Ayodhya Kaanda
105 - Dialogue between the sage Vasistha, Sri Rama and Bharata
Chaupais
Description
"Praised be Bharata and glory to our lord, Sri Rama!" exclaimed the gods with great exultation. The sage Vasistha, the lord of Mithila and everyone else in the assembly rejoiced to hear Bharata's words. Thrilling all over with joy King Videha extolled the host of virtues and affection both of Bharata and Sri Rama. The ministers and all others present in the assembly were overwhelmed with love even as they began to praise, each according to the best of his ability, the charming disposition both of the master and the servant, their fidelity and love, the purest of the pure. In both camps a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow throbbed in the heart of all as they continued to hear the conversation between Sri Rama and Bharata. Realizing joy and sorrow alike, Sri Rama's mother comforted the other queen-mothers (her co-wives) by recounting Sri Rama's virtues. Some would glorify the Hero of Raghu's race, while others praised Bharata's goodness.