KAIKEYI SUCCUMBS

RAMAYANA

The sinful thought had found lodgment in her mind , and her whole nature was transformed. The fear that she would lead a slave's life, and that even Bharata's life was in peril had got hold of her. For the first time in her life she cast aside the sense of shame and sin and hardened her heart. Having heavy sighs, perspiring, and with eyes closed , Kaikeyi, beautiful like a Naga goddess , unbraided her hair and lay on the floor with dishevelled tresses and sprawling like a bird shot down by a hunter. The flowers and shining jewels, which ones adorned her person , lay scattered in the dark room like stars in the midnight sky.

Having dismissed the Assembly and given orders for the due celebration of the coronation ceremony,Dasaradha relieved of care and wishing to relax, sought the apartments of his  favourate consort. He had decided on the coronation of Raama after receiving the approval of all  those who had a right to be consulted and he felt happy and free, as after laying down a heavy burden. 

He entered Kaikeyi's chamber to tell her the happy news and spend in pleasant talk the night before the coronation.  The Junior queen's residence was beautiful palace with lovely gardens and tanks, birds playing in the water and peacocks dancing with tails spread out and trees resplendent with bright flowers. In Dasaratha's happy mood it appeared unusually beautiful that night.

Like the full moon rising brightly before an eclipse, with out knowing of the eclipse that lies in wait for her, the poor old King entered Kaikeyi's dwelling with a beaming face.

The incense pots and drinks were in their usual places but he did not see the Queen whom he was eager to meet . Of all his consorts Kaikeyi was the one whose company he sought for joyous relaxation from all cares of state, for she never interfered in public affairs, and always waited for him at the entrance and welcomed him with a warm embrace . But, today, she was nowhere to be found. 

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BHAGAVAD-GITA

6-13,14

One should hold One's body , neck and head erect in a straight line and stare  steadily at the tip of the nose. Thus, with an unagitated, subdued mind, devoid of fear, completely free from sex life, One should meditate upon Me within the heart and make Me the ultimate goal of life.

6-15

Thus practicing constant control of the body, mind and activities, the mystic transcendentalist, his mind regulated, attains to the kingdom of God [for the abode of Krishna] by cessation of material existence.

6-16

There is no possibility of one's becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eat too much or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough. 

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పోతనభాగవతము

1-62

అనంతుడైన ఆ భగవంతుడు సమస్త భువనాలనూ సృష్టింపదలచి మహదహంకారాలతో శబ్దస్పర్శరూప రస గంధాలతో కూడి షోడశ కళాపరిపూర్ణుడై  పృథివి, జలం, అగ్లి, వాయువు, ఆకాశం. అనే పంచభూతాలతోప్రకాశమానుడై, శుద్ధ సత్వ స్వరూపుడై, సర్వేశ్వరుడై, వేలకొలది పాదాలతో, ఊరువులతో, భుజాలతో, ముఖాలతో, చేవులతో, కన్నులతో, శిరాలతో, అలరారుతూ, వేలకువేలు, వస్త్రాలు, భుజకీర్తులు, హారాలూ, మకరకుండలాలూ, మణికిరీటాలూధరించి పరమపురుష స్వరూపంతో యోగనిద్రా ముద్రితుడై మహా సముద్ర మధ్యంలో శయనించి ఉంటాడు.

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