Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Maharishi Valmiki
describes the glorious event of Sri Rama Pattabhisheka/ the coronation ceremony
of Rama as the King of Ayodhya. Bharatha, the provider of immense
happiness to Kaikeyi and younger brother of Rama approached Rama with folded
hands above his head and gave a warm welcome to his brother to the city of
Ayodhya. Bharatha spoke “Oh! Rama! The Kingdom of Ayodhya was well
protected at the command of you in your absence and it is the time to return
the possession of the same. I am exhausted with the responsibility of the
same.” Bharatha graciously compares himself as a lowest and weak to carry out
the functioning of a Kingdom. Shathrugna brought men to clear
matted hair locks of Rama and Lakshman. Rama was adorned with flower
garlands and sandal paste all over his marvelous body. Widows of King
Dasaratha adorned Sita beautifully with most precious pieces of jewels. Kousalya
was extremely happy; she embellished the wives of Vanaras with her own
hand. Shatrugna ordered Sumantra, the charioteer to bring the magnificently
decorated chariot to the assembly. Rama gracefully took a seat on the
grand chariot, Sugriva and Anjaneya in splendid clothes and ornaments escorted
Rama. Sita elegantly followed by the wives of Sugriva in a chariot to
visit the Kingdom of Ayodhya. The prominent ministers of Kingdom of
Ayodhya, Ashoka, Vijaya, and Siddhartha were immersed in the prime discussion
with the priests about the coronation ceremony of Rama. Rama, the
righteous prince mounted on the chariot, Bharatha took up the reins of the
horses, Shathtrugna holding umbrella above Rama, Lakshman winning the fan,
Vibhishana holding the Chamara, the Maruthganas, deities and Sages and
celestials were chanting the Vedic hymns, followed by Sugriva and prominent
Vanaras mounted on an elephant Shatrunjaya, all those Vanaras were assumed the
form of humans and beautifully dressed were mounted on the nine thousand
elephants. The procession of Rama was followed by the auspicious noises
of drum beats and divine musical
instruments gracefully moved through the city of Ayodhya. The people of
the Kingdom of Ayodhya witnessed the most enthralling form of Rama along with
his brothers. The procession of Rama was followed by a huge crowd of
ministers, Vedic Brahmins and the citizens of Ayodhya, Rama shone like a moon
amongst the stars. Rama graciously introduced Sugriva, Vibhishana
and the prominent Vanaras and their commendable service to the ministers.
At last, the procession arrived in the grand palace of Ikshvaku dynasty.
Rama paid obeisance to mother Kousalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi. Rama
enthusiastically instructed Bharatha to offer his palace to Sugriva to reside.
As a part of the coronation ceremony Sugriva instructed the mighty
Vanaras Sushena, Rishabha, Gavaya, Nala handing them with 4 golden pots to
bring water contained jewels from the oceans located in four directions.
Shortly Vanaras Jambavan, Anjaneya, and Vegadharshi returned with waters from
500 holy rivers. Sushena brought the sea water contained jewels from
Eastern side, Rishabha brought from sea water covered with red sandal
wood from Southern side, Gavaya brought sea water contained jewels from Western
side and Nala brought sea water from Northern side and sacred bath was
performed to Rama.
Sage Vashishta was
duly informed with the progress of coronation ceremony; the divine couple Lord
Rama and Goddess Sita was seated on a precious stone in the presence of Sage
Vashishta, Vamadeva, Kashyapa, Suyajana, Vijaya and Gautama had the
resemblances of Ashta Vasukkal. Sage Vashishta initiated the coronation
ceremony, followed by Vedic chants and sprinkling of the holy water on
Rama. A majestic crown decorated with precious stones and gems which were
previously adorned by Manu of Ikshvaku dynasty and his lineage was duly adorned
to Rama by Sage Vashishta and declared as the King of Ayodhya.
Shatrugna was holding Chathram over Rama and Sita. Sugriva and
Visbhishana was holding Chamara, Lord Vayu presented the gift of Lord Indra an
golden garland embellished with one hundred golden lotuses, pearl garlands, the
celestial Gandharvas sang delightfully and the celestial dancers were
gracefully danced to the tunes. The nature revealed its merriment on this
brilliant occasion. Rama benevolently offered hundred thousands of cow
and horses, thirty cores of golden coins, jewels and cloths as charity to Vedic
Brahmins. Rama offered a beautiful prayer beads embedded with precious
stones and gems to Sugriva, an enthralling bracelet conspicuously studded with
precious stones and gems to Angada, a peal string embedded with superior gems,
stone and precious ornaments to Sita. She took the pearl string and
stared at her husband; spoke with her beautiful glance about her wish to
provide it to the perfect Vanara who has sharpness of mind, intelligence,
compassion, clarity in speech, prowess and benevolence. She repeatedly
stared at the Vanaras assembled and offered the pearl string to Anjaneya.
All the Vanaras assembled were presented with various precious ornaments and
jewels, Maina, Dvivida, Neela, Jambavan, Sugriva, Anjaneya and Vibhishna were
honored with appropriate gifts. All the Vanaras bade farewell to Rama and
returned to Kishkindha. King Vibhishna
after receiving the Kuladhana/Idol of Lord Vishnu worshipped by the Ikshvaku
Dynasty returned to Lanka. Rama generously advised Lakshmana to rule
Ayodhya with him, but Lakshmana was not willing to take up position and
eventually Bharatha was assigned with the task. Rama conducted various
Yagas and Yagnas like Pundarika, Ashwamedha, Vajapeya etc…and propitiated the
deities. Rama adored the kinship for 10,000 years and performed various
Yagas and Yagnas to please the deities. Rama with Lakshmana as his
companion successfully ruled the Earth, there were no widows in the Kingdom,
and citizens were well protected from all the dangers of wild animals, thieves
and robbers, there was no illnesses, there was abundance of peace and
prosperity prevailed, all the creatures were felt peaceful, life span of the
people lived were 1000 years, they lived happily with thousands of progeny free
from grief and illnesses. The people lived in the city has nothing to
talk other than Rama, Rama, Rama, the seasons were performed its duties very
well, the trees were bearing fruits and flowers in all the seasons. The
four Varnas such as Brahmin, Kshaktriya, Vaishya and Shudras performed their
responsibilities very well without any greed. The people lived in this
city of Ayodhya were truly righteous.
Phalasruthi : Whoever listens to the
glorious myth of Lord Rama composed by Maharishi Valmiki would be endowed with
righteousness, fame, virtues, longevity, protected from all the misfortunes,
virtuous offspring, wisdom and intelligence, prosperity and over power their
enemies. The abundance of pieties’ includes bestowed with the honorable
sons like Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha & Shatrugna to Kousalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi and lives happily with children
and grandchildren. Whoever listens to the glorious compositions
attentively would be relieved from all the difficulties and whoever separated
from the families and relatives will be united. Whoever reads the glories
of Rama would be blessed by the deities, the houses where the glories of Rama’s
chanted would be relieved from all the obstacles. The worshipper would be
relieved from all the sins. The Kshakthriyas should listen to this great
epic after offering salutations to a Brahmin that would provide
salvation. Rama is the supreme Lord/ Vishnu descended to Earth for the
protection of righteousness (Yadha Yadha Hi Dharmasya Glanir Bhavathi Bharatha
| Abhyuthanam Adharmasya Thathathmanam Srujamyaham ||) and the great serpant
Anantha as Lakshmana. Listening or reading the glorious epic Srimad
Ramayanam would please the forefathers/Pithrus. Whoever describes this
glorious myth devotedly would reside in the heaven.
Jai
Sriman Narayana !!
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