Jai Sri Ram.
Miruta Sanjeevini Nama Vaibhavam.
Ravana, the name itself means that he makes others cry. As soon as Ravana left, the Rakshasis pounced on Seeta with anger and spoke harsh words. Seeta who was unafraid and bold till now trembled at the very sight of them. Ekjata talking about Ravana's birth, bravery and his manliness suggested that Seeta is best suited to become his wife. ''He is not anybody. Marry him and be happy'', said another. Finally all said that the choice is Hers'. If she rejects his offer, She must surely die.
Seeta hearing these words wailed terribly. Confronting them that no wife would think of giving up her husband for what ever boasted of Ravana, She said She belongs to Rama as inseparably as the brightness to the Sun.
Disgusted of Her. the Rakshasis said ''let us kill Her and share the flesh with drink and rejoice the kuNaalai koothu, at the Altar of GoddessNikumbhila''. Hearing this Seeta broke down and cried openly. Even while lamenting, Her mind was fixed on Rama.
''If Jatayu was alive Rama would have come to know of my abduction by Ravana. But he gave up his life trying to rescue me. I am Not sure either that Lakshmana met Rama or not. I am left to suffer on account of my own sins, Seeta thought for a moment and returned to the thinking that Rama must be alive, as She would otherwise be dead''.
''Life without Rama is unthinkable to Me. Whether Rama is alive or Ravana had killed Him by some trick is not known. Whether Lakshmana met Rama, after I sent him behind Rama? I am not sure of these in dreams even, as I am deprived of sleep altogether. So let Me hang Myself tying the hair around the neck and jump from a branch of this Simsupa tree'' -- Seeta's mind wandered so, from one thought to another like a boat tossed between waves of troubled sea water.
Atma hatti or suicide is a sin. But when it comes to life withoutParamatma for Azhwar in Naayika bhavam, says She would forsake Her body, Soul, beauty and glamour not serving Her Hero's purpose.
ஏறாளும் இறையோனும் திசைமுகனும் திருமகளும் கூறாளும் தனியுடம்பன் ....
மாறாளன் கவராத மணிமாமை குறைவிலமே. (தி.வா.மொழி-4-8-1)
Inspite of crying out His heart, the Lord did not make His appearance. Then Azhwar thinks that if the Lord does not want him and his ornaments etc. he too does not want them. He expresses these sentiments in this particular Decad, in Naayika bhavam. Seeta too comes to such a state of mind and talks of taking Her life away in dejection of being neglected by Rama.
It is true that even good people undergo sufferings in this fashion in their life, because of sins borrowed from previous births but would certainly make them wise not to accumulate further in the current birth.
Meanwhile Trijata, daughter of Vibeeshana, rebuked the Rakashasis recalling the dream she had just before dawn, in which Rama and Seeta mounted on an elephant go in victory procession while Ravana seated on a donkey travelled south, to the abode of Yama,the Lord of the deceased. So she advised the Rakshasis not to outrage Seeta and rather seek pardon falling at Her feet.
As Trijata was speaking like this to her companions, Seeta experienced good omens such as beating of Her left eye rapidly etc. Witnessing the happenings from above, Hanuman wanting to prevent Seeta from slaying Herself, analysed several of the options going across his mind.
Getting over the sea and seeing Seeta, Hanuman thought that his job is half done, especially when Seeta wants to end Her life. So wanting to talk to Her, instill hope in Her, he should first desist Her from giving up life. Then what would be the form and language he would take to talk to Her? Language of monkeys would be genuine but Seeta may not understand. Sanskrit would be communicable but a monkey talking Deva-pashaa may appear to Her as a trick played by Ravana and that would again frighten Her leading to disastrous ends, perhaps.
I should not do things in a hurry. King Sugreeva and Rama would be eagerly awaiting my return and so I should not do anything that would startle Seeta or the Rakshasis, by which a commotion arise and I get caught or injured jeopardising my return. Therefore, I must approach Seeta in such a way that She would not doubt my good intent as it is. The best way is to recite the Name and Story of Rama, Her heart throb and an installer of life in the dead.
Deciding so, Hanuman began to utter the sweet words ''Rama'', ''Rama'' in low key such that it fell on Seeta's ears gently.
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