Ayodhya Kaanda
103 - Dialogue between king Janaka and his wife; Bharata's glory
Chaupais
Description
"Perish the happiness, ritual and piety in which there is no devotion to the lotus feet of Rama (yourself). That Yoga (discipline conducive to union with God) is an abominable Yoga and that wisdom unwisdom, in which love for Rama yourself) is not supreme. Whosoever is unhappy is unhappy without you and even so whoever is happy is happy through you. You know what exists in the mind of a particular individual. Your command holds sway over all and your gracious self knows all the ways full well. You may return to your hermitage now." The lord of sages was overpowered with emotion. Sri Rama then made obeisance and departed, while the sage collected himself and called on King Janaka. The preceptor repeated to the king Sri Rama's naturally graceful words, which were full of amiability and affection, and added, "O great monarch, now do that which may do good to all without prejudice to religion."