“Now at length that we have seen our Lord’s feet, we have all found a protector; O prince of Kosala, what a blessing for us is Your arrival.
Chaupai
Happy land and forest and road and hill, where thou, my lord, hast planted Thy foot; happy the birds and deer and beasts of the forest, whose life has been crowned by Thy sight; happy we and all our kin, who have filled our eyes with Thy vision. Thou hast chosen an excellent spot whereon to take up Thy abode; here at all seasons of the year thou wilt live at ease. We will do Thee service in every way, by driving away elephants, lions, snakes and tigers. The thickets, ravines, mountains, chasms and caves have all, my lord, been explored by us foot by foot; we will take you to the different haunts of game, and point out to You the lakes and waterfalls and every other place. We and our people are Thy servants; do not hesitate to command us.”
Chaupai
Happy land and forest and road and hill, where thou, my lord, hast planted Thy foot; happy the birds and deer and beasts of the forest, whose life has been crowned by Thy sight; happy we and all our kin, who have filled our eyes with Thy vision. Thou hast chosen an excellent spot whereon to take up Thy abode; here at all seasons of the year thou wilt live at ease. We will do Thee service in every way, by driving away elephants, lions, snakes and tigers. The thickets, ravines, mountains, chasms and caves have all, my lord, been explored by us foot by foot; we will take you to the different haunts of game, and point out to You the lakes and waterfalls and every other place. We and our people are Thy servants; do not hesitate to command us.”