Baal Kaanda
44 - A visit to the town by Rama and Laksmana
Chaupais
Description
Tell me, friend, what embodied being is there that would not be charmed to see such beauty?" One of them lovingly said in gentle tones, "Hear, my dear, what I have been told. These two lads, a beautiful pair of cygnets as it were, are sons of King Dasaratha; they are the protectors of Kausika's sacrifice, and have slain demons in the field of battle. He who has a swarthy form and has charming lotus-like eyes and who has quelled the pride of Marica and Subahu, wielding a bow and shaft in His hands, is Kausalya's son, Rama by name, the very fountain of bliss. The fair youth in gallant attire, who is closely following Sri Rama, a bow and arrow in hand, is the latter's younger brother and is named Laksmana. Sumitra, friend, is his mother, you must know.