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Kasyapa
The story of King Kasyapa (Kashyapa), who built
Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka 1600 years ago, reads like a Shakespearian
tragedy. It is a tale of cruelty, intrigue, patricide, vision, grandeur, chivalry,
betrayal and abandonment.
Kasyapa ruled between 477 and 495AD. He was the
second monarch of the Moriyan Dynasty of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. He was
responsible for the construction of Sigiriya, the most spectacular single
construction project ever undertaken in Sri Lanka.
Kasyapa was the son of Dhatusena. Dhatusena was
youth of royal lineage who was being trained for the Buddhist priesthood.
Seeing his true calling, he discarded the saffron robes of a monk and took up
arms to free his people from twenty-eight years of foreign subjugation
Dhatusena then fought a grueling ten-year
guerrilla campaign against the invaders. During this period Dhatusena took up a
relationship with a woman of a lower caste and had a son by her who they named
Kasyapa. After a ten year campaign Dhatusena succeeded in ousting the
foreigners and installing himself as king. Dhatusena then married a woman of a
royal bloodline.
Even though he was the eldest, as a consequence of
his lowly birth, Kasyapa was overlooked as heir-apparent. His younger brother
Moggallana, who was much younger than him but born of a royal wife, was next in
line to the throne. Kasyapa was, however, accepted by his father and well
regarded in the royal court.
Kasyapa Murders his Father
Dhatusena earned the wrath of the chief of his
army Migara, who was his nephew and also his son-in-law, by murdering Migara's
mother, who was also Dhatusena's own sister. Enraged by the gruesome murder of
his mother, Migara estranged Kasyapa from his father by exploiting Kasyapa's
deep felt resentment for being overlooked as the heir-apparent. Together they
overthrew Dhatusena and Kasyapa seized the throne. Prodded on by a vengeful
Migara, Kasyapa ordered Migara to rid him of his father. Migara relished the
opportunity to finally get his revenge on Dhatusena for murdering his mother.
After humiliating Dhatusena, Migara had him buried alive in the wall of his
prison cell. The younger Moggallana, fearing for his life, fled to India.
Rejected by the People for his Crime
Even though Kasyapa did not personally kill his
father, the mere fact that he ordered it meant that he had committed a cardinal
sin in Buddhism. Unable to redeem himself with his people for this horrible
crime he grew increasingly fretful. He tried to redeem himself by performing
many good works and acts of repentance but all these were rejected by the
Buddhist clergy and the people. Finally, wary of this rejection, he abandoned
his majestic capital city of Anuradhapura and set out to build himself a new
capital far away from the disapproving masses. Here he hoped he would find
solace for his troubled mind.
The Inspiration for Sigiriya
Sigiriya Rock from Across the Lake
The inspiration for Kasyapa's new city was the
mystical city of Alakamanda. In Buddhist mythology Alakamanda was said to be
the richest and most beautiful city imaginable. It was a city of the gods built
amongst the clouds. Alakamanda was ruled by Kuvera the god of wealth and
plenty. Thus inspired he set about creating his version of an earthly paradise.
It is for this reason that Kasyapa choose an area
deep in the inhospitable forests of north-central Sri Lanka as the site for his
new city. The most dominant feature of the area was a massive rock which rose
vertically to a height of nearly 600 feet. Here he would build his city and a
magnificent sky palace on top of this rock. Kasyapa found his inspiration and
the perfect location for his new city.
Kasyapa Builds Sigiriya
Artist's Impression of Sigiriya
Monarchs of Sri Lanka were usually constrained by
their Buddhist faith from indulging in acts of self-indulgence. As a
consequence there are no significant structures in Sri Lanka built in
glorification of a king. Having being rejected by the religious establishment,
however, Kasyapa no longer felt bound by these constraints. He had nothing to
do with all his wealth. He chose therefore to use the vast wealth and resources
of his kingdom to create an extravagant masterpiece to himself.
The centerpiece of the new city was the royal
citadel with beautiful tropical gardens with extensive water features. He
painted the once sinister-looking rock white and then created a spectacular
multi-colored tapestry which we know today as the Sigiriya Frescoes. He built a
giant gatehouse and staircase, the Lion Staircase to guard the final entrance
to his gleaming white Sky Palace in the clouds.
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Related Article: History of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
An idyllic but Tormented Life
Surrounded by his royal court and his harem and
far away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city Kasyapa lived an
idyllic existence at Sigiriya. He encouraged the arts and enjoyed poetry. Being
a sensitive man, he was however deeply troubled by his responsibility on the
death of his father. We are told that he carried out his religious duties diligently
no doubt hoping to find some salvation for his troubled conscience.
Confrontation between Kasyapa and Moggallana
Kasyapa's Sigiriya War Elephantsri lanka holidays
In about the fourteenth year of Kasyapa's rule,
Migara angry that Kasyapa did not grant him permission to conduct a large
religious festival, secretly switched his allegiance from Kasyapa to his
younger brother Moggallana. On hearing of this news Moggallana, who had been
languishing in India, clandestinely returned with a ragtag collection of friends
and hangers-on and set up camp in a distant part of the country.
When Kasyapa got wind of his brother's return he
decided immediately to confront Moggallana head-on. Ignoring the dire warning
of his soothsayers who predicted disaster, he left the relative safety of his
fortress at Sigiriya to confront Moggallana.
He had reason to be confident he had a large army
controlled by Migara, his brother-in-law and accomplice.
The Death of Kasyapa
Mounted on his mighty war elephant the king led
his army into battle. Migara followed close behind. Sensing a swamp ahead of
him Kasyapa turned his elephant away to find firmer ground. At this very moment
Migara put his defection plan into play. He signaled the army to retreat. The
king's grand army broke and fled.
Abandoned and alone Kasyapa unsheathed his jewel
encrusted dagger and places its cold blade against his neck. Quickly he drew it
across his neck and slit his throat. All was quiet now. The royal elephant
stood listless, its magnificent trappings strained crimson with the king's
blood.
Moggallana, still respectful of his fallen older
brother, accorded him a royal cremation. The stupa at Pidurangala is believed
to mark the spot where Kasyapa was cremated.
Related Article: Pidurangala Rock Temple — Resting
Place of the King who built Sigiriya?
Epilogue
Sigiriya Rock from Across the Lake
Kasyapa was a much maligned but gentle ruler.
There are no records of any other transgressions committed by him. He was an
artistic soul caught up in dynastic intrigue, deceit and betrayal.
We do not know if he found solace in the
afterlife. We do know, however, that his masterpiece at Sigiriya has now stood
for over a one thousand six hundred years and brought him immortality.
Guruji. A. Sivaguru Swamy
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