Way of Life Part 2

SR No.: 006514
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 362
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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DISCOURSE 46
317 he has gone away from this heaven and this belongs to you. You have inherited your father's extraordinary heroism. You too will live in peace, prosperity and felicity". SHRI RAMA'S SENSE OF PROPRIETY
Shri Rama wiped the tears of Indrajit and Meghavahan with his upper garment. Meanwhile, all the necessary arrangements had been made for the performance of the obsequies for Ravana and for the proper disposal of his dead body. Ravana's dead body was washed in scented and sacred water. It was wrapped in excellent garments. His corporeal remains were placed on the funeral pyre and Indrajit lighted the pyre. Shri Ram and Lakshman were standing there. When the pyre burnt down to ashes, Shri Ram and others went to bathe in a lake called Padmasarovar, Kumbhakarna, Vibhishana, Indrajit, Meghavahan, Mandodari etc. also, bathed in Padmasarovar. After bathing, all of them gathered in front of Shri Ram. Shri Ram said this in a sweet voice, addressing the royal family of Lanka. "Oh you heroes, you rule over Lanka as before. I do not desire your kingdom or wealth. I only wish for your welfare".
Hearing the words of Shri Ram, Kumbhakarna and the others shed tears of joy. They were overwhelmed with joyful emotions. All were full of respect and love for Shri Ram.
How did Shri Ram conform to popular customs and traditions? How properly did Shri Ram act towards the enemy's family after killing the enemy; how proper was his attitude towards, the enemy's kingdom and the enemy's dead body? He did not utter anything unbecoming after Ravana's death. He did not also give any advice which would hurt the feelings of Kumbhakarna and others. "Look here, Ravana died because of his infatuation for another woman. You must learn a lesson from this incident. You must never desire another woman". He did not give them any such precepts. A sense of discretion is necessary to speak properly and to say the proper things to the dead man's family, to his friends and relatives. A deep insight into human nature is essential to know what words of advice or condolence should be spoken to which persons and at what time.