The greatest of the
Ithihasa puranam has had its influence across centuries, countries and cultures
- Valmiki’s description of the tour de force of Maryadha Purush Sri Ramapiran
has illuminated the lives of millions
imparting lessons in various spheres - statecraft, conduct, family and societal
values. It has set rules for war and peace, for daily life and during times of
crisis propagating the importance of justice, virtue, love and sacrifice and
indicting greed, lust, the evils of power and covetousness
….. and it culminates
with ‘Sri Rama Pattabisheka Mahothsavam’ - the coronation
ceremony of Lord Srirama, performed on the
majestic scale - Rama, the
foremost among men, accompanied by sounds of conches buzzing in the ears and sounds
of kettle-drums, proceeded to the city of Ayodhya, having a series of palaces. Vasishta, Vamadeva, Kashyapa, Katyayana,
Suyajna, Gautama and Vijaya consecrated Rama the Lion among men, with clear and
fragrant water, as the eight Vasus (Ashta vasukkal). At the request of Bharata
to take back the kingdom of Ayodhya, Rama accepts the offer and sits on a seat.
Bharata and Rama take their bath and get adorned for the occasion. Rama,
mounting on an excellent chariot, sallies forth on a procession in the city
accompanied by Bharata, Shatrughna, Lakshmana and Vibhishana. Nine thousand
elephants follow the procession, with Sugreeva and other monkeys mounted on
them. The citizens of Ayodhya host flags on every house. Rama returns to his
paternal palace in Ayodhya.
Pleasant things give
happiness to everyone and there cannot be more pleasant sight than that of
Sri Rama Pattabishekam ~ the eternal state of bliss- the
most complete picture of happiness to everyone in the Kingdom. Kosala Kingdom was
replete with happiness. The only trouble was that no body could donate ~
for the simple reason that there were none to seek and beget things from
others. People lived in such a perfect harmony that there was no fight and
there was no opportunity to display valour ~ the subjects were well educated
and lived life full of honour… its capital which had no wars was known as
‘Ayodhya’.
In that beautiful
ceremony, the most benevolent Sri Rama adorned the Crown which was worn earlier
by Manu, the emperor- a crown studded with precious jewels, fashioned by
Brahma, the great souled VAsishta and other knowledgeable priests officiating
at the Coronation.
மங்கல கீதம் பாட, மறை
ஒலி முழங்க, வல்வாய்ச் சங்கு இனம் குமுற, பாண்டில் தண்ணுமை ஒலிப்ப, தாஇல் பொங்கு பல்லியங்கள்
ஆர்ப்ப, பூமழை பொழிய, விண்ணோர், எங்கள் நாயகனை வெவ்வேறு எதிர்ந்து, அபிடேகம் செய்தார்.
[from Kamba Ramayanam]
Mere chanting of the name
‘Sree Rama’ would provide everything to us ~ he is the greatest benefactor ~
the Maryadha Purush ~ the greatest epitome of all virtues Lord Rama. At
Thiruvallikkeni, Thirumangaimannan describes Rama as one with his family of
Barathan, Satrugnan, Ilakkuvan and Mythili – the one who destroyed Ravana
[Ravananthakan] – the most cheerful and calm Rama blessing all his devotees.
Today 3rd
April 2014, it was
Thavanothsavam and Sri Ramar in Pattabisheka Thirukoalam was a great sight to
behold. Here are some photos of the day…
Adiyen
Srinivasadhasan.
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