Lanka Kaanda
195 - Vibhisana's entreaty; Sri Rama portrayal and Bharataís condition by due to the excessive love he bore towards the Lord; Sri Rama urges Vibhisana to arrange His speedy return to Ayodhya
Chaupais
Description
When Sambhu (Lord Siva) had finished His prayer and left, Vibhisana then approached the Lord. Bowing his head at the latter's feet, he submitted in gentle terms: "Listen to my prayer, O Lord wielding the Sarnga bow. My lord, You have killed Ravana with all his kinsfolk and army and spread Your sacred renown throughout the three spheres. And above all You have shown mercy in every way to me, humble, impure, low- born and mean-minded as I am. Now, my lord, consecrate Your servant's abode (by Your holy presence), bathe Yourself and beguile the exertion of the battle. Then inspect the treasury, palaces and wealth and gladly bestow, my gracious lord, whatever You please on the monkeys. Pray, accept me as Your own in every way, my lord, and then proceed to Ayodhya taking me alongwith you". Even as the Lord, who is so compassionate to the meek, heard these polite words, His large eyes filled with tears.