Baal Kaanda
16 - Sati's bewilderment, Sri Rama's divine glory and Sati's remorse
Chaupais
Description
Each separate vision of Rma was attended by a whole host of gods with their feminine counterparts, as well as by the whole animate and inanimate creation with its multitudinous species. But while the gods who adored the Lord appeared in diverse garbs, the appearance of Sri Rama was the same in every case. Although She saw many Rmas with as many Ssts, their garb did not vary. Seeing the same Rma, the same Laksmana and the same Sst, Sats was struck with great awe.Her heart quivered, and She lost all consciousness of Her body. Closing Her eyes she sat down on the wayside. When She opened Her eyes and gazed once more, the daughter of Daksa saw nothing there. Repeatedly bowing Her head at the feet of Sri Rama, She proceeded to the spot where the Lord of Kailsa was. (1-4)