Ram Thrills with Joy at the Command
Ayodhya Kanda, Doha 45
Doha 45 · Movement 2 of 2
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Ram tells Dasharatha that the hour is auspicious. Let worry born from love be set aside, and let the father give his command with a joyful heart.
As he speaks, bliss thrills through Ram's entire body. Exile has touched no inward exile within him.
The doha places divine freedom beside human devastation without diminishing either. Dasharatha trembles because he loves; Ram rejoices because he loves. One clings to the beloved form, while the other embraces the beloved word of the father. Both movements arise from devotion, though they lead in opposite directions.
At the command that breaks his father's heart, Ram's body thrills with the joy of perfect obedience.
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मंगल समय सनेह बस सोच परिहरिअ तात। आयसु देइअ हरषि हियँ कहि पुलके प्रभु गात।।45।।
This is an auspicious hour, Father. Set aside your worry, born of love. Give me your command with a joyful heart. Saying this, the Lord's entire body thrilled with bliss.