Here the bridge was built and the symbol of the blessed Mahadeva adored.” The All-merciful and Sita here both made obeisance to Sambhu. Every place in the forest wherever the gracious god had taken up his abode or rested, he pointed out to Janaki and told her the names of them all.
Chaupâi
Forthwith the chariot arrived at the charming Dandaka forest, and Râma visited the hermitage both of Agastya and all the other great saints. After receiving the blessing of all the holy men, the Lord of the world came to Chitrakut. After gratifying the hermits there, the chariot again sped swiftly on. Râma next pointed out to Sita the noble Jamuna, that washes away all the impurities of this sinful age. After this he espied the holy Ganges and said, “Sita, do it homage. See also the queen of all holy places, Prayag, the sight of which puts away all the sins committed in a thousand births. See again the most holy Tribeni, the antidote of sorrow, the ladder of heaven. See also the sacred city of Ayodhya which heals all the three kinds of pain and every disease in life.”
The gracious god and Sita both did reverence to Avadh. With streaming eyes and quivering limbs Râma’s joy was unbounded. Then went the Lord and with much delight bathed at Tribeni and bestowed gifts of all kinds on the Brahmans and on the monkeys also.
Chaupâi
Forthwith the chariot arrived at the charming Dandaka forest, and Râma visited the hermitage both of Agastya and all the other great saints. After receiving the blessing of all the holy men, the Lord of the world came to Chitrakut. After gratifying the hermits there, the chariot again sped swiftly on. Râma next pointed out to Sita the noble Jamuna, that washes away all the impurities of this sinful age. After this he espied the holy Ganges and said, “Sita, do it homage. See also the queen of all holy places, Prayag, the sight of which puts away all the sins committed in a thousand births. See again the most holy Tribeni, the antidote of sorrow, the ladder of heaven. See also the sacred city of Ayodhya which heals all the three kinds of pain and every disease in life.”
The gracious god and Sita both did reverence to Avadh. With streaming eyes and quivering limbs Râma’s joy was unbounded. Then went the Lord and with much delight bathed at Tribeni and bestowed gifts of all kinds on the Brahmans and on the monkeys also.
The Lord then spoke and enjoined Hanuman:—“Take the form of a young Brahman and go into the city. Tell Bharat of my welfare, and come back here yourself with the news.” The Son of the Wind was off at once. Then the Lord visited Bharadvaja. The saint received him with all possible honour and, after hymning his praises, gave him his blessing. The Lord prostrated himself at his feet, with his hands clasped in prayer, and then mounted his chariot and went on again. When the Nishad heard that the Lord had come, he cried a