Baal Kaanda
38 - The Lord's manifestation and the delightful nature of His childish sports
Chaupais
Description
Nobody noticed this strange phenomenon; the sun at last moved ahead singing the praises of Sri Rama as he went. Witnessing the great festival the gods, sages and Nagas proceeded to their several abodes congratulating themselves on their good luck. I tell you one more covert act of Mine; listen to it, O Girija, for I know your steadfast faith. The sage Kakabhusundi and Myself both were there together in human form without anyone knowing it. Elated with supreme joy and the delight of love we roamed about the streets in ecstasy forgetting ourselves. He alone who enjoyed Sri Rama's grace could be apprised of this blessed adventure of ours. On that occasion the king granted the desire of everyone's heart, in whatever manner one came. He bestowed elephants, chariots, horses, gold, cows, diamonds and costumes of various kinds