Sita Kalyanam | Sonnet – 2 | Transformation of Lord Ram
Posted on 12 July 2023; 03:00 PM IST. Last Updated 22 July 2023; 05:00 PM IST.Summary: This poem describes the following snippets of Ramayan - Bala kanda, as a sonnet called Transformation of Lord Ram, which is part of Sita Kalyanam series. Young Rama and his brothers grew up fast, and learnt all skills from sage Vasishth. Lakshman the younger brother always stayed as guard of Ram. The aging King Dasarath, becomes attached to his eldest son Ram. Meanwhile devils disturbed peace in forest, and sage Vishwa Mitr wanted Ram as guard. Dasarath was unhappy to part with Ram, but obliged the request.
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Sita Kalyanam | Sonnet – 2 | Transformation of Lord Ram
Seasons always changed the face of expanse,
time has always kept a steady pace;
Ram has transformed from toddler to charming grace,
brothers grew tall and brave in a race for stance.
Ram and Lakhan formed a force to reckon,
learnt required skills from sage Vasishth;
wars to fight in future are still unknown,
presence of Ram was vital for King Dasarath.
Devils disturbed peace throughout the forest,
Vishwa Mitr wanted Ram as guard;
King Dasarath swooned but obliged the request,
Nothing in nature could fight the guardian of Awad.
God has come as Ram to prove his kind grace,
faith is Ram as Icon, faith is God’s peace.
--- Pilla Gurumurty Patrudu.
Glossary:
| Lakhan | Younger brother of Lord Ram; also known as Lakshmana. |
| Vasishth | Teacher of Lord Rama; a very renowned sage. |
| Dasarath | King of Ayodhya; father of Lord Ram. |
| Vishwa Mitr | A very renowned sage, and master of all weapons; another teacher of Lord Rama. |
| Awad | Awadh; Ayodhya; Birth place of Lord Ram. |