Baal Kaanda
16 - Sati's bewilderment, Sri Rama's divine glory and Sati's remorse
Chaupais
Description
When Laksmana saw Um (Sats) in Her disguise, he was astonished and much puzzled. He was tongue-tied and looked very grave; the sagacious brother was acquainted with the Lords glory. All-perceiving and the inner controller of all, the lord of gods, Sri Rama, took no time in detecting the false appearance of Sats, Rma was the same omniscient Lord whose very thought wipes out ignorance. Sats sought to practise deception even on Him: see how deep-rooted the nature of a woman is! Extolling in His heart the potency of His My (delusive power), Sri Rama smilingly accosted Her in a mild tone. Joining the palms of His hands, He first made obeisance to Her mentioning His name alongwith His fathers. He then asked Her the whereabouts of Lord Siva (who has a bull emblazoned on His standard) and wondered what made Her roam about all alone in the forest. (1-4)