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Raghuvamsam- XIV (Written by:Santhipriya) Raghuvamsa-  Beginning of an end After Kumudavathi bore a noble son great Athithi , Kusa went on war spree in several directions expanding the Kingdom. There was no dearth of happiness or cheers to his folks anywhere which he ruled or conquered. Later some time When Devendra (Lord Indira) fought a battle with Daithyas, he took valor of Kusa for his help. Though Daithyas were defeated and driven back with their their King killed, yet in the battle long fought Kusa too kissed death, soon to be followed by agonized Kumudavathi to join her lord in heaven. With the demise of Kusa his noble son Athithi took over the reigns.      Nishadha , King Athithi’s son was his successor after Athithi’s demise, and then the line stretched to Nala and Nabha as successor sons of each. Pundarika followed Nabha, Kshemadha followed Pundarika.   Kshemadha’s fame was no less to his predecessors in all respects and...

Raghuvamsam- XIII (Written by:Santhipriya) Kusa Marries   Naga Princess Thus with the exit of Rama and his brothers in Raghu’s line, their sons in order chose as their leader Kusa, who in all respects was valor and mighty amongst them to guide them and reined their respective states in unison. Once when Kusa was in discussion in his chamber, he was confronted with an unknown voice that blessed ‘Goodness surround The’ whence Kusa saw a stranger woman standing before him and asked her ‘Who are you, respectful lady, how did you enter my chamber when the bolted doors barred others entry into my room and for what purpose have you come? Who is your lord (husband) ?   The shabbily robbed women whispered 'Look King, I am lord of self   and   guardian Goddess of your ancestral capital Ayodhya after your father demised. Though your folks are happy race under your splendid rule everywhere, but I am pained to see you remaining mute spectator to the s...

Raghuvamsam- XII (Written by:Santhipriya) Rama-Lashman and Sita fades away Raghu's lineage Even in the midst of mire controversies here and there, Rama’s land continued to expand in territories. Then one day came sage Agasthiya to counsel Rama to go for a horse sacrifice called Ashwametha Yahya to grace his folks and appease omens. Thereafter Rama let loose a Horse for the great Horse-sacrifice, to commence the ceremony with extraordinary splendor , and showered choicest gifts and alms to the invitees in all directions. Lava Kusa dwelling in hermit Valmiki’s place   held with them the sacrificial horse let loose by Rama in commencement of the ceremony. As per the   text   book rules of Vedic rites, as and when the solemn   Horse sacrifice   commenced, the Monarchs used to let loose a mighty horse to travel through the territories ruled by Royals of different races.   Allowing    the horse to run free and unhindered in their l...