Ayodhya Kaanda
79 - Sri Rama greets the Yamuna; love of the villagers
Chaupais
Description
Whenever Sita, Laksmana and the Lord of Raghus happened to pass by some village, all those who heard of His coming-young and old, men and women alike-came out at once, unmindful of their household duties. Beholding the beauty of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita they obtained the reward of their eyes and felt gratified. Their eyes were wet with tears, a thrill ran through their body and they were all enraptured to behold the two brothers. The state of their mind could not be described in words; it seemed as if paupers had stumbled on a pile of heavenly gems. Calling their neighbours they admonished one another: "Obtain the reward of your eyes this very moment." Some were enraptured to see Rama and went with Him gazing on Him all the time. Others took His image into the heart through the door of their eyes and were utterly overpowered in body, mind and speech.