Ayodhya Kaanda
80 - Dialogue between Sri Rama and the sage Valmiki
Chaupais
Description
Abide, O Rama, in the mind of those whose nose devoutly inhales everyday the fragrance of sacred and lovely offerings (in the shape of flowers, sandal-paste, etc.,) made to their Lord (Yourself), who eat only that which has been offered to You and put on clothes and ornaments first dedicated to You, whose heads bow down most submissively and lovingly at the sight of a god, preceptor or Brahmana, whose hands adore Sri Rama's feet everyday, who cherish in their heart faith in Rama and none else, and whose feet take them to holy places sacred to Rama. Again those who are ever engaged in muttering the Rama-Mantra (sÊ'⁄UÊ◊Êÿ Ÿ◊—), the king of all sacred formulas, and worship You alongwith Your associates; who offer water to the manes and pour oblations into the sacred fire in diverse ways, who feed the Brahmanas and bestow liberal gifts on them and who look upon their preceptor as greater than Yourself and wait upon him with due honour and entire devotion -"