Ayodhya Kaanda
75 - Dialogue between Laksmana and the Nisada; Sumantraís dialogue with Sri Rama and Sita and his returning to Ayodhya
Chaupais
Description
"I have by my side the lord of my life as well as his younger brother, the foremost of heroes; both carrying a bow and a quiver full of arrows with them. My mind does not feel the toil of the journey, and there is no giddiness or sorrow; therefore, pray grieve not on my account even unwittingly." On hearing these soothing words from Sita's lips, Sumantra felt uneasy as a serpent at the loss of its gem. He saw not with his eyes and heard not with his ears; and he was too agitated to speak. Sri Rama comforted him in many ways; yet his heart would not be pacified. He made many efforts even to accompany the Lord; but the Delighter of Raghus gave him suitable replies each time. Sri Rama's command could not be violated either. Cruel was the turn Fate had taken; there was no help. Bowing his head at the feet of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita, he turned back as a merchant who had lost his capital.