Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Shirashyanjalimadhaya
Kaikeyananda Vardhana:
Babashe Bharatho Jyeshtam Ramam
Sathya Parakramam
Poojitha Mamika Matha Dhatham
Rajyamiham Mama
Thaddhadhami Punasthubhyam Yadha
Thwa Madhadha Mama.
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.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
