Ayodhya Kaanda
107 - Dialogue between Sri Rama and Bharata; the gift of sandals; Bharata's farewell
Chaupais
Description
The Nisada chief was courteously sent away and departed; leaving the Lord was a great wrench to him. Pressed to return, the Kolas, Kiratas, Bhilas and other foresters returned after bowing again and again. The lord with Sita and Laksmana sat down in the shade of a banyan tree and grieved over their separation from their near and dear ones. He described to His beloved spouse (Sita) and younger brother (Laksmana) the affection, noble disposition and polite speech of Bharata. Overpowered by love Sri Rama extolled with His own blessed lips Bharata's faith and affection in thought, word and deed. At that time the birds, beasts and the fish in water,-nay, all the animate and inanimate creatures of Citrakuta felt disconsolate. The gods, when they saw the condition of Sri Rama (the Chief of Raghus), rained down flowers and told Him what had been going on in their homes. The Lord made obeisance and reassured them and they returned, glad of heart, without the least fear in their mind.