  Soon, Bharatha spread his upper clothe under the shade of the tree, Prabhu took a seat on it, brothers and Vayuputhra fanned him and shed tears. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Girija, there is no one in the Universe fortunate than Vayuputhra, and there is no one has the Ananyabhakthi like Vayuputhra at the lotus feet of Prabhu. There were several times Prabhu praised the sincerity and devotion of him. At that moment, Maharishi Narada arrived in the mangrove; he beautifully sang in praise of the Lord and playing melodious music on his Veena. Maharishi Narada eulogizes “Oh! Pankajalochana, Chinthavimochan, kindly shower your grace on us, Oh! Hare, who has dark cloud complexioned and lovely appearance, you are the honey bee that takes extreme pleasure in the lotus-like heart of Kamari, you are the destroyer of the clan of demons, you are the source of happiness to the ascetics, and noble-souls, you are the remover of the accumulated sins of Jeeva. You are most promising to the twice-born, like the rain clouds to the shrunken paddy field, Oh! Prabho, Dheenabhando, you are the shelter place of the distressed people, you have destroyed the wicked demons, Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and fourteen thousands of demons and reduced the burden of the Mother Earth. Oh! Anandaroopa, Oh! Ravanashathro, illustrious among the kings, resembles full moon to the lotus-like famous clan of Raghu, Victory to you! Your splendor is known to Veda, Agama and Shastras, Tantras, and scriptures, and it is constantly recited in the assemblies of deities and ascetics, Rishis and Sages. Oh! Kosaladheesha, you remove the impurities in the Jeeva, your names are capable to remove Kalimala and Samsarabandhana. Oh! Lord of Tulsidas, kindly protects your devotees.” In this way, Maharishi Narada highly praised Prabhu who is the ocean of beauty and returned to Bhramaloka.

Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Girija, I have described a few of the glorious legends of that supreme Lord Rama according to my intellect, there are several thousands and crores of marvelous legends of Prabhu, it is numberless, cannot be explained by Veda or Devi Sharadha. Rama is Anantha, and his glorious myths are endless. His incarnation as the son of King Dhasharatha and Devi Kausalya, his various childhood amusements, and sacred names are endless. It would be possible to count the raindrops and sands on the Earth, but it is impossible to describe his glories. These glorious myths are capable to transport the devotees to his Paramdhama, it provides intense devotion at his lotus feet, Oh! Uma, I have narrated all those legends which are explained by Sage Kakabhushundi to Garuda, Oh! Bhavani, I have described the virtues of Lord Rama, let me know what would you like to hear from me?”

Devi Parvathi got highly pleased after listening to the marvelous Harikatha, she spoke in a soft and melodious voice “ Oh! Thripurari, I am satisfied and contented, after listening to the glorious myths of Lord Sri Rama who removes the fears and anxieties of worldly existence. Oh! Karunasindho, I have attained fruitfulness of my life with your grace, I have no desires left in me. I have understood the Chidhanandaswaroopa of Lord Rama and his splendor. Oh! Natha, I think am not satisfied yet with those nectar-like glorious myths of Rama, heard from your mouth resembles lustrous Chandra. Oh! Prabho, the people who feel satisfied after listening to the glorious legends of Rama, does not know the taste of it. The Jeevanmukthas and ascetics constantly listen to the splendor of Rama.  The Harikatha is the sturdy ferry for those who want to cross the ocean of Samsara, even the people who are soaked in material welfare and bondage takes great pleasure in it, and it provides immense bliss to Jeeva. Who is not get satisfied with the glorious legends of Raghupathi? The person who is not attracted to Harikatha is dead alive, dull-minded, and Athmaghathi as well. Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Haricharitha like Manasasaras beautifully sung by you.  Oh! Prabho, you have mentioned that it was described by Sage Kakabhushundi to Garuda, as of my knowledge Sage Kakabhushundi is the symbol of Virakthi, Gnana and Vignana, have intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, I have a doubt to clear with you, how did Sage Kakbhushundi who has the body of crow, worshipped Lord Raghuram? Oh! Thripurari, the Veda pronounce that 1) The one in thousands of people follow the Dharmic way of living, and 2) The one in one crore of Dharmasheela would refrain from sensual pleasures and material welfare, and continue to be Viraktha and Vairagin, 3) The one in crores of Vairagin would attain the supreme wisdom, and 4) The one in crores of wise becomes Jeevanmuktha. 5) The one in thousands will be the Mahajjyani and immersed in Bhramam, Oh! Sureshwara, it is difficult to find a person who is  Dharmasheela, Virakatha, Jjyani, Jeevanmuktha, Bhramaleen, free from Madham and Maya, and take great pleasure in the devotion to Lord Rama. Oh! Vishwanatha, kindly elaborate how did the crow attain such an intense devotion at the lotus feet of Srihari. Oh! Prabho, how did Sage Kakabhushundi who has supreme devotion at the lotus feet of Rama, Gnani, the storehouse of virtues, and firm minded attained the body of a crow. Oh! Prabho, how did that crow achieved the glorious legends of Rama? Oh! Kamari, how did you happen to listen to him? I feel extremely mysterious listening to it. Garuda is the symbol of the storehouse of virtues and wisdom; he is a sincere attendant of Srihari and lives in the abode of that Lord. Why Garuda did choose Kakabhushundi, leaving all those intellectuals, ascetics, Rishis and Sages to listen to the stories of Rama? Crow and Garuda are devotees of Srihari, how did they happen to communicate?”

Lord Mahadeva was highly pleased listening to the innocent, intelligent, and beautiful words of Gauri, spoke affectionately “ Oh! Sathi, you are the fortunate one, your purpose to enquire all those have to purify the Jeevas. You have intense devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Ramachandra, so I shall narrate the glorious legend of Prabhu, that would take away all the Maya/hallucination, interest in material welfare and bondage, it would multiply the devotion to Rama, finally, the Jeeva could easily cross the ocean of worldly existence at ease. Oh! Uma, even the Pakshiraja had the same qualms to clear with the Sage Kakabhushundi, listen to me carefully, Oh! Sumukhi, Oh! Sulochana, I shall describe the incident when did I meet Kakabhushundi and happen to listen to the glorious legend of Rama which is Samsaramochini.”

Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi, you have born to Dhakshaprajapathi, with the name Devi Sathi, you have faced humiliation from him in a grand Yaga, eventually, you have sacrificed life in Yogagni in extreme rage, further my attendants destroyed the Yaga of Daksha, you are well aware of all those. Oh! Priye, I have sunk in deep distress due to the grief of separation from you, I have been wandering all over the Earth, and spend life in the woods, beautiful hills, mountains, streams, and rivers, but I did not get peace of mind. There is a beautiful mountain Neelgiri on the northern side of Sumeru, it has four golden branches of peaks that provided some kind of peace in me.   The four beautiful peaks were the abode of four kinds of huge trees of Vatavruksha, Peepal, Palasha, and mango, there was a beautiful pond decorated gem-studded stone steps has cool and crystal clear water with the sweetness, crowded with the cluster of lotus flowers, was the dwelling place of the pack of swans, and buzzing honey bees, lures the hearts of everyone was the dwelling place of Sage Kakabhushundi. This mountain is free from the evil and good effects of Maya, free from Moham/lust, Kama/desire, and Agnana/ignorance. Oh! Uma, listen to me, the crow/Kakabhushundi spends its time devoted at the lotus feet of Lord Srihari, it undertakes Dhyana under the shade of Peepal, it performs Japayajja under the shade of Palasha and performs Manasapooja of Prabhu under the shade of Mango tree, it has nothing to do other than perform Haribhajan, it conducts regular discourses under the shade of Vatavruksha, and there will be a huge number of birds and swans as listeners. Kakabhushundi sings various legends in praise of Hari, and the swans lived in the ponds took great pleasure in it. I have arrived in this place, and it captivated my heart and I have assumed the form of Swan and lived in the pond listening to the Kakabhushundi, in this way I have spent several years in the association of the Sage and returned to Mount Kailash.”

Lord Mahadeva continues “Oh! Girija, this is how I met the Kakabhushundi, I will describe how did the crow meet Garuda. There was a vicious battle that took place between Raghunatha and Meghanath, in that Prabhu performed an amusement, I feel sad to remember all those, Prabhu made himself got tide with the Nagapasha shot by Meghanath. At that moment, Maharishi Narada instructed Garuda to go to Ragunatha and remove the Nagapasha. Garuda rushed to the site and got freed the Prabhu from it, while returning he experienced deep grief, and thought “Prabhu is all-pervasive, unconquerable, Vairagin, supreme Bhramam, Vageeshwara, free from illusions, and Parameshwara took birth on Earth to reduce her burden. I did not see any divinity in him, whose name relieves the bondage of the worldly existence of Jeeva, could not get himself out of the Nagapasha, how did he get fasten to it by a Kshudra Rakshasa?.” Garuda immersed in deep thought to find out the truth of the mysterious happening, but his wisdom did not come to help him, he was confused, with different conflicts and doubts in minds, besieged with intense grief. He approached Maharishi Narada and confessed before him and requested to remove his qualm. Maharishi Narada felt sorry for Garuda and advised “Oh! Garuda listen to me carefully, the Maya of Lord Rama is so powerful, it would easily persuade the mind of the highly intelligent ones, and it would cover up their intellect with the clouds like desire, Oh! Pakshiraja, that powerful Maya persuaded me several times had caught hold of you, you have given space to sprout Mahamoha in your mind, that won’t die with my words, therefore go and meet Lord Bhrama and speak to him.” In this way, the highly intelligent Narada pacified Garuda, and kept moving to contemplate and singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari and remembering his unconquerable Maya.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -11 - Uththara Kandam

Prabhu Sri Rama's discourse on Paramarththa Thaththva/Sage Vashishta attains Ananya Bhakti as a boon from Prabhu

In this way, every day Raghupathi performed various amusements and imparted knowledge on scriptures and Veda. Maharishi Narada visited Ayodhya on regular basis and return to Bhramaloka with the all-new legends of Prabhu. Lord Bhrama highly pleased to listen to Narada, requests him to sing more and more, the Sanakadhis who are always immersed in Bhramam, leaving the supreme state got attracted to the various legends of Prabhu sang melodiously by Narada was highly praised. The Sanakadhis who are in the supreme state of transcendental got attracted to those glorious legends of Rama, leaving the higher state of spirituality, therefore the people who do not show interest in the Ramacharitha/Harikatha are hard-hearted.

Once, Prabhu conducted the meeting of preceptors Vashishta and Vamadeva, illustrious twice-born, prominent members of the assembly, and the people of Ayodhya. All of them took a seat in the grand hall of assembly, the Prabhu who is the remover of miseries and sorrows of worldly existence spoke “The people of Ayodhya, listen to me carefully, I am not over-attached to anyone, I have not misused my powers as the King of Ayodhya, I have not asked you to do anything wrong, if you are interested in my advice, follow them. Whoever listens to my advice are my sincere attendants, and beloved to me, Oh! Brothers, if you find any mistake in my words, do not hesitate to correct them. You have attained the body of a human with the piousness earned in the several births and the scriptures pronounce that it is difficult to obtain even for the deities. This human body is the shrine for Yogasadhana and the doors to Moksha, after attaining this if it was not properly utilized for the purposes it is unfortunate. Later, these humans had to grieve over their sins, blaming the time and deities, undergoes hellish tortures. Oh! Brother, sensual pleasures are not the only purpose in human life; even the heavenly pleasures are temporary and end up in grief. Therefore even after obtaining the life of a human, investing the mind and intellect and body for the sensual pleasures are as equal as the dull-minded who chooses poison over nectar. Whoever abandon the Parasmani/has the capabilities to transform the metals into gold, and pick up pepper, will not be appreciated. The supreme soul/Jeevathma travels through the eighty-four crores of Yonis, was chased by Maya, with the influence of Kala, Karma, Guna, and Swavabha, and it keeps flowing through several Yonis. The compassionate Lord has given the body of the human not to perform selfish deeds, it has the capabilities to cross the ocean of the worldly existence, the human body is rare to achieve, is like a ferry, and my grace is a promising wind to it, and the preceptor is the ferryman who take you to the ultimate destination, after achieving the human body, my perpetual grace and preceptor whoever does not willing to make an effort to cross the bottomless ocean of worldly existence, he is disgraceful, dull-minded, attains the destiny of the person committed suicide.”

Prabhu continues “Oh! Brothers, if you want to achieve welfare in Ihaloka/life on Earth and Paraloka/life after death, listen to my words carefully, the Veda and scriptures pronounce that devotion at my lotus feet is easily attainable and most enjoyable. The methods to achieve Gnana/wisdom is extremely difficult, and full of hardships and obstacles, very difficult to obtain and it is rare to achieve, but without the devotion, the wisdom will not provide any fruitful results, a person with Gnana and lack of devotion/Ananyabhakthi is not beloved to me. Bhakti is easily attainable, it is independent, but it needs the association with the saintly people, ascetics, and learned. The association with these saintly people is not achievable without the piousness of previous births.  The association with the ascetics removes the Jeeva from the vicious cycles of repeated births. Worship at the feet of Bhramin/twice-born with the mind, deed, and words are highly propitious, it is one of the highly meritorious deeds. Whoever worships Bhramin with sincere devotion would attain the grace of Rishis and Sages and deities as well. I shall describe the highly confidential philosophy with folded hands. The people who have no devotion to Lord Shankara cannot achieve devotion in my lotus feet. The practice of devotion/Bhakti does not require Yoga, Yaga, Japa, Thapa, or Upavasa, all that requires are truthfulness, pure, and contented heart, hence  tell me what are the difficulties involved in the practice of devotion?”

Prabhu continues “I shall describe who is dearer to me 1) Person who has no enmity or conflict with others 2) The person who is lack of desires or fears, live in absolute bliss 3) The person who does not perform Karma with a selfish motive, or for personal gain 4) Person who have abandoned interest in material life, family wealth, possessions, richness, fame, money, etc. 5) The person who does not get over-reacted to any of these situations like grace or disgrace, happiness or sorrow, loss or gain, 6) Person who is free from impurities like lust desire, anger, jealous, 7) The person who has perfect control over senses and wise 8) Person who associates with the saintly men, ascetics, and live happily in their association 9) Person who does not yearn for Moksha or heavenly pleasures 10) The person who yearns for intense devotion and faith upon me 11) Person who does not follow false and unfair methods of worship and bring light into it.12) person who is interested in singing in praise of me, and listens to my glorious myths leaving  Mamatha, Madham, and Moham, the bliss arrives from these deeds could be experienced only for those people who are united with the supreme Bhramam.”

The people assembled were prostrated before Prabhu who is extremely compassionate, after listening to the nectar-like speeches of him, spoke “Oh! Kripanidhe, you are our father, mother, preceptor, and relative as well. Oh! Prabho, you are dearer than our lives. Oh! Ram, you are the provider of welfare and happiness to your servants, you are the most promising wealth to us. No one could give nectar-like advises to us, even the parents are a little selfish to their children. Oh! Asurashathro, we are your sincere servants, and you are promising to this world. Oh! Prabho,  the people in this whole world is selfish, do not even think to enlighten Paramarththa to others, not even in their dreams.” Raghunatha was highly pleased listening to the response of the people of Ayodhya. Later, they received permission from Prabhu and returned to their homes happily. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Uma, the people of Ayodhya, those males and females have resembled gratefulness because the Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Raghava who is absolute Bhramam was ruling that city of Ayodhya.”

One day, Maharishi Vashishta visited the fortress of the supreme Lord who is supreme bliss, was received with great reverence, washed his feet, and drank the water. Maharishi Vashishta spoke with folded hands “Oh! Rama, listen to me, Oh! Kripasindho, I have a request to you, I have fallen in love with your disciplines, Vedas and scriptures eulogize your glories, Oh! Prabho, how did I describe you? The priestly duties were not described as the supreme one in the Veda and scriptures, even though I did not agree with them at all, my father Lord Bhrama said that it would bring an abundance of fortune in the later years of my life, the Paramathma Parambhramam would take birth in the Raghu clan and rule the Kingdom of Kosala, and I will be the head priest to serve him. At that time I had a thought that I can easily achieve that Parambhramam without any Yoga, Yaga, Vratha, Dhanam. Oh! Prabho, Japa, Tapas, Vratha, Yoga, Swadharmanushtana, and performance of all those righteous deeds prescribed in the Veda, wisdom, kindness, self-control, visit sacred shrines and take a holy dip in the ponds, and performance of all those righteous duties well appreciated by preceptors, ascetics and Veda, recitation of Agamashathra, Nigama, Veda and Purana, and all these practices lead to the path of devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Raghuram, the pure devotion and faith are only capable to wash off the impurities in Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, whoever practices Ananyabhakthi at your lotus feet, would be Sarvajja, knower of truth, intellectual, the storehouse of virtues, experiences that supreme consciousness, and possesses all the auspiciousness. Oh! Rama, I would like to ask a boon from you. Kindly do not refuse, Oh! Prabho kindly showers intense devotion and faith at your lotus feet in all my births, it should be Ananyabhakthi/persistent.” Prabhu was highly pleased after listening to his preceptor, and Maharishi Vashishta happily returned to his hermitage.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -9 - Uththara Kandam

Sanaka, Sanandhana, Sanathkumara and Sanathan eulogizes the supreme Lord Rama/ Prabhu describes the prime characteristics of Sajjana/noble-souls and Dhurjjana/immoral/wicked

 

Sanakadhis highly impressed with the passionate words of Prabhu Sri Ram, transported to a state of ecstasy, and eulogized Prabhu “ Oh! Bhagavan, Oh! Anantha, you are beyond perception, you are sinless and unblemished, you have void of duality, and you have various incarnations, Oh! Karunamaya, Victory to you! Oh! Nirguna victory o you! Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of virtues, you are the abode of supreme bliss, you have an attractive appearance, you are kind and generous, Victory to you!  Oh! Indiraramana, you are incomparable, you are the protector of the Universe and its living beings, you have neither birth nor death, you are the source of welfare, happiness, and wisdom, you are free from impurities, you are amiable, Victory to you! Oh! Prabho, you are eulogized by Veda and scriptures, you are absolute truth, you are the knower of all, you are selfless, you are the destroyer of darkness of ignorance, you have various sacred names although you are beyond words. Oh! Prabho, you are beyond Maya, you are all-pervasive, resides as a soul in living beings, therefore kindly protects us. Oh! Rama kindly protects from duality/happiness and sorrow, cold and heat, honor and disgrace, gain and loss, kindly protect us from the worldly matters and worldly bondages, kindly remove the afflictions caused by the Kama, Krodha, Moham, Madham, Mathshcharya, and always reside in our hearts. Oh! Prabho, you are bliss personified, you are Kripanidhi who fulfills all the desires of the worshiper. Oh! Sri Rama kindly blesses us to have Ananyabhakthi/intense devotion, and love at your lotus feet. Oh! Raghupathi, you are the destroyer of Thapathrya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika and Adhyathmika, you are the destroyer of miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence, kindly bless us with devotion, you are the wish-fulfilling Kamadhenu of the worshiper, Oh! Prabho kindly blesses us with this boon. Oh! Raghunayaka, you are the destroyer of the sufferings of the worldly existence like Sage Agasthya, who dried up the salty ocean, and you are easily attainable for the devotees and you are the provider of supreme bliss. Oh! Dheenabandho, kindly destroy our fears and anxieties, and kindly shower peace and serenity. Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of fear, desire, and jealous, and enhances Bhakti, humility, simplicity, intelligence, and Virakthi in your worshiper.  Oh! Prabho, you are the Shiromani of Bhoopathi, and precious ornament on the Earth, kindly bless us with intense devotion, which is the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, you reside as Swan in the hearts of the ascetics and noble souls resemble serene pond, your lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Shambhu, and the deities.  Oh! Raghukulathilaka, the protector of Veda, you are beyond Kala, Karma, and Prakrithi, you are the ferry, as well as a ferryman to your devotees to protect them from the ocean like worldly existence, you are the destroyer of impurities of your worshiper. You are the beloved Lord of Tulsidas, and the precious gem in the three worlds.” In this way, the Sanakadhis eulogized Prabhu, and bowed before him, fulfilled their long-cherished wish and returned to Bhramaloka.

 

The Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna and Hanuman prostrated before Prabhu, they wanted to hear more from Prabhu to get relieved from false viewpoints, but reluctant to ask anything, looked at Vayuputhra, the compassionate Lord understood the mind of his brothers, the Antharyami spoke “Oh! Hanuman, what would you like to hear from me?” Vayuputhra with folded hands replied “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Dheenadhayala, kindly listen, Bharatha wants to ask you something, but he is discomfited to put forward his doubts.” Prabhu spoke “Oh! Hanuman, you know me very well, do we have any secrets in us?” Bharatha fell at the feet of Prabhu and spoke “Oh! Prabhu, you remove the qualms of the people who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, you are the destroyer of grief, Oh! Prabho, I have no doubts, or sorrow or desire not even in my dreams. Oh! Kripanidhe, Oh! Paramanandha, it was your compassionate grace all that I have achieved in my life. Oh! Kripanidhe, I am your servant, and you are the source of happiness of the people of Ayodhya, so I want to learn something. Oh! Raghava, the Veda, and scriptures highly speak about the splendor of ascetics, sages, and Rishis, in fact, you have mentioned that several times, I know you have great admiration for these ascetics and saintly people. Oh! Prabho, who is the storehouse of virtues and intelligence, kindly narrate the prime characteristics of ascetics. Oh! Pranatharththihari, kindly impart the knowledge about how to differentiate Sajjana/saintly men and Dhurjana/wicked.”

 

Prabhu Sri Rama speaks “Oh! Brother, I shall narrate a few of the endless characteristics of the Sajjana described in Veda and Purana, listen to me carefully, the Sajjanas and Dhurjjanas are like sandalwood trees and axes, even after cutting down the tree the axes will have the fragrance of sandalwood in it. The sandalwood paste is used to adorn on deities, everyone likes it. The axes get sharpened by throwing the iron in the blazing fire. 1) The Sadhus will not have interest in worldly matters 2) They are the storehouse of virtues and discipline 3) They feel unhappy watching the troubles of others, and gets immensely pleased with the welfare of others’. 4) They are serene, they will not have friends or enemies, they have balanced state of mind and Vairagins, 5) They have won over pride, desire, lust, ego, anger, comfort and fear, 6) They are kind and compassionate, 7) They will have intense devotion and faith upon me 8)They show respect to everyone and amiable by nature. 9) They are the abode of Virakthi/abandonment, Shanthi/serenity, Bhakti/devotion, Vinaya/humility, and happiness. 10) The real Sadhus are people who have the nature of serene, innocent, friendliness, and great respect and devotion at the feet of twice-born who are the torch-bearers of Dharma 11) They will have perfect control over senses, sincerely follow Dharmanushtana, and never use hurtful words. 12) They consider respect and disrespect as the same and take shelter at my lotus feet. 13) They are the abode of virtues and bliss personified. Oh! Bharatha, these kinds of people are beloved to me, as dear as my life.  They contemplate upon me without any specific desires to fulfill or to achieve.”

 

Prabhu Sriram continues “Oh! Bharatha, I shall narrate the characteristics of Asadhu/Dhurjjana, listen to me carefully; do not keep association with these kinds of people not by fault, and it provides nothing other than grief. 1)They are always unhappy and jealous watching the progress of others 2) They take pleasure in abusing others and takes pleasure in it, as if they have achieved immense wealth 3) They are soaked in Kama, Krodha, Moha, Lobha, Madha, and Matshcharya, 4)These kinds of people are cruel, deceitful, narrow-minded, keep enmity with others without reason, moreover, they misbehave to people who are promising to them 5) They are untruthful, liars, wicked 6) They are a sweet talker like the peacock, that eats venomous serpents 7) They are wrongdoers by nature and take pleasure in others trouble 8) They are morally wrong, take pleasure in other’s wives/illicit relationships.  9) Lobha is their bed takes great pleasure in physical relationships and consumption of meats have no knowledge of hellish tortures 10) They do not enjoy praising others and take pleasure in other’s trouble 11) They are selfish, always immerses in search of individual happiness and keep the family out of reach 12) They are lustful,  greedy,  and gets angry easily 13) They do not respect parents, preceptor or Bhramins 14) They ruin themselves and others too, always engages in willful acts 15)They will not keep association with the pious or noble, or never take interest in the Harikatha 16) They are the ocean of immoral deeds, dull-minded, and lustful. 17) They disgrace Veda and Vedic way of living, and abduct wealth of twice-born 18) they keep enmity with everyone, especially to the twice-born; they are wicked natured disguised in the form of Saintly. These kinds of people are demons and sinners personified.”

 

Rama continues “Oh! Bharatha, These kinds of deceitful people cannot be seen in Sathya Yuga and Thretha Yuga. Dwapara there will be these kinds of wicked people to some extent, but in Kali Yuga not to mention, there will be countless people like this can be seen. Oh! Brother, Parahitha/working for the welfare of others is not a Dharma, but Parapeedana/taking pleasure in troubling others verbally and physically is the cruelest act. Oh! Dear brother, I have already narrated them all elaborately from the Veda and scriptures, the wise understand them all. The people who take pleasure in the wicked deeds and cruelty to others would heave to the vicious cycles of birth and death for several Kalpa, and undergoes endless miseries and troubles. The people commit several sinful deeds either by selfishness or desire, and they wander without peace after death as well, as a Yama I disperse the fruits of their good and evil Karma. The learned aware of these facts and miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence and contemplates upon me. The wise people understand that I am the Lord of deities, humans, and ascetics, and contemplate upon me; they keep themselves away from the wicked and immoral deeds and take shelter in me. I have narrated all about the Sajjana and Dhurjjana, whoever understands this clearly will not fall in the cycles of birth and death. Oh! Dear brothers, Guna and Dosha are the nature of Maya, therefore leaving them all without taking notice in it is the best way to live.” Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman highly pleased listening to the nectar-like speeches of Prabhu. They prostrated before Prabhu, shortly all of them returned to the palace.

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

Chapter -8 - Uththara Kandam

 The beautiful city of Ayodhya/Rama's meeting with the Sanakadhis

In the early hours of dawn, Prabhu takes a dip in Sarayu, after performing  the morning rites; he attends the assembly of twice-born and preceptors.  Sage Vashishta give lectures on Veda and Purana, the Sarvajja sincerely listen to them and take the meal with brothers, this sight would highly please their mothers. Bharatha and Shathrughna along with Vayuputhra visit the pleasure garden and requests Hanuman to narrate the glorious legends of Prabhu. Vayuputhra who is the ocean of devotion describes various amusements and virtues of Rama, and drench in devotion at the lotus feet of Prabhu. The legends of Rama was sung beautifully in the houses of Ayodhya, in this way, they have spend day and night reciting the glorious myths of Rama, did not take notice of the time. The happiness and wealth of the people of Ayodhya was indescribable even for crores of Adishesha and Sharadha. The illustrious Rishis Narada and Sanaka were the regular visitors to Ayodhya to worship Prabhu. The ascetics forgot their Vairagya watching the mesmerizing beauty of the palace and city of Ayodhya decorated with the gem on the floors and ceilings, pathways, beautiful walls, magnificent and huge marble fortresses with the sparkling dome put shame to Surya and Chandra, beautiful gem decorated windows, crystal chandeliers, sparkling doorways, exquisite artworks, various gem decorated  huge pillars, was stunning gave out the perception that  it was constructed by Lord Bhrama, the fortresses were spacious  and eye-catching, the doors and pathways were decorated with gems, pearls and crystals etc. all those houses in the Ayodhya had the marvelous appearance, the wall was decorated with the exquisite art forms which describe the legends of Rama, that took the entire attraction of the ascetics. There were beautiful gardens in every home, there were different creepers and flowering plants resembled the Vasantha Rithu, these gardens were packed with the buzzing of honey bees, there was cool breeze carrying rich fragrances, the birds, swan, pelicans, doves, and peacocks have taken care of the children sang beautifully and move around freely, watching their own mirror images on the gem decorated floors these birds uttered ‘Rama, Raghupathi, Janapalaka’ taught by their little masters, the grand palace gate, the pathways, market places, and streets of Ayodhya were marvelous sites. There were several markets had an abundance of available products were given freely to the needy, while the Lakshminivasa was ruling the Kingdom will it be possible to describe his wealth? The sellers of clothes, bankers, and merchants have resembled Kubera. All those male, female, children and the elderly were graceful and good-natured.

 

The sacred river Saryu situated on the northern side of the Palace of Ayodhya has deep and crystal clear water, and there were clean and beautiful stones steps on both sides of the river. Little far from these beautifully constructed steps, there was a quiet place where several elephants and horses arrive to quench their thirst. There was a beautiful area on the riverbank of Saryu with attractive stone steps to bathe for the people of four Varnnas. There were shrines and gardens, and a huge number of trees and plants on these areas, there were ascetics, Vairagins and Sages engages in meditation and the people who have abandoned interest in worldly matters and bondages engages the practice of meditation; there were huge clusters of Tulsi plants in these areas. In short, the city of Ayodhya and its external areas were indescribable, mere witnessing these ponds, rivers, shrines and the pleasures gardens would remove the sins. There were several ponds, rivers, and wells of crystal clear water with stone steps, surrounded by a garden of creepers, added the magnificence, the deities, and Rishis were fascinated by the beauty of it. The ponds were packed with the freshly bloomed lotus flowers; there was a pack of the buzzing of honey bees, marvelous gardens of plants and creepers are the shelter place of various species of birds that were inviting. The city of Ayodhya ruled by Ramapathi was beyond description. The city of Ayodhya was the abode of wealth and various Siddhis.

 

The male and females constantly engaged in the meditation upon that supreme Lord Raghupathi, they assemble together and sung in praise of the virtues of him “We shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Raghava who is Bhakthajanapalaka is the storehouse of virtues, beauty, disciplines, has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals, has lustrous the dark-cloud complexion, he is the protector of his devotees, like the eyelids protects the eyes. He is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, he is Ranadheera, he is the source of happiness to the ascetics, resembles Surya which is the source of happiness to the lotus flower, he resembles Garuda that swallows the serpent-like Kala, he is the hunter who kills the wild beast like Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha and Mathshcharya, he resembles a lion that hunts down the untamed elephant-like interest in worldly matters and bondage. He is the source of happiness to his people, he resembles Surya who removes the darkness of sorrow and false perceptions, and he resembles the forest fire that kills the demons like woods. Oh! Mortals, contemplate upon that supreme Lord Rama who is Janakisametha, destroyer of the fears of worldly existence, he resembles the frost that destroys the destructible habits of Jeeva like mosquitoes, he is eternal has no birth or death, he is the source of happiness, he is the destroyer of the burden of Earth, Oh! Mortals, he is the Lord of Tulsidas, why don’t you meditate upon him?”

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, the splendor of Rama rose like brilliant Sun in the sky eventually the three worlds drenched in supreme brightness; it provided bliss to some people and created sorrows in others. I shall describe who were all got sunken in deep grief 1)Avidhya/ignorance like a dark night, 2) The bundle of sins took shelter in wherever they found emptiness, 3) the Kama and Krodha like the shrunken lotuses 4) The unwarranted rites and strange conditions and 5) The thieves like Moham, Madham, and Mathshcharya.   The pond of Dharma crowded with the lotuses resembles Gnana, Vairagya, and Vignana, and it brought Samthripthi/satisfaction/contentment, Vairagya/abandonment, and Viveka/wisdom that removed the sorrows and grief of Jeeva.”

 

Once, Rama along with Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shthrughna and Hanuman visited a beautiful pleasure garden. The trees and plants were packed in flowers and fruits, gave out marvelous sight, at that moment the Sanakadhis visited in this garden. These Sanakadhis are Bhramajjyani, always immersed in the Bhramam, virtuous, had the appearance of children, even though they were elder than Rama. They are learned, has the knowledge of oneness-in all, and attained highest of the state of Bhramam, they resembled the four Vedas assumed the form of humans. They have attired directions as clothing, they keep visiting the places wherever the legends of Rama sung. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the Sanakadhis lived in the hermitage of Sage Agasthya, during their stay, the Sage describes marvelous legends of Rama which enhances wisdom, it worked like the two wooden pieces crushed to each other, ignites the fire. Rama prostrated before the Sanakadhis, they enquired welfare to each other, Prabhu spread his upper garment on the grass for the Sages to be seated and prostrated before them. Bharatha, Lakshman, Shathrughna, and Hanuman prostrated before the Sages and stood reverentially before them. The sages were extremely happy, they took great pleasure watching the loveliness of the Prabhu who is the abode of beauty, has the lustrous dark cloud complexion, destroyer of the fears and anxieties of worldly existence has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals. The Sanakadhis looked at Prabhu, without blinking their eyes, Prabhu stood before them with folded hands, eyes welled up watching the state of Sanakadhis. Prabhu holds their hands and requested them to take a seat and spoke affectionately “Oh! Muneeshwara, I am fortunate, your Dharshan would remove the sins, the association of ascetics is rare to achieve, it can be obtained with the piousness of the several births, and it would remove the interest in worldly matters and bondages effortlessly.  Oh! Mahamune, the association with the ascetics and saintly people is the gateway to Moksha, the ascetics pronounce that the association with the people of increased desires and lust would push the Jeeva to the grief of worldly existence and it was strongly recommended by the illustrious Rishis, Sages, Puranas and sacred texts as well.”

|| Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram ||

 

Chapter -7 - Uththara Kandam

The description of the people of the city of  Ayodhya

The people of Ayodhya was highly pleased with the coronation of Prabhu as the King of Ayodhya brought happiness to the three worlds, it removed the sorrows and enmity in the people, the splendor of Srirama removed all the difficulties of the people of Ayodhya. They sincerely followed the Varnna and Ashrama Dharma, strictly followed Vedic way of living; therefore they had no fear, anxieties, sorrows, and illnesses, and lived a happy life. The Ramarajaya and its people were relieved from Thapathraya/Adhidheivika, Adhibhauthika, and Adhyathmika, therefore there was no grief or calamities. Everyone lived in complete harmony, followed Swadharma, and followed Veda and scriptures. The Dharma stood with its four legs, the people did not even dream of sins, the males and females were intensely devoted to Rama, therefore all of them were deserved to be in the Paramdhama. There was no child death or infant or fetus, there were no physical or verbal abuses, all those people were beautiful and healthy. There was no poverty-stricken, grief-stricken, or depressed in the Kingdom of Rama. There was no one illiterate or unpleasant appearance, everyone was righteous, pious, noble-minded, talented, skillful in various art forms, virtuous, and learned. They had mutual respect and praise each other’s achievements; they were wise and intellectuals, contented and innocent as well.

 

Sage Kakabhushundi speaks “Oh! Pakshiraja, listen to me, the people of Sriramara Rajya were blissful, there were no creatures or humans underwent afflictions of Kala, Karma, or Guna. The supreme Lord Raghupathi /Kosaladheesha who’s each and every single bodily hair represents several Bhramanda, was the Emperor of the Kingdom of Ayodhya which was surrounded by seven oceans, therefore describing him as the Emperor of Kosala would be insufficient. Oh! Pakshiraja, the deities who know s the splendor of that Prabhu took great pleasure in his various amusements, the illustrious Rishis and Sages who have won over the sense took great pleasure in realizing the nature of that Bhramam. The wealth and possessions of Rama were indescribable even for Sharadha and Adhishesha. The people were highly generous, and have great companionship with each other. The females and males were highly devoted to the twice-born, there were no illicit relationships, and men were truthful to their wives, and the wives were chaste and sincerely followed chastity by word, deed, and mind. There was no Danda/stick visible other than in the hands of ascetics, there was no ‘Bhedham’ existed other than in the class of dancers, and the ‘Jayam/Victory’ was in their hearts, the people were contented had good control over the senses.

 

The trees were bearing fruits and flowers abundantly in all the seasons, the wild animals lived in complete harmony, the birds and animals forgot their enmity lived in bliss, they sang beautifully, and the animals roamed around the woods fearlessly and happily. There was the cool breeze of rich fragrance, pack of honey bees buzzing all around, the trees and creepers were bountiful in giving fruits and flowers, cows provided an abundance of milk, and the Earth was flourished with rich natural resources. The Thretha Yuga had all the characteristics of the Sathya Yuga, because the Earth was ruled by Jagathpathi, the mountains were the storehouse of gems and precious yellow metals, the rivers, ponds, wells, carried crystal clear waters have the sweetness in abundance, the oceans never crossed their boundaries, left all the gems on the shores for the humans, the ponds were clustered with lotus flowers, and all the directions were extremely pleasant and beautiful. Lord Chandra showered coolness of his rays, and Lord Surya showered the brightness as it was required, and the clouds showered down pour as sufficiently.

 

Prabhu performed crores of Ashwamedha Yaga, and offered an abundance of charity to Brahmins, he sincerely followed the Vedic way of living, the supreme Lord who is beyond the Trigunas, took great pleasure like Indra on the Earth. Devi Sita who is the storehouse of virtues, humility was most promising and favorable to her consort. She has understood the divinity of her consort and served him relentlessly. There were several attendants and maids in the palace, but Devi Sita performed the household chores without anyone’s help, she sincerely followed all the instructions of Prabhu and was aware of all the duties and responsibilities of a chaste wife. She was free from arrogance or pride, and sincerely served her mothers-in-law. Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Uma, Devi Sita is the mother of the Universe and highly venerable, was none other than Sri Mahalakshmi, worshiped by Lord Bhrama, and deities. The deities’ yearn for her compassionate grace to attain wealth, gets satisfied with her fleeting look that supreme Goddess sincerely served the lotus feet of Prabhu, his brothers were served him with utmost reverence, they had a great devotion to the feet of Prabhu Sri Ram, they sincerely follow each and every movement of Prabhu, waiting for his instructions. Rama loved his brothers dearly, he taught them Neethishasthra, and knowledge in scriptures, etc.  The people of Ayodhya lived a blissful life, they have taken great pleasure in the comforts which is difficult to attain even for the deities. They were highly devoted, and always in the meditation and contemplation upon the Prabhu and asked for intense devotion as a boon from him.  

Devi Sita gave birth to two sons Lava and Kusha, they were extremely charming, described in Veda and Purana as well. They were extremely skilled in war tactics, humble, virtuous, and have the loveliness of their father. Bharatha, Lakshman, and Shathrughna also had two sons each, these children were extremely handsome, virtuous, and well disciplined. Oh! Uma, it was that supreme Lord who is absolute Bhramam, beyond description and perception, the storehouse of virtues, wisdom, bliss, and beauty, void of birth and death, incarnated as flawless humans on the Earth .”