Uttar Kaanda
203 - Account of Sri Rama's Reign
Chaupais
Description
The Lord performed myriads of horse-sacrifices and bestowed innumerable gifts on the Brahmanas. The Defender of the Vedic usage and the champion of righteousness, He transcended the three modes of Prakrti (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and was another Indra (the lord of paradise) so for as enjoyment was concerned. A mine of beauty, virtuous and meek, Sita was ever devoted to Her lord. She knew the greatness of the All-merciful Lord and adored His lotus-feet with a devoted heart. Although there were many man-servants and maid-servants in Her palace, all expert in the art of service, She did all household work with Her own hands and carried out the behests of Sri Ramacandra. Sita invariably did what would afford delight to the All-merciful, conversant as She was with the art of service. Devoid of pride and conceit, She waited upon Kausalya and all the other mothers-in-law in the palace. Uma, (continues Lord Siva,) Sita was no other than Goddess Rama (Laksmi), the Mother of the universe, who is adored even by Brahma and other gods and is ever flawless.