Baal Kaanda
36 - The Lord's compassion on them
Chaupais
Description
All the gods went to their several abodes alongwith Earth; they all felt relieved in their heart. And the gods were delighted to receive the orders that Brahma gave, and lost no time in carrying them out. They took the form of monkeys on earth; their might and glory were incomparable. They were all brave and had mountains, trees and nails for their weapons. Resolute of mind, they awaited the advent of Sri Hari, swarming on mountains and in woods wherever they liked and dividing themselves into gallant troops of their own. I have related to you all this interesting account; now hear that which was interrupted before. In the city of Ayodhya there ruled a king who was a jewel of Raghu's race; he was called Dasaratha, a name which is familiar in the Vedas. He was a champion of virtue, a repository of good qualities and a man of wisdom; he was a sincere devotee of God Visnu (the wielder of the Sarnga bow) and his mind was also set on Him.