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 Hello Everyone and welcome to my blog 24 . I wish you are reading this blog in your healthy state as always.

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In the previous blog we discussed about the King Dasharath now today will talk about the Queens - Kaushalya, Kakayee, Sumitra. 

Kaushalya

Kausalya is the senior queen-consort of Kosala in the Hindu epic Ramayana, known for being the mother of Rama and the senior wife of King Dasharatha. While she is a major character, her true strength and significance are often overlooked. Some Puranas suggest that Sage Kashyap and Aditi reincarnated as Dasharatha and Kaushalya due to their penance. Others claim she was Manushatrupa in a previous birth, blessed by Lord Vishnu to bear him as a child.

Kausalya's happiness knew no bounds when Rama was chosen as the heir to the throne. However, the manipulations of Manthara led to Dasharatha's grief and separation from Rama. Kausalya, a devoted consort, provided him with hope and support during this difficult time.

Upon Rama's return from exile, Kausalya's joy was boundless. She embraced her son with overflowing emotions, finding enlightenment and liberation through him.

Kakayee

Kaikeyi, one of Dasharatha's three wives and the mother of Bharata, held significant influence. She initially cared for her stepson, Rama, but her mind was poisoned by her maid Manthara, leading to Rama's 14-year exile. During a battle in Devaloka, Dasharatha and Kaikeyi aided Indra against the asuras. Dasharatha's chariot faced asuras in ten directions, and Kaikeyi's quick thinking prevented a wheel from disengaging by inserting her thumb into a bolt hole. Dasharatha, pleased with her presence of mind, offered her two boons, which she deferred for later use.

Dasharatha, under the custom of primogeniture, chose Rama as his heir with the royal assembly's approval. Kaikeyi initially celebrated this decision, but her nurse, Manthara, feared losing her status as chief queen and tried to stoke Kaikeyi's jealousy of Kausalya. However, this didn't sway Kaikeyi at first.

Later, Manthara convinced Kaikeyi to demand two boons granted by Dasharatha years earlier. Kaikeyi requested Bharata's coronation as king and Rama's 14-year exile. Dasharatha was deeply distressed by this demand, falling into a swoon and spending a pitiable night in Kaikeyi's palace.

Sumitra

The wise Sumitra is the second queen consort of Dasharatha, the king of Kosala, who ruled from Ayodhya. She is the mother of the twins Lakshmana and Shatrughna as mentioned in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

This is the main family of Ram. Again, in my opinion it is representing through this family a real situation that exists in every house. Think this is the context of joint family or extended family living under one roof. In this situation the peace and harmony within the family can exist only if one has love and respect for each other. The egos have to be suppressed in a joint family environment. There are no seniors and juniors. Each one is equal and each one has a role to play based on age and experience.

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