Shri Ram - Austerity of Speech

 

Austerity of speech!

Rām narrated about his friendship with Sugriva, power of Hanumān & great act of Vānaras to his ministers. Rām also told this to the citizens of Ayodhya. Hearing achievements of Vānaras against strength of demons, citizens of Ayodhya were astonished & full of respect

Rām then spoke to his councilors about his meeting with Vibhishana. After recounting all details, resplendent Rām then entered Ayodhya, which was crowded with rejoicing people, together with all Vānaras

The citizens hoisted flags on every house to greet their king. Rām acknowledged greetings of all & reached the paternal palace which was traditionally occupied by Ikshavāku kings. Entering the palace of his great-souled father, he offered salutation to Kausalya, Sumitra and Keikeyi & spoke meaningful words to Bharat-Give this great palace of mine which looks excellent with Ashoka garden & consists of pearls & cat's eye-gems to Sugriva for his stay

Hearing the words of Rām, Bharat having true prowess, holding Sugriva by his hand, entered the palace. Bharat then said to Sugriva-O capable person! Order messengers to make arrangements for Rām’s coronation. Sugriva then gave 4 golden jars encrusted with jewels to 4 Vānara leaders & said-O Vānaras, Get ready in such a way that you await my orders tomorrow, with these water jars filled with water from the 4 oceans

The great souled Vānaras, huge as elephants, went with speed like eagles, ordered by Sugriva & leapt quickly in the sky

Jāmbavan, Hanumān, Vegadarshi & Rishabha brought water-jars filled with water. They brought waters from over 500 rivers in those jars. Energetic Sushena brought a jar, adorned with all types of precious stones, water from the eastern sea. Rishabha brought from southern sea in a golden jar, covered with stems of red sandal wood tree. Gavaya brought cool water from western ocean in a large jar set with jewels. Virtuous Nala swiftly brought water from the northern sea.

All set for coronation!

TEAM Leaders share relevant details with all members to avoid any confusion that may arise. Here Rām could sense that seeing Vānaras in such huge numbers being part of procession, may sow doubts in the minds of citizens of Ayodhya as well as ministers. He thus clarifies to all, the contribution made by Sugriva & his army in his expedition against demons & acknowledges their effort for all to understand & respect

He also offers the best place, seat of Ikshavāku’s, to Sugriva for his stay. This takes friendship bonds to the next level. Real friends don't always seek positive response, but they do seek sensitive response. There should be balance of accuracy coupled with sensitivity, when we interact with them

Krsna says:
anudvega-karaṁ vākyaṁ satyaṁ priya-hitaṁ ca yat
svādhyāyābhyasanaṁ caiva vāṅ-mayaṁ tapa ucyate

Austerity of speech consists in speaking words that are truthful, pleasing, beneficial, & not agitating to others, and also in regularly reciting Vedic literature

Thoughts pls?

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