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THE RAMAYANA
by C. Rajagopalachari
Edited by Jay Mazo,
American Gita Society
THE CONCEPTION
To the north of the Ganga was the great kingdom Kosala, made
fertile by the river Sarayu. Its capital was Ayodhya, built by Manu, the famous
ruler of the Solar dynasty. From Valmiki's description of the capital Kosala,
it is clear that ancient Ayodhya was not inferior to our modern cities. Even in
ancient India city civilisation had
reached a high level. King Dasaratha ruled the kingdom from the capital city of
Ayodhya. He had fought on the side of the Devas, and his fame spread in the
three worlds. He was the equal of Indra and Kubera. The people of Kosala were
happy, contented and virtuous. The land was protected by a mighty army, and no
enemy could come anywhere near It contained forts with moats around them as
well as many defensive intallations, and true to its name, Ayodhya defied all
enemies. (Ayodhya means that which cannot be subdued by war). Dasaratha had
eight wise ministers, ever ready to advise him and execute his orders. Great
sages like Vasishtha and Vamadeva and other Brahmanas taught the dharma and
performed rituals and sacrifices.
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