As nature dictates, you shed tears for the dead, but Fate, which guides every event, remains the supreme authority.
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Yes, everyone obeys the unchanging laws of Fate, the universal cause. By Fate, all lives proceed, and it governs every word and action. No one acts or sees their orders being obeyed, but everyone is influenced by Fate.
The world maintains its orderly course, and Fate always reigns over that course. Fate never exceeds its own rule, is never too fast or too slow, and making nature its ally, it forgets no life and never passes by.
Then Rama dried up every stream and lake in the region. However, he also gave a blessing to fertilize the wilderness, ensuring that no diseases would afflict the air, and that sheep and cattle would thrive. The earth would produce pleasant roots, trees would bend with fruit, and oil, milk, and honey would be abundant, with fragrant herbs covering the ground.
Then Rama told Vibhishana, 'Provide whatever the ritual requires. Pay the funeral honors properly and alleviate the grief of these sad mourners.'
And Rama said, 'Tell me what grief is in your heart. I will act according to your words!'
It is not right that she should face this humiliation!
Forgive the mistake of one who didn't recognize you. A Brahmin should have a lot of mercy in his heart.
I am inferior to you in every way, so please forgive my mistakes, holy sir.
Rama said, "O sage, think before you speak. Your anger is disproportionate to my minor mistake."
Dear brother, do not lose your mental balance due to affection, and be convinced in your heart that the outcome will be positive.
You are extremely kind to me, like my own father. I bow down to you and pray that you do everything in your power to ensure my father does not feel miserable on my account.
Bharata, by choosing good and rejecting evil, has illuminated the world with his glory.
The all-wise Rama, the helper of the troubled, heard the humble and honest words of his brother Bharata and responded accordingly.
They are embodiments of virtue, above worldly sorrows, and free from doubt. Nothing is dearer to them than my lotus feet, not even their body or home.
I tell you, dear sage, the qualities of saints that make them master over me. They have mastered the six passions (lust, anger, greed, infatuation, pride, and jealousy), are sinless, disinterested, firm, detached, pure (inside and out), full of bliss, wise, desireless, moderate in their diet, truthful, inspired, knowledgeable, and united with God. They are cautious, honor others, free from pride, strong-willed, and well-versed in the path of righteousness.
God creates the world by mixing good and evil, but Bharata, born in the solar dynasty, is like a swan that separates good from evil.
तब राम ने उस वोटरेस से कहा, जिनके पवित्र व्रत पूरे हो गए थे, 'जाओ, महिला, जहां तुम जाना चाहती हो, हे तुमने मुझे अच्छी तरह से सम्मानित किया है।'
Then Rama spoke: 'Sugriva, listen, let go of all anger in your heart, and I will tell you why I withheld my help.'
You can't bring the dead back to a state of happiness through intense grief. Stop lamenting and don't neglect the funeral tasks that you can't avoid.