Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Swa Puthram Raja Shardhoolam
Ramam Sathya Parakramam
Kaka Paksha Dharam Shooram
Jyeshtam Mey Dhathutham Arhasi ||
Shaktho Hi Yesha Maya Guptho
Divyena Swena Thejasa
Rakshasa Ye Vikarthara : Thesham
Api Vinashaney ||
Shreya: Cha Asmai Pradhasyami
Bahu Roopam Na Samshaya:
Thrayanam Api Lokanam Yena
Ghyathim Gamishyathi ||
Na Cha Thai Ramam Asadhya
Shakthou Sthathum Katham Cha Na
Na Cha Thai Raghavath Anye
Hanthum Uthsahathey Puman ||
The illustrious Sage Vishwamithra
was extremely delighted at the cordial speech of the righteous King Dasaratha. The virtuous Sage began to speak in pleasant words
“ Oh! Tigerly King, you are the most generous ruler cannot find in this
Universe, born in the admirable dynasty and trained under the guidance by Sage
Vashishta. Listen to my deepest concerns
carefully and take a decision truthful to your promises. I have been striving for the spiritual benefit
by conducting sacrifices, unfortunately two fierce demons in disguise causing
impediments to the ritual. At the
completion of the fire sacrifices, two vicious demons Subhahu and Mareecha in
disguise drenching the fire of Altar with impure materials like flesh, meat,
blood etc….This repeated disaster causing me to move from one place to another unenthusiastically. I have no intention to lose my patience during
the auspicious hours of ritual and curse the demons which is against the
scriptures. Thus I request you to offer
the service of your valiant elder son Rama, who is powerful, truthful to his
words and has the most attractive physical features. He is capable to eradicate the demons,
thereby guard the sacrifices and he will remain under the guidance and
protection me. During this period of
time, it is definite that Rama would acquire immense knowledge and become renowned
in three worlds. The two demons cannot
withstand in the presence of Rama, none has the capacity to eliminate the two
demons other than Raghava. Oh! tigerly
King, I would request you to consider the matter as an urgent and serious one
and assure me that the two demons would be eradicated, I am extremely pleased with the sub-lime qualities of Rama and his capabilities that
was well known to Sage Vashishta and the Sages assembled here. I would suggest to handover Rama to me, if you
wish to attain the probity of sacrifices and remain the glorious on Earth. Oh! King Dasaratha, you may discuss the matter
with the ministers of assembly and Sage Vashishta to get consent which they are
ready to offer. I would suggest sending
your eldest son Rama, who has beautiful lotus eyes with me to protect the
rituals for ten days would be appropriate for this situation. I wish you should take an apt decision at the
right time before the lapse of time for the sacrificial vow, not letting your
heart grieved upon your decision.”
King Dasaratha was swooned over
the propitious words of Sage Vishwamithra, he was completely annoyed, shuddered
with extreme fear and anxiety, soon regained his consciousness and sunk down to
grief.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
