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THE WAY OF LIFE LAKSHMAN'S INDIGNANT OUTBURSTS
Lakshman gave vent to his anger in the presence of Shri Ram and with Shri Ram's consent, he went into Sugriva's palace. Soon after entering the palace, he roared angrily, “Where is Sugriva ?” All in the palace were filled with fright. The guards of the harem informed Sugriva of the arrival of Lakshman. On hearing it, Sugriva began to tremble with fear. At once, he remembered his mistake. He came out running. He stood before Lakshman with hands folded; and with his head bowed in reverence. "Oh, treasure-house of forgiveness ! Kindly pardon me. I have committed a serious blunder". But he was Lakshman! His face had grown crimson with anger. With utter contempt for Sugriva, he said, "You wicked man! Your objective has been achieved; and you are spending time merrily in the harem! You have forgotten your promise. Do you also want to go to the kingdom of Yama as Sahasagati went ? You have not made any attempt so far to search for Sita; and we have been waiting here hoping that you would arrange for searching for Sita".
Sugriva fell at the feet of Lakshman. He repeatedly begged for forgiveness; and then the two went to meet Shri Ram in the outer garden. Sugriva fell at the feet of Shri Ram and begged for his forgiveness. "Oh, you ocean of compassion! Kindly forgive me. I will at once set about the task of searching for Sita. You kindly stay here. I will bring you news about her soon”.
Shri Ram was the very embodiment of forgiveness. He did not reprimand Sugriva. His main objective was to search for Sita. He did not like to create a complication by quarrelling with Sugriva; and he did not want the task to be delayed. His friendship with Sugriva was going to be of benefit to him in the future.
NOBLE MEN ARE MINDFUL OF THE TASK THAT IS IMPORTANT
Noble men are mindful of the task that is important. This special virtue of noble people is not only praiseworthy but also worthy of imitation and emulation. The man who neglects his
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