Baal Kaanda
52 - Sita places the wreath of victory round Rama's neck
Chaupais
Description
As a crow should seek an offering set apart for Garuda (the king of birds), as a rabbit should covet the share of a lion, as a man who is angry without any cause should expect happiness, as an enemy of Siva should crave for riches of all kinds, as a greedy and covetous man should long for good fame and as a gallant should aspire to be free from scandal, and as one who is averse to Sri Hari's feet should hanker after the highest destiny (Liberation), your longing, O princes, (for Sita) is of the same category." When Sita heard the tumult, She got afraid and Her companions took Her to the queen; while Sri Rama advanced to His Guru, easy in mind and inwardly praising Her affection. The queens as well as Sita were filled with anxiety and wondered what Providence had in store for them. On hearing the words of the princes Laksmana looked hither and thither; for fear of Rama, however, he could not speak.