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Roman"> RESOLVE AT PANCHAVATI Swami said: When Ravana came near Panchavati

in order to kidnap Sita, Rama suddenly felt that the moment of fulfillment of

their task had come. Rama sent Lakshmana to collect tubers and fruits for the

day.

And, noting that the proper hour had come, He told Sita thus: “Companion! You

know all. Both of us are aware why we have come on earth, and what our task is.

That task is now calling us. We have to enter upon it, in right earnest now.

Your nature and characteristics are noble and holy beyond measure. We both

have assumed these human bodies, through rites associated with the fire

principle. My body arose from the offering brought out of the flames of the

sacrificial fire by the God Agni Himself. You arose from the earth that was

furrowed by the plough in order to consecrate it for a fire-altar, where a

yagna had to be performed. Our bodies are born in fire and are being

sustained by the warmth of fire. Therefore, Sita, deposit all your Divine

attributes and splendor in the fire, and act as an ordinary human being

hereafter. I too shall move and act as an ordinary human being and exhibit

sorrow and anxiety on your account, the pangs of separation and the pain of

loneliness. The world will keep in mind only these reactions. Remember that

even the smallest act of ours has to be an ideal for the householders of the

world. We have to hold forth as models in the relationship between husband and

wife, these ideals have to be in consonance with the principles of Truth and

righteousness. Our activities have to be in conformity with the guidelines

laid down in the Shastras, the spiritual; texts. We have to shape our lives in

an exemplary manner so that the common man can follow the ideals elaborated

therein. We have to enact this drama

until the final consummation, namely, the destruction of Ravana and the

Raakshasas (demons). Therefore, place your Divine splendor in the keeping fo

the God of fire, Agni, and move about as an ordinary woman caught in the coils

of illusion, Maya. For, there can be no effect without a cause. We must redeem

the effect namely, the destruction of Ravana and the Raakshasas. Therefore, we

must manipulate a cause to justify it or bring it about. Ravana has a basic

fault in his character, namely, his lustful passion. We have to highlight it

before the world. So, we have to prepare such a situation that it would appear

as if he kidnaps you in a fit of passion. The world has to realize that his

‘dedication and devotion to God’ are not of the

highest order, for, of what use is that sense of surrender if it is tarnished by

the craving for carnal pleasure and immoral yearning? Activities and behavior

emanating from a consciousness that is not pure and is tarnished, and the

devotion to God that is polluted by lust is as foul as dirt. These truths have

to emphasized now, for the benefit of mankind. “It is also imperative to

announce for the benefit of the mankind that any spiritual Sadhana or

asceticism or religious rites undertaken with the intention of gaining

super-human powers are pernicious. We have to hold forth Ravana as a warning to

mankind that, however many Divine rites and acts one may do, if one does not

give up one’s demonic passions and impulses, they add up to only one result –

rendering them unholy and sterile. Over and above all this, there is one

overwhelming consideration we have to place before ourselves. There is a curse

that has been pronounced on Ravana and he has also been assured of a means by

which he could see its consequence. We have to see that the means is

fulfilled. The beginning of his end has arrived. Today or tomorrow, we have to

be separated from each other. Of course, we are inseparable entities and nothing

can keep us apart. Yet, we have to pretend that it has happened, in order to

render the make- believe effective. Go now, and deposit your Divine Form in

the keeping of Agni (fire). It is time for Lakshmana to return with fruits and

tubers. Also,

Ravana is ready with his perverted intelligence. “I have to inform you of

another secret, too. You have to perform your part in the destruction of the

Rakshasas. Though you might be apparently under the surveillance of Ravana,

since your power is immanent in Fire, you will have to burn Lanka to ashes, not

by fire, but by you as fire. In addition, Rama has to kill Ravana; that is the

Divine Will. This truth has to be proclaimed. This mystery is to be kept away

from Lakshmana also. He is our instrument in our endeavors. When this task is

accomplished and when we re-enter Ayodhya, I shall accept you again from the

fire where you reside. That act too I will transform into a lesson for the

world. The Drama starts now.” Both Sita and Rama decided on their plan of

action and awaited the unfoldment of Ravana’s strategy. From that moment, every

act and behavior of Sita and Rama, the pangs of separation, the gasps of

anxiety, the signs of pain, the groans of grief – were gestures and reactions

in the drama decided upon. They were not genuine at all. For, how can Sita and

Rama ever be separated! Through their conduct, they only willed to teach

mankind some valuable lessons. When Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, Lakshmana

felt like giving up his life, for he was the

cause for Sita’s kidnap. Later he realized that his death may cause more sorrow

to Rama. Lakshmana then realized that it had all happened because of Rama’s

will. It was a part of His drama, and he pleaded Rama to tell the truth behind

His play. Then Rama replied with a smile; “Lakshmana! You are a limb of my

person, so, what can I keep away from you? I have incarnated in order to

uphold and foster Dharma. To do so, I have to enact many scenes of righteous

conduct. A baby that wails has

to be comforted into quietness by means of prattle and play, toys and jingles,

songs and swings. The mother has to devise many stratagems on the spot in order

to persuade the baby to drink the milk that it needs. Similarly, dear brother,

I, who am the mother of the Universe have to act in these manifold ways to

re-establish righteousness and demolish unrighteousness. These incidents have

been designed to secure the twin aims of the removal of grief and the wining of

bliss. They are not just meaningless exercises. Ordinary folds base their

conduct on the ideals presented to them. So, as the Master and Leader, I have

to practice what I intend to place before the as ideal conduct. Unless I

practice what I hold forth as ideal, I cannot claim to be Master and leader.

When masters and leaders, who do not deserve the positions, but still exercise

their authority, righteousness declines and unrighteousness runs wild.

Therefore, brother, remember that those in authority as masters and leaders

must prove their advice right, in actual practice. They must realize the ideals

they preach by their own genuine effort. This is the way for them to earn the

grace of God and the gratitude of men. “Sita knows the role she is playing.

These two bodies – Sita’s and Mind – evince the joys and pains of union and

separation only as bodies! The pain and pleasure, the weeping and wailing are

all illusory and

unreal. They follow the needs and compulsions of the incarnation I have taken

upon Myself, along with other limitations. I am taking you into confidence

regarding My reality. Take note that you too will have to act in conformity, as

the story unfolds. This Divine Mystery is beyond the intelligence of others. So,

you must all keep mum on this and play according to the rules. We have to

concentrate on the mission for which we have come.” After this revelation,

they plunged immediately into the task of searching for Sita. Both acted their

roles during this search most sincerely, admirably, and realistically. Not only

the

brothers, but Sita too exhibited supreme nobility and acted with equal

staunchness and sincerity, even though the Rakshasa guards terrorized her and

threatened her most cruelly. The drama enacted by the two parties held forth

for every householder and every individual, the highest ideal of righteous

conduct. Baba With Love & Regards,Bombay Srinivasan,C-1, Silver Valley

-2,Shivaji Nagar,Vakola, Santacruz East,Mumbai-400055Tel: 022-26684021Cel:

093229 47473

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