Lk43. Rama Orders For Asvamedha Yaga Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA)

His life, every day, for Rama,
Was dragging without Sita.
To keep himself engaged
His two brothers he called.

Rama said, "Oh Bharata,
Why not I perform the Yaga,
Rajasuya, for righteousness,
And also for eternal peace.

Bharata replied, "Oh King,
It'll be an act of destroying
This earth, with men of valour,
Who're now so popular."

Lakshmana suggested then,
"Asvamedha Yaga is one,
Better, Oh King, you perform
That'll cause the least harm."

Rama said, "Yes Lakshmana,
I'll perform Asvamedha Yaga.
All the Sages, I shall consult,
And let loose a horse that is fit."

All the Brahmins and Sages,
Were called for the sacrifice.
As a mark of high respect,
Rama adored their feet.

After the sacrifice was o'er,
Rama gave, as an honour,
To them all rich presents,
And then held a grand feast.

To all those young or old,
A heap of silver and gold,
Besides garment and gem
He gave to each one of them.

A sacrifice of this kind
They could never find
Wherever they went,
In the past or present.

They had all the praises
For Rama's kindness
And went back satisfied
With the gifts they had.

Followed by his fighting force,
Then Rama let loose the horse.
That marched majestically in front,
To find any opponent to confront.