Sunday, July 11, 2010

King Janak Visits Vishvamitra

King Janak prostrated in front of Vishvamitra, swami of all the munis, who blessed him profoundly. Right then, the two princes, who had gone to see the surrounding gardens, walked in.

Very handsome, one fair, the other dark, the two young men looked very pleasing to the eyes, and could easily charm the whole world.

All, who had accompanied the king, became enamoured with Raghuvir and His brother. Tears of joy were flowing down their cheeks, while their bodies were charged with excitement. Watching, the sweet endearing image of Ram, King Janak lost all sense of time and place.

With great fervour and emotion the king asked of the muni,"Oh Divine sage, are these two siblings, the ornaments of your monkdom, or are these two, the keepers of a royal kingdom? Or, is it possible, that these two are' Brahman' in tandem, of whom the Vedas have sung about saying neti, neti (not this, not this)? My mind, that is detached by nature, is fascinated by their sight. Pray, please tell me who are they, do not hide anything from me. After seeing them, I have lost my equilibrium, and fallen in love with them."

Then Vshvamitra answered," Oh king, you are absolutely right! How can you be wrong. All the human beings of this universe, adore Him". Hearing the muni's mysterious indication, Ram smiled to Himself, and in His own way indicated to the muni, not to reveal anything further. The
muni then, said to king Janak that, these gems are of the Raghukul/dynasty. Their father, King Dushruth, had put them in his trust, for his good. These two brothers are the house of beauty, knowledge and strength. The entire world knows, that they are the ones who, protected his yagnas/ sacrificial ceremonies from the demons!!

Our lives are so enriched, that , we hardly even realize it!! We must make an attempt to count the numerous blessings, that we have been showered upon. Today, lets find time to be witness to them, and then, we will be in Ram Rajya. JAI HO!!




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