Ayodhya Kaanda
94 - Bharata on his way to Citrakuta
Chaupais
Description
Auspicious omens occurred to everyone; they had happy throbbings in their eyes and arms. Bharata and his whole host rejoiced at the thought that they would be able to see Sri Rama and the sting of their sorrows would come to an end. Each indulged in his own fancy and all went intoxicated with the wine of love; their limbs were getting out of control, their legs tottered and they spoke words in an incoherent way due to emotion. Sri Rama's friend (Guha) presently pointed to Bharata the crest-jewel of mountains (Kamadagiri), which was naturally charming and in the vicinity of which on the bank of the river Payasvini dwelt the two brothers (Sri Rama and Laksmana) alongwith Sita. Catching sight of the mountain all fell prostrate on the ground with the cries of "Glory to Sri Rama, the life of Janaka's daughter!" The royal host was so overwhelmed with emotion as though the Chief of Raghu's line had turned back towards Ayodhya.