North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Lord Shri Ram’s life is not only the pinnacle of ideals, but his departure from the earth was also extremely dignified and awe-inspiring. According to mythological texts, when the purpose of Lord Rama’s incarnation on earth was accomplished, he left his human body by taking water samadhi in the Saryu river. This story even today fills the hearts of devotees with compassion and devotion. Along with Lord Ram, the incident of sacrifice of Lakshman ji is equally touching, which shows the unbreakable bond of time and religion.
Arrival of Kaal and Laxman’s difficult decision
According to the story, when Lord Ram’s time approached, ‘Kaal’ himself arrived in Ayodhya to meet him in the guise of a sage. Kaal placed a condition before Prabhu that no one would enter the chamber during their discussion, and if anyone did, he would be given the death penalty. Lord Ram appointed Lakshman ji as the gatekeeper. Then sage Durvasa reached there and started insisting on meeting Ram ji immediately. To save Ayodhya from the curse of angry Durvasa, Lakshman ji accepted to sacrifice his life and entered the room.
Departure of Lakshman ji on the banks of Saryu
According to the promise, Lakshman ji was to be given death penalty, but Ram ji could not give death penalty to his brother. Then on the suggestion of Guru Vashishtha, Lakshman ji chose the path of renunciation, which was tantamount to death. Lakshman ji reached the banks of river Saryu and abandoned his body there through Yoga Kriya. It is believed that Lakshman ji was the incarnation of Sheshnag, hence as soon as he left his body, he merged into his real form. The separation from his brother made even Lord Ram distraught.
Shri Ram’s water samadhi and journey to Vaikuntha
After the departure of Lakshman ji, Lord Ram also decided to end his incarnation. He handed over his kingdom to his sons, Luv and Kush. After this, Lord Rama proceeded towards the Saryu River along with the people of Ayodhya and his beloved devotees. He entered the water stream of Saryu with a calm mind. As soon as he merged into water, flowers started raining from the sky and the Lord appeared in his four-armed Vishnu form and again departed for Vaikuntha Dham.
Sacred importance of Ayodhya and Saryu
Due to this mythological incident, the importance of Ayodhya and Saryu river is very high in Hindu religion. It is believed that even today Saryu is a witness to that great moment when God in person put an end to human activities. By merely listening to this story a person attains peace and salvation. This sacrifice of Ram and Lakshman teaches that the greatest virtue is to give up one’s own attachment to protect religion and promise.
