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Towards the end of night, Vasiṣṭha, accompanied by numerous disciples, hastily entered Ayodhya from his hermitage outside the city. He …

As he passed through the palace and approached the inner chambers, Sumantra was entirely ignorant of his master’s present plight. …

Hearing Sumantra speaking at the door, Daśaratha became overwhelmed with sorrow once more. He went to his charioteer and embraced …

Sumantra was unable to fathom the cause of the king’s sadness. He stepped back with tightly joined palms. This was …

Seeing the mystified Sumantra, Kaikeyi said, “The king has remained awake the entire night, considering Rāma’s installation. Sleeplessness has made …

The intelligent minister looked at Daśaratha. Something was surely wrong. On such a momentous occasion why was the king not …

Meanwhile the priests were making ready all the items required for the ceremony. Around a beautifully carved and adorned wooden …

Sumantra reached Rāma’s palace, which was as splendid as Mount Kailāsa. Secured with oak doors fifty feet tall, and embellished …

Sumantra descended from his chariot and entered the palace, which was in no way inferior to the palace of Kuvera, …

Sumantra went before Rāma, whom he found seated upon a gold couch, being fanned gently with a whisk by Sītā. …

Rāma looked at Sītā and said, “Surely My father is speaking with his queen about My installation. I think the …

Rāma rose to leave and the dark-eyed and lovely Sītā invoked divine blessings upon Him. Following Her husband to the …

Along with Sumantra, Rāma went out from His palace quarters as a mighty mountain lion might emerge from his cave. …

Within the courtyard Rāma mounted upon a golden chariot, which shone like fire and was covered over with white tiger …

Rāma went along the main road, preceded by a platoon of mailed warriors wearing swords and carrying bows. The prince …

On the balconies and at the windows of the mansions lining the roads stood women who showered Rāma on all …

The citizens, seeing Rāma pass by, uttered blessings. “May victory attend You!” they cried out. Others were heard to say, …

Being extolled everywhere, Rāma rode down the highway, which was lined with white houses appearing like clouds and with shops …

None could turn away their eyes or mind from Rāma as He went along the road in Ayodhya. Everyone looking …