14-Bharat's Coming to Ayodhyaa
All are going back to
Ayodhyaa from Chitrakoot, all are sad, all are talking about Raam's love. On first day,
they crossed Yamunaa Jee, and didn't eat anything in the grief of Raam's separation. On
second day they stayed in Shringverpur after crossing Gangaa Jee. Nishaad made all arrangements
for them there. Then they crossed Saee River and took bath in Gomatee river, and the fourth
day they arrived in Ayodhyaa.
Janak Jee stayed for
four days in Ayodhyaa to make necessary arrangements about the kingdom, then headed towards
to his own place Tirahut (Janak Puree). All people in Ayodhyaa live with strict discipline
in the hope to see Raam again. They have sacrificed all pleasures and are wishing the exile
time to end soon.
Bharat Jee instructed his
ministers and trusted servants to perform their duties. He handed over mothers to Shatrughn.
Then he consoled the public. He went to Guru's house with Shatrughn and asked - "If you
permit me then I may live with discipline and control." Muni said - "Bharat, Whatever
you will say or do, the same will be regarded as Dharm for the world."
Bharat Jee called astrologers
to tell him an auspicious day to establish for Raam's Paadukaa on the throne. and on that
auspicious day Raam's Paadukaa were established on the throne. Then he himself went to live in
a hut in Nandi Graam (village) instead of living in the palace. He made Jataa on his head, put
on Muni type saffron robe, dug some drench and sat there on Kush Aasan. Leaving behind all the
pleasures of life he adopted a very simple life with strict discipline.
He got weaker and weaker
everyday. Hope was like the Polar star in the sky and living for 14 years was like 14 days
from Amaavasyaa (the day Raam's exile period began) to Poornimaa (the day Raam's exile period
will finish). Even Ganesh Jee, Shesh Jee or Saraswatee Jee cannot describe Bharat's living style,
mind, Bhakti, and detachment. Shree Raam, Lakshman and Seetaa Jee are living in forest in exile,
but Bharat Jee was following all that kind of life by himself.
Iti Shree Raam Charit Maanas Dwiteeya Sopaan Ayodhyaa Kaand
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