Friday 31 January 2014

Srimad Sundarakandam !! The coronation ceremony of Lord Rama !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 


Thatha: Sa Prayatho Vruddho Vashishto Brahmanai: Saha
Ramam Ratnamaye Peedey Saha Seetham Nyaveshayath
Vashishto Vama Devascha Jabali Ratha Kashyapa:
Kathyayana: Suyajjascha Gauthamo Vijayasthadha.




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.



 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!