Chapter 7: Education of Lav and Kush

Synopsis in prose form :

The birth of Lav and Kush also turns out to be the birth of a new ‘Avatar’, that is, the incarnation of Sita in the role of a

Mother.

Sita prays to Rishi Valmiki to take her twin children under his fold and give them good knowledge of Vedas, martial arts, etc., so that they grow up to be protectors of righteousness.

While the children are undergoing rigorous schooling under Rishi Valmiki, Sita as a mother keeps a watchful eye on their physical, emotional and spiritual development, because she aspires that they should prove to be worthy sons of ‘Bharat’ i.e.India.

For this purpose, she imparts her own knowledge and experience to the children at appropriate times.

The anthology then builds upon SITA’s inherent inner spiritual strength. Lav and Kush, like any other inquisitive children, keep questioning her about the process of life. As a mother, Sita answers all their questions and imparts strong ‘Sanskars’ (value systems) to them. Lav Kush occasionally summarise what they have learnt.

Link 1:

Lav- Kush were children gifted

They learnt from their 'Guru' quickly

Their mother a fountainhead of knowledge

Gave them proper ‘Sanskar’ daily ||1||

Children asked different questions

Sita answered them with love strong

‘Dharma’, ‘Karma’ and ‘Brahma Gnyan’ *

Mother explained through sweet song.||2||

* Brahma Gnyan means the ultimate truth

Song 1: Essence of Life

Lav and Kush:

Oh! Mother Sita!

How did the Creator create this Universe?

And pray! How did He evolve nature?

Sita:

The first form of Lord ‘Brahma’ 1