Ayodhya Kaanda
90 - Bharata's meeting and dialogue with the Nisada chief; the love of Bharata and the citizens of Ayodhya for Sri Rama
Chaupais
Description
"It is no wonder; it has been so for ages. Who has not been exalted through contact with the Hero of Raghu's race?" In this way the gods glorified Sri Rama's name and the people of Ayodhya rejoiced as they heard the praise. Having thus met Sri Rama's friend (Guha), Bharata lovingly enquired after his health, welfare and happiness. Seeing Bharata's amiability and affection on that occasion the Nisada forgot all about himself. His bashfulness, love and soul's delight grew; and he stood gazing at Bharata with unwinking eyes. Collecting himself he bowed at Bharata's feet again and with joined palms lovingly submitted, "Now that I have beheld your lotus feet, which are the very fountain of happiness, I have accounted myself blessed for all time. And now, my lord, by your supreme grace my welfare is assured for millions of generations.