RAMARPANAM-29

File 29

Dated 09-05-2012

Jai Sri Ram

Canon of life in Ayodhya.

Apart from Mandodhari and Kousalya, HanumAn too had darshan of Rama with four arms, which is revealed in the sloka:

Ayathscha suvruthascha bagavh parigopama

Sarva bhooshaNa bhooshArhaha kimitham nabhooshithA:

Bagavh: in Sanskrit refer to more than two shoulders. With this recount of Rama's blessed devotee, we shall go further into Valmiki Ramayanam.

Raja Dasaratha ruled Ayodhya as per the dictums of the Vedas. He planned the welfare of his subjects with far sightedness. His fortress was indomitable. All his subjects were treated fairly and equitably.

He performed all religious sacrifices well in the form of Yaga, Yagnjas.  Knew all Dharma sAstras. People get fascinated to him. He is considered as the Raja rishi by all of them. His was the return of the Manu Rule comparable to Amaravathy ruled by Chandra.

The subjects too were good, as they were:

1. Not greedy of others wealth.

2. Not lacking in compassion.

3. Not illiterate.

4. Not against belief of God.

5. Not meek and wanting in strength and stamina.

6. Not lacking in composure either.

They were:

1. Believers in Dharma.

2. Richly dressed.

3. All adorned with crown.

4. Seekers of no ordinary pleasures.

5. Decently perfumed.

6. Well fed, rather hunger or starvation is un-known to them.

7. Indulging in Yoga for longevity in life.

8. Handsome and good looking people

Brahmins, in particular were:

1. Up-holding celibacy.

2.  After rightful sensual pleasures.

2. Performing religious sacrifices as prescribed.

3. Faring well in their devotion to duty and God.

4. Relentless in learning and teaching the Vedic texts.

In all the subjects were true and faithful to their King.

Dasratha engaged 8 ministerial counselors to assist him in the administration and Ashta Rishis to guide him in his efforts to deliver justice and fair play to all.

As the Sun spreads its rays far and deep, Dasaratha too ruled with un-disputed Authority and Fame over all the eight directions of the world.

As is the administrator, so are his subjects.

--K S S.