Fight

Aranyaka.

As the Yagnyashva ambled along towards the banks of River Narmada, Prime Minister Sumati suggested to Shatrughna a quick visit to the Ashram of Muni Aranyaka. When the Muni was informed by Sumati that an Ashwamedha Yagna was being performed, the Sage replied that those foolish persons who were wasting their time and energy in performing Yagnas and Vratas during the short life span should be advised to best utilise their time to Shri Rama ‘Smarana’ (Memory) as Shri Rama was itself an Yagna, a Vrata, a Puja, a Maha Mantra, Veda and Shastra. Then Suman introduced Shatrughna, Bharat Kumar, Hanuman and others and the Sage was thrilled to see them all and reemphasised that there was no other Deity like Shri Rama and no there bhajan better than his. Shatrughna then arranged Muni Aranyaka’s visit to Ayodhya and the Muni after meeting Shri Rama in person felt so satisfied that he did not wish for anything else in life and by the grace of Shri Rama left for Vishnu loka!

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Chyavana

As the Yagnashwa moved on nearing the Ashram of Sage Chyavana and Devi Sukanya, Pradhan Mantri Sumati who was in the entourage of Shatrughna explained their episode: The son of Sage Bhrigu named Chyavan was engaged in very rigorous Tapasya when King Sharyati was performing ‘snaan’ in the River Narmada and Tarpana to Devas and Pitras; the Princess Sukanya along with her companions was moving about in a forest on the banks of Narmada. Out of fun, Sukanya nearing a bush pierced with a piece of wood into perhaps a couple of glittering worms, but got alarmed when blood spilt out and there were trebles of Earth and lightenings. She ran and informed her father who was resting on the river banks about the incident. The King went up to the bush and found to his horror that Sunanya did not pierce the lighting worms but the eyes of a Sage engrossed in Tapasya, causing him to blindness.The King apologised profusely and offered his teen age daughter to the sick and aged Sage in wedding as a compensation. The daughter Sukanya served the Sage with sincerity and once the two Asvini Kumar Brothers who were passing by were impressed with her ‘Pativartya’(seva to husband) and gave her the boons of eye sight to her husband as also youth and charm. In gratitude, the Sage Chyavan, by virtue of his Tapasya, gave the boon to Ashwini Kumars to secure sips of ‘Somarasa’ (the Celestial Drink) denied to them hitherto as also fulfledged Devatva with eligibility for enjoying ‘havis’ or the fruit of Yagnas. Lord Indra was furious at these boons to Asvini Kumars and raised his hand to punish them all but the Sage Chyavan in turn held Indra’s hand tight and Indra had no option to gtant the boons to Ashvini Kumars! While Mantri Sumati narrated the Story of the Sacred Couple of Sage Chyavan and Devi Sukanya, the ‘Sacrifice Horse’,

Shatrughna and the entire entourage reached the Ashram, worshipped them and requested them to visit the Place of the Rama Yagna, as Hanuman carried the Chyavana couple to Rama Chandra and the Place of the Maha Yagna in progress.

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Ashvamedha

As a first step, a suitable, sturdy and steady horse was selected with excellent features. Then under the supervision of Vasishtha Muni, the Kingdom’s Chief Rishi, Shri Rama tilled a four yojana wide and long bhumi on Sarayu River banks with a golden plough; selected a suitable Yagna Vedika (Platform) with the required number of Mandapas and Agni Kundas decorated with jewels; invited Maharshis and Tapasvis of high standing like

1. Narada, 
2. Asita, 
3. Parvat, 
4. Kapila, 
5. Jaatukarnya, 
6. Angira, 
7. Aashtishena, 
8. Atri, 
9. Goutami, 
10. Haarita,
11. Yagnavalkya, and 
12. Sarvat; 

constructed suitable Ashramas for the Invitee Rishis and disciples;

Conferences were held to decide on the

1. format, 
2. procedure and 
3. daily programing; 

prescribed do’s and don’ts of

1. physical, 
2. moral and 
3. spiritual content; ‘niyamas and nigrahas’ (norms and restrictions) etc. 

Lakhsmana brought the Yagnashwa at the appointed time, formal Pujas were performed by Brahmanas and ‘Suvasini’ Women; the Surya Vamsa flag of Victory was hoisted on the horse; a gold sheet was hung around the horse-neck with an Inscription saying that the horse belonged to Shri Rama and whosoever stopped it would be severely punished; Shatrughna was made over-all in charge of the huge armed 

1. Sena (Army), 
2. elephants, 
3. horses, 
4. chariots and 
5. carts leading the Yagnashwa; 

Pushkala the son of Bharata was made in charge of the rear side of the ‘Ashwa’; Bhakta Hanuman headed the entourage and at the most propitious Muhurta the Yagna Horse was released, along with the recitals of Veda Mantras and ‘Mangala Vadyas’amid big shouts of Victory to Shri Rama Chandra.

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Rajabhisheka

‘Rama Rajabhisheka’ was a landmark in Treta Yuga attended by

1. Lord Brahma, 
2. Devas, 
3. Maharshis and 
4. the highly satisfied ‘Praja, and heralded the highly famed Rama Rajya. 

As Rama was seated as its Head on the Naksha (Atlas) of ‘Sapta Lokas’ of Prithvi, all the

1. Devas, 
2. Daityas, 
3. Nagas, 
4. Yakshas, 
5. Asuras, and of course the entire humanity were performing their respective duties with devotion and care 

as per established regulations of

1. Dharma (Virtue), 
2. Nyaya (Justice), 
3. Law and Order, and 
4. Social Security. 

Sadhus and Sages were happy as never before, none resorted to foul means of any kind, women folk had no difficulties and they too observed the regulations as Pativratas;

Sacred Activities like

1. Yagnas, 
2. Vratas, 
3. Punya Karyas, 
4. Tirtha Yatras, 
5. Daanas, 
6. Dhyanas, and 
7. Veda Pathanas were in full swing. 

In response to Rama’s appeals Daityas, Maha Sarpas and other Power Joints of the Rajya, none dared to follow the ways of the Evil. To Devas too Shri Ram made requests not to impose any
‘Adhi Daivika’ based problems such as natural disasters like Earth quakes, floods and droughts or excessive rains or ‘Akaala Maranas’ or premature deaths. The Praja in Rama Rajya were instrtucted to observe the ‘Varnaashrama Vidhana’, perform useful tasks like construction of

1. wells, 
2. Sarovars, 
3. Temples, 
4. Choultries, 
5. Udyanavanas or Public Gardens, 

Pashu Palana or raising cattle, farming and such useful engagements rather than indulge in unhealthy and anti- social activities such as

1. thieving, 
2. pilfering, 
3. causing hurt to others,
4. amassing money and 
5. squandering for foul tasks, 
6. prostitution, 
7. betting, 
8. racing, 
9. drinking and 
10. yielding to immoral activities. 

As Shri Rama was an ideal Institution of ‘Sishta Rakshaka’ (Protector of Virtue and Justice) and ‘Dushta Sikshaka’ (Punisher of the Evil), the normal Praja (General Public) proved to be a darling King owing to his suave and benevolent treatment and as a severe chastiser and Task Master of wrong doings.

Dilīpa

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