Uttar Kaanda
200 - Sri Rama's Reception; meeting with Bharata; universal rejoicing on meeting Sri Rama
Chaupais
Description
Then Laksmana embraced Satrughna (Bharata's younger brother)* and thus relieved each other of the terrible agony of separation. Bharata and Satrughna bowed their head at Sita's feet and felt supreme delight. The citizens were transported with joy at the sight of the Lord. All the woes begotten of their separation from the Lord now ended. Seeing all the people impatient in thier love to meet the Lord, the All-merciful Slayer of Khara wrought a miracle. He forthwith appeared in countless forms and in this way the gracious Lord met everybody in an appropriate manner. The Hero of Raghu's line rid all men and women of their sorrow by casting His benign look on them. In a moment the Lord greeted them all; Uma, this was a mystery which none could comprehend. Having thus gratified all, Sri Rama, who was a repository of amiability and goodness, proceeded further. Kausalya and the other mothers all ran out to meet Him, even as a cow that has lately calved would run at the sight of its little one.