The messenger said, "Give each of the three wives this drink. Vishnu sent a messenger to king Dasharatha with payasam, a sweet made of milk and rice. The gods and holy men were pleased with his decision. Vishnu decided to be born as a human who could kill Ravana. He failed to protect himself from humans and monkeys."
Vishnu thought, "Ravana, in his arrogance, protected himself only from those beings whom he thought could hurt him. How then, Vishnu wondered, could Ravana be stopped? This boon protected him from gods and demons. But what? Years ago Ravana was granted a boon, or promise. Learning of Ravana's actions, Vishnu, the protector of the universe, decided it was time to do something. This was a terrible insult to all who were holy. But he was using his power to prevent the gods and holy men from performing sacred rituals. I shall perform a sacred rite to please the gods."Įxcited by this wonderful news, the king ran to tell his three wives Sumitra, Kaikeyi, and Kausalya, "I will have sons!"Īt the same moment many of the gods were growing more and more angry with Ravana, the ruler of the rakshasas, or demons. He replied, "Dasharatha, you will have sons. The priest knew all too well that his king needed to have a son. I long for a son, a son who will take my place on the throne." One day the king called upon his priest Vasistha. He was getting old and he had no son to inherit his throne. Everyone had faith in God and read the scriptures daily. The people of Ayodhya were peace loving and happy. For protection, the city was surrounded by a great moat. Spires of great temples rose above the city as if to touch the sky. In the city there were magnificent palaces decorated with precious stones. On the banks of the Sarayu River stood the beautiful city of Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala. Click here for the illustrated version of Ramayan
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