Ayodhya Kaanda
74 - Sri Rama's arrival at srngaverapura; the Nisada chiefís services
Chaupais
Description
Beholding the beauty of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita, men and women of the village feelingly said, "What sort of parents, O friend, can they be who have sent such children to the forest?" Other people said, "The king has done well in that God has thereby rewarded our eyes." The Chief of the Nisadas then pondered within himself and perceived a charming Asoka tree. He took the Lord of Raghus to the spot and showed it to Him, when Sri Rama declared that the place was beautiful in every way. The people of the town then returned home after paying their respects to Him, while the Chief of Raghus retired for performing His evening devotions. In the meantime Guha prepared a soft and beautiful bed of Kusa grass and tender leaves and spread it on the ground. He also placed besides Him with his own hands cups of leaves full of fruits and roots which he knew to be pure, delicious and soft.