SRI #RAMACHARITRYA #MANJARI
(ಶ್ರೀ
#ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರಸ್ವಾಮಿ
ವಿರಚಿತ “#ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ”)
The impact of Rama Rajya/ರಾಮರಾಜ್ಯದ ಪ್ರಭಾವ - VI
Birth of Lava and Kusha/ಸೀತಾರಾಮರಿಗೆ ಪುತ್ರೋತ್ಸವ (ಲವ-ಕುಶರ ಜನನ)
Srirama
wished that the dynasty of the greatest king of Ikshwaku progressed and
therefore ensured that Seetha Devi gave birth to two sons namely Kusha and
Lava. Kusha was Indra and Lava was Fire God Agni. These two children read out
the story of Srirama taught by Sri Valmeeki. Singing melodiously the story of
Ramayana, which was in poetic form, Kusha and Lava impressed the saints,
ascetics, Rishis and others.
The
cream of Kshatriya Dharma
KAryE
Saumitrim anumAnya – “PurajanapadarakShaNAdi viShayE SaumitrimanujnApya”
कार्यॆ सौमित्रिं अनुमान्य – “पुरजनपदरक्षणादि विषयॆ
सौमित्रिमनुज्ञाप्य”| This means, Srirama ordered Lakshmana to take care of
the security of citizens and countries.
Once, Lakshmana saluted Srirama and stood by his
side, politely. Srirama told Lakshmana: “Dear brother, I will now let you know the
duties and responsibilities of Kshatriyas. You must hear my words with
attention and act accordingly. Think about the welfare of people within the
city and outside. The positive energy earned through pious deeds of a king will
be destroyed if he fails to enquire about the welfare of his citizens.
1.
Once upon a time, a quarrel broke out between two
Brahmins over a cow and they went to the then king called seeking a solution.
They waited for three days for the king to hear them. Since the king did not
turn up even after three days, they cursed him and went away.
2.
Once, a king called Nimi was performing a sacrifice. He
became drowsy while performing the sacrifice. Sage Vasishtha questioned him
about the state of mind. But, because of drowsiness, the king did not hear it
and therefore Vasishtha cursed him. This shows that a king should always be
attentive, awake and cautious.
3.
Yayati had been barred by Shukracharya from having
children from Sharmishthe and therefore Shukracharya cursed Yayati to become an
aged man. Yayati had the capacity to curse Shukracharya too. But, he did not do
so. Impressed by his silence, Shukracharya allowed Yayati to exchange his old
age with the youth of another person, who was willing to sacrifice his youth.
This indicates that even after cursing someone, Brahmins should not become
angry. If they remain patient, they will be happy throughout their life.
This is
the gist of the tenets to be followed by Kshatriyas. These lessons have special
significance for persons like us. Young people take it for granted that the
elderly are models and follow the elders. Therefore, being elderly, we should
adhere to the principles of Kshatriya culture and ensure that the youth develop
interest in following them.”
Lakshmana
took charge of the securing of the people within the country and outside by
using the four basic policies of Sama, Dana, Bheda and Danda or friendship,
donation, division and punitive action, in accordance with the necessity and
circumstances.
With
the grace of Lord Srirama and by using his wisdom, Lakshmana was able to remove
insanity from the universe and restored piety, culture, tradition and
righteousness.
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