Lanka Kaanda
197 - Sri Rama and Sita leave for Ayodhya on the aerial car, Puspaka
Chaupais
Description
Perceiving their excessive love the Lord of the Raghus (mounted the aerial car alongwith Sita and Laksmana and) took them all up into the car. He mentally bowed His head at the feet of the Brahmanas and directed the car to move towards the north. An uproarious noise burst forth as the car took off, all shouting "Glory to the Hero of Raghu's line !" The car was provided with a lofty and charming throne; the Lord took His seat on it alongwith Sri (Sita). Accompanied by His Spouse, Sri Rama shone forth like a cloud with lightning on a peak of Mount Meru. The splendid car moved with all speed on its way, to the joy of the gods, who rained down flowers on it. A most delightful cool breeze breathed soft and fragrant; the water of the ocean, lakes and streams became transparent and auspicious omens occurred on all sides. Nay, everyone felt cheerful at heart; the whole expanse of the sky including the four quarters was clear. Said the Hero of Raghu's line: "Mark, Sita: it was on this spot that Laksmana slew Meghanada (the Crown Prince of Lanka). Here lie on the battlefield mighty demons killed by Hanuman and Angada. And here fell the two brothers, Kumbhakarna and Ravana, the torment of gods and sages."