So lost in love that day and night succeeded one another unobserved, while in her fondness for her boy she kept singing to him nursery songs.
Chaupdi
One day his mother, after washing and dressing him, put him to sleep in his cradle, and prepared an offering for presentation to her patron divinity. When the service was over and she had made her oblation, she returned to the place where she had dressed the food; but when she came there she beheld Rama in the act of eating. In a great fright she ran to the nursery and there found the child again sleeping; but coming back once more she still saw the boy. Then she trembled and was much disturbed in mind, for she saw two children, one here and one there, and was utterly bewildered; saying, “Are my senses at fault, or is this a miracle?” When Rama saw his mother’s distress, he broke out into a merry laugh,
Dohâ 218.
and exhibited to her his whole marvellous form; with a myriad worlds gleaming on each individual hair of his body;
Chaupâi
with unnumbered suns and moons, Sivas and Brahmas; with many mountains, rivers, oceans, lands and forests; with time, fate, merit, demerit, nature and every power there manifested, even though unknown by name. When she beheld the awful vision she stood terror-stricken, with hands clasped in prayer; for she saw both the life which Mâyâ sets in motion and the faith that sets it free. With quivering body and speechless mouth she closed her eyes and bowed her head at his feet. Seeing his mother thus overpowered with amazement, Rama again assumed the form of a child. But her terror left her not, while she hymned his praises, saying: “I have regarded the great father as my own offspring.” Again and again Hari exhorted his mother, “See, my mother, that you tell this to no one”;
Chaupdi
One day his mother, after washing and dressing him, put him to sleep in his cradle, and prepared an offering for presentation to her patron divinity. When the service was over and she had made her oblation, she returned to the place where she had dressed the food; but when she came there she beheld Rama in the act of eating. In a great fright she ran to the nursery and there found the child again sleeping; but coming back once more she still saw the boy. Then she trembled and was much disturbed in mind, for she saw two children, one here and one there, and was utterly bewildered; saying, “Are my senses at fault, or is this a miracle?” When Rama saw his mother’s distress, he broke out into a merry laugh,
Dohâ 218.
and exhibited to her his whole marvellous form; with a myriad worlds gleaming on each individual hair of his body;
Chaupâi
with unnumbered suns and moons, Sivas and Brahmas; with many mountains, rivers, oceans, lands and forests; with time, fate, merit, demerit, nature and every power there manifested, even though unknown by name. When she beheld the awful vision she stood terror-stricken, with hands clasped in prayer; for she saw both the life which Mâyâ sets in motion and the faith that sets it free. With quivering body and speechless mouth she closed her eyes and bowed her head at his feet. Seeing his mother thus overpowered with amazement, Rama again assumed the form of a child. But her terror left her not, while she hymned his praises, saying: “I have regarded the great father as my own offspring.” Again and again Hari exhorted his mother, “See, my mother, that you tell this to no one”;
Dohâ 214.
and as often did Kausalya meekly reply with clasped hands: “See you, too, my lord, that this delusive power of yours never again visits me.”
Chaupâi
Hari indulged in every kind of childish amusement, to the great delight of his attendants; and after a little time all the brothers grew to be big boys, gladdening every one about them. Then the Guru came to perform the tonsure, and again the Brahmans received large offerings. The four lads ran about and diverted themselves in all sorts of pretty ways; and the Lord, whose thoughts, words and acts transcend every human sense, plays in Dasarath’s courtyard. If the king when at dinner called him, he would not leave his playmates and come till Kausalya herself went for him, when he would toddle along with her as fast as he could. He whom the scripture declares to be incomprehensible, of whom Siva could find no end, is picked up by his mother and carried off in a pet, and his father with a smile takes him in his lap, though grimy all over with dust.
Dohâ 215.
Quickly glancing here and there during the meal, as soon as he got a chance, he would run away with a scream of delight, stuffing his mouth full of rice and curds.
Chaupâi
His pretty innocent childish sports have been sung by Sarasvati, Seshnag, Sambhu and the Vedas; and he whose soul does not warm to them has been brought into the world by God to no purpose. When the brothers were all grown up, the Guru and their father and mother invested them with the sacred thread, and Rama went to his Guru’s house to study; in a short time he mastered all knowledge. The four Vedas are but the breath of his mouth, and for him to study was a joke indeed. When they were proficient in scholarship and politeness and morality they began to practise all princely sports. With bow and arrow in hand they showed so fair that all creation was ravished at the sight, and as the brothers passed along the road every man and woman stopped to gaze at them.
and as often did Kausalya meekly reply with clasped hands: “See you, too, my lord, that this delusive power of yours never again visits me.”
Chaupâi
Hari indulged in every kind of childish amusement, to the great delight of his attendants; and after a little time all the brothers grew to be big boys, gladdening every one about them. Then the Guru came to perform the tonsure, and again the Brahmans received large offerings. The four lads ran about and diverted themselves in all sorts of pretty ways; and the Lord, whose thoughts, words and acts transcend every human sense, plays in Dasarath’s courtyard. If the king when at dinner called him, he would not leave his playmates and come till Kausalya herself went for him, when he would toddle along with her as fast as he could. He whom the scripture declares to be incomprehensible, of whom Siva could find no end, is picked up by his mother and carried off in a pet, and his father with a smile takes him in his lap, though grimy all over with dust.
Dohâ 215.
Quickly glancing here and there during the meal, as soon as he got a chance, he would run away with a scream of delight, stuffing his mouth full of rice and curds.
Chaupâi
His pretty innocent childish sports have been sung by Sarasvati, Seshnag, Sambhu and the Vedas; and he whose soul does not warm to them has been brought into the world by God to no purpose. When the brothers were all grown up, the Guru and their father and mother invested them with the sacred thread, and Rama went to his Guru’s house to study; in a short time he mastered all knowledge. The four Vedas are but the breath of his mouth, and for him to study was a joke indeed. When they were proficient in scholarship and politeness and morality they began to practise all princely sports. With bow and arrow in hand they showed so fair that all creation was ravished at the sight, and as the brothers passed along the road every man and woman stopped to gaze at them.
Dohâ 216.
Rama was gracious to all; and not a soul in Kosala, man or woman, young or old, but held him dearer than life.
Chaupâi
Taking his brother with him as a companion, he would go to the forest to hunt; there selecting for death the noblest game, he every day brought and showed it to the king; and each beast, slain by his shaft, after death went straight to heaven. Taking his meals in company with his younger brother, ever obedient to his parents’ commands, the gracious God omitted nothing that could please the people. He gave his mind to hear the Vedas and Puranas, and then himself taught his brother. Rising at break of day, he first saluted his parents and the priest, and then, after obtaining their sanction, busied himself with work in the city. The king was glad of heart when he saw his mode of life.
Dohâ 217.
The all-pervading, indivisible, passionless, eternal God, who is without attributes, or name, or form, performs many wonders for the sake of His faithful people.
Chaupâi
Rama was gracious to all; and not a soul in Kosala, man or woman, young or old, but held him dearer than life.
Chaupâi
Taking his brother with him as a companion, he would go to the forest to hunt; there selecting for death the noblest game, he every day brought and showed it to the king; and each beast, slain by his shaft, after death went straight to heaven. Taking his meals in company with his younger brother, ever obedient to his parents’ commands, the gracious God omitted nothing that could please the people. He gave his mind to hear the Vedas and Puranas, and then himself taught his brother. Rising at break of day, he first saluted his parents and the priest, and then, after obtaining their sanction, busied himself with work in the city. The king was glad of heart when he saw his mode of life.
Dohâ 217.
The all-pervading, indivisible, passionless, eternal God, who is without attributes, or name, or form, performs many wonders for the sake of His faithful people.
Chaupâi
At daybreak Baghnr&i said to him:—“Go and make ready the sacrifice, and fear not.” The brotherhood began preparing the oblation, while he remained to guard the sacrificial fire. On hearing of this, the demon M&richa rushed up in a fury with his army to disturb the saint. Bama smote him with a headless shaft, and he fell a hundred leagues the other side of ocean. Then he slew Sub&hu with an arrow of fire, while his brother routed the whole demon host. When they had thus slain the demons and restored peace to the Br&hmans, the whole company of gods and saints began to hymn their praise. There Raghurti then stayed a few days and showed kindness to the hermits, who devoutly repeated to him many legends of the Pur&nas, though he knew them all before. Then the saint respectfully informed him:—“There is a sight, my lord, which is worth your going to see.” When Baghun4th heard of the ordeal of the bow, he gladly accompanied the noble sage. On the way he spied a hermitage without bird, deer, or any living creature near it, and observing a remarkable stone enquired of the saint about it, who in reply gave him the whole history.
Dohd 222.
Ghiutama’s wife was by a curse turned into a hard rock, and is now longing for the dust of Your lotus feet:—O Baghubir, show mercy upon her.
Dohd 222.
Ghiutama’s wife was by a curse turned into a hard rock, and is now longing for the dust of Your lotus feet:—O Baghubir, show mercy upon her.
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At the touch so sweet of his hallowed feet, she awoke from her long unrest,
And meekly adored her sovereign lord, awaiting his high behest.
With speechless tongue, limbs all unstrung, and eyes that streamed with tears,
She fell at his feet in rapture meet, far blest above all her peers.
Then bolder grown by the favour shown, with a faith that himself had given,
She dared to raise her hymn of praise: “Great Spirit, high lord of heaven,
Save me, O save, Thy succour I crave, holy god, sinful wretch though I be,
Rivan’s conquering foe, joy of all else below, who toil upon life’s troubled sea.
Though the saint cursed me sore in the ill days of yore, now I hold it a blessing most sweet,
For my own eyes have seen my Redeemer, and I ween Siva only my rapture could mete.
Witless and weak, one only boon I seek; as the bee within the lotus loves to stay,
May my soul upon thy feet, O my god, I Thee entreat, dwell in rapture never ending night and day;
Holy feet, the adoration of the lord of all creation, and source of the stream divine,
Which on Siva’s head descended, this day have condescended to rest on this vile head of mine.”
Thus full of jubilation, with oft-renewed prostration, did Gautama’s long lost bride,
With the boon she most had craved, thus graciously vouchsafed, return to her husband’s side.
At the touch so sweet of his hallowed feet, she awoke from her long unrest,
And meekly adored her sovereign lord, awaiting his high behest.
With speechless tongue, limbs all unstrung, and eyes that streamed with tears,
She fell at his feet in rapture meet, far blest above all her peers.
Then bolder grown by the favour shown, with a faith that himself had given,
She dared to raise her hymn of praise: “Great Spirit, high lord of heaven,
Save me, O save, Thy succour I crave, holy god, sinful wretch though I be,
Rivan’s conquering foe, joy of all else below, who toil upon life’s troubled sea.
Though the saint cursed me sore in the ill days of yore, now I hold it a blessing most sweet,
For my own eyes have seen my Redeemer, and I ween Siva only my rapture could mete.
Witless and weak, one only boon I seek; as the bee within the lotus loves to stay,
May my soul upon thy feet, O my god, I Thee entreat, dwell in rapture never ending night and day;
Holy feet, the adoration of the lord of all creation, and source of the stream divine,
Which on Siva’s head descended, this day have condescended to rest on this vile head of mine.”
Thus full of jubilation, with oft-renewed prostration, did Gautama’s long lost bride,
With the boon she most had craved, thus graciously vouchsafed, return to her husband’s side.
Dohd 223.
Thus the benevolent Lord Hari is compassionate beyond our deserts. Worship Him, says poor Tulsi Das, and cease from all wrangling and hypocrisy.
Chaupdi.
B6ma and Lakshman accompanied the saint to the world-purifying Ganges. Both the lord and his younger brother reverently saluted it, and Rama was delighted beyond measure, as the son of G&hi told him the legend how the heavenly stream had come down upon earth. Then the lord and the hermits performed their ablutions and the Br&hmans received manifold gifts. The hermits’ champion went on his way rejoicing, and quickly drew near to the capital of Videha. When B&ma beheld the beauty of the city, he and his brother were delighted at the many ponds and wells and rivers and streams, with water of ambrosial purity and jewelled flights of steps; where the hum of bees, drunk with nectar, made a delicious sound, and birds of all kinds were softly cooing: as the lilies expanded their many-coloured petals, and a cool, soft, fragrant breeze was ever delightful.
Doll 224.
On all four sides the city was bright with flower-gardens, orchards and groves, the haunt of innumerable birds, and full of fruit and flowers and verdure.
ChaupAL
The beauty of the city is not to be told; wherever one went there was something to charm the soul. Handsome bazaars and gorgeous balconies all studded with jewels, as though the Creator had fashioned them with his own hands; thriving bankers and traders, very rivers of wealth, sitting with all their various goods displayed; fine squares and beautiful streets, that were constantly sprinkled with fragrant waters; magnificent temples to all the gods, as bright as if they had been painted by K&madeva himself; all the people of the city, both men and women, prosperous, well-dressed, virtuous, pious, intelligent and accomplished. But Janak’s palace was such a masterpiece that the gods tired themselves with looking at it, and the mind was quite overcome by the sight of the Fort, for it seemed to have appropriated to itself all that was most beautiful in the world.
Thus the benevolent Lord Hari is compassionate beyond our deserts. Worship Him, says poor Tulsi Das, and cease from all wrangling and hypocrisy.
Chaupdi.
B6ma and Lakshman accompanied the saint to the world-purifying Ganges. Both the lord and his younger brother reverently saluted it, and Rama was delighted beyond measure, as the son of G&hi told him the legend how the heavenly stream had come down upon earth. Then the lord and the hermits performed their ablutions and the Br&hmans received manifold gifts. The hermits’ champion went on his way rejoicing, and quickly drew near to the capital of Videha. When B&ma beheld the beauty of the city, he and his brother were delighted at the many ponds and wells and rivers and streams, with water of ambrosial purity and jewelled flights of steps; where the hum of bees, drunk with nectar, made a delicious sound, and birds of all kinds were softly cooing: as the lilies expanded their many-coloured petals, and a cool, soft, fragrant breeze was ever delightful.
Doll 224.
On all four sides the city was bright with flower-gardens, orchards and groves, the haunt of innumerable birds, and full of fruit and flowers and verdure.
ChaupAL
The beauty of the city is not to be told; wherever one went there was something to charm the soul. Handsome bazaars and gorgeous balconies all studded with jewels, as though the Creator had fashioned them with his own hands; thriving bankers and traders, very rivers of wealth, sitting with all their various goods displayed; fine squares and beautiful streets, that were constantly sprinkled with fragrant waters; magnificent temples to all the gods, as bright as if they had been painted by K&madeva himself; all the people of the city, both men and women, prosperous, well-dressed, virtuous, pious, intelligent and accomplished. But Janak’s palace was such a masterpiece that the gods tired themselves with looking at it, and the mind was quite overcome by the sight of the Fort, for it seemed to have appropriated to itself all that was most beautiful in the world.
Dohd 225.
With glistening white walls and doors of gold with gems set in different devices, the exquisite mansion where Sita lived was far too lovely for words to describe.
Chaupdi,
All the city gates were most massive with panels of adamant, and were
With glistening white walls and doors of gold with gems set in different devices, the exquisite mansion where Sita lived was far too lovely for words to describe.
Chaupdi,
All the city gates were most massive with panels of adamant, and were