Urmila's Lament - Even The Poet Forgot Her

RAMAYAN AT A GLANCE

Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya, had 4 sons by his 3 wives. Kausalya had Ram, Kaikeyi had Bharat and Sumitra gave birth to twins- Lakshman and Shatrughn. They all loved each and every other, but Ram and Lakshman have been constantly collectively; Bharat and Shatrughn moved collectively.

The major story revolves about Ram and his wife Sita. While Dashrath announced his intention to crown Ram, the eldest, Kaikeyi demanded the throne for her son Bharat. The king suffered a massive shock and died. But Ram volunteered to fulfill his step-mother's want and went into the forest for fourteen years, as demanded by Kaikeyi. Sita, his wife and Lakshman also accompanied him. Thirteen years they wandered in the forest, enjoying its beauty and the hospitality of sages carrying out tapasya (concentrated pondering).

The final year proved tragic. The events of this critical year created the epic a gripping story. Ravan, the King of Srilanka, had a fancy for Sita. He sent his uncle in the guise of a golden spotted deer and Sita wanted to possess it. Each Ram and Lakshman attempted in vain, to capture it, but the animal deluded capture and led the brothers away, Though Ravan came and kidnapped Sita.

In the south, Bali and his brother Sugriv have been fighting for the kingdom and a lady (all monkeys, apparently there had been no guys there) and Ram killed Bali, by stealthily sending an arrow from his hiding spot. In return, Sugriv and his army of monkeys helped in defeating Ravan.

Vibhishan, Ravan's brother, was throned in Srilanka and Sita freed from captivity. As she had spent a extended time in captivity, she was asked to jump into the fire to prove her chastity. She complied and all returned to Ayodhya exactly where Bharat was ruling by proxy. He placed Ram's footwear on the throne and slept on the floor, eating only the minimum meals; such was his reverence towards Ram.

For the duration of the reign of Ram, fondly recalled as Ramraj, the wishes of his subjects had been paramount. Even though there had been whispers around the chastity of Sita, she was thrown into the forest by her husband, Whilst she was carrying twins, Lav and Kush. The king wanted to call her back, but the proud lady committed suicide, by disappearing into the earth. In contrast to other epics, Ramayan is the sacred text of Hindus who study it For the duration of the month of Shravan (July 16 to August 15) at house and in temples.

URMILA'S LAMENT

Whilst describing the scene, exactly where the princes meet their mothers prior to setting out into the forest, they see Kausalya and Sumitra. Sumitra advises them around how they ought to face the extended journey into the unknown forest, exactly where they may have to face formidable issues. Ram attempted to dissuade Sita but she insisted on following her beloved.

What around Urmila? She also may have followed suit. It would were great business for Sita. But Lakshman even forgot to say superior bye to her. I AM BAFFLED BY THIS Major OMISSION IN VALMIKI'S RAMAYAN. A lot has been written around Ram's therapy of Sita. Kumaran Asan has written the stunning and sad poem "Chinthavishta aya Sita"( Sita immersed in thoughts). A quantity of commentators have mercilessly criticised Ram; but why did they ignore the poor, lonely girl Urmila? I believe Lakshman by no means loved her. Otherwise, how may perhaps he go away? Did he ever assume of her, who spent fourteen years, eagerly waiting to see a glimpse of her beloved?