When the Lord had dismissed them, the bears and monkeys all went their way, cherishing Râma’s image in their heart, exulting with joy and making frequent prayer. The monkey king, Nila, the king of the bears, Angad, Nala, Hanuman, Vibhishan also and all the other valiant monkey chiefs were so overcome by their feelings that they could not speak a word, while their eyes, streaming with tears, were fixed upon Râma’s person so intently that they had no time to wink.
Chaupâi
When Râma perceived the strength of their affection, He took them all up into his chariot and, after mentally bowing his head at the Brahmans’ feet, he directed the car towards the north. A tumultuous noise accompanied the car on its way, all shouting “glory to Raghubir!” The throne on which the Lord and His consort were seated was very lofty and magnificent; there Râma and his bride shone resplendent, like a dark cloud on the peak of Sumeru with attendant lightning. The beauteous car sped swiftly on its way, while the gods in their joy rained down showers of flowers. A delightful breeze breathed soft, cool and fragrant; the water of the sea and the Ganges was without a speck; omens of good fortune occurred on every side; the heart was glad and all the expanses of ether clear. Said Raghubir:—“See, Sita, the field of battle; here Lakshman slew Megh-nad; here the huge demons that strew the plain were slaughtered by Angad and Hanuman; here fell the two brothers Kumbhakarna and Ravan, that plague of gods and saints.
Chaupâi
When Râma perceived the strength of their affection, He took them all up into his chariot and, after mentally bowing his head at the Brahmans’ feet, he directed the car towards the north. A tumultuous noise accompanied the car on its way, all shouting “glory to Raghubir!” The throne on which the Lord and His consort were seated was very lofty and magnificent; there Râma and his bride shone resplendent, like a dark cloud on the peak of Sumeru with attendant lightning. The beauteous car sped swiftly on its way, while the gods in their joy rained down showers of flowers. A delightful breeze breathed soft, cool and fragrant; the water of the sea and the Ganges was without a speck; omens of good fortune occurred on every side; the heart was glad and all the expanses of ether clear. Said Raghubir:—“See, Sita, the field of battle; here Lakshman slew Megh-nad; here the huge demons that strew the plain were slaughtered by Angad and Hanuman; here fell the two brothers Kumbhakarna and Ravan, that plague of gods and saints.