SRI RAMACHARITRA
MANJARI
(Vishwamitra now arrives at the
palace of Dasharatha. After initial opposition, Dasharatha agrees to send Rama
and Lakshmana with Vishwamitra to kill Mareecha, Subahu and Tataka and thereby
assist Vishwamitra in completing the sacrifice. Please read, comment and share.
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After attaining the status of
Brahmarishi by dint of penance spanning thousands of years, Sage Vishwamitra
was doing penance in Siddhashrama, where Sri Hari was residing in the form of
Vamana. The sacrifices he used perform at Siddhashrama was being spoiled by
Mareecha and Subahu, who were the loyalists of Ravana and empowered with boons
granted by Lord Rudra. Vishwamitra decided to bring Sri Rama and Lakshmana to
Siddhashrama and get Mareecha and Subahu killed by the two princes. With that intention,
sage Vishwamitra arrived at the palace of Dasharatha in Ayodhya. King
Dasharatha exchanged pleasantries with the sage, honoured and worshipped him.
He promised to Vishwamitra that he would do anything that the sage might order
him to do. Vishwamitra revealed the purpose of his visit.
Dasharatha was flabbergasted by
what Vishwamitra divulged. He told the sage: “Sri Rama is too young; he is
unaware of war strategy; he has grown up with all comforts and luxury; all gods
and goddesses, including Lord Indra, run away with fear if anyone spells the
name of Ravana. Mareecha and Subahu are subordinates of that horrible Ravana.
Therefore, it is unimaginable that Sri Rama can face such fierce demons. I will
myself come with you as I have fought and won many battles. Even if I cannot
defeat those demons of mystic prowess, I will try to confront them with this
body of mine, which has been presented to me to safeguard cows and Brahmins,
till my last breath. Please do not take my son.” Dasharatha pleaded with
Vishwamitra in several ways. Vishwamitra was enraged by what Dasharatha said.
Vasishtha, who was watching
everything that transpired between Dasharatha and Vishwamitra, told Dasharatha:
“Maharaj, he is a Brahmin with a comprehensive knowledge of all philosophies
and divine principles. He is a devotee of Vishnu. He has come to you for help.
Moreover, you have promised to do whatever he asks. You are now refusing to
follow his instruction. This is not fair. Please send Rama with the sage. If at
all he becomes angry, Rama is capable of burning the entire universe into
ashes. Rama will certainly kill those demons. Vishwamitra is also very
powerful. He knows the hundred super Astras that were born to Krushashwa from a
Daksha woman called Suprabha, besides several other Astras. If you have no
faith in the strength and war skills of Sri Rama, please note that Vishwamitra
will be there to protect him. Send Rama with him. Beware that Rama should go
with Vishwamitra, kill the demons and protect the sacrifice.”
Dasharatha was convinced by the
explanation of Vasishtha and happily agreed to send Rama and Lakshmana with
Vishwamitra.
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