Hari Hara Sarvam

Today we will explore the events in Uttara Kānda. The second exile of Sītā is highly misunderstood by masses. Let's get a lot of misconceptions cleared and understand the actions of Srī Rāma.  Rāma was the ideal King and Sītā was an ideal Queen. They tended to the needs of the people who were happy, satisfied and prosperous. The divine Couple ruled justly and the entire Kingdom knew no misery. Rāma expressed His gratitude towards all the Vānaras and gifted precious things to Sugrīva, Vibhīshana and the rest of His loved ones and bade a tearful farewell to them. Nobody wanted to leave Their Lord but Rāma affectionately encouraged them to return to their kingdoms and fulfil their obligations. Rāghava worshipped the Sages and discussed with Agastya Muni about the past of Rāvana. The first 40 chapters of Vālmīki's Uttara Kānda narrate this. Rāma and Sītā devoted the first half of Their day to royal duties and worship. Sītā served Her Mothers-in-law devotedly and Rāma ruled Ayodhyā ...

Today we will properly understand the episode of Agni Pariksha and get enlightened. It's actually Agni Pravesha and not Pariksha as Rāma never demanded it. So, let's learn about the events which led to the Agni Pravesha. Seeing Sītā standing before Him, Rāma began to express His heart's feelings through words which appeared to be harsh. " You have been won back by me after conquering the enemy in the battlefield, my dear Lady! That which is to be done through human effort, has been accomplished by me. My wrath has come to an end; the insult and contempt against the enemy have both been obliterated by me. Now, my prowess has been seen by all. Today, my toil has borne fruit and I have fulfilled my promise. I am the master of myself. The wrong that was done to you when you were separated from me and taken away by a fickle-minded demon, which was ordained by the destiny, has been corrected by me as a human being. What is the use of a prowess, however great, of that weak-mi...