SAUMYA SUMITRI

Immaturity lacks in right direction and decision; so it falls, cries and licks its own wounds much to its humiliation and disadvantage; but maturity-guarded action not only reaches the goal safe, but paves the way for safe journey to others and thereby illumines the world. It fills the world with concord, grace, and bliss. If mothers-the moulders and first gurus of mankind show the right path, nothing goes amiss, nor their progeny ever suffer. As is the mother so is the product - the matriarchy, if properly respected proves safer than theocracy, for the simple reason, her physical presence, or invisible inspiration works miracles and brings credit to the country. Hence ³Lakshmana's yearning to be ⁴Soumitri in every life if possible, for her guidance acted like oil to the lamp of his life. Though figures less among the three wives of ⁵Dasaratha, her soul reached the highest peak and transformed itself into a treasure inexhaustible. Her simple yet sublime advice speaks volumes and lights up all...

Glossary: 

1) Placid 
2) the third wife of king Dasaratha. 
3) One of the brothers Lord Sri Rama. 
4) Son of Sumitra. 
5) King of Kosala. 

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