Viramani Surrenders the Horse to Shri Rama

Shesha said:

1-4. Seeing his brother Shri Rama destroying the affliction of him who had saluted him to have come (there) Shatrughna became free from all unhappiness, O best brahmana. The confused Hanumat seeing with joy Rama's feet saluted him who had come (there) for the protection of his devotees and said: " O lord, it is (but) proper for you to protect your devotees, since you freed everyone vanquished and tied with a noose in the battle. O you descendant of Raghu, we are now blessed that we shall see your feet. In a moment only we shall conquer the enemies by your grace." Shesha said:

5-17. O brahmana, seeing Rama who was within the scope of (i.e. known by) meditation of the meditating saints, who gave fearlessness to those who saluted him, who had come there, ava fell at his feet, and said: " You are the only Purusa (i.e. the Supreme Being) actually rising above Prakrti (i.e. Nature). With a portion of you, you create and destroy the universe. You who are formless, are the highest cause of the entire world. Endowed with Maya you who are only one, take up three forms: At the time of creation (you exist) in the form of Brahma, In protecting (the world) you are full of your lustre; and at the time of the final destruction of the world (you are) I known as Sarva (i.e. Shiva). O highest lord, your act of performing the horse-sacrifice for removing (the sin of) the murder of a brahmana, is (but) a wonderful mockery. Wherefrom can sin (come to) you, the spotless water from whose feet called Ganga I carry inside (i.e. on) my head to pacify my sins? Certainly I did the act to hurt you much. O you kind one, forgive (me) about it which obstructs you. What do (i.e. can) I do? I did this for maintaining truthfulness. Knowing your prowess I came (here) for the protection of my devotee. This (king Viramani) formerly bathed in the river called apra and practised wonderful penance in the temple of Mahakala at Ujjayinl. Then, I who was pleased, said to the king: 'O great King, ask for (your desired object).' He chose a wonderful kingdom. I said to him: 'Your kingdom (i.e. rule) will be in Devapura. I shall diligently dwell for your protection in your city till Rama's sacrificial horse comes (to your city)'. O Rama, I who granted such a boon, am really your servant. I am now pitied (by you). The king will give back (i.e. restore) the horse along with his sons and beasts; and he will offer service to (your) feet." Shesha said:

18. Hearing these words of Mahesa (i.e. Shiva), the best of Raghus (i.e. Rama) with his eyes full of pity spoke with a grave voice: Rama said:

19-22. It is but the duty of the gods to protect their devotees. You have done an auspicious deed, since you have now protected your devotee. O Shiva, you are in my heart (and) I am in your heart. There is no distinction between us. (Only) the wicked-minded fools see (the distinction, i.e. they look upon us to be different). Those men who make distinction between us who are indeed of the same nature are roasted for a thousand kalpas in (the hell called) Kumbhlpaka. Those who are your pious devotees were (i.e. are) my devotees only; and my devotees also salute you with great devotion. Shesha said:

23-36. The lord (i.e. Rama) having heard these words of Shiva revived the unconscious king VIramani by touching him etc. The able lord and god along with Shiva, also revived other unconscious sons of king VIramani, who were afflicted with arrows. Making the king ready, the lord of the beings (i.e. Shiva), made him, surrounded by his sons and grandsons, salute Rama's feet. Blessed was king VIramani who saw the best Raghu, difficult to be secured by meditating saints devoted to deep and abstract meditation even after myriads (of years). O best brahmana, having saluted Raghunatha (and thus) having their bodies rendered blessed, they became most venerable even to Brahma etc. The king (VIramani) gave (back) the best horse to Rama who was praised by Shatrughna, Hanumat and (other) great warriors like Puskala. The king Viramani urged on by Shiva then gave (Rama) everything along with his kingdom and with sons, beasts and kinsmen. Then Rama was praised by all his enemies and servants, and especially by Shatrughna and others, who were very much eager. Seated in a jewelled chariot he then disappeared. When Rama disappeared, all were amazed. Do not look upon that Rama who alone is saluted by the world, as a human being. Being in water or on the land he is always present everywhere. At that time the heroes were thoroughly delighted and embraced one another. A great festivity with (the sound of) musical instruments and auspicious instrumental music, took place. Then all the heroes who were pleased and amazed, and who were proficient in (the use of) all weapons and missiles, followed the horse that was released. Having directed that servant (viz. Viramani), telling him to seek the refuge of Shri Rama, the only one difficult to be obtained in the world, Shiva, of a truthful vow, and the author of the deluge and creation, disappeared there. Adorned with (i.e. accompanied by) his servants, Shiva went to Kailasa.

37-38. King Viramani meditating upon the lotus-like feet of SVl Rama and accompanied by his army, went along with the mighty Shatrughna. For those excellent men who listen to this story of Rama, there is never the misery due to the mundane existence.

 

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