Srimad Sundarakandam !! Lord Anjaneya’s conversation with Goddess Sita !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anjaneya approached Sita, offered his salutations with folded hands and enquired whether she is from the clan of celestial Gandharvas or deities or from the family of eleven Rudras, Maruthganas, Ashtavasukkal or Rohini, or Arundhathi.  Anjaneya reverentially stated that her divine physical features reveal her origin from the family of an Emperor.  Anjaneya cordially enquires whether she is the wife of Rama abducted by the demon King Ravana from Janasthanam.  Instantly Sita regained all her energies after listening to the name of her dearest husband.    Sita mellifluously started to speak ‘I am the daughter- in- law of King Dasaratha, one of the righteous Kings on Earth.  I am the daughter of honorable King Janaka of Kingdom Mithila * and I am the wife of Rama.   I had spent 12 beautiful years of married life with my dearest husband in the palace amidst all the luxuries and happiness.  It was on 13^th year Rama was chosen for coronation ceremony as heir to the throne of Ikshvau Dynasty by King Dasaratha and the preceptors.  But, Queen Kaikeyi, step mother of Rama was opposed the very idea and ordered Rama to leave to forest for fourteen years from the Kingdom of Ayodhya, If the above said rules were not followed she threatened to end her life.  King Dasaratha was traumatized at the harsh words of Kaikeyi, remembered the boon given to her in the battlefield.  At last, the blameless King Dasaratha had to agree with the mean desires of Kaikeyi.  The virtuous Rama wholeheartedly accepted the command of his father and mother Kaikeyi, left behind all the luxuries and the Kingdom of Ayodhya.  The very moment I was decided to follow my dearest husband, soon Lakshman was also enthusiastically followed us.  While we were on an expedition in the Dandakavanam the evil-minded Ravana abducted me and imprisoned in Ashoka Vatika.   He had given two months time to live, in order to change my attitude towards him and surrender for his selfish desires or embrace death”.

 

 

Anjaneya replied to her “Oh ! Divine lady Sita, Daughter of King Janaka of Vidheha I am the messanger of Lord Rama, virtuous son of King Dasaratha who has profound knowledge in Veda and Astra Sastra enquired about your welfare.  Lakshmana, the youngest brother of Rama, who is also equally brilliant like Rama is taking good care of his brother and conveyed his salutations to you.  Both are besieged with the grief of separation from you”.  In a moment, Sita was over thrilled with extreme joy after listening Rama’s welfare through Anjaneya.  Sita earnestly stepped forward to Anjaneya to hear more about her husband and Anjaneya also moved close to her in order to pacify her.  But Sita mistook Anjaneya thinking of that it must be another ploy of Ravana in disguise.  Once again she was caught up with extreme distress expressed her wishes to Anjaneya to narrate the qualities of Rama. 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Sundarakandam !! Anjaneya pronounce His presence!!

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anjaneya who was closely watching all the movements of Sita, sitting on the Shimshupa tree, he was equally anxious about her.  Anjaneya recollected the messages he had wished to inform Sita that he was assigned by the Monkey King Sugriva and Rama of Ikshvaku Dynasty to locate her.  As a messenger it was important for him to analyze the strength of the enemy.  Anjaneya decided to calm Sita who was already tormented with extreme grief at the separation from her dearest husband, there was not enough time in hand because Sita has already decided to take away her life.  But Anjaneya does not want to appear before the sight of the demons; it will spoil the entire purpose of crossing the ocean of 100 yojanas.  There was not enough time left to inform Rama about the miserable state of Sita, Rama may get irritated at the irresponsible act of not bringing any news of Sita and he may burn Anjaneya with the eyes like fireball.  Anjaneya who was proficient in Sankrit and languages of humans has adopted a small form.  Anjaneya thought that if he speaks in Sanskrit like a Brahmin before Sita, she may think that it was Ravana who is capable to assume any form and will get alarmed, moreover it is impossible for a monkey to speak in Sanskrit, definitely she may get terrified at the appearance of monkey and this would provoke her to scream out of fear.  The demons gathered around her would attack Anjaneya with vicious weapons, definitely it would cause a huge turmoil, finally the task of Rama will be ruined and Sita will be killed in the hands of demons.   A perfect messenger should be able to have crystal clear idea about the plan, time and place.  He should have a clear understanding about when and where the plan is to be executed.  Anjaneya occupied with serious notion about how to get connected with Sita and draw her attention towards him.  At last, Anjaneya sitting on the branch of Shimshupa tree mellifluously eulogized the glories of Rama in his sweet tone of voice.

 

 

“There was a righteous King Dasaratha in the Ikshvaku Dynasty, who was equally powerful as Lord Indra.  King Dasaratha had four sons and the eldest was Rama a young charming prince, virtuous, valiant, protector of honorable people and destroyer of enemies.  He was exiled from the Kingdom of Ayodhya with his wife Sita and younger brother Lakshman at the command of his beloved father King Dasaratha.  During their expedition Rama conquered 40,000 demons at Janasthanam, Khara and Dhooshan at Dandakavanam.   The demon King Ravana of Lanka was frantic at the death of his brothers Khara & Dhooshan as retaliation of the above act Ravana abducted Sita, the dearest wife of Rama.  Rama was extremely hurt at the revenge of Ravana moved through the forests of Kishkindha in search of Sita and met the monkey King Sugriva.  At the command of Sugriva thousands and thousands of monkeys were engaged in the mission of locating Sita on the different parts of the Earth.  It was at the instruction of Sampathi I have crossed the ocean of 100 Yojanas to locate you and you are the one well matched with the descriptions given by Rama.”

 

Thus, Anjaneya narrated the purpose of his visit in crystal clear words.  Sita was astonished at the above words; she regained her vigor searched for the possessor of the extremely propitious voice and message.  She lifted her face with liveliness and looked here and there searching for Anjaneya.  At last she located Anjaneya, son of Lord Vayu who is famous for his unparalleled intelligence and charisma was seen amidst the leaves and flowers, like Lord Surya on the top of a mountain.

  

 

Sita witnessed a brilliance through the leaves attired in white clothes, she was shocked at the sight of a monkey and whispered ‘Rama, Rama, Rama, Oh Lakshmana’ in a meek voice and wept bitterly.  It was treated as unenthusiastic omen to witness a monkey in dream; once again she lost her hopes and became gloomy.  She regained her consciousness and convinced that it was not a dream, she had no sleep for several days and absorbed in the thoughts of Rama caused her mistaken.  Instantaneously she offered salutations to Brihaspathi /Acharya, Lord Indra, Lord Brahma, Lord Agni with a sincere prayer that the message heard should be true.

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Sundarakandam !! Demon Trijada's dream!!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shukla Malyambaradara Shukla Malyanu Lepana

Sadhu Sa Thathra Sushroni Raraja Janakthmaja.

Thatho Deva: Sa Gandharva: Siddhascha Paramarshaya:

Punareva Maya Drushto Ramo Ramayatham Vara:

Vishnureva Swayam Bhoothva Thasminasthe Varasane.

 

 

Trijada narrated the dream which caused her hair stand erect from the body, she was witnessed the destruction of the demons and the triumph of Rama.  Rama was appeared in a celestial vehicle made of the ivory pulled by swans along with Lakshman, the younger brother of Rama.  Rama, who has the brilliance of Lord Surya, was attired in majestic clothes with divine appearance and white garlands around his neck.   Sita was sitting close to Rama with a celestial appearance like a mountain was surrounded by ocean.  Shortly, Rama along with Sita and Lakshman in the Pushpaka Vimanam flew towards north.  Rama has the resemblance of Lord Vishnu.  Ravana was aimlessly wandering on the Earth in red clothes, shaven head and greasy, he was completely under the influence of intoxicated drinks, he was carried in a chariot driven by donkeys towards south, and he was unsteady fallen upside on the ground with an extreme fear.  Ravana was completely out of control with all the dirt and horrible look wandering aimlessly.  Kumbhakarna and all sons of Ravana were also seen in dirt and oil, they were moving towards south on a nasty cart driven by camel.  But Vibhishana was the only one seen with a promising look, in royal attire and white garlands around his neck.  He was on a celestial vehicle elephant accompanied by auspicious instruments and ministers. Trijada explains the appalling state of City of Lanka.   The mansions, places of entertainment; gardens, amusement areas and palaces were in a wrecked state.  The entire city of Lanka was run down by the messenger of Rama, a mighty Vanara.  Trijada advises the group of demons to stay away from Sita, not to harass her anymore with their nasty comments because Rama never tolerates this malicious actions or speeches against his dearest wife.  Trijada encourages everyone to speak politely with gentle words to Sita, the daughter of righteous King Janaka was the only one could save the clan of demons at this moment, Rama never cause misery to anyone and she prophesied that Ravana’s destruction and Rama’s triumph is very closer.  Instantly, Sita’s left arm and left thigh were shaking, a beautiful bird mellifluously started singing as a good omen.  Sita remembered the intolerable speech of Ravana and his final verdict; she turned out grief-stricken once again, besieged with the loveliest moments spent with Rama.  Sita loudly cried out for Rama, Lakshmana Kousalya, and Soumitra, she lamented at her folly of yearning for a golden deer and send out Rama and Lakshman to get hold of the same.  Finally, decided to end her life with poison or weapon, soon realized that there was no one to serve with her needs.  Slowly walked towards a flowery tree with various dreadful thoughts looked down her long plait of her, it was the moment she thought of hang to death and embrace the world of Lord Yama.  Once again Sita thought of all her dearest people and the optimistic omens before her.

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Sundarakandam !! Goddess Sita decides to commit suicide!!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dheeno Va Rajya Heeno Va Yo Mey Bhartha Sa Me Guru:

Tham Nithyam Anurakthasmi Yadha Suryam Suvarcchala.

Yadha Sachi Mahabhaga Shakram Samanu Thishtathi

Arundati Vasishtam Cha Rohini Shashinam Yadha

Lopamudra Yadha Agasthyam Sukanya Chyavanam Thadha

Savithri Sathyavantham Cha Kapilam Srimathi Yadha.

Soudhasam Madhayantheeva Kesini Sagaram Yadha

Naishadham Damayantheeva Bhaimi Pathi Manuvratha.

Thadhaha Ikshvaku Varam Ramam Pathi Anuvratha.

Sita was completely shaken at the torture of the demons, she lost her hopes with tears overflowing she feebly took hold of the branch of Ashoka tree, she fallen down and withered with intense pain and called out the names of Rama, Lakshman, Mother Kausalya and Mother Sumitra.  She recollected the matchless charisma of Rama, his wide and long eyes with the resemblance of lotus petal, his powerful giant physique, his loveliest talks and a great soul.  Sita cursed her life without Rama that was equivalent for her to consume poison, finally decided to give up her life.  She turned out inconsolable like a mad woman, shrunken with extreme grief rolled on the ground helplessly thinking of her heart made of iron or any strong metal which caused her to remain alive in the middle of the heartless demons.   At last, she decided to take away her life with a strong intention not to allow Ravana get closer to her or not to touch him with her thumb of left feet.  She anxiously thought of Rama’s obstruction in releasing her from the capture of Ravana,   Rama, the savior of the Universe had killed 14,000 demons in Janasthanam and Viradha in Dandaka Forest etc… worried about why such a delay in protecting her.   Later, she calmed herself saying that may be Rama was not aware of her whereabouts must have caused the obstacle.  Sita respectfully thought of Jatayu, the King of Birds and his valor to fight against Ravana, finally lost his life due to his old age.  She pacified herself thinking that if Rama was aware of the place where she was detained he would definitely burn the City of Lanka and Ravana with his anger, Lanka will be graveyard soon with the smoke of funeral pyre and vultures all around.  Sita mentally cursed that the Lanka will be destroyed, all the inauspicious things will take place, the City of Lanka will be doomed to destruction and loss its charm and glory,   all the women will turn into widows and shed tears out of tormented grief.  The beautiful City of Lank will turn into ashes at the shot of Rama’s arrow.  She was tormented with utter grief and diverse thoughts about Rama decided to leave her mortal coil.

 

 

The entire demons were surrounded Sita and declared their wish to eat her right away.  Suddenly, there appeared Trijada from a sound sleep.  She yelled at them to eat their own flesh and proclaimed that she will not let them eat Sita, the virtuous woman, daughter of King Janaka and daughter-in-law of King Dasaratha. 

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Srimad Sundarakandam !! Goddess Sita in extreme distress!!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upavasena Shokena Dhyanena Cha Bhayena Cha

Pariksheenam Krusham Dheenam Alpaharam Thapo Dhanam

 

Immediately after the departure of Ravana, the demons surrounded were speaking irrationally to Sita and frightened her.  They admired Ravana’s captivating charisma and his glorious birth in the lineage of Sage Pulastya.   Ekajata spoke highly about Ravana as one of the grandsons of Sage Pulastya, born from the mind of Lord Brahma and son of Sage Vishravass who was the son of Sage Pulastya and encouraged Sita to marry Ravana.  Harijata praised the valor of Ravana as the vanquisher of enemies, who has won against Devasa and Lord Indra.  Prakhasa arrogantly declared that Ravana, a mighty warrior would do anything to attain her and leave all his wives for Sita.  Vikata spoke rudely to Sita about her attitude towards him and highly praised fearlessness of Ravana who had conquered Devas, Danavas, Gandharvas and Nagas.  Durmukhi criticized Sita and praised Ravana’s command over Lord Surya, Lord Vayu, Lord Varuna, seasons, mountains, trees etc… In this way, the demons surrounded were humiliated Sita.

 

 

Several demons were approached Sita and tortured her with harsh words.    One of them advised Sita to be with Ravana in his pleasure seeking home and wipe out the thoughts about Rama, which would provide her long life.  They prompted Sita to enjoy the luxuries of three worlds with Ravana after accepting him as husband and forget about Rama who was completely unsuccessful.  Sita was inconsolable with tears over flowing down on her cheeks after listening to the ruthless comments.  Sita graciously replied them that woman from human race are not supposed to marry a demon, she firmly answered them that their depraved idea never takes place, instead she readily agreed to be eaten by them.  Sita courteously answered them that though Rama had no Kingdom to rule, he will remain her husband, Master and Acharya forever, like Lord Surya has the chaste wife Survarchala, Lord Indra has Sacchi, Sage Vashishta has Arundhathi, Lord Chandra has Rohini, Sage Agastya has Lopamudhra, Sage Chyavana has Sukanya, Sathyavan has Savithri, Sage Kapila has Srimathi, Saudasa has Madhayanthi, Kesini has Sagara and Nala has Damayanthi.   Sita proclaimed that she will remain a faithful and devoted husband to Rama of Ikshvau Dynasty.  The demons were annoyed at the decision of Sita, they started harassing with harsh comments and frightening her.   Anjaneya who was sitting on the top of Shimshupa tree witnessed the scenario and he was agitated.   Sita was totally devastated at the callous comments and frightening approach.  Vinatha, one of the demons commanded Sita to marry Ravana who has immense wealth, glories, and powers otherwise she threatened Sita that they will swallow her. Vikata was too agitated raised her fists against Sita and started roaring, she explained about the hidden dangers and even Lord Indra could not save her from the capture of Ravana, Vikata announced that Sita was brought in the Kingdom of Lanka forcefully to remain Ravana’s wife and serve him at his heart’s content, she encourages Sita to grab all those comforts and luxuries from Ravana.  Further Vikata pronounce that if Sita was not yielded to their wish to become wife to Ravana, she will tear off her heart and eat it.   Another demon Chandodhari revealed her desire to eat Sita’s flesh and organs.  Prakhasa expressed her anger to squeeze Sita’s neck; Ajamukhi was enthusiastic to share the flesh of Sita equally.  Shurpanakha was agreed to the wish of Ajamukhi and revealed her desire to have intoxicated drinks after eating the flesh of a human.

 

 

Jai Sriman Naryana !!

Srimad Sundarakandam !! Goddess Sita’s advice to King Ravana !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mithramoupayikam Karthum Rama: Sthanam Pareepsatha

Vadham Chanicchatha Ghoram Thwaya Sou Purusharshabha:

Vidhitha:  Ahi Dharmajya: Saranagatha Vatsala:

Thena Maithri Bhavathu The Yadhi Jeevithumicchasi.

Prasadhayasva Thwam Chainam Saranagatha Vatsalam.

 

 

Goddess Sita placed a grass before her and faintly started to speak after listening to the atrocious comments of Ravana.   She gracefully starts advising him not to fall for her and explains about the glorious family she was born and married to the virtuous Rama from Ikshvaku Dynasty famous for righteousness.   Sita advice him about the prerequisites of an ideal King should be virtuous and perfect control over senses, Sita pronounce that Ravana lacks the virtues required for a King and the result will be too dreadful,   the majestic city Lanka will doom into destruction very soon.  She reveals her majestic status as sunshine with sun, her righteous husband Rama Lord on Earth is equivalent to Aditya and a perfect match for her.  She encourages Ravana to have companionship with Rama that would protect him and his Kingdom.  Rama, a compassionate Lord on Earth never leaves whoever surrenders to him,  Sita persuade him to seek protection of Rama to save himself and his Kingdom from further annihilation.  Vajrayudha of Lord Indra may spare Ravana, but Rama gets furious nothing could stop the reverberating sounds of his divine bow and arrow.   Sita vehemently declare that her husband Rama, the Lord on Earth is the destroyer of evils is the personification of Lord Vishnu as Vamana, the dwarf who has taken away all the prosperities of the demons with his three mighty footsteps.   Rama and Lakshmana will be in Lanka in any moment to extinguish Ravana and his mighty demons.

 

 

Ravana was annoyed at the callous and harsh words of Sita.  He was driven out of lust to resentment, threaten her that his desire for her not to allows him to kill her or humiliates her.  He declared two months time to change her mind and to be with him as his wife, otherwise she will be killed and served as breakfast for him.  Sita was horrified at the cruel verdict of Ravana, the deities and celestial women surrounded her were grieved over the judgment of Ravana.  Sita frantically expresses her anguish that none of the demons accompanied to him were opposed the shameful act of Ravana, in fact none of them were desired the welfare of him.  She expresses her grief and declares herself as virtuous as Sachi, blameless wife of Lord Indra, she proudly announce that she was capable to burn him with her power of chastity the moment she was humiliated, the chaste wife of Rama and eldest daughter-in-law of Ikshvaku dynasty was so much devoted to her husband in adding glories to him.   Ravana turned haughty; his facial appearance turned vicious ordered the demons of various complexions and dreadful physical features assembled to torture Sita or with the sweet coated words to succumb her to his desires.  Ravana terrorizes Sita with his absurd comments.  One of the women Danyamalini embraced Ravana and pacified him not to approach a woman who has no desires for him that would give him no pleasure other than pain and   openly criticized that Sita had no fortune to be with him and enjoy the wealth and fame of Ravana.  Eventually, Ravana and the women folks returned to palace. 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

Srimad Sundarakandam !! King Ravana’s pleas to marry Goddess Sita !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

 

 
 

It was just before the early dawn, there were the sounds auspicious percussions and Vedic hymns, Ravana woke up with the reverberation of pleasing musical instruments.  Instantly he remembered about Sita with great passion and love.  He could not control his desires; he approached Ashoka Vatika accompanied by hundreds of his women like Lord Indra followed by his celestial Gandharvas.  The gorgeous women folks of Ravana was following him carrying golden lamps and various attractive things like precious vessels full of honey, majestic golden umbrella, etc..  These women had their hair unkempt, ornaments were misplaced, sleepiness due to the excess consumption of intoxicated drinks, their bodies were emitting various fragrances and with the sounds of the heavy ornaments tangling while walking, they followed their dearest husband dutifully.    Anjaneya saw Ravana, mighty King of Lanka majestically attired with all the marvelous ornaments was in avarice, totally intoxicated, tormented by lust, Anjaneya was mesmerized at the charisma of Ravana, Son of Vishravass*.

 

 

Ravana thrown lustful intense gaze at Sita, she was completely distraught sitting in the middle of the several demons.  As soon as he approached, Sita covered her beautiful features under her cloth.  Anjaneya noticed the Mother of the Universe was utterly miserable state, though she had no ornaments on her body to embellish and in a muddy saffron robe, she was having the brilliant appearance of lotus flower covered with mud.  Ravana talks absurdity praising the venerable beauty of Sita.   He was ridiculously praising his virtues, charm, braveness and powers etc… to magnetize Sita.   He validates himself to Sita that he was the greatest amongst the demons to abduct Sita and affirms that it was the blameless deed of a demon.  Ravana pleads her to be cheerful and promises her that he won’t touch her without her will, he requests her to leave all the depressed feelings, dirty robes, meditation upon her husband Rama, single plait of beautiful bunch of hair and fasting etc.  He beseeches her to love him and gain all the most beautiful things in the Universe like magnificent clothes and jewels, luxurious life and affluences.  He prompted her to grab the opportunities before her and reside with him.  He lustfully narrates her as the epitome of beauty created by Lord Brahma and compels her to become his wife.  He outrageously informs her about his willingness to shower all his wealth and glories upon her and readiness to offer some of the cities to King Janaka*.   He prompted Sita to leave her ascetic life and accept the magnificent the clothes and jewels and embrace his fame and wealth.   Ravana disapproves Rama that he was not equal to him in any of the austerities, valor, fame, wealth etc… and derisively states his way of life in the forest and sarcastically comment that it was doubtful whether he alive or not.    Ravana boast his mighty powers and emphasize his cleverness to abduct her just like Hiranyakashipu abducted Keerthi, one of the wives of Lord Indra.

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!