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‘Rameshwaram’ because Rama worshipped Shiva[59] here to atone for his sins and to that end, even the sin attached to the word ‘Rama’ gets pardoned, thanks to our Lord Shiva.”
“Shiva got Brahmahathi Dosham when he plucked one of the five heads of Brahma[60]. To atone for that sin, Shiva worshipped Rama at this holy place where the imprints of his foot can still be found. That’s why this is called Rameshwaram – a place where Shiva worshipped Rama.”
People like us can live and die all our lives as staunch Vaishnavites but such things cannot apply to those who are born to rule. Such people need to acknowledge and embrace all faiths and their sects.
Unlike men, they used words as their weapons and their eyes as their spears to wound each other. One might even compare their struggle to that of a never-ending war between two beautifully dangerous snakes.
“An elephant’s death is no ordinary event in the forest. Animals from far and wide will come here to feast on its flesh. It is best that we leave right away.”
“If someone is about to go to hell, then Kundavai Devi possesses the power to send him to heaven instead. That’s one kind of power. But do you know what Nandini would do? It wouldn’t be amiss to say that her power is a shade stronger than Kundavai’s. Nandini would convince you that hell is a much better place than the heaven and would have you jumping happily into hell. That’s her power!”
I have always believed that religious leaders ought to stop with leading the people towards the faith. They must not interfere in the affairs of the kingdom. If they do, it will lead to disasters that will not only affect the kingdom and the people but also their faith.
If you accede to the prince’s request, you will spend two days in his company. You can gaze upon his handsome face to your heart’s content. The breeze that touched his body would soothe yours too. His honeyed voice would bring you more joy than any other thing in the world. The dreams that you feared would never come to pass would see the light of the day. Why do you hesitate Poonguzhali? Agree.”
Woman! The palace is as good as a gilded cage of a bird and the throne is good as a sacrificial altar.
