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yet he had a special affection for Rama.
And the latter deserved it by his royal
qualities and adherence to dharma. Queen
Kausalya, like Aditi, the mother of the
gods, was proud that she had such a son as
Rama. Valmiki has filled pages with the
tale of Rama's virtues. The muni is never
satiated
drinking
from
the
ocean
of
Rama's qualities. He describes Rama's
gifts
and
graces
sometimes
directly,
sometimes as seen and admired by others.
Thus and in many other ways he dwells
on the qualities that made Rama the ideal
man.
Rama's
graceful
frame
and
virile
beauty, his strength, his courage, the
purity of his heart, his perfect life, his
compassion, sweetness of speech, his
serenity, his deep wisdom and his states
manship were admired by the people and
made them eagerly look forward to his
becoming king.
And Dasaratha knew and rejoiced in
this expectation. Hence, considering his
old age, he wished to crown Rama as
Yuvaraja and entrust him with the de facto
rule
of
the
kingdom.
Informing
his
ministers of his desire, he had the Raja
Sabha convened. Rishis and wise men,
leaders of the city and kings from
neighboring
lands,
attended
the
Raja
Sabha. When all were seated, each in his
appropriate place, Dasaratha rose and
addressed them.
His deep manly voice, like the sound of
a trumpet or the roar of rain-bearing
clouds, filled the great hall. A royal
radiance shone from his face. His words
were full of meaning and charmed all
ears.
"Like my ancestors, I have tended this
kingdom as a mother cares for her child. I
have worked unremittingly for the people,
Now my body is old and infirm. I wish
therefore to appoint my eldest son as
Yuvaraja and transfer to him the burden of
responsibility. Following the holy custom
of my forefathers, I hope to spend the rest
of my life in austerities in the forest.
Rama is fully equal to the task of
kingship. He is expert in administration
and statecraft and he is unequalled in
valor.
I
can
transfer
this
trust
of
sovereignty to him without any anxiety
and I hope that this honored assembly will
permit me to do so."
Shouts of joyous acclaim rose from the
great assembly and with one voice the
gathered princes and potables exclaimed:
"So be it."
The King spoke again: "You agree
with my proposal but give no reason. This
will not do. Let the wise men explain why
they agree."
Then
several
speakers
rose
and
explained Rama's virtues and fitness to
rule. The King's heart was filled with joy
to hear these praises of Rama.