{"id":4955,"date":"2019-10-01T17:11:44","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T11:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iskconbangalore.org\/blog\/?p=4955"},"modified":"2022-01-24T16:34:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T11:04:58","slug":"ten-qualities-of-lord-rama-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iskconbangalore.org\/blog\/ten-qualities-of-lord-rama-part-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Qualities of Lord Rama \u2013 Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaya Sri Ram! As we enter into the auspicious ten days of the Dasara, which will culminate in the Vijayadashami, the day of victory of Good, represented by Lord Rama<\/a> over the Evil-Ravana; we bring you a series of narrations from Ramayana, describing ten transcendental qualities of Lord Ramachandra, one for every day of the Dussehra.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please read and relish, like and share these articles, and you may also leave your comments to us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Quality 3: Lord R\u0101ma, the Adherent<\/strong><\/h1>\n

One of the most valuable qualities of Lord R\u0101ma is adherence. It means to stick to or to abide by, something willingly, also describes utmost devotion.<\/p>\n

His adherence to the Kshatriya rules, Scriptural laws, and the rules of morality impressed everyone, everybody, a friend or a foe, came across Lord R\u0101ma and respectfully touched his lotus feet. His adherence to the fair rules of combat was even adored, by the Gods.<\/p>\n

The epic R\u0101m\u0101ya\u1e47a lets us discover many instances which glorify R\u0101ma\u2019s adherence to his principles.<\/p>\n

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Acquiescence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After helping Vi\u015bv\u0101mitra complete his sacrifice and then winning S\u012bt\u0101 in the svayamba\"\"ra, it was time to coronate R\u0101ma as the new King of Ayodhy\u0101. But Kaikey\u012b, on the ill-advice of Manthara, wanted Bh\u0101rata, Kaikey\u012b\u2019s son, to be the new King. So as advised by Manthara, she used her two boons which the mighty Da\u015baratha had promised to offer her. Kaikey\u012b\u2019s first boon asked Bh\u0101rata to be installed as the Prince Regent in R\u0101ma\u2019s place. For the second, R\u0101ma had to be exiled to the forest, and remain there for fourteen years.<\/p>\n

Listening to these Da\u015baratha, gazed at his wife in utter disbelief. He was seized by agonizing anxiety when he heard her cruel utterance.<\/p>\n

R\u0101ma was then called, to the King\u2019s palace. Noticing the heartbroken King mute and the ever guileless R\u0101ma, Kaikey\u012b carried out her desire, and in an unkind sound, she revealed her wicked intentions to R\u0101ma.<\/p>\n

R\u0101ma looked towards His father, who didn’t return a glance. The King held his head down and wept softly. R\u0101ma turned back to Kaikey\u012b, his step-mother and replied, \u201cOrdered only by you, O Kaikey\u012b, I would joyfully part with, in favour of Bh\u0101rata, not only the Kingdom but also all My personal property, My wedded wife S\u012bt\u0101 and even My beloved Self, then how much more gladly would I part with these things when ordered by My father. Please reassure My afflicted father, for seeing him sitting there shedding tears pains Me greatly. He may feel assured that I shall immediately enact his desire without feeling any sorrow at all. Without questioning my father\u2019s command, I shall now quickly proceed to the forest.\u201d \"\"<\/p>\n

Unable to speak due to grief, Da\u015baratha wept aloud. R\u0101ma bowed at the feet of His father and also before the hard-hearted Kaikey\u012b. With his hands’ fold, R\u0101ma circumambulated around, His father and step-mother and then departed.<\/p>\n

R\u0101ma went around the royal seat without casting His eyes on it. Despite His renouncing the rulership of the world, no change of mood was perceived in R\u0101ma, just like a perfect yogi who had completely transcended all dualities.<\/p>\n

R\u0101ma went before His grieving mother, Kau\u015baly\u0101 to take his leave and knelt with folded hands, bowing His head low. Lak\u1e63man, who had resigned himself to accept R\u0101ma\u2019s determination to depart followed close behind. Soon S\u012bt\u0101 joined them too.<\/p>\n

Da\u015baratha was embarrassed. He knew R\u0101ma\u2019s adherence to his principles, piety and truth. He could see that R\u0101ma\u2019s decision to depart was firm and irreversible.\"\"<\/p>\n

Entire Ayodhy\u0101 mourned the exile of R\u0101ma. The public cursed Kaikey\u012b and offered their blessings to the trio. They were even ready to evacuate the city of Ayodhy\u0101 and turn the forest where R\u0101ma would continue his exile as a city. Such was the adherence of the people towards R\u0101ma.<\/p>\n

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