RamarpaNam-114

File 114.

Dated:  September 6th, 2012.

Jai Sri Ram.

Recitation of Gotra, Sutra, Pravaram.

The Disc and the Conch in the hands of the Lord are not only identification marks (Swaroopa nirUpagangaL) but are also ornaments and beautiful adornments on Him. Chakarathazhwar especially is the head of all other weaponry in His hands and is worshiped foremost among many Bagavat -Bagavatas.  

Moving on to the scene of marriage preparations to Sita, as tradition goes; it is the practice to recall the lineage of the Bride and the Groom.  To this effect Vashita narrates Rama’s lineage commencing from Brahma, the creator.

In the meanwhile, Janaka desiring His brother, Kushadhvaja also to be present in the marriage talks sent words for his arrival. King Dasaratha along with His sons was also invited to give His audience in the midst of the assembly of ministers and king-folks.

As He arrived, Sage Vashita was asked to narrate Ikshvaku lineage starting from Brahma, Marichi, Kaashyapa, Surya, Manu, Ikshvaku and further down till the Last three in that blood-line as follows:

naabhaagasya bhabhuuva aja ajaat dasharatho abhavat |
asmaat dasharathaat jaatau bhraatarau raama lakSmaNau

Aja-Dasaratha-Rama, LakshmaNa.

Sage Vashita concluded saying how apt it is to propose Janaka’s daughters Sita and UrmiLa to Rama, LakshmaNa.

raama lakSmaNayoH arthe tvat sute varaye nRipa |
sadRishaabhyaam narashreSTha sadRishe daatum arhhasi

Similarly, the blood-line of Janaka equally infallible, exquisite and virtuous dynasty was narrated next.

Marriage alliance between people of equal status, as the one between Dasaratha and Janaka is ideal for the ideal couple like Rama and Sita.