Ayodhya Kaanda
95 - Sitas dream; the Kolas and Kiratas bring news of Bharataís arrival to Sri Rama; Sri Rama's concern at the report; Laksmana's outburst of passion
Chaupais
Description
Sita's lord became anxious the very next moment. "What can be the reason of Bharata's arrival?" Then somebody came and spoke to Him thus: "He has with him no small army complete in its four limbs (viz., foot, horse, elephants and chariots)." Hearing this Sri Rama felt much disturbed. On the one hand there was His father's command, on the other His regard for His younger brother (Bharata). Realizing Bharata's disposition in His heart, the Lord found no proposition to fix His mind upon. Then He consoled Himself with the thought that Bharata was submissive, good and reasonable. Laksmana saw that the Lord was troubled at heart, and spoke what prudence demanded on the occasion: "I make bold, my lord, to say something unasked; but a servant ceases to be impertinent if his impertinence is not inopportune. You, my master, are the crest-jewel of the all-wise; yet I, your servant, tell you my own mind."