Rama was the epitome of virtuosity in its complete sense and forms.No wonder he is not revered in this age and times .So musical were the chants of ‘Jai Sriram’ when a mere two-M.P.s party rose up magically to form governments at the centre.Almost magically,the number of elected parliamentarians rose up and accumulated.As mystically, their rank and file stopped uttering the cry of ‘Jai Sriram’ and their strength dwindled as mysteriously ,almost wiping out the very face of the said party from the national scenario.
What ails India?
Is it the society or the unsocial elements courting politics,business and every other sphere which has led to no more whispers nor wishes to establish a ‘Rama Rajya’ in the great land known as ‘BHARATA’ since times immemorial?
Rama Rajya is no utopian dream.It in fact was the ultimate form of existence of a democracy within a monarchy.The lone near resemblance if any of the golden scheme of such a king belonging to the subjects while being led to govern for the welfare of the people comprising the kingdom is Britain.India is a far cry from Ram Rajya.Why?
Since no man is a Rama in our land today .Not even yours truly was obedient to a wonderful father [I had spurned lucrative MNC offers to set up practice ,against the advice of a doting father who knew the toll a hectic life would take upon his son]whereas Rama did not bat an eyelid in obeying his father Dasaratha’s unexpected command to forsake the throne and go into exile in a jungle.
No man in our country today would drive his spouse away based on heresay of a lowly washerman’s scolding of his wife .Rama exhibited the quality of being a king first and an individual placed below the people’s voice.
Rama went in search of Rakshasas[demons] who were disrupting the yagnas[prayers and penance] of great rishis[sages and medicants] in the forest and vanquished them to enable the pious to offer prayers in peace and happiness.No man in our land [myself no exception]would consent to conscription or compulsory military service against terrorists in Kashmir region or even in our own cities of residence].
Rama was faithful to his wife,Sitadevi and went in search of her .No man in this country today can even think of roaming on foot across the length and breadth of this vast country .Partly because the twelve years of exile would be completed even in making the rounds of the dozen or so police-stations one would have to run around even to have the First Information Report lodged ,in such tragic circumstances.
Rama was like no man alive today .Therefore no man today [especially the ones who occupy the seats of power ]can be equated with Rama.
Mere mortals reign today .Rama was a human form who rose to the exalted position of a Lord incarnate of God Almighty through an exemplary life of tests of ethics,equality and even the strength of character .None dare even imagine measuring up to his exemplary and wonderful ways in a whole lifetime: not even Obama or Osama nor the Chinese Premier[who are the most powerful men alive on the planet today].
So,it is impossible to bring in a RAMA RAJYA in this the 21st century of our times on earth.It is especially impossible in India.
‘Mera Bharat Mahan’ is a slogan ,not a statement of Rama,the doer of action positive,in the overall good of humanity’s quest for peace,law,order,prosperity and dharma[justice].
‘Hey Ram’,said the Mahatma in his last breath.
‘Oh My God’ say the anglicized Indians .
One ought to say ‘JAI SRIRAMA’ at least today ,
the day of Sri Ramanavami.
