Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Upavasena Shokena
Dhyanena Cha Bhayena Cha
Pariksheenam Krusham
Dheenam Alpaharam Thapo Dhanam
Immediately after the departure of Ravana, the
demons surrounded were speaking irrationally to Sita and frightened her.
They admired Ravana’s captivating charisma and his glorious birth in the
lineage of Sage Pulastya. Ekajata spoke highly about Ravana as one
of the grandsons of Sage Pulastya, born from the mind of Lord Brahma and son of
Sage Vishravass who was the son of Sage Pulastya and encouraged Sita to marry
Ravana. Harijata praised the valor of Ravana as the vanquisher of
enemies, who has won against Devasa and Lord Indra. Prakhasa arrogantly
declared that Ravana, a mighty warrior would do anything to attain her and
leave all his wives for Sita. Vikata spoke rudely to Sita about her
attitude towards him and highly praised fearlessness of Ravana who had
conquered Devas, Danavas, Gandharvas and Nagas. Durmukhi criticized Sita
and praised Ravana’s command over Lord Surya, Lord Vayu, Lord Varuna, seasons,
mountains, trees etc… In this way, the demons surrounded were humiliated Sita.
Several demons were approached Sita and tortured
her with harsh words. One of them advised Sita to be with
Ravana in his pleasure seeking home and wipe out the thoughts about Rama, which
would provide her long life. They prompted Sita to enjoy the luxuries of
three worlds with Ravana after accepting him as husband and forget about Rama
who was completely unsuccessful. Sita was inconsolable with tears over
flowing down on her cheeks after listening to the ruthless comments. Sita
graciously replied them that woman from human race are not supposed to marry a
demon, she firmly answered them that their depraved idea never takes place,
instead she readily agreed to be eaten by them. Sita courteously answered
them that though Rama had no Kingdom to rule, he will remain her husband,
Master and Acharya forever, like Lord Surya has the chaste wife Survarchala,
Lord Indra has Sacchi, Sage Vashishta has Arundhathi, Lord Chandra has Rohini,
Sage Agastya has Lopamudhra, Sage Chyavana has Sukanya, Sathyavan has Savithri,
Sage Kapila has Srimathi, Saudasa has Madhayanthi, Kesini has Sagara and Nala
has Damayanthi. Sita proclaimed that she will remain a faithful and
devoted husband to Rama of Ikshvau Dynasty. The demons were annoyed at
the decision of Sita, they started harassing with harsh comments and
frightening her. Anjaneya who was sitting on the top of Shimshupa
tree witnessed the scenario and he was agitated. Sita was totally
devastated at the callous comments and frightening approach. Vinatha, one
of the demons commanded Sita to marry Ravana who has immense wealth, glories,
and powers otherwise she threatened Sita that they will swallow her. Vikata was
too agitated raised her fists against Sita and started roaring, she explained
about the hidden dangers and even Lord Indra could not save her from the
capture of Ravana, Vikata announced that Sita was brought in the Kingdom of
Lanka forcefully to remain Ravana’s wife and serve him at his heart’s content,
she encourages Sita to grab all those comforts and luxuries from Ravana.
Further Vikata pronounce that if Sita was not yielded to their wish to become
wife to Ravana, she will tear off her heart and eat it. Another
demon Chandodhari revealed her desire to eat Sita’s flesh and organs.
Prakhasa expressed her anger to squeeze Sita’s neck; Ajamukhi was
enthusiastic to share the flesh of Sita equally. Shurpanakha was agreed
to the wish of Ajamukhi and revealed her desire to have intoxicated drinks
after eating the flesh of a human.
Jai Sriman Naryana !!
