Ayodhya Kaanda
83 - Dialogue between king Dasaratha and Sumantra, Dasaratha's passing away
Chaupais
Description
Humbly approaching all the citizens and all my people, convey to them my submission: 'He alone is my friend in everyway, who ensures the king's happiness.' Again, when Bharata comes, give him my message: 'Abandon not the path of rectitude on assuming the office of Regent. Cherish your subjects in thought, word and deep and serve your mothers treating them all alike. Again, brother, vindicate your brotherliness till the last day by serving our parents and kinsmen. And last but not the least look after the king in such a way that he may never sorrow on my account.' Here Laksmana interposed some harsh words, but Rama checked him and then entreated me adjuring me by himself again and again, 'Make no mention, dear father, of Laksmana's childishness."