As he and his retinue gazed on the lovely stream, the colour of Râma’s body, he was plunged into a sea of desolation, till he climbed the boat of discretion.
That day he halted on the bank of the Jamunâ, giving every one time for what they had to do. In the night boats came from all the ghâts in greater number than could be counted. At daybreak all crossed in a single trip. The good service of Râma’s companion pleased him greatly. After bathing and bowing to the river, he again set forth with the Nishâd king and Satrughna. First of all in his glorious car went the great saint, followed by all the royal host; after them the two brothers on foot; their dress, apparel and ornaments all of the very simplest. With them their servants and friend and the minister’s son, invoking Lakshman, Sita and Râma. Any spot wherever Râma had encamped or rested they lovingly saluted.
That day he halted on the bank of the Jamunâ, giving every one time for what they had to do. In the night boats came from all the ghâts in greater number than could be counted. At daybreak all crossed in a single trip. The good service of Râma’s companion pleased him greatly. After bathing and bowing to the river, he again set forth with the Nishâd king and Satrughna. First of all in his glorious car went the great saint, followed by all the royal host; after them the two brothers on foot; their dress, apparel and ornaments all of the very simplest. With them their servants and friend and the minister’s son, invoking Lakshman, Sita and Râma. Any spot wherever Râma had encamped or rested they lovingly saluted.