The Legend of Ram - Sight Beyond Sight

An Unsought Opportunity

In this very crunch moment, at last, an unsought opportunity knocked the door of King Shailendra unexpectedly; or, perhaps the Almighty sent it intentionally in an attempt to destroy his reign on Earth. Whatever it was, in reality, a devastating natural disaster hits all the Southern area- The outrageous, devastating Flood! The land outside 'Avanti' kingdom then was ruled by fourteen Kings. The entire coastline and almost all of Southern part of the non-Aryan territory were affected by it. Wailing, lamentation, screaming to death – these were the scenario everywhere. Shailendra interpreted this death-row as an opportunity and grabbed it at once. He played a key role as a rescuer in the scenario, a superhuman effort as a saviour to the residents of all these kingdoms; in return, he was granted with unconditional loyalty and Gratitude from all the fourteen Kings till death. Now he felt as if his feet have found hard soil to step over again.

He was confirmed about one point only – another invasion to 'Ayodhya' will be the graveyard of him and his entire army. So, this path should be avoided at any cost; instead, his enemies should be dragged in here, on his own soil. But, how to bell the cat? His clever skull chalked out a killer plan; Revathi was abducted! She was forcefully brought to Avanti. One thing I must mention at this point, she was abducted, but she was never forced to do something profane, nor she was tortured physically at any moment. This is a noble, descent quality of Shailendra's character that he never used to force helpless, defenceless women in doing any kind of profanity;  he ensured Revathi's security, gave her shelter in a Royal suite, only her moves were restricted and she was kept under surveillance all the time by female wardens! That's it!

Following sequences are laconic, abbreviated but very meaningful. King Dashapal, his both sons and all the allied Kings together invaded 'Avanti'. The war was intense, outrageous! The allied forces of fifteen Kings fought together to keep the solemnity and integrity of non-Aryan territory, but at last, they failed. At the end of long term battle between these two races, finally it is seen that King Shailendra is dead; almost same fate for his family – one of his two brothers, his sons, the relatives who fought and fell for him – everybody is a goner in this blood shading battle. No one was untouched, not even King Dashapal; he had to witness the sacrifice of the life of his younger son. The famous untamed land of non-Aryan territory finally goes in the hands of Aryans. Unanimously the authority of this vast land was transferred to 'Bivishan' at once, the only alive brother to former King Shailendra. He was declared King right on the battlefield. And, he was the only non-Aryan Royal blood who joined the Aryan camp. His territory is now declared as a domicile Kingdom and he is going to represent the Aryans in the Southern land against taxes; Reward for his treachery to Motherland!!"

-"O'great Sage! Don't you think that Bivishan was forced to take this decision in joining the opponent camp, driven by his conscience to stay on the track of steadfast devotion to the truth?" – Subhamangal threw the question at the very first chance he got – "Are we properly evaluating him for his deeds?"

-"I don't remember to make an evaluation on him,Subha! I just stated the truth. And, 'steadfast devotion to truth'- how comes you are so sure about this? If his interest was to stay focused on truth only,he would have just walked away out of the scene. He would have made some appeals to not to kill his brothers or any Royal family members. He never did these; instead, he helped assassination of his nephew 'JimutBahan' when it was impossible to stop him at frontal assaults! This is not war son, this is killing! A raw murder!! He had a long-term desire to rule this territory. Problem was somewhere else. Shailendra is the middle son of his father Damodar. He was the brainstorm to any diplomatic issues; due to his supreme diplomacy, the Kingdom of 'Avanti' was extended up to the coastline at the extreme south.This is exactly why he was elected unquestionably as the King of 'Avanti'. The elder one was Ghatakarna, his nature best matches to that of a bear! He is a sleepy and lazy personality, but the owner of an inhumane strength, and the strength he had! He damaged significant allied forces of Aryans considerably till he was breathing. He used to stay secluded in person, a poet, a singer of classical music and folklore; he had his own world where he found peace. The youngest of the sons was this Bivishan. Less physical strength, low I.Q. level;moreover, he was mean-minded. He made some conspiracies before to grab the throne but failed. It was Shailendra whose generosity kept him alive; though he was relieved of his duties in the Royal court. Would you like to listen to more about him? Tell me! If you are asked to outline this character in your literature, how would have you accomplished the task?"