SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S
SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI
(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ
ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ”)
Srirama kills Vali/ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮನಿಂದ ವಾಲಿಯ ಸಂಹಾರ – IV
At the behest of Srirama, the last rites of Vali were
completed by Angada and Sugreeva for ten days. Sugreeva then entered the rich,
enthralling and most attractive city of Kishkindha. He became the overlord of
all the assets left by Vali and the riches that Vali had confiscated. Apart
from the necklace of gems that Vali had handed over to him before dying,
Sugreeva wore many other jewels, royal robes and came out of the palace to wave
his hands to the cheering and rejoicing monkeys.
Coronation of Sugreeva:
67. SUryasUnum rAjyapAlam kurvANaha – Sugreevam KiShkinDhApatim
krutvA (ಸೂರ್ಯಸೂನುಂ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲಂ
ಕುರ್ವಾಣಃ – ಸುಗ್ರೀವಂ ಕಿಷ್ಕಿಂಧಾಪತಿಂ ಕ್ರುತ್ವಾ) Srirama ordered Sugreeva to ascend the
throne of Kishkindha. The Ministers and prominent citizens of Kishkindha
appealed to Sugreeva to ascend the throne. Hanumatha also seconded the view of
Ministers and Citizens. Sugreeva agreed and the preparations for his coronation
began in right earnest. As soon as the preparations were completed, Sugreeva
occupied the royal seat on which the anointment of Sugreeva was to be performed.
Holy waters from all rivers and seas mixed with medicinal plants and herbs was
poured on Sugreeva amidst the sound of various musical instruments. Sixteen
young girls performed the Arati and other auspicious acts. Charming women sang
melodiously. The audience, who had brought gifts, puffed rice, sacrificial rice
and other holy items witnessed the anointment and other rituals. Hanumantha was
giving directions to Pandits and Brahmins engaged in the performance. Ten
elderly persons, namely Gaja, Gavaksha, Gavaya, Sharabha, Gandhamadana, Neela,
Vividha, Suchena and Jambavan, along with Brahmin scholars, anointed Sugreeva
with water contained in Gold vessels and the ceremony appeared like anointment
of Lord Indra. Beautiful women were waving the decorated fans. Sugreeva
ascended the throne of Kishkindha and became the King of Kishkindha.
The coronation of Sugreeva was followed, as instructed
by Srirama, the coronation of Angada as the successor of Sugreeva. He was
declared the Prince of Kishkindha. After all the rituals were completed,
Sugreeva, Angada and Hanumantha came to the Ashram in which Srirama was
camping, informed Srirama about the coronation ceremony and returned to
Kishkindha to live happily with most charming Tara, the wife of late Vali, as
well as his wife Ruma.
Although the relation Sugreeva had with Vali’s wife is
“illicit” and a sin, Srirama blessed him with good things because of the good
deeds Sugreeva had done in the previous births. For the sins he committed as
Sugreeva, he had to suffer from several troubles in his next birth as Karna.
For the sin Sugreeva committed by getting Vali killed, Karna had to face many
upsets. Even though Srirama killed Vali, he served him most, graced and blessed
him well in the next birth as Arjuna. It is to be noted that Sri Hari never
discriminates and treats all beings as equal.
68. MAlyavatkandarE nivasan asau samavatu – “VarShAkAlam
druShTwA MAlyavatkandarE nyavasat” (ಮಾಲ್ಯವತ್ಕಂದರೇ ನಿವಸನ್ ಅಸೌ ಸಮವತು – “ವರ್ಷಾಕಾಲಂ
ದ್ರುಷ್ಟ್ವಾ ಮಾಲ್ಯವತ್ಕಂದರೇ ನ್ಯವಸತ್). As the rainy season had set in, Srirama and
Lakshmana began living in the cave called Malyavat. The cave was having water
and other facilities that were needed for leading a peaceful life. For normal
human beings, the rich green coverage around Malyavat cave would create
sensuous feelings in the mind. Srirama displays some anxiety, nostalgia,
frustration and melancholy to make people understand the ill-effects of moods
and sensuous thoughts. Lord Rama is free from all sorts of emotions and
feelings. One should understand this aspect of Lord Hari, say the commentators.
Let us move to SUNDARAKANDA from the next episode.
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