Ayodhya Kaanda
89 - The Nisada's suspicion and precautions
Chaupais
Description
Make haste, brethren, to get ready the necessary equipment; on hearing my command, let no one shrink in fear." "All right, my lord," they all joyfully responded, and roused the spirit of one another. Greeting their chief one after another, the Nisadas left; they were all brave and loved to fight on the battlefield. Invoking the shoes of Sri Rama's lotus feet they fastened their quiver and strung their bow. Nay, they donned their coat of mail, placed the helmet on their head and straightened their axe, bludgeon and spear. Some of them who were exceptionally clever at fencing, sprang with such agility that it seemed they never touched the ground and moved in the air. Equipping themselves with their weapons etc., and forming themselves into batches they all went up to their chief, Guha, and greeted him. Seeing his gallant warriors and finding them all fit for active service he addressed them, each by his name, and duly honoured them.