Behold The Beauty Of Ram And Lakshman Now

Of and on, I branch off on matters that are dear to me, or subjects I think need to be addressed. However, the goal always remains the same: bringing Ram Rajya into our daily awareness. Our spiritual journey continues, in which, according to Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual teacher and writer, we have to leave the analytical mind and the false created self, the ego, behind. Even though it is a daunting task, it becomes simple, if we live in the now and work onwards from there.

Continuing with the saga of the Ram Charitra Manas, last, Shri Ram and brother Lakshman were in Janakpur with the sage Vishvamitra. King Janak had welcomed them and put them up in the best of accomodations. After having dinner, the night was still young and Lakshman had something in mind.

Lakhan Hridaya Lalasa Biseshi

Jaee Janakpur Aaeeya Dekhee

Lakshman was in no mood to turn in that early.He was wondering if he could go and explore the surroundings. Maybe, he could look around the capital Janakpur he thought, but was very reticent to ask of his brother, and on the other hand, was in awe of the sage.

The Lord sensed his brother's dilemma and decided to ask the seer's permission very respectfully. The sage was very pleased at Shri Ram's good manners. He told Him that He was the upholder of the moral code and that He brought glee to all of His devotees.

"Run along you happy pair, see the city and come back" said the sage," show your lovely countenance to the people and bless their eyes"

Touching the feet of the muni, the two brothers, a treat to the eyes of the whole world were off. Groups of boys started following them, all enamoured by the exquisite beauty of the two brothers. The two, were clad in yellow garments with sashes around their waists. A quiver was tied on their backs respectively, and each carried a bow and arrow in their hands. One dark and the other fair, they had streaks of sandalwood paste painted on their bodies so as to match their complexion. With long slender arms, necks, built as a lion's, they wore strings of pearls, got from the forehead of elephants. Their eyes resembled the red lotus, and their moon-like face, was enough to relieve one of any kind of tension. The ears were adorned with gold while the eyebrows were perfectly arched, with a sectarian tilak (mark) on the forehead. Casting a bewitching glance, the pair definitely stole every body's heart. They were beauty personified!!!!!

We can behold the beauty of the two brothers in this very moment. Just close your eyes and be very still. Go deep inside within you and do not listen to the chattering of the mind. Feel your presence in the now and then you will have Ram Rajya! JAI HO!!














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