Ayodhya Kaanda
103 - Dialogue between king Janaka and his wife; Bharata's glory
Chaupais
Description
As the king and queen (Janaka and Sunayana) were thus fondly recounting the virtues of Sri Rama and Bharata the night passed like an instant. At daybreak both the royal camps awoke and after finishing their ablutions proceeded to worship gods. Performing His ablutions the Lord of Raghus called on His Guru and after adoring his feet and receiving his tacit permission said,"Holy sir, Bharata, the citizens and my mothers are all stricken with grief and inconvenienced by their sojourn in the woods. The king of Mithila too and his followers have been enduring hardships for many days past. Therefore, my lord, do what is advisable under the circumstances. The welfare of all lies in your hands." So saying Sri Rama felt much embarrassed. And the sage was thrilled with joy when he saw His amiability and kind disposition. "Without you, Rama, all amenities of life are like hell to both the royal camps.