In the previous chapter, we saw The first night of forest life. , Now we'll see Reaching Bhardwaj Ashram.
The next day morning the three made their way through the dense forest and reached a place where they could see at a distance some smoke coming. Rama said that there should be an Ashram of rishis and so they proceeded in that direction. Soon they heard the gushing noise of water and Rama explained that it should be the meeting of the two rivers Ganga and Yamuna, a place called Sangama (meeting place).
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They soon reached the Ashram of the great
Rishi Bharadwaja and waited upon him. When the Rishi had finished with his
prayers and meditation Rama went and paid his respects. Then he introduced
himself, Lakshmana, and Sita. Bharadwaja said that he was very pleased to have
them as his guest and honored them. Rama explained that they wanted to spend
some years in the forest doing meditation and live a hermit’s life as per the
order of his father. Bhardwaj suggested that they could stay in his Ashram and
Rama could pursue his ascetic duties and practice mediation. But Rama declined
for a valid reason. Rama feared that people from Ayodhya could easily visit
them in that Ashram frequently and disturb them and prevent them from leading a
peaceful life of meditation. So he requested the Rishi to suggest another place
where Sita could live peacefully. Bharadwaja appreciated Rama’s point of view
and said that about 10 Krosas (30 km) away there was a mountain where
many rishis were living and doing penance. He said the place was called
“Chitrakoota”. He mentioned that that place was inhabited by a variety of
monkeys with tails resembling that of a cow. Bhardwaj said that just having a
sight of the peak of the mountain would bring a lot of good things. He also
added that the place was abounding in fruits and roots and with elephants,
deers, and so on.
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Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana after spending the
night in the ashram of Bhardwaj left early in the morning. Bharadwaja Rishi
blessed them and gave them a send-off, just as a father would do to his children.
He instructed them as to how to reach their destination. It is indeed interesting
to read these details. He said “Rama go to the Sangama where Ganga and Yamuna
join then follow the river Yamuna which flows from west to east until you reach
a place which resembles an old port. You have to cross the river at that point
by a kind of float which you should construct from the materials available
there. After crossing you walk until you see an old and big banyan tree to
which you should first offer worship. From that tree, you go about three
kilometers (a krosa) when you will see a very dense bamboo forest. You go to
Chitrakoot through that forest”. After giving these instructions, he left
them. Rama felt very happy that they could have the blessings of Bharadwaja.
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It should be appreciated how in those times
the people found their way in the dense forest by referring to natural
landmarks. Today, when one uses the GPS to find the way in a city with a voice to direct one, one should not forget how a man using his knowledge and his acute
senses found ways in a totally uninhabited region. In Ramayana, we often find
instances when the way is indicated using natural landmarks, such as a big
tree or a stream flowing in a particular direction and so on.
They walked and followed the path as
instructed. They crossed the river Yamuna using a float which they constructed
using dry bamboo and roots to tie them together. Again it is admirable that
even though they were princes they could work with their hands and construct
even a float to cross the river, build a hermitage, and so on. When they reached
the other bank they found the big banyan tree which was a landmark. Sita prayed
to the banyan tree for their welfare. Even now we attach some sacredness to the
banyan tree which is invariably found in the precincts of temples. Going round
(Pradakshinam) a Banyan tree is prescribed as a remedy for many things including
getting progeny.
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They walked enjoying the beautiful nature.
Sita was very happy to see the trees with flowers, and so many kinds of birds.
Lakshmana picked up some flowers and gave them to Sita. They walked about 3
kilometers (one Krosa). They finally settled in a place for the night. The next day
morning they resumed their walk to Chitrakoota Mountain following the
instructions given to them by Rishi Bharadwaja. On their way, they saw trees
with edible fruits and several honeycombs and Rama said that they would have
to live on such food during their life in the forest. Finally, they reached a
very beautiful spot and found it to be Valmiki’s ashram. They offered respects
to him. This is the first meeting of Valmiki with Rama. Valmiki gave them
hospitality and asked them to settle down near the vicinity. Rama asked
Lakshmana to bring strong wooden logs which had no defects (as per Shastras)
and construct their hermitage. Rama said that the time was auspicious and
wanted to perform the Vastu pooja as they were starting life in a new home.
Valmiki mentions Vastu Shastra! It is amazing
that this science of house construction was known even in those times.
He asked Lakshmana to hunt and bring some
deer meat for the offerings. He took bath in the river and did Homam and
offered the cooked black deer meat in the fire. He also made offerings to
Vishnu and Rudra. The hermitage had vast rooms and one room for pooja. They all
entered their new residence. The place was so beautiful with flowers and birds
chirping and the river Malyavati was flowing close by. They were in the least
unhappy that they had left their palace and come to the forest.
It is interesting to point out that this
practice is still being continued in India and people perform such poojas
before entering a new house. This ceremony is called Gruhapravesam which is a
kind of housewarming ceremony. Generally, one offers prayers to Lord Ganesa,
Lord Shiva, and also the Navagrahas (nine celestial objects). Vastu Shastra
rules are followed in the construction of homes and even offices. It stipulates
where to have the living room, where to have the kitchen, and so on. Even a well
is dug as per Vastu rules.
Chitra Koota means the Bright peak. It is the modern Chitrakote, by the river Pisuni, about fifty miles southeast of Bands in Bundelkhand.
In the next chapter, we'll see Reaching Events in Ayodhya.
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