| Chapter 7 : Education of Lav and Kush |
The
birth of Lav and Kush also turns out to be the birth of a new ‘avatar’
i.e. incarnation of SITA viz. that of a MOTHER.
SITA prays to Rishi Valmiki to take her twin children under his fold
and give them good knowledge of Vedas, martial arts, etc., so that
they grow up to be protectors of righteousness.
While the children are undergoing rigorous schooling under Rishi Valmiki,
SITA as a mother keeps a watchful eye on their physical, emotional
and spiritual development, because she aspires that they should prove
to be worthy sons of ‘Bharat’ i.e.. India. For this purpose
she imparts her own knowledge and experience to the children at appropriate
times.
The anthology then builds upon SITA’s inherent inner spiritual
strength.
Lav and Kush,like any other inquisitive children keep questioning
her about life's process. As a mother, SITA answers all their questions
and imparts strong ‘Sanskars’( i.e. value systems) to them.
|| Essence of Life||
Lav and Kush:
Oh! Mother Sita!
How did the Creator create this Universe?
And pray! How did He evolve nature?
SITA:
The first form of Lord “Brahma”
Was pure ENERGY called “Om”?
This ENERGY transformed by its own volition,
Into the most miraculous forms.
The millions of Stars, Moons and Planets
Are the proof of this miracle.
This cosmos extends into space infinite
And also time eternal.
The Lord chose to plant
And implant HIS own energy.
He blessed “MOTHER EARTH”
At a dateless age,
To nourish and enrich
This wondrous nature.
Life then evolved
From stage to stage.
The glorious peak
Of evolution is Man,
As if MOTHER EARTH has at last
Got her child “Shravan”
Oh! “Atman” (SOUL) take this essence of life
And recognise your roots as the
“Paramatman”(GOD)!
Footnote:
1.Brahma: The Creator
2.OM :Primordial ENERGY
3.Shravan: He was a most dutiful son of
his parents. His story of love for his mother and father appears in
the Indian epic Ramayana.
||Learn ||
SITA:
When your Guru (teacher) with love teaches
Imbibe it thoughtfully with experience and practice.
Oh! Devotee but always
Remember the Lord in your heart.
If you keep your ears and eyes open,
From God’s humble creatures also you can learn,
Oh! Devotee but always
Remember the Lord in your heart.
One who can give his love to everyone
He shall with spiritual happiness blossom.
Oh! Devotee but always
Remember the Lord in your heart.
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