Happy maha shivratri to you all
,may the lord give you strength and bless you for your devotion
Tannistha
Part1
Celebration and decoration for the preparation of the royal coronation has begun.
Ram, dressed in royal attire, and accompanied by his wife sita, his faithful brothers , devoted hanuman follows rishi Vashisht in to the hall of ancestors. There he takes the blessings of all of them, worships each of them.
He asks of them to bequest him of the same courage and will power which enabled them to equal Gods in their just rule. He and his brothers stand at their feet to ask the ancestors to bless them to be worthy of their name and fame.
Then sita comes forward and prays for their blessings to too. She asks them to give her strength to brighten the name of this dynasty of which she is a part now.
Then rishi Vashisht also blesses ram saying he will never do anything to blacken the name of their ancestors.
Soon they hear everyone shout JAI SHREE Ram. Vashisht says, every one is eager to meet their beloved king.
It is seen people form far and way have come to Ayodhya, bearing flags to be a part of the beautiful and auspicious day. No one wants to miss this day.
Amidst the cries of joy and shouts of Hail, into the great royal hall enters Ram , Sita along with rishi Vashisht, followed faithfully by Laxman, Bharat, Satrughna and Hanuman.
Inside the hall, mothers Kaushlaya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra , maid Manthara awaist ram. Behind awaits Urmilla , mandavi and Shrutakirti.
As ram enters, he casts his eyes upon everyone. And soon his eye falls upon one significant Brahmin, bright and beautiful. Immediately he reckons this is none other than lord SHIVA. Each exchange looks of deep respect and love and salutes the presence of the other, while mentally speaking.
Ram expresses his gratitude to lord Shiva for attending his coronation. Lord Shiva in turn salutes him for allowing him the chance to view this wonderful day and let him be present here.