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SHRI RAM'S AWAKENING
Samsar !!
CXIX
It is an indisputable truth that the samsar is futile and perishable. In this samsar, one exploits another's weakness or helplessness. One derives benefit from another's agitation. This proverbial statement was true in this case also. Some Kings of the Rakshasa dynasty planned to exploit Shri Ram's helpless condition. Some Vidyadhar Kings also joined their conspiracy. They thought, "We should make the fullest use of this opportunity. Now the Kingdom of Ayodhya is in a state of anarchy since Shri Ram is neglecting his imperial duties. Now that Shri Ram is plunged in grief, there is no one to protect the Kingdom or to defend it. Lakshman is no more. Lav and Kush have adopted the Sadhudharma and Shri Ram has become insane. When such is the situation, why should we not at once invade Ayodhya and capture it? We cannot get a better opportunity than this to occupy Ayodhya."
Shri Ram had no enemies when he was able and active but now friends became foes. Foes who were pretending to be friends began to show themselves to be what they actually were. In this world, who can be without enemies? As long as a man is strong and capable, his enemies hesitate to reveal their true feelings but as soon as a man becomes weak and powerless, foes who were pretending to be friends soon reveal their true nature. Indrajit's sons and Sund's sons decided to invade Ayodhya and to kill Shri Ram and they gave commands to their armies to get ready for a war. A Vidyadhar King who was malicious also joined them.
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