gunah, viryam, dharma, krutagnasya, drudvrata, satyavakya, Charitra, Vidvaan, sarvabutah hitah, samartah, priya darshanah, aatmavaan, jitakrodho, dhyutimaan, anasuyukah, kasya bibyati devah ca jyata rosaya myuge,
1) gunah = good qualities,
2) viryam = courage, one who does not get shaken in his heart but is able to accomplish even very hard tasks,
3) krutagnasya = one who remembers the help given to him by others
4) drudvrata = firm resolved
5) satyavrata = one who speaks only truth and nothing else
6) charitra = character
7) Charitra = character, conduct,
8) Vidvaan = knowledgeable, wise,
9) sarvabutah hitah = one who wishes the best for every butah(living thing).
10) samartah = one is able, one who can achieve any given task,
11) priya darshanah = handsome always in all attires at all times,
12) aatmavan = one who has mastered his aatma,
13) itakrodho = one who has mastered his anger,
14) dhyutiman = one who has great shine,
15) anasuyakah = one without jealousy,
16) kasya bibyati devah ca jyata rosaya myuge = even gods will tremble when he gets angry.
(note the difference between controlling and mastering. Mastering anger is different from controlling anger. We can control anger in certain situations but can lose its control sometimes. But once you master you something, its always in your control. Mastering anger means understanding the trigger for anger and why it erupts. Thus one gets to a situation where he does not get angry. There could be a doubt quality 13 and quality 16 are possible simulaneously. Rama does not get angry, he has mastered it, but he uses anger as a tool to get his work done when required. He expresses anger to get a work done. He does not get into the grip of anger like us.)
This was the question asked by rishi Valmiki. He asked," is there any person with these 16 qualities. If there is such a person, please tell me who he is. And I want to know about a person who is alive not some historical figure." 16 qualities are generally possessed by moon in hindu literature. That is the reason Sri Rama is also called Ramachandra. So, now Valmiki has asked the question . This is the scene of epic Ramayana's birth. Then the devarshi Narada replied as follows, "You have asked a rare question and people with such qualities do not ordinarily exist(that means the one with all such qualities is an extra-ordinary person).Yes, Valmiki, such a person exists. He belongs to Ikshavaku kula(dynasty), he is the son of King Dasharatha, people call him Rama. He has all the qualities you mentioned and along with it he is a vasi(one who has mastered his senses). He has great willpower and great physical power. He knows all sciences. He has great riches. He has strong shoulders and high cheeks. He knows use of all weapons. He can control enemies. He knows all vedas. He is equal to Sri Maha Vishnu. He protects all the beings and dharma. He can protect the entire world. He protects his own dharma. He protects people who depend on him for protection. He is extremely handsome and pleasing to those who see him. He is satyaparakram(truth is his strength)." Then Devarshi Narada tells the entire Ramayana to rishi Valmiki in a brief manner. The Ramayana told by Narada to Valmiki is called Sankshep Ramayana. It is about 100 shlokas. It is called a mala mantram. It is supposed to have great powers to those who pray through it.
Bramarshi Narada narrated the entire Ramayana very briefly,"The mighty Emperor Dasharatha, who ruled the kingdom of Khosala with its capital city Ayodhya, was childless. So, he performed the rare Ashvamedha Yagam( a type of yagam) to wash away his papam(bad karma or sins). When he successfully performed the yagam, he received a prasadam( a food item consecrated with the blessing of god). He distributed it to his three wives. Then, Rama was born as the eldest son to his first wife Kaushalya. After due course of time, Rama was married to Sita, daughter of King Janaka of Mithila Kingdom.
Later, Emperor Dasharatha desired to anoint Rama as the Emperor of Khosala to look after welfare of the people because people also wanted to see prince Rama as their ruler. But, the dear wife of Dasharatha, Kaikeyi, claimed the boons from Dasharatha. According to these boons, Emperor Dasharatha must banish Rama to Dandaka forests and anoint Bharata(second son of Dasharata and only son of Kaikeyi) as the Emperor of Khosala. To honour the promise given by his father to Kaikeyi, Sri Rama went to Dandaka forest. Younger brother of Rama named Lakshmana also followed his brother out of brotherly love and affection. Sri Rama's wife Sita who was the most beautiful lady, also accompanied her husband. All the people of Ayodhya were immersed in sorrow when this happened. The trio of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana entered the terrible forests, they crossed great rivers and visited many sages and hermits on their way. Finally, they settled at Chitrakuta. Bharata, son of Kaikeyi, returned from his uncle's house and came to know about the promise that his mother Kaikeyi derived from his father. He also came to know about the banishment of his brother and consequently the death of his father. Bharata was plunged into an endless sea of sorrow. He immediately went to Chitrakuta along with all the royal gurus(teachers), citizens of Ayodhya and the vast army to persuade Rama to return to Ayodhya and take the throne back since their father, who had given the promise, was no more. Rama did not agree to this adharma and declared that he would spend fourteen years in forests as his father had promised to Kaikeyi . After failing to convince Rama, Bharata, took the Padukas(foot wear) of Rama and ruled the Khosala as Rama's agent and Rama's padukas as royal emblem. Later, Rama left Chitrakuta because it reminded him of his people who had visited him recently. He left chitrakuta and entered the scary Dandaka forest and resided there. Once, a rakshasi(demoness) named Shurpanaka saw Rama. She got attracted to him and lustfully approached him. But Rama cut her nose and ears. Kara and Dhushana(two demons) attacked Rama with a force of 14000 demons, when Shurpanaka complained to them. Rama destroyed the entire 14000 demons within a few minutes. Shurpanaka witnessed this slaughter and informed her brother Ravana. Ravana abducted Sita and imprisoned her in Lanka. Rama befriended Sugreeva(vanara, a monkey clan that has human like qualities) and killed Sugreeva's brother Vali. Then, Rama sent search squads of vanaras in all directions to search for his missing wife Sita. Hanuman(one of the vanaras sent to search for Sita) who went to south direction, discovered Sita in Lanka and informed Rama about it. Rama built a bridge across the sea with the help of Neela(another vanara) and crossed the bridge along with his mighty army of vanaras into Lanka. There he slew Ravana, rescued his wife Sita and returned to Ayodhya. There, he was annointed as the Emperor of Khosala. Rama ruled the earth for 11000 years. He established dharma in his rule. Peace and prosperity were hallmarks of his rule. His rule came to be known as Rama-Rajya to the world.
In Rama Rajya, there were no deaths of minors/childs/kid. There were no widows. There were no fire accidents. There were no viral fevers. There were no starvation deaths. People were free from nasty diseases. There were no deaths of even animals by drowing. There were no turbulances in the world. There were no thefts. Rama performed many Ashvameda Yagams and several other Vedic Yagams. He gifted away great wealth, crores of milch cows and expensive jewels to Brahmanas. He donated extensively to the poor, needy, and deserving. He ruled for 11000years and then after giving up his mortal coil, he reached Brahma Lokam(World of Brahma)."
Brahmarshi Narada also narrates a phalashruti(advantages of listening/reading to a particular devotional saga). The phalashruti he gives for this Ramayana is that those who read it will have a long span of life. They will be able to see their great grand children play. After that they will have a painless death and reach heaven.
Rishi Valmiki listened to this brief Ramayana very attentively. He was delighted to listen the story of Lord Rama. His mind and heart were filled with celestial joy and divine peace.
1) gunah = good qualities,
2) viryam = courage, one who does not get shaken in his heart but is able to accomplish even very hard tasks,
3) krutagnasya = one who remembers the help given to him by others
4) drudvrata = firm resolved
5) satyavrata = one who speaks only truth and nothing else
6) charitra = character
7) Charitra = character, conduct,
8) Vidvaan = knowledgeable, wise,
9) sarvabutah hitah = one who wishes the best for every butah(living thing).
10) samartah = one is able, one who can achieve any given task,
11) priya darshanah = handsome always in all attires at all times,
12) aatmavan = one who has mastered his aatma,
13) itakrodho = one who has mastered his anger,
14) dhyutiman = one who has great shine,
15) anasuyakah = one without jealousy,
16) kasya bibyati devah ca jyata rosaya myuge = even gods will tremble when he gets angry.
(note the difference between controlling and mastering. Mastering anger is different from controlling anger. We can control anger in certain situations but can lose its control sometimes. But once you master you something, its always in your control. Mastering anger means understanding the trigger for anger and why it erupts. Thus one gets to a situation where he does not get angry. There could be a doubt quality 13 and quality 16 are possible simulaneously. Rama does not get angry, he has mastered it, but he uses anger as a tool to get his work done when required. He expresses anger to get a work done. He does not get into the grip of anger like us.)
This was the question asked by rishi Valmiki. He asked," is there any person with these 16 qualities. If there is such a person, please tell me who he is. And I want to know about a person who is alive not some historical figure." 16 qualities are generally possessed by moon in hindu literature. That is the reason Sri Rama is also called Ramachandra. So, now Valmiki has asked the question . This is the scene of epic Ramayana's birth. Then the devarshi Narada replied as follows, "You have asked a rare question and people with such qualities do not ordinarily exist(that means the one with all such qualities is an extra-ordinary person).Yes, Valmiki, such a person exists. He belongs to Ikshavaku kula(dynasty), he is the son of King Dasharatha, people call him Rama. He has all the qualities you mentioned and along with it he is a vasi(one who has mastered his senses). He has great willpower and great physical power. He knows all sciences. He has great riches. He has strong shoulders and high cheeks. He knows use of all weapons. He can control enemies. He knows all vedas. He is equal to Sri Maha Vishnu. He protects all the beings and dharma. He can protect the entire world. He protects his own dharma. He protects people who depend on him for protection. He is extremely handsome and pleasing to those who see him. He is satyaparakram(truth is his strength)." Then Devarshi Narada tells the entire Ramayana to rishi Valmiki in a brief manner. The Ramayana told by Narada to Valmiki is called Sankshep Ramayana. It is about 100 shlokas. It is called a mala mantram. It is supposed to have great powers to those who pray through it.
Bramarshi Narada narrated the entire Ramayana very briefly,"The mighty Emperor Dasharatha, who ruled the kingdom of Khosala with its capital city Ayodhya, was childless. So, he performed the rare Ashvamedha Yagam( a type of yagam) to wash away his papam(bad karma or sins). When he successfully performed the yagam, he received a prasadam( a food item consecrated with the blessing of god). He distributed it to his three wives. Then, Rama was born as the eldest son to his first wife Kaushalya. After due course of time, Rama was married to Sita, daughter of King Janaka of Mithila Kingdom.
In Rama Rajya, there were no deaths of minors/childs/kid. There were no widows. There were no fire accidents. There were no viral fevers. There were no starvation deaths. People were free from nasty diseases. There were no deaths of even animals by drowing. There were no turbulances in the world. There were no thefts. Rama performed many Ashvameda Yagams and several other Vedic Yagams. He gifted away great wealth, crores of milch cows and expensive jewels to Brahmanas. He donated extensively to the poor, needy, and deserving. He ruled for 11000years and then after giving up his mortal coil, he reached Brahma Lokam(World of Brahma)."
Brahmarshi Narada also narrates a phalashruti(advantages of listening/reading to a particular devotional saga). The phalashruti he gives for this Ramayana is that those who read it will have a long span of life. They will be able to see their great grand children play. After that they will have a painless death and reach heaven.
Rishi Valmiki listened to this brief Ramayana very attentively. He was delighted to listen the story of Lord Rama. His mind and heart were filled with celestial joy and divine peace.
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