Put away, father, the anxiety which at this time of rejoicing your affection has caused you, and give me your commands”; so spoke the Lord with heartfelt joy and a body quivering with emotion.
Chaupâi
“Blessed is His birth into the world whose father is rejoiced to hear of his doings. He has in his hand all the four rewards of life, Who holds His parents dear as His own life. By obeying Your orders, I attain the end of my existence. If then it be Your command, I can soon come back, and after taking leave of My mother, I will throw myself once more at your feet and then start for the woods.” Having thus spoken, Râma departed, while the king in his anguish answered not a word. The bitter news spread through the city, like the sting of a scorpion that at once affects the whole body. Every man or woman that heard it was as distressed as the creepers and bushes when a forest is on fire. Wherever it was told, every one beat his head, and the grief was too great to be endured.
Chaupâi
“Blessed is His birth into the world whose father is rejoiced to hear of his doings. He has in his hand all the four rewards of life, Who holds His parents dear as His own life. By obeying Your orders, I attain the end of my existence. If then it be Your command, I can soon come back, and after taking leave of My mother, I will throw myself once more at your feet and then start for the woods.” Having thus spoken, Râma departed, while the king in his anguish answered not a word. The bitter news spread through the city, like the sting of a scorpion that at once affects the whole body. Every man or woman that heard it was as distressed as the creepers and bushes when a forest is on fire. Wherever it was told, every one beat his head, and the grief was too great to be endured.