Baal Kaanda
50 - Laksmana's fulmination
Chaupais
Description
As Laksmana spoke these angry words, the earth shook and the elephants supporting the quarters tottered. The whole assembly, including all the princes, was struck with terror; Sita felt delighted at heart, while Janaka blushed. The preceptor (Visvamitra), the Lord of Raghus and all the hermits were glad of heart and thrilled all over again and again. With a sign Sri Rama checked Laksmana and made him sit beside Him. Perceiving that it was a propitious time, Visvamitra said in most endearing terms, "Up, Rama, break the bow of Siva and relieve Janaka, my boy, of his anguish." On hearing the Guru's words Sri Rama bowed His head at his feet; there was no joy or sorrow in His heart. He stood up in all His native grace, putting to shame a young lion by His elegant carriage