Uttar Kaanda
210 - Kakabhusundi narrates the story of his previous lives and tells Garuda the glory of the Kali age
Chaupais
Description
Now, O lord of the feathered kingdom, I tell you of Sri Rama's benignity and my own opacity; listen attentively. Whenever Sri Rama appears in human semblance and enacts numberless sports for the sake of His devotees I betake myself to the city of Ayodhya and delight to watch His childish exploits. I go and witness the grand festival of His birth and, fascinated (by the charm of His childish sports), stay on there for full five years. The child Rama is my beloved deity, who sums up in His person the charm of countless Cupids. Ever gazing on the countenance of my lord, I allow my eyes to enjoy the fruit of their existence, O enemy of serpents. Assuming the form of a small crow and remaining in the company of Sri Hari I witness His childish exploits of all kinds.