Thus passed the days in perpetual delight, happiness and festivity; and the whole of Avadh was full to overflowing with bliss that was ever on the increase.
After calculating an auspicious day, they loosened the string on the wrist, with no little solemnity and rejoicing. The gods, beholding the constant succession of delights, were in raptures and begged of Brahma that they might be born at Avadh. Visvamitra was always wishing to take leave, but was persuaded by Râma's affectionate entreaties to stay on. Day after day, seeing the king's devotion and the excellence of his nature, the great saint was loud in his praises. When he asked permission to go, the king was greatly moved and with his sons stood before him in the way, saying: “My lord, all that I have is yours, and I, my sons, and my wives are your servants; be ever gracious to these boys and allow me to see you.” So saying, the king with his sons and his queens fell at his feet, and speech failed his tongue. The Brâhman invoked upon him every kind of blessing and set forth amidst a display of affection that is past all telling, Râma and his brothers lovingly escorting him till they received orders to return.
After calculating an auspicious day, they loosened the string on the wrist, with no little solemnity and rejoicing. The gods, beholding the constant succession of delights, were in raptures and begged of Brahma that they might be born at Avadh. Visvamitra was always wishing to take leave, but was persuaded by Râma's affectionate entreaties to stay on. Day after day, seeing the king's devotion and the excellence of his nature, the great saint was loud in his praises. When he asked permission to go, the king was greatly moved and with his sons stood before him in the way, saying: “My lord, all that I have is yours, and I, my sons, and my wives are your servants; be ever gracious to these boys and allow me to see you.” So saying, the king with his sons and his queens fell at his feet, and speech failed his tongue. The Brâhman invoked upon him every kind of blessing and set forth amidst a display of affection that is past all telling, Râma and his brothers lovingly escorting him till they received orders to return.