mythology-
Race to sacrifice- Shantanu and dewapi
"Shantanu, you are a healthy and brave person, so you own the right to this throne." Hold this treasury full of treasures filled with gold and silver, diamonds and jewels and the extent that extends from this end of the earth to that end…. Kati, "Never, never brother! You will become the king. "
The story is of those days of the Vedic period, when King Ven ruled on Aryavarta. He was a majestic and brave man. The enemy countries used to tremble after hearing his name.
Just like ordinary people, he used to take full care of his subjects while spending his life without any security and decor. He considered the public like children. For the convenience and inconvenience of the people, he had dedicated his day and night. Whenever any person of the people had any problem, he would stand on the palace without hesitation and King Wen would solve his problem immediately. King Wayne's fame spread far and wide. He was very old and wanted one of his sons, ie Devapi or Shantanu, to take over the kingdom and take leave. But the son considered himself far behind compared to his father's virtues. He was also a great devotee of the father. Devapi and Shantanu wanted Maharaj Wen to sit on the throne as long as he lived.
But who can change the speed of time and time! So one day King Wayne's day of death arrived and King Wayne suddenly left his body without any illness.
At the palace, there was chaos and wailing, and there was a lot of public outrage.
The state mourned for thirteen days. According to the tradition, no one was crowned as soon as the heaven of Maharaja Ven, so all the work was postponed. Actually, King Wayne did not appoint any of his successors during his reign, because his elder son Devapi was a very learned and intelligent but completely recluse man. At the same time, the second son Shantanu was very brave, a clever young man who took full interest in Raj Kaj. Devapi used to say to his father occasionally, "Father, if you want to be your successor, then make Shantanu." I don't want to be king I want to be free. "
While Shantanu used to tell his friends, "Our family tradition is that the elder brother only becomes king in succession." The younger one is free from every responsibility, so I am completely free. I will not become king even if my father says.
On the fourteenth day, the Prime Minister met the King's priest and said that he should convince someone to become the king, otherwise the eyes of the nearby kings are looking badly towards our state. It should not happen that someone attacks and we have to be subjugated.
The Prime Minister took other ministers and reached the palace. Arriving in the main hall, he told the servants that "Call Rajkumar Devapi, we all want to meet him immediately."
After a long time, when Devapi appeared among them, everyone was surprised to see their condition. He had covered the entire body with a very dirty sheet, and it seemed that he had not been bathed for many days. There was a deep shadow of sorrow on his face.
The Prime Minister looked at his comrades and knowing their silence, he said, "You look very sad Yuvraj. Don't be like this, be patient. The entire blessing and direction of Maharaj is with you. Now you should disguise this and take your throne like a king with enthusiasm. "
"Prime Minister, don't force me." I am not ready to be king. "In a very sad voice, Devapi replied in a very slow voice.
Everyone was stunned. A person who was going to inherit a large empire like Kuru was refusing to become king like a saint. The Prime Minister said, "So who will handle this state, the Crown Prince?"
"You should not make Shantanu the king, he is the right person to hold this post." The Devapi replied in a nutshell, Rajpurohit again argued. "The bright tradition of your dynasty has been that the elder son is the one who sits on the throne. is.''
"But the person who deserves the office should sit on the throne. Our elders say that Veer Bhogya Vasundhara! That means whoever is brave, is brave and is interested in governance, he will send to Vasundhara. I say that Shantanu is a brave and intelligent person worthy of this post. He will govern like our father.
When the Prime Minister and Rajpurohit were defeated, the treasurer told us that there is a heap of gold, silver, diamonds and jewels in our state. Every year a lot of wealth comes in the form of rent. The kings under us give a lot of money in the form of tax.
Devapi said without any greed, "I know what lies in the treasury."
The rest of the people also explained the devapi very much but they did not agree at all and finally got up apologizing and went to the inner part of the palace.
Everyone remained seated from Kinkartavya Vimudh. Then Rajpurohit advised, then Prince Shantanu was called.
After a while Shantanu, dressed as usual, entered the room and everyone got up and bowed to him.
Without any role, the Prime Minister said, "Prince, you know that the office of king should not be vacant." Since the last fortnight, our King has come, since then the throne has been lying vacant. "
"You should not coronate Maharaj Kumar Devapi." Why do you delay? "Shantanu replied in a moment, then Raj Purohit told his problem in a polite voice," This is the prince! The elder Kumar Devapi is not at all ready to become the king. His order is that you should maintain the Rajpat.
'' How can this happen ? I just go and bring them back. ”Shantanu had already said saying that Devapi was again present. On seeing Shantanu, he said this, "Shantanu, you are a healthy and brave person, so you have the right to this throne. Hold your seat ... '
Shantanu refused. So they angrily said that you do not follow the orders of the elders, that is wrong.
Along with the Prime Minister and Rajpurohit, the courtiers there were watching these unique brothers who were bouncing each other like a ball to the throne of a king of a vast state like Kuru Pradesh and no one wanted to be king. While everyone knows that the condition of other states of this country was mutual. The princes there did not hesitate to commit violence among themselves to sit on the throne.
Finally, Devapi said, "Listen, Shantanu, and listen to all of you. I did not want to say why Father Maharaj had said that I should not tell you now about my illness when the time comes, but if you are helpless then I will tell you. "Then he took the dirty sheet he had wrapped on his body and said," Look, skin disease has occurred on my whole body. Because of this my heart remains sad and sad. "
All the ministers were stunned. Nobody knew this. Till Shantanu was unknown with this disease of Rajkumar. Devapi's entire body was full of wounds and white stains.
Devapi further said, "I feel very bad to see. If you make a king, then I will have to travel to fifty states, in such a situation, my body full of such wounds and scars can cause insult to you all. Anyway, the king has to give all his time for the subjects, but I remain unhappy with the sufferings of my body, so where will I be able to give time to the subjects. "
Raj Purohit said, "Rajkumar, why do you believe that every white spot is flogged. These white spots and wounds are made due to some other disease. If you are treated then you will be cured. Your body will be like gold. Why are you disappointed? "
Devapi now became angry, "Gurudev, I will not accept it at all."
He then got up and left.
Now there was only one way left that Shantanu should sit on the throne and take over the kingdom as per Devapi's suggestion. All the ministers requested Shantanu that only you are capable of handling this state. You are strong Are sensible. Are popular. You become the king.
Ultimately, he agreed. The next day Rajpurohit crowned Shantanu and enthroned him. Shantanu got down from the throne and went straight to Antapur and he touched the feet of Devapati, the elder brother sitting in solitude there. He was very happy. Shantanu asked him a promise that whenever he would need advice and cooperation in the government, he would not refuse.
Devapi said, "My Rome-Rom is indebted to this state. After all, this is our birthplace. For this I am ready to serve till the last breath. When you need, feel free to come to me.
Then soon Devapi left the capital and built his hut in a nearby forest and started chanting and meditating on his illness with Raj Vaidya. Slowly the disease started to be removed from his body.
Shantanu was just another form of King Wayne. They started to reign with full interest. At his command, wells, bawdis, ponds, inns and new roads started being built. The king would disguise himself for several days by changing his disguise and whatever problem he saw, he would immediately overcome it. In this way, he soon won the public's mind by becoming the sympathizer of the people. There was a discussion in the public that King Ven has reincarnated as Shantanu.
Once it happened that there was no rain in Kuru Pradesh for twelve consecutive years. There was an outcry in the public. The king opened the works of famine relief. The old, women, children and patients began to distribute food on behalf of the king without working.
Various rumors spread in public. Some used to say that it is not raining because of the sacrifice. Some would say that it is not raining due to less trees being planted. Someone would say that all the gods including Indra have become angry with our state. Because it has been the tradition of the family that the elder son becomes the king, but this time this tradition has not been done, so Indra, the god of water, is very angry on this state. When the king came out in public disguise, he was told the words of the public. He was very sad.
The next day, when the court was set up, Maharaj Shantanu told the ministers that they are very sad, because of not showering water for twelve years, they want to leave the throne by assuming themselves to sit on the throne. In the end, he said that he has secretly discovered that our people also want me to abdicate the throne. So now you go to elder brother Devapi and request him that he should come and take charge of his coronation. I was bored with this mess, brother.
All the courtiers were stunned. Bite them, there is no blood. What many courtiers used to say about the king's back. All of them were afraid that the king could not find out who is demanding the king to leave the throne.
The Prime Minister nodded and said, "So Maharaj, let us also go with us and we once again request the great King Devapaji to sit on the throne."
All courtiers accompanied Shantanu to Devapji's ashram.
Everyone was stunned by seeing Devapi. He was very healthy. His body was shining like gold. Seeing King Shantanu with so many ministers, he was shocked. He said, 'Kaho Rajan, why do you leave your job and stay here?'
"Elder brother, I will not be able to run this rule." I am bored with this mess. May you please walk and hold your throne. "
"I have already been freed from this mess, Rajan. You know and know your secret, keep me away from the waste of this waste. "Devapi said in clear words.
Rajpurohit could not stop himself, he said, "Maharaj Shantanu's heart is very sad. Actually, our state has not had a rain for the last twelve years, so the people are blaming the king for this. Everybody wants you to handle the gazette. "
"It is not a different thing, it is a different thing. Not as a king, I will help you in whatever way possible." Devapi said, laying down his arms.
Everyone's faces blossomed.
Devapi started a huge yagna in his ashram from the next day. The priest himself was handling the work of the priest of this yagya.
The yagna continued and the people kept waiting for the rain.
Finally, on the seventh day, Indra himself came to the Yagya school with a group of clouds and said, "Devapaji, now complete the yagna. I command the clouds to start the rain in your state from this moment. "
Then what was left. Devapi completed the yajna and granted Purnahuti and most of all said that he would return home immediately, it would be very rainy. Everyone immediately left. But Shantanu was still standing. He said in a hoarse voice, "Brother, please agree." I want to have a lot of fun with my friends, so I want to leave the government. You hold the kingdom. "
Devapi scolded and forced Shantanu to return home. His order was that King Shantanu will remain.
Suddenly a cloud roared. Lightning struck. Then it rained heavily.
There was such a torrential that by night all the rivers and streams were filled.
There was an atmosphere of happiness all around.
The next morning thousands of people gathered in front of the palace. When Shantanu heard this, Shantanu came in a window in the upper part of his palace. He shouted what the public wants now.
The public was doing their Jai Jai car. Many representatives of the public shouted that now they all want that only Shantanu, the King, should continue to take charge. Who wants to leave such a tyrannical king?
Knowing the mind of the public, King Shaltanu's heart became calm. They agreed to obey the public.
Now neither the public had any grudge nor the king.
Everyone was happy, everyone was happy. It is said that the state, as Shantanu did, is an example in itself. This never happened before or could happen later.
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