Baal Kaanda
10 - Salutations to the abode and companions of Sita and Rama
Chaupais
Description
The lord of monkeys (Sugriva), the chief of bears (Jambavan), the king of demons (Vibhisana) and the host of monkeys beginning with Angada, I reverence the charming feet of all, who attained Sri Rama even though born in the lowest species. As many worshippers there are of the feet of Raghupati (the Lord of Raghus), including birds, beasts, gods, human beings and demons, I adore the lotus feet of them all, who are disinterested servants of Sri Rama. Suka, Sanaka and others (viz., Sanandana, Sanatana and Sanatkumara), sage Narada and all other eminent sages who are devotees of God and proficient in the spiritual lore, I make obeisance to all, placing my head on the ground; be gracious to me, O Lords of ascetics knowing me as your servant. Janaki, daughter of Janaka and mother of the universe and the most beloved consort of Sri Rama, the Fountain of Mercy, I seek to propitiate the pair of Her lotus feet, so that by Her grace I may be blessed with a refined intellect. Again, I adore, in thought, word and deed, the lotus feet of the all-worthy Lord of Raghus, who has lotus-like eyes and wields a bow and arrows, and who relieves the distress of His devotees and affords delight to them.(1-5)