राम

बालकाण्ड

Bala Kanda

Every verse opened as sacred imagination, with connected verses kept within their natural sequence.

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  1. 1When the First Letter RisesShloka 1Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 1 of 7Sacred Tableau
  2. 2The Mountain Turns InwardShloka 2Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 2 of 7Sacred Tableau
  3. 3Moon Above the Matted LocksShloka 3Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 3 of 7Sacred Tableau
  4. 4Where the Two Guardians WalkShloka 4Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 4 of 7Sacred Tableau
  5. 5Sita at the Turning of WorldsShloka 5Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 5 of 7Sacred Tableau
  6. 6Twilight at the Shore of BecomingShloka 6Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 6 of 7Contemplative Interlude
  7. 7The Song Enters the Common TongueShloka 7Mangalacharan Shlokas 1–7, movement 7 of 7Contemplative Interlude
  8. 8At the Gate of Every EndeavourSortha 1कMangalacharan Sorthas (क series), movement 1 of 5Sacred Tableau
  9. 9Grace Climbs the MountainSortha 2कMangalacharan Sorthas (क series), movement 2 of 5Sacred Tableau
  10. 10The Blue Lotus on the Milk OceanSortha 3कMangalacharan Sorthas (क series), movement 3 of 5Sacred Tableau
  11. 11Moonlight Upon Uma's LordSortha 4कMangalacharan Sorthas (क series), movement 4 of 5Sacred Tableau
  12. 12When the Guru Speaks, DawnSortha 5कMangalacharan Sorthas (क series), movement 5 of 5Sacred Tableau
  13. 13Dust That Opens the Hidden MineChaupai 1Doha 1ख, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  14. 14Collyrium of the Inner EyeDoha 1खDoha 1ख, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  15. 15The Pilgrimage That WalksChaupai 2Doha 2ख, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  16. 16Bathing at the Confluence of SaintsDoha 2खDoha 2ख, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  17. 17Crows Become CuckoosChaupai 3Sortha 3ख, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  18. 18Fragrance for Both HandsSortha 3खSortha 3ख, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  19. 19Tulsidas Bows to the AdversariesChaupai 4Doha 4ख, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  20. 20Folded Hands Before EnvyDoha 4खDoha 4ख, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  21. 21Lotus and Leech in One WaterChaupai 5Doha 5ख, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  22. 22Nectar, Poison, and the Nature WithinDoha 5खDoha 5ख, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  23. 23The World Kneaded of OppositesChaupai 6Doha 6, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  24. 24The Swan Chooses MilkDoha 6Doha 6, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  25. 25Dust Rises, Smoke Becomes ScriptureChaupai 7Sortha 7, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  26. 26Under One Moon, Every BeingSortha 7Sortha 7, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  27. 27A Beggar's Mind with a King's DesireChaupai 8Doha 8, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  28. 28Small Fortune, Boundless LongingDoha 8Doha 8, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  29. 29The Crow Judges the CuckooChaupai 9Doha 9, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  30. 30One Virtue in the VesselDoha 9Doha 9, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  31. 31Smoke in the Sandalwood GroveChaupai 10Sortha 10, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  32. 32The Crooked River Carries Holy WaterChhand 1Sortha 10, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  33. 33Dark Cow, White MilkSortha 10Sortha 10, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  34. 34Pearls Await Their SettingChaupai 11Doha 11, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  35. 35The Necklace of Ram's StoryDoha 11Doha 11, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  36. 36Crow Feathers Beneath Swan PlumageChaupai 12Doha 12, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  37. 37Neti, Neti Beyond Every HymnDoha 12Doha 12, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  38. 38The Formless Takes the RoadChaupai 13Doha 13, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  39. 39An Ant Crosses the King's BridgeDoha 13Doha 13, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  40. 40Bowing Through the Lineage of PoetsChaupai 14Sortha 14, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  41. 41What Even a Rival Must PraiseSortha 14Sortha 14, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  42. 42Two Rivers of PurificationChaupai 15Doha 15, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  43. 43Awadhi Under Shiva's SealDoha 15Doha 15, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  44. 44The Eastern Sky Named KaushalyaChaupai 16Doha 16, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  45. 45A Body Light as GrassDoha 16Doha 16, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  46. 46The Hidden Devotion RevealedChaupai 17Doha 17, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  47. 47The Archer in Hanuman's HeartDoha 17Doha 17, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  48. 48Every Form That Reached RamChaupai 18Doha 18, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  49. 49Wave and Water, Sita and RamDoha 18Doha 18, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  50. 50The Name Before the FlameChaupai 19Doha 19, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  51. 51The Two Rains of DevotionDoha 19Doha 19, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  52. 52The Eyes of the AlphabetChaupai 20Doha 20, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  53. 53Canopy and CrownDoha 20Doha 20, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  54. 54When Sound Reveals the BelovedChaupai 21Doha 21, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  55. 55A Lamp Upon the ThresholdDoha 21Doha 21, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  56. 56Four Travellers at the Shore of the NameChaupai 22Doha 22, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  57. 57The Fish That Refuses the ShoreDoha 22Doha 22, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  58. 58Fire Waiting in the WoodChaupai 23Doha 23, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  59. 59The Measure Beyond MeasureDoha 23Doha 23, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  60. 60The Road Ram Walked, the Distance the Name CrossedChaupai 24Doha 24, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  61. 61Those Who Rose at the SoundDoha 24Doha 24, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  62. 62A Bridge of Stone, an Ocean Gone DryChaupai 25Doha 25, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  63. 63Shiva Chooses from a Hundred Crore StoriesDoha 25Doha 25, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  64. 64The Procession of Those Carried by the NameChaupai 26Doha 26, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  65. 65From Bhang to TulsiDoha 26Doha 26, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  66. 66One Sound Across the Four AgesChaupai 27Doha 27, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  67. 67The Pillar Breaks in KaliDoha 27Doha 27, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  68. 68The Poor Poet Before the King of KosalaChaupai 28Sortha 28, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  69. 69The Lord Who Made Stones into BoatsSortha 28Sortha 28, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  70. 70The Fault Ram Refuses to RememberChaupai 29Sortha 29, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  71. 71The Master Beneath the BranchSortha 29Sortha 29, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  72. 72The Story Passed from Voice to VoiceChaupai 30Sortha 30, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  73. 73The Child at SukarkshetraSortha 30Sortha 30, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  74. 74The Tale That Becomes a RiverChaupai 31Doha 31, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  75. 75Chitrakoot Within the HeartDoha 31Doha 31, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  76. 76The Wish Fulfilling Jewel of the StoryChaupai 32Sortha 32, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  77. 77Fire for Kali, Moonlight for the SaintSortha 32Sortha 32, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  78. 78A Hundred Crore RamayanasChaupai 33Doha 33, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  79. 79No Shore to the StoryDoha 33Doha 33, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  80. 80The Ninth Day in AyodhyaChaupai 34Doha 34, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  81. 81Dark Ram in the Waters of SarayuDoha 34Doha 34, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  82. 82The Lake Shiva Kept WithinChaupai 35Doha 35, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  83. 83How the Hidden Lake Reached the WorldDoha 35Doha 35, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  84. 84Clouds Gather Above the Inner LakeChaupai 36Doha 36, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  85. 85Four Ghats into One LakeDoha 36Doha 36, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  86. 86The Living Ecology of the ManasChaupai 37Doha 37, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  87. 87The Garden Watered Through the EyesDoha 37Doha 37, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  88. 88The Difficult Road to the Sacred LakeChaupai 38Doha 38, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  89. 89The Provisions for the JourneyDoha 38Doha 38, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  90. 90When the Lake Becomes a RiverChaupai 39Doha 39, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  91. 91Settlements Along the Banks of ListeningDoha 39Doha 39, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  92. 92The Great Confluence of the KathaChaupai 40Doha 40, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  93. 93Four Lotuses of ChildhoodDoha 40Doha 40, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  94. 94The River of Sita's SwayamvaraChaupai 41Doha 41, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  95. 95Bharat's Vigil on the ShoreDoha 41Doha 41, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  96. 96Six Seasons Flow Through the StoryChaupai 42Doha 42, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  97. 97The Fragrance of Four BrothersDoha 42Doha 42, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  98. 98Water Drawn from the Poet's LowlinessChaupai 43Sortha 43, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  99. 99From the Lake to the Two SagesSortha 43Sortha 43, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  100. 100Magha Dawn at the TriveniChaupai 44Doha 44, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  101. 101The Discourses Beside the ConfluenceDoha 44Doha 44, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  102. 102The Question That Could Not Remain HiddenChaupai 45Doha 45, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  103. 103Nothing Concealed Before the GuruDoha 45Doha 45, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  104. 104Which Ram Does Shiva Remember?Chaupai 46Doha 46, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  105. 105The Question at the Heart of the ManasDoha 46Doha 46, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  106. 106Yajnavalkya SmilesChaupai 47Doha 47, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  107. 107A Dialogue Opens Within a DialogueDoha 47Doha 47, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  108. 108Shiva Hears Ram Katha at Agastya's HermitageChaupai 48Sortha 48, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  109. 109Shiva's Longing on the Forest RoadSortha 48Sortha 48, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  110. 110The Lord Who Appears to GrieveChaupai 49Doha 49, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  111. 111Wisdom Before the Wondrous LeelaDoha 49Doha 49, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  112. 112Shiva Fills His Eyes with RamChaupai 50Doha 50, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  113. 113Can the Formless Walk as a Man?Doha 50Doha 50, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  114. 114Shiva Names the Prince as His LordChaupai 51Doha 51, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  115. 115Neti Neti Takes the Form of RamChhand 2Doha 51, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  116. 116The Teaching That Could Not Take RootDoha 51Doha 51, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  117. 117The Banyan WitnessChaupai 52Doha 52, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  118. 118Sita's Form on the Forest PathDoha 52Doha 52, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  119. 119Ram Bows to the DisguiseChaupai 53Doha 53, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  120. 120The Gentle Words That End the TestDoha 53Doha 53, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  121. 121Ram Appears in Every DirectionChaupai 54Doha 54, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  122. 122Every Deity Beside the Divine FeminineDoha 54Doha 54, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  123. 123When the Whole Cosmos Becomes RamChaupai 55Doha 55, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  124. 124Tell Me the Whole TruthDoha 55Doha 55, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  125. 125The Lie Beneath the BanyanChaupai 56Doha 56, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  126. 126Mahesh Suffers Without AccusationDoha 56Doha 56, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  127. 127The Vow No One HearsChaupai 57Sortha 57, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  128. 128When Deceit Enters Like SournessSortha 57Sortha 57, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  129. 129The Long Return to KailashChaupai 58Doha 58, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  130. 130Days as Long as Ages on KailashDoha 58Doha 58, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  131. 131Sati Prays at the Edge of the OceanChaupai 59Doha 59, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  132. 132A Prayer Heard by the All SeeingDoha 59Doha 59, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  133. 133Eighty Seven Thousand Years of SilenceChaupai 60Doha 60, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  134. 134The Invitation That Omitted ShivaDoha 60Doha 60, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  135. 135Celestial Processions Above KailashChaupai 61Doha 61, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  136. 136Permission for the Father's HouseDoha 61Doha 61, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  137. 137Shiva Sees the Door That Will Not Welcome HerChaupai 62Doha 62, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  138. 138The Reluctant FarewellDoha 62Doha 62, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  139. 139No Portion for ShivaChaupai 63Doha 63, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  140. 140Sati Stops the SacrificeDoha 63Doha 63, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  141. 141The Fire Sati Kindles WithinChaupai 64Doha 64, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  142. 142The Ganas Break Upon the YajnaDoha 64Doha 64, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  143. 143Virabhadra Enters the SacrificeChaupai 65Doha 65, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  144. 144The Mountain Adorns ItselfDoha 65Doha 65, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  145. 145When Enmity Leaves the HimalayaChaupai 66Doha 66, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  146. 146The Mountain King Opens His Daughter's PalmDoha 66Doha 66, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  147. 147Narada Speaks the Names Uma, Ambika, BhavaniChaupai 67Doha 67, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  148. 148The Ascetic Written Upon Her PalmDoha 67Doha 67, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  149. 149The Prophecy That Makes Parvati RejoiceChaupai 68Doha 68, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  150. 150What Fate Has WrittenDoha 68Doha 68, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  151. 151When Shiva's Faults Become VirtuesChaupai 69Doha 69, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  152. 152The Soul Must Not Imitate the LordDoha 69Doha 69, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  153. 153The One Bridegroom Beyond Every OtherChaupai 70Doha 70, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  154. 154Narada Seals the BlessingDoha 70Doha 70, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  155. 155A Mother's Fear After Narada DepartsChaupai 71Doha 71, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  156. 156The Creator Will Guard His CreationDoha 71Doha 71, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  157. 157Mena Holds the Mother of the WorldChaupai 72Doha 72, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  158. 158The Radiant Brahmin in Parvati's DreamDoha 72Doha 72, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  159. 159The Power Beneath CreationChaupai 73Doha 73, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  160. 160Consolation from the Crown of the VedasDoha 73Doha 73, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  161. 161The Making of AparnaChaupai 74Doha 74, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  162. 162The Sky Announces FulfilmentDoha 74Doha 74, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  163. 163The Tapasya Even Sages FearedChaupai 75Doha 75, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  164. 164Shiva Wanders with Hari in His HeartDoha 75Doha 75, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  165. 165Ram Appears Before His DevoteeChaupai 76Doha 76, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  166. 166Ram Asks One Boon from ShivaDoha 76Doha 76, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  167. 167Shiva Places the Command Upon His HeadChaupai 77Doha 77, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  168. 168The Seven Sages Receive Their TaskDoha 77Doha 77, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  169. 169Tapasya Given a BodyChaupai 78Doha 78, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  170. 170The Sages Laugh at Narada's CounselDoha 78Doha 78, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  171. 171The Seven Sages Defame the GuruChaupai 79Doha 79, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  172. 172What Household Can a Solitary Yogi Offer?Doha 79Doha 79, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  173. 173Vishnu Offered, Shiva ChosenChaupai 80Doha 80, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  174. 174The Heart Loves Where It Finds RestDoha 80Doha 80, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  175. 175Shiva or Lifetimes of SolitudeChaupai 81Doha 81, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  176. 176The Universal Parents RecognizedDoha 81Doha 81, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  177. 177The Threat of TarakaChaupai 82Doha 82, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  178. 178The Son Destined for BattleDoha 82Doha 82, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  179. 179The Mission Given to KamadevaChaupai 83Doha 83, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  180. 180Kamadeva Smiles at His DoomDoha 83Doha 83, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  181. 181Desire Unleashes Its ArmyChaupai 84Doha 84, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  182. 182Scripture Hides in the Mountain CavesChhand 3Doha 84, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  183. 183Every Boundary Falls Before KamaDoha 84Doha 84, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  184. 184Rivers Rush Toward the SeaChaupai 85Sortha 85, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  185. 185Brahman Vision Becomes Desire VisionChhand 4Sortha 85, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  186. 186Only Those Sheltered by RaghuvirSortha 85Sortha 85, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  187. 187Spring Advances on ShivaChaupai 86Doha 86, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  188. 188The Cool Wind That Feeds the FlameChhand 5Doha 86, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  189. 189The Samadhi That Would Not MoveDoha 86Doha 86, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  190. 190The Third Eye OpensChaupai 87Doha 87, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  191. 191Rati Before the Lord Who Burned Her HusbandChhand 6Doha 87, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  192. 192The Bodiless One Will ReturnDoha 87Doha 87, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  193. 193The Future Reunion of Rati and KamaChaupai 88Doha 88, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  194. 194The Gods Ask to See the WeddingDoha 88Doha 88, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  195. 195Heaven Hears Shiva Say YesChaupai 89Doha 89, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  196. 196A Final Jest Before the WeddingDoha 89Doha 89, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  197. 197Ice Cannot Approach the FireChaupai 90Doha 90, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  198. 198The Sages Bow to BhavaniDoha 90Doha 90, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  199. 199The Wedding Letter Leaves HimavanChaupai 91Doha 91, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  200. 200Heaven Adorns Its ChariotsDoha 91Doha 91, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  201. 201The Ganas Dress Their LordChaupai 92Doha 92, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  202. 202Vishnu Separates the RetinuesDoha 92Doha 92, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  203. 203Bhringi Summons the Wild ProcessionChaupai 93Doha 93, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  204. 204Skulls, Blood, and JoyChhand 7Doha 93, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  205. 205The Ghosts Dance Toward the WeddingDoha 93Doha 93, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  206. 206All Mountains Come to HimavanChaupai 94Doha 94, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  207. 207A City Beyond Brahma's CraftChhand 8Doha 94, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  208. 208The City Where the Mother Was BornDoha 94Doha 94, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  209. 209The Children See the BaraatChaupai 95Doha 95, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  210. 210Only the Fortunate Will Survive the SightChhand 9Doha 95, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  211. 211The Parents Smile at the FearDoha 95Doha 95, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  212. 212Maina Sees the BridegroomChaupai 96Doha 96, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  213. 213The Wish Tree Fruit on a ThornChhand 10Doha 96, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  214. 214The Women Weep with the Mountain QueenDoha 96Doha 96, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  215. 215Parvati Consoles Her MotherChaupai 97Doha 97, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  216. 216Whatever Is Written Upon My ForeheadChhand 11Doha 97, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  217. 217Narada Arrives with the Seven SagesDoha 97Doha 97, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  218. 218Narada Reveals the Eternal ShaktiChaupai 98Doha 98, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  219. 219The Reunion Hidden Inside the WeddingChhand 12Doha 98, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  220. 220Joy Runs from House to HouseDoha 98Doha 98, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  221. 221The Feast Where Gods Are TeasedChaupai 99Doha 99, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  222. 222The Feast That Makes the Gods LingerChhand 13Doha 99, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  223. 223The Auspicious Hour ArrivesDoha 99Doha 99, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  224. 224Parvati Enters the MandapChaupai 100Doha 100, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  225. 225Where Even Saraswati Falls SilentChhand 14Doha 100, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  226. 226Shiva and Parvati Worship GanapatiDoha 100Doha 100, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  227. 227The Hands of Shiva and Parvati JoinChaupai 101Doha 101, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  228. 228What Can Be Given to the One Who Lacks Nothing?Chhand 15Doha 101, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  229. 229Himavan Entrusts UmaDoha 101Doha 101, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  230. 230The Mother's Last CounselChaupai 102Doha 102, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  231. 231Parvati Looks BackChhand 16Doha 102, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  232. 232The Father Walks Beside the Departing ProcessionDoha 102Doha 102, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  233. 233Kartikeya Is Born for the BattleChaupai 103Doha 103, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  234. 234The Famous Son of the Bull Bannered LordChhand 17Doha 103, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  235. 235No Shore to Shiva's StoryDoha 103Doha 103, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  236. 236Bharadvaja Cannot Speak for LoveChaupai 104Doha 104, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  237. 237The Shiva Katha Was a Loving TestDoha 104Doha 104, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  238. 238Speech Dances in the Poet's CourtyardChaupai 105Doha 105, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  239. 239The Meritorious Gather on KailashDoha 105Doha 105, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  240. 240The Ever New Banyan of KailashChaupai 106Doha 106, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  241. 241The Crescent Above the Blue ThroatDoha 106Doha 106, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  242. 242Peace Takes the Form of ShivaChaupai 107Doha 107, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  243. 243The Wish Tree of Shiva's NameDoha 107Doha 107, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  244. 244Is Ram the Prince or the Unborn Brahman?Chaupai 108Doha 108, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  245. 245How Can Brahman Grieve for Sita?Doha 108Doha 108, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  246. 246The Doubt Sati Once ConcealedChaupai 109Doha 109, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  247. 247The Essence Distilled from the VedasDoha 109Doha 109, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  248. 248The Complete Map of Ram KathaChaupai 110Doha 110, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  249. 249How Ayodhya Entered the Eternal AbodeDoha 110Doha 110, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  250. 250Bhakti, Jnana, Vijnana, VairagyaChaupai 111Doha 111, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  251. 251Forty Eight Minutes Inside RamDoha 111Doha 111, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  252. 252The Rope, the Snake, and the Child in Dasharatha's CourtyardChaupai 112Doha 112, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  253. 253Grace Has Already Cleared Her HeartDoha 112Doha 112, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  254. 254The Senses Awaken to Ram KathaChaupai 113Doha 113, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  255. 255Kamadhenu Enters the AssemblyDoha 113Doha 113, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  256. 256The Boat, the Axe, and the Boundless StoryChaupai 114Doha 114, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  257. 257When Delusion Refuses the StoryDoha 114Doha 114, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  258. 258The Assembly They Have Never SeenChaupai 115Doha 115, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  259. 259Sunrays Enter the Chamber of DoubtDoha 115Doha 115, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  260. 260Water Becomes Ice Without Becoming OtherChaupai 116Doha 116, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  261. 261Shiva Bows to the Jewel of RaghuDoha 116Doha 116, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  262. 262Clouds Cannot Cover the SkyChaupai 117Doha 117, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  263. 263Silver in the Shell, Water in the SunDoha 117Doha 117, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  264. 264The Dream Cannot End Until the Dreamer WakesChaupai 118Doha 118, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  265. 265The Unreachable One Becomes Dasharatha's SonDoha 118Doha 118, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  266. 266The Name Sounds Beside the Fires of KashiChaupai 119Doha 119, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  267. 267Every Syllable Is Kneaded in LoveDoha 119Doha 119, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  268. 268Moon Cool Words Quench the Burning DoubtChaupai 120Sortha 120, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  269. 269The Enemy of Kama SmilesSortha 120Sortha 120, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  270. 270When Dharma's Bridge Begins to BreakChaupai 121Doha 121, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  271. 271The Bridge of Shruti Is RestoredDoha 121Doha 121, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  272. 272The Gatekeepers Fall Through Three BirthsChaupai 122Doha 122, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  273. 273The Gatekeepers Return as Ravana and KumbhakarnaDoha 122Doha 122, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  274. 274The Chastity That Shields JalandharaChaupai 123Doha 123, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  275. 275The Hidden Stratagem and Vrinda's CurseDoha 123Doha 123, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  276. 276The Lord Accepts the Curse as TruthChaupai 124Sortha 124, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  277. 277Shiva Smiles at the Names Wise and FoolishSortha 124Sortha 124, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  278. 278Narada Enters the Cave Beside GangaChaupai 125Doha 125, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  279. 279Indra Guards a Dry Bone from a LionDoha 125Doha 125, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  280. 280Spring Assaults the HermitageChaupai 126Doha 126, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  281. 281Kamadeva Lays Down His Flower BowDoha 126Doha 126, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  282. 282Shiva Warns Narada Not to Tell HariChaupai 127Doha 127, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  283. 283The Counsel Narada Cannot ReceiveDoha 127Doha 127, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  284. 284Narada Carries His Victory to the Ocean of MilkChaupai 128Doha 128, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  285. 285The Lord Hides a Smile Behind a Grave FaceDoha 128Doha 128, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  286. 286The Tree of Pride Sprouts in the SageChaupai 129Doha 129, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  287. 287A City Appears Across One Hundred YojanasDoha 129Doha 129, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  288. 288The Princess Who Is Hari's MayaChaupai 130Doha 130, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  289. 289The King Places His Daughter Before NaradaDoha 130Doha 130, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  290. 290Narada Forgets His DetachmentChaupai 131Doha 131, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  291. 291Narada Imagines the Victory GarlandDoha 131Doha 131, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  292. 292Narada Asks Hari for Hari's Own FormChaupai 132Doha 132, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  293. 293Hari Promises Only the Highest GoodDoha 132Doha 132, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  294. 294The Physician Refuses the Harmful DesireChaupai 133Doha 133, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  295. 295Two Ganas Know the SecretDoha 133Doha 133, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  296. 296Only the Princess Sees the Monkey FaceChaupai 134Doha 134, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  297. 297The Princess Walks with the Lotus GarlandDoha 134Doha 134, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  298. 298The Garland Passes NaradaChaupai 135Doha 135, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  299. 299Narada Curses the Laughing GanasDoha 135Doha 135, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  300. 300Narada Meets Hari on the RoadChaupai 136Doha 136, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  301. 301The Reckoning of the Churned OceanDoha 136Doha 136, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  302. 302The Curse That Shapes the RamayanaChaupai 137Doha 137, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  303. 303Hari Receives the Curse with JoyDoha 137Doha 137, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  304. 304The City Vanishes Around NaradaChaupai 138Doha 138, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  305. 305Narada Leaves Singing RamDoha 138Doha 138, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  306. 306The Cursed Ganas Ask for MercyChaupai 139Doha 139, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  307. 307The Earth Waits to Be RelievedDoha 139Doha 139, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  308. 308Millions of Kalpas Cannot Exhaust Ram's DeedsChaupai 140Doha 140, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  309. 309No Created Mind Stands Beyond MayaDoha 140Doha 140, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  310. 310Shiva Returns to the Forest Where Sati DoubtedChaupai 141Doha 141, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  311. 311The Story That Sweeps Away Kali's StainDoha 141Doha 141, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  312. 312The Lineage of Manu and ShatarupaChaupai 142Doha 142, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  313. 313Old Age Enters Manu's PalaceDoha 142Doha 142, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  314. 314The King and Queen Walk Toward NaimishaChaupai 143Doha 143, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  315. 315Twelve Syllables Flow Beside the GomatiDoha 143Doha 143, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  316. 316They Ask to See the Formless with Their EyesChaupai 144Doha 144, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  317. 317Thirteen Thousand Years of One LongingDoha 144Doha 144, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  318. 318The Voice That Restores a Body of BonesChaupai 145Doha 145, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  319. 319Nectar Enters Through Their EarsDoha 145Doha 145, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  320. 320The Form Hidden in Shiva and BhushundiChaupai 146Doha 146, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  321. 321A Rain Cloud Darker Than the Blue LotusDoha 146Doha 146, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  322. 322The Autumn Moon Shines in His FaceChaupai 147Doha 147, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  323. 323Lightning Becomes Pale Beside the PitambaraDoha 147Doha 147, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  324. 324Sita Shines at the Left of the LordChaupai 148Doha 148, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  325. 325The Greatest Giver Opens His HandsDoha 148Doha 148, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  326. 326The Poor Seeker Beneath the Wish Fulfilling TreeChaupai 149Doha 149, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  327. 327I Desire a Son Like YouDoha 149Doha 149, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  328. 328Where Shall I Find Another Like Myself?Chaupai 150Doha 150, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  329. 329Grant Us the State of Your DevoteesDoha 150Doha 150, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  330. 330Like a Fish Without WaterChaupai 151Doha 151, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  331. 331From Amaravati to AyodhyaDoha 151Doha 151, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  332. 332The Promise to Be Born in Their HouseChaupai 152Doha 152, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  333. 333Shiva Opens Yet Another Cause of Ram's BirthDoha 152Doha 152, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  334. 334The Two Princes of KaikeyaChaupai 153Doha 153, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  335. 335The Sun of Valour Takes the ThroneDoha 153Doha 153, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  336. 336War Drums Across the Seven ContinentsChaupai 154Doha 154, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  337. 337The Conqueror Returns to His CityDoha 154Doha 154, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  338. 338The Earth Becomes a KamadhenuChaupai 155Doha 155, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  339. 339Thousands of Sacred Fires Receive His DevotionDoha 155Doha 155, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  340. 340The Boar with the Moon Between Its TusksChaupai 156Doha 156, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  341. 341The Dark Mountain Begins to RunDoha 156Doha 156, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  342. 342The Boar Leads the King Beyond Every RoadChaupai 157Doha 157, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  343. 343The Emperor Faints for WaterDoha 157Doha 157, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  344. 344The Defeated King Hides in an AshramChaupai 158Doha 158, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  345. 345The Enemy Shows Him a LakeDoha 158Doha 158, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  346. 346Pratapbhanu Calls Himself a MinisterChaupai 159Sortha 159, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  347. 347Stay Until DawnSortha 159Sortha 159, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  348. 348The Enemy Rejoices at the King's TrustChaupai 160Doha 160, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  349. 349My Name Is BhikhariDoha 160Doha 160, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  350. 350The King Bows to the Mask of DesirelessnessChaupai 161Sortha 161, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  351. 351Fame Is a Fire in the Forest of TapasyaSortha 161Sortha 161, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  352. 352The Beggar Becomes EkatanuChaupai 162Doha 162, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  353. 353I Was Born with the First CreationDoha 162Doha 162, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  354. 354Ekatanu Magnifies the Power of TapasyaChaupai 163Doha 163, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  355. 355A King Does Not Speak His Name EverywhereDoha 163Doha 163, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  356. 356The Hermit Names PratapbhanuChaupai 164Doha 164, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  357. 357The Boon of a Hundred KalpasDoha 164Doha 164, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  358. 358Only a Brahmin's Curse Can Reach HimChaupai 165Doha 165, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  359. 359The Boon Is Sealed with SecrecyDoha 165Doha 165, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  360. 360The Sixth Ear Means DestructionChaupai 166Doha 166, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  361. 361How Can the Brahmins Be Brought Under My Sway?Doha 166Doha 166, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  362. 362The Mountain Bears Grass upon Its HeadChaupai 167Doha 167, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  363. 363The King Clasps the Hermit's FeetDoha 167Doha 167, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  364. 364The Feast That Will Enslave Its GuestsChaupai 168Doha 168, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  365. 365One Hundred Thousand Brahmin Families Each DayDoha 168Doha 168, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  366. 366The Hermit Promises to Wear the Priest's FaceChaupai 169Doha 169, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  367. 367Recognize Me Beneath the DisguiseDoha 169Doha 169, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  368. 368Kalketu Returns from the Shape of the BoarChaupai 170Doha 170, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  369. 369Rahu Has Only a Head and Still Wounds the SunDoha 170Doha 170, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  370. 370Kalketu Carries the Sleeping King HomeChaupai 171Doha 171, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  371. 371The Royal Priest Disappears into a Mountain CaveDoha 171Doha 171, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  372. 372The Counterfeit Priest Appears at DawnChaupai 172Doha 172, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  373. 373The Invitation Goes to a Hundred Thousand HomesDoha 172Doha 172, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  374. 374The Heavenly Voice Stops the FeastChaupai 173Doha 173, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  375. 375The Curse Falls Before ThoughtDoha 173Doha 173, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  376. 376Heaven Declares the King InnocentChaupai 174Doha 174, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  377. 377What Is Fated Cannot Be ErasedDoha 174Doha 174, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  378. 378The Line of Satyaketu FallsChaupai 175Doha 175, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  379. 379When Dust Becomes Mount MeruDoha 175Doha 175, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  380. 380The Fallen Court Is Born as Lanka's HouseChaupai 176Doha 176, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  381. 381The Stainless Line Bears Embodiments of SinDoha 176Doha 176, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  382. 382Ravana Leaves Humans and Monkeys Outside His BoonChaupai 177Doha 177, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  383. 383Vibhishana Asks Only for LoveDoha 177Doha 177, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  384. 384Golden Lanka Rises upon TrikutaChaupai 178Sortha 178, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  385. 385The Ocean Becomes Lanka's MoatSortha 178Sortha 178, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  386. 386Ravana Takes Lanka and the PushpakaChaupai 179Doha 179, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  387. 387Ravana Lifts Kailash for SportDoha 179Doha 179, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  388. 388Kumbhakarna Wakes and the Three Worlds TrembleChaupai 180Doha 180, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  389. 389Five Warriors Who Could Each Conquer the WorldDoha 180Doha 180, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  390. 390Ravana Orders the Sacred Fires ExtinguishedChaupai 181Doha 181, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  391. 391Starve the Gods Until They CrawlDoha 181Doha 181, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  392. 392The Guardians of the Directions Abandon Their RealmsChaupai 182Sortha 182, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  393. 393No One Remains FreeSortha 182Sortha 182, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  394. 394The Night Wanderers Burn the Places of DharmaChaupai 183Doha 183, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  395. 395Ravana Hunts Every Flame of AusterityChhand 18Doha 183, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  396. 396No Measure Can Hold Their ViolenceDoha 183Doha 183, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  397. 397The Earth Takes the Form of a Weeping CowChaupai 184Doha 184, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  398. 398The Sorrowful Cow Enters Brahma's RealmChhand 19Doha 184, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  399. 399Remember the Feet of HariDoha 184Doha 184, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  400. 400Where Is the Place in Which Hari Is Not?Chaupai 185Doha 185, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  401. 401Brahma Begins the Hymn Through TearsDoha 185Doha 185, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  402. 402Victory to the Protector of All Who SurrenderChhand 20Sacred Tableau
  403. 403A Majestic Voice Fills the SkyDoha 186Leela Scene
  404. 404I Shall Be Born in Dasharatha's HouseChaupai 186Doha 187, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  405. 405The Gods Are Sent into Vanara BodiesDoha 187Doha 187, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  406. 406The Forests Fill with Warriors Awaiting HariChaupai 187Doha 188, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  407. 407The Queens Bow at Hari's Lotus FeetDoha 188Doha 188, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  408. 408Agni Rises Holding the Sacred PuddingChaupai 188Doha 189, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  409. 409The Fire God Vanishes Before the AssemblyDoha 189Doha 189, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  410. 410The Queens Share the Divine PuddingChaupai 189Doha 190, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  411. 411Every Star Turns AuspiciousDoha 190Doha 190, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  412. 412Midday on the Ninth of ChaitraChaupai 190Doha 191, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  413. 413The Refuge of All Worlds AppearsDoha 191Doha 191, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  414. 414The Four Armed Lord Becomes a Crying ChildChhand 21Leela Scene
  415. 415A Human Body Fashioned by His Own WillDoha 192Contemplative Interlude
  416. 416Dasharatha Hears the Infant CryChaupai 191Doha 193, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  417. 417The First Rites Are CompletedDoha 193Doha 193, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  418. 418Saffron and Sandalwood Cover Ayodhya's StreetsChaupai 192Doha 194, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  419. 419Every House Sings the BirthDoha 194Doha 194, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  420. 420Ayodhya Becomes a Night Made of JewelsChaupai 193Doha 195, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  421. 421The Sun Cannot Leave Baby RamDoha 195Doha 195, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  422. 422Shiva and Kakabhushundi Walk UnrecognizedChaupai 194Doha 196, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  423. 423May All Four Sons Live LongDoha 196Doha 196, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  424. 424Names Given Beneath the Royal CanopyChaupai 195Doha 197, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  425. 425Vasishtha Names the Support of the WorldDoha 197Doha 197, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  426. 426Four Infants Reveal the Essence of the VedasChaupai 196Doha 198, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  427. 427The Unborn One Plays in Kausalya's LapDoha 198Doha 198, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  428. 428Ram Crawls in Yellow SilkChaupai 197Doha 199, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  429. 429All Bliss Enacts the Play of a ChildDoha 199Doha 199, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  430. 430Maya Trembles Before the ChildChaupai 198Doha 200, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  431. 431Kausalya Forgets Day and NightDoha 200Doha 200, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  432. 432Kausalya Sees Her Son in Two PlacesChaupai 199Doha 201, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  433. 433Universes Shine in Every PoreDoha 201Doha 201, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  434. 434Kausalya Sees Maya Standing in FearChaupai 200Doha 202, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  435. 435May Your Maya Never Cover Me AgainDoha 202Doha 202, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  436. 436Kausalya Chases the Lord Covered in DustChaupai 201Doha 203, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  437. 437Dahi and Rice Shine on His Laughing FaceDoha 203Doha 203, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  438. 438The Lord Studies the Vedas Contained in His BreathChaupai 202Doha 204, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  439. 439Dearer Than Life to All KosalaDoha 204Doha 204, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  440. 440Ram Bows Before Mother, Father, and Guru at DawnChaupai 203Doha 205, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  441. 441The Nameless One Enacts Countless DeedsDoha 205Doha 205, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  442. 442Vishwamitra Longs to See the Two BrothersChaupai 204Doha 206, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  443. 443The Road to Ayodhya Passes Like a MomentDoha 206Doha 206, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  444. 444The Chakora Sage Beholds Ram's FaceChaupai 205Doha 207, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  445. 445Give Them Gladly and Release DelusionDoha 207Doha 207, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  446. 446Dasharatha Cannot Give RamChaupai 206Sortha 208, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  447. 447Ram Bows at His Mother's Feet Before LeavingSortha 208Sortha 208, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  448. 448One Arrow Opens Tadaka's Final RefugeChaupai 207Doha 209, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  449. 449Vishwamitra Serves Roots and Fruits to His LordDoha 209Doha 209, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  450. 450Maricha Flies a Hundred YojanasChaupai 208Doha 210, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  451. 451Ahalya Waits Inside the StoneDoha 210Doha 210, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  452. 452Ahalya Rises Radiant from StoneChhand 22Leela Scene
  453. 453Abandon the Net and Worship This LordDoha 211Contemplative Interlude
  454. 454The Brothers Enter the Gardens of VidehaChaupai 209Doha 212, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  455. 455Four Sides of the City Are in FlowerDoha 212Doha 212, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  456. 456Brahma Seems to Have Built the Markets by HandChaupai 210Doha 213, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  457. 457Sita's White Mansions Shine with GoldDoha 213Doha 213, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  458. 458Vishwamitra Chooses a Grove Outside MithilaChaupai 211Doha 214, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  459. 459Janaka Goes Out to Meet the SageDoha 214Doha 214, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  460. 460Videha Becomes Bodiless Before RamChaupai 212Doha 215, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  461. 461Janaka Steadies a Heart Drowned in LoveDoha 215Doha 215, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  462. 462Is This the Brahman of Not This, Not This?Chaupai 213Doha 216, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  463. 463The Brothers Who Guarded the YajnaDoha 216Doha 216, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  464. 464Janaka Sees Brahman and Jiva in the Two BrothersChaupai 214Doha 217, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  465. 465Ram and Lakshmana Rest in MithilaDoha 217Doha 217, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  466. 466Ram Speaks Lakshmana's Unspoken WishChaupai 215Doha 218, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  467. 467Make Every Pair of Eyes FruitfulDoha 218Doha 218, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  468. 468The Dark and Fair Brothers Enter JanakpurChaupai 216Doha 219, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  469. 469From Toenail to Crown They ShineDoha 219Doha 219, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  470. 470Mithila Leaves Its Work to See the PrincesChaupai 217Doha 220, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  471. 471Crores of Kamadevas in Every LimbDoha 220Doha 220, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  472. 472The Women Learn the Names Ram and LakshmanaChaupai 218Doha 221, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  473. 473They Have Come for the Bow SacrificeDoha 221Doha 221, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  474. 474Mithila Hopes Ram Will Become Sita's GroomChaupai 219Doha 222, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  475. 475Such a Sight Requires the Merit of Many LivesDoha 222Doha 222, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  476. 476Faith Places Ram Before Shiva's BowChaupai 220Doha 223, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  477. 477Flowers Fall from the WindowsDoha 223Doha 223, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  478. 478The Brothers Stand Before the Bow PavilionChaupai 221Doha 224, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  479. 479The Children Touch the Captivating FormDoha 224Doha 224, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  480. 480The Lord Who Frightens Fear Returns Late to His GuruChaupai 222Doha 225, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  481. 481The Brothers Sit at Their Guru's CommandDoha 225Doha 225, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  482. 482Lakshmana Holds Ram's Feet to His HeartChaupai 223Doha 226, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  483. 483Ram Wakes Before His GuruDoha 226Doha 226, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  484. 484Spring Dwells in Janaka's GardenChaupai 224Doha 227, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  485. 485A Garden That Gives Joy Even to RamDoha 227Doha 227, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  486. 486Sita Comes to Worship GirijaChaupai 225Doha 228, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  487. 487Tears Reveal What the Friend Has SeenDoha 228Doha 228, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  488. 488Speech Has No Eyes and Eyes Have No WordsChaupai 226Doha 229, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  489. 489Sita Looks About Like a Startled DoeDoha 229Doha 229, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  490. 490Cupid Sounds a War Drum of AnkletsChaupai 227Doha 230, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  491. 491Ram Considers the Movement of His HeartDoha 230Doha 230, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  492. 492Ram Names Sita to LakshmanaChaupai 228Doha 231, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  493. 493The Bee Drinks from Sita's Lotus FaceDoha 231Doha 231, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  494. 494Sita Closes Ram Inside Her HeartChaupai 229Doha 232, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  495. 495Two Moons Emerge from the CreepersDoha 232Doha 232, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  496. 496Flowers Rest in Ram's Left HandChaupai 230Doha 233, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  497. 497Sita's Companions Forget ThemselvesDoha 233Doha 233, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  498. 498Sita Opens Her Eyes to the Lions of RaghuChaupai 231Doha 234, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  499. 499Sita Turns Back Again and AgainDoha 234Doha 234, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  500. 500Sita Writes Ram upon the Walls of Her HeartChaupai 232Doha 235, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  501. 501The Foremost Sign of Devoted LoveDoha 235Doha 235, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  502. 502Gauri's Garland Falls into Sita's HandsChaupai 233Doha 236, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  503. 503Gauri Names the Dark GroomChhand 23Doha 236, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  504. 504Sita's Left Limbs Throb with AuspiciousnessDoha 236Doha 236, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  505. 505Ram Tells Vishwamitra EverythingChaupai 234Doha 237, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  506. 506The Moon Cannot Rival Sita's FaceDoha 237Doha 237, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  507. 507Ram Finds Every Fault in the MoonChaupai 235Doha 238, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  508. 508The Kings Fade Like Stars at SunriseDoha 238Doha 238, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  509. 509Lakshmana Reads the Bow in the SunriseChaupai 236Doha 239, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  510. 510Janaka's Invitation Reaches the SageDoha 239Doha 239, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  511. 511All Mithila Moves toward the SwayamvaraChaupai 237Doha 240, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  512. 512Every Person Receives a PlaceDoha 240Doha 240, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  513. 513Each Heart Sees a Different RamChaupai 238Doha 241, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  514. 514Beauty Itself Has Put On OrnamentsDoha 241Doha 241, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  515. 515The Assembly Becomes a Hall of Living MirrorsChaupai 239Doha 242, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  516. 516The Princes Steal the Eyes of the WorldDoha 242Doha 242, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  517. 517Beauty Reaches the Frontier of the Three WorldsChaupai 240Doha 243, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  518. 518Tulsi Garlands Rest upon Treasuries of StrengthDoha 243Doha 243, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  519. 519Janaka Leads the Sage across the Ceremonial GroundChaupai 241Doha 244, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  520. 520The Sage and the Brothers Take the Highest PlatformDoha 244Doha 244, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  521. 521Pride and Wisdom Speak among the KingsChaupai 242Sortha 245, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  522. 522Ram Will Scatter the Pride of the KingsSortha 245Sortha 245, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  523. 523The Wise Kings Choose Nectar over the MirageChaupai 243Doha 246, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  524. 524Janaka Sends for SitaDoha 246Doha 246, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  525. 525Every Comparison Falls Short of SitaChaupai 244Doha 247, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  526. 526Even Lakshmi Is Named with HesitationDoha 247Doha 247, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  527. 527Sita Enters with the Garland of VictoryChaupai 245Doha 248, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  528. 528Sita Looks toward Her CompanionsDoha 248Doha 248, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  529. 529Mithila Prays for Janaka to Abandon the VowChaupai 246Doha 249, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  530. 530The Heralds Raise Their ArmsDoha 249Doha 249, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  531. 531The Kings Strain against Shiva's BowChaupai 247Doha 250, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  532. 532The Bow Feeds upon Their StrengthDoha 250Doha 250, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  533. 533Ten Thousand Kings Cannot Move the BowChaupai 248Doha 251, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  534. 534Janaka Sees No Victor Worthy of SitaDoha 251Doha 251, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  535. 535Janaka Declares the Earth Empty of HeroesChaupai 249Doha 252, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  536. 536Janaka's Words Fall Like ArrowsDoha 252Doha 252, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  537. 537Lakshmana Offers to Lift the UniverseChaupai 250Doha 253, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  538. 538Lakshmana Swears by His Master's FeetDoha 253Doha 253, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  539. 539Vishwamitra Gives the CommandChaupai 251Doha 254, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  540. 540The Young Sun Rises upon the PlatformDoha 254Doha 254, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  541. 541Mithila Offers All Its Merit for RamChaupai 252Doha 255, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  542. 542Sunayana Calls Sita's Companions NearDoha 255Doha 255, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  543. 543A Companion Teaches the Queen Not to Measure RadianceChaupai 253Doha 256, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  544. 544The Small May Command the VastDoha 256Doha 256, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  545. 545Sita Prays for the Bow to Become LightChaupai 254Doha 257, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  546. 546Tears of Love Gather in Sita's EyesDoha 257Doha 257, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  547. 547Each Moment Becomes an Age for SitaChaupai 255Doha 258, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  548. 548Sita's Eyes Move between Ram and the EarthDoha 258Doha 258, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  549. 549Ram Reads the Vow Hidden in Sita's HeartChaupai 256Doha 259, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  550. 550Lakshmana Sees Ram Measure the BowDoha 259Doha 259, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  551. 551All Fear Boards the BowChaupai 257Doha 260, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  552. 552Ram Finds Sita within the Painted StillnessDoha 260Doha 260, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  553. 553The Bow Becomes Lightning in Ram's HandsChaupai 258Doha 261, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  554. 554The Cry of the Broken Bow Fills CreationChhand 24Doha 261, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  555. 555The Ship of Delusion SinksDoha 261Doha 261, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  556. 556Waves of Love Rise through the Bow HallChaupai 259Doha 262, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  557. 557Mithila Pours Its Wealth into CelebrationDoha 262Doha 262, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  558. 558Shatananda Sends Sita toward RamChaupai 260Doha 263, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  559. 559Sita Walks with the Gait of a Young SwanDoha 263Doha 263, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  560. 560Sita Raises the Garland and Cannot MoveChaupai 261Doha 264, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  561. 561Flowers Fall upon the Garlanded RamDoha 264Doha 264, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  562. 562Sita and Ram Stand Where Beauty Meets AdornmentChaupai 262Doha 265, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  563. 563Ram Understands Why Sita Will Not Touch His FeetDoha 265Doha 265, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  564. 564The Defeated Kings Reach for Their ArmourChaupai 263Doha 266, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  565. 565Do Not Become Moths before Lakshmana's FireDoha 266Doha 266, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  566. 566Sita Is Led Away from the UproarChaupai 264Doha 267, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  567. 567A Young Lion Faces the Maddened ElephantsDoha 267Doha 267, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  568. 568Parashurama Enters with the Axe upon His ShoulderChaupai 265Doha 268, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  569. 569Heroic Fury Wears the Body of a SageDoha 268Doha 268, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  570. 570Parashurama's Eyes Rest upon RamChaupai 266Doha 269, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  571. 571Parashurama Demands the Cause of the UproarDoha 269Doha 269, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  572. 572Parashurama Threatens to Overturn Janaka's KingdomChaupai 267Doha 270, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  573. 573Ram Speaks without Joy or SorrowDoha 270Doha 270, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  574. 574Lakshmana Asks Why One Old Bow Is So DearChaupai 268Doha 271, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  575. 575Parashurama Calls Lakshmana a Child in the Grip of DeathDoha 271Doha 271, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  576. 576A Smile Before the AxeChaupai 269Doha 272, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  577. 577The Axe Threatens Even the UnbornDoha 272Doha 272, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  578. 578Lakshmana Calls the Axe an Empty DisplayChaupai 270Doha 273, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  579. 579A Polite Apology Sharpens the InsultDoha 273Doha 273, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  580. 580Parashurama Calls Lakshmana a Stain upon the Solar LineChaupai 271Doha 274, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  581. 581Heroes Let Battle SpeakDoha 274Doha 274, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  582. 582Parashurama Takes the Axe in His HandChaupai 272Doha 275, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  583. 583Vishwamitra Laughs within His HeartDoha 275Doha 275, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  584. 584Lakshmana Offers to Pay the Guru's DebtChaupai 273Doha 276, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  585. 585Ram Pours Cool Words upon the FireDoha 276Doha 276, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  586. 586Ram Asks Mercy for the Milk-Faced ChildChaupai 274Doha 277, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  587. 587Lakshmana Names Anger as the Root of SinDoha 277Doha 277, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  588. 588Lakshmana Suggests Calling a CraftsmanChaupai 275Doha 278, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  589. 589Ram Silences Lakshmana with His EyesDoha 278Doha 278, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  590. 590Ram Places Himself before Parashurama's AngerChaupai 276Doha 279, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  591. 591The Axe Lies Idle before a Living EnemyDoha 279Doha 279, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  592. 592Parashurama Wonders How Compassion Entered His HeartChaupai 277Doha 280, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  593. 593Parashurama Turns His Fury upon RamDoha 280Doha 280, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  594. 594Ram Offers His Head beneath the AxeChaupai 278Doha 281, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  595. 595A Master Cannot Battle His ServantDoha 281Doha 281, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  596. 596Ram Bows until Parashurama Begins to SeeChaupai 279Doha 282, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  597. 597Parashurama Answers with an Angry LaughDoha 282Doha 282, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  598. 598Parashurama Describes His Sacrifice of KingsChaupai 280Doha 283, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  599. 599The Raghus Bow to No Warrior through FearDoha 283Doha 283, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  600. 600Vishnu's Bow Moves of Its Own Accord toward RamChaupai 281Doha 284, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  601. 601Parashurama's Body Blossoms with RecognitionDoha 284Doha 284, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  602. 602Parashurama Praises the Swan of Shiva's HeartChaupai 282Doha 285, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  603. 603Celestial Drums Announce the End of DelusionDoha 285Doha 285, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  604. 604Janaka Asks What Must Be Done NextChaupai 283Doha 286, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  605. 605The Marriage Must Enter the Customs of the LineageDoha 286Doha 286, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  606. 606Mithila Begins to Build the Wedding CityChaupai 284Doha 287, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  607. 607Emerald Leaves and Ruby Flowers Defy CreationDoha 287Doha 287, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  608. 608Gemstone Birds Begin to Sing in the WindChaupai 285Doha 288, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  609. 609Sapphire Leaves Hang from Silken CordsDoha 288Doha 288, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  610. 610The Wedding Pavilion Outshines the Fourteen WorldsChaupai 286Doha 289, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  611. 611Lakshmi Walks through Mithila in a Woman's FormDoha 289Doha 289, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  612. 612Dasharatha Presses Mithila's Letter to His HeartChaupai 287Doha 290, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  613. 613Bharata Asks Where His Beloved Brothers AreDoha 290Doha 290, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  614. 614Dasharatha Questions the Messengers Again and AgainChaupai 288Doha 291, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  615. 615The Messengers Call Dasharatha the Most Blessed of KingsDoha 291Doha 291, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  616. 616The Messengers Tell of the Bow No King Could MoveChaupai 289Doha 292, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  617. 617Ram Breaks the Bow like a Lotus StalkDoha 292Doha 292, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  618. 618The Eyewitnesses Place Ram beyond All ComparisonChaupai 290Doha 293, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  619. 619Dasharatha Places the Letter in Vasishtha's HandsDoha 293Doha 293, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  620. 620Vasishtha Commands the Wedding Drums to SoundChaupai 291Doha 294, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  621. 621Dasharatha Bows and Returns to the PalaceDoha 294Doha 294, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  622. 622The Queens Press the Letter to Their HeartsChaupai 292Doha 295, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  623. 623Ayodhya Blesses the Four Sons of DasharathaDoha 295Doha 295, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  624. 624Ayodhya Dresses Every Street for Ram's WeddingChaupai 293Doha 296, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  625. 625Sacred Designs Bloom across the CourtyardsDoha 296Doha 296, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  626. 626Joy Overflows the Walls of Dasharatha's PalaceChaupai 294Doha 297, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  627. 627No Poet Can Measure Dasharatha's PalaceDoha 297Doha 297, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  628. 628Bharata Readies Horses Swift as FireChaupai 295Doha 298, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  629. 629Young Warriors Assemble beside the HorsemenDoha 298Doha 298, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  630. 630The Chariots Gather beyond Ayodhya's GatesChaupai 296Doha 299, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  631. 631Auspicious Omens Surround the Gathering ProcessionDoha 299Doha 299, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  632. 632The Wedding Procession Becomes a Moving KingdomChaupai 297Doha 300, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  633. 633Every Traveller Longs to Fill the Eyes with Ram and LakshmanaDoha 300Doha 300, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  634. 634Sumantra Brings Two Radiant ChariotsChaupai 298Doha 301, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  635. 635Guru and King Mount the Wedding ChariotsDoha 301Doha 301, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  636. 636The Wedding Procession Leaves beneath a Rain of FlowersChaupai 299Doha 302, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  637. 637The Princes Make Their Horses DanceDoha 302Doha 302, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  638. 638The Road Fills with Auspicious SignsChaupai 300Doha 303, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  639. 639Every Omen Becomes True at OnceDoha 303Doha 303, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  640. 640Janaka Builds Bridges and Celestial Resting PlacesChaupai 301Doha 304, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  641. 641Mithila's Welcoming Army Sets ForthDoha 304Doha 304, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  642. 642The Welcoming Party Arrives Bearing Nectar-Like GiftsChaupai 302Doha 305, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  643. 643Two Oceans of Joy Flow TogetherDoha 305Doha 305, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  644. 644Sita Sends the Siddhis to Serve the Wedding GuestsChaupai 303Doha 306, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  645. 645The Siddhis Fill the Guest Houses with Celestial EaseDoha 306Doha 306, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  646. 646Vishwamitra Leads the Brothers to Their FatherChaupai 304Doha 307, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  647. 647Dasharatha Rises at the Sight of His SonsDoha 307Doha 307, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  648. 648Life Returns to Dasharatha's EmbraceChaupai 305Doha 308, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  649. 649Ram Meets Every Traveller according to Their PlaceDoha 308Doha 308, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  650. 650The Four Aims of Life Stand beside DasharathaChaupai 306Doha 309, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  651. 651Two Houses Reach the Summit of VirtueDoha 309Doha 309, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  652. 652Janakpur Calls Itself a Treasure of MeritChaupai 307Doha 310, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  653. 653Janaka Will Summon Sita Again and AgainDoha 310Doha 310, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  654. 654Mithila Discovers the Two Pairs of BrothersChaupai 308Doha 311, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  655. 655The Women Pray That All Four Brothers Marry in MithilaChhand 25Doha 311, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  656. 656The Women Trust Shiva to Fulfil Their PrayerDoha 311Doha 311, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  657. 657Brahma Chooses the Wedding HourChaupai 309Doha 312, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  658. 658The Cow-Dust Hour Becomes the Root of AuspiciousnessDoha 312Doha 312, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  659. 659Janaka Comes to Lead the BridegroomChaupai 310Doha 313, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  660. 660The Gods Envy Dasharatha's FortuneDoha 313Doha 313, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  661. 661The Gods Descend to Witness Ram's WeddingChaupai 311Doha 314, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  662. 662Shiva Tells the Gods to Remember Whose Wedding This IsDoha 314Doha 314, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  663. 663The Name of Sita and Ram Makes Every Omen VanishChaupai 312Doha 315, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  664. 664Shiva Beholds Ram with Fifteen Tear-Filled EyesDoha 315Doha 315, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  665. 665Ram Rides in Wedding SplendourChaupai 313Doha 316, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  666. 666Kamadeva Fashions a Horse for RamChhand 26Doha 316, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  667. 667The Horse Becomes a Jewel-Studded CloudDoha 316Doha 316, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  668. 668The Gods Count Their Eyes and Envy IndraChaupai 314Doha 317, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  669. 669The Queens Hear That the Bridegroom Is NearChhand 27Doha 317, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  670. 670The Women Carry Arati toward the BridegroomDoha 317Doha 317, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  671. 671Goddesses Enter the Palace Disguised as WomenChaupai 315Doha 318, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  672. 672The Source of Joy Appears as BridegroomChhand 28Doha 318, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  673. 673Sunayana Beholds Ram in Bridegroom's AttireDoha 318Doha 318, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  674. 674Ram Enters the Wedding PavilionChaupai 316Doha 319, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  675. 675The Gods Enter the Mandap in Brahmin FormChhand 29Doha 319, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  676. 676Every Servant of the Wedding Receives Ram's GiftDoha 319Doha 319, movement 3 of 3Leela Scene
  677. 677Janaka and Dasharatha Meet as EqualsChaupai 317Doha 320, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  678. 678Janaka Seats the Sages with His Own HandsChhand 30Doha 320, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  679. 679Every Sage Gives Janaka a BlessingDoha 320Doha 320, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  680. 680Janaka Worships Gods Hidden among the BrahminsChaupai 318Doha 321, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  681. 681Ram Offers the Gods Seats within His HeartChhand 31Doha 321, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  682. 682Every Eye Becomes a Chakora before Ram's FaceDoha 321Doha 321, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  683. 683The Call Goes Forth to Bring SitaChaupai 319Doha 322, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  684. 684Sita's Bridal Company Moves in Musical RhythmChhand 32Doha 322, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  685. 685Sita Shines as Beauty among the BeautifulDoha 322Doha 322, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  686. 686Sita Enters the Mandap beneath Peace MantrasChaupai 320Doha 323, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  687. 687Sita and Ram Meet beyond the Reach of SpeechChhand 33Doha 323, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  688. 688Agni and the Vedas Take Bodily FormDoha 323Doha 323, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  689. 689Janaka and Sunayana Wash Ram's FeetChaupai 321Doha 324, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  690. 690Janaka Places Sita's Hand into Ram'sChhand 34Doha 324, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  691. 691Heaven Showers Flowers upon the Wedding RoundsDoha 324Doha 324, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  692. 692Ram Places Sindoor in Sita's PartingChaupai 322Doha 325, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  693. 693Four Brides and Four Brothers Shine in One MandapChhand 35Doha 325, movement 2 of 3Sacred Tableau
  694. 694Dasharatha Beholds the Four Fruits of Righteous ActionDoha 325Doha 325, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  695. 695The Mandap Overflows with Janaka's GiftsChaupai 323Doha 326, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  696. 696Janaka Entrusts His Daughters to AyodhyaChhand 36Doha 326, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  697. 697Sita's Eyes Remain Thirsty for RamDoha 326Doha 326, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  698. 698Ram Appears in the Full Splendour of a BridegroomChaupai 324Doha 327, movement 1 of 3Sacred Tableau
  699. 699Sita Finds Ram Reflected in Her Jeweled MirrorChhand 37Doha 327, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  700. 700The Four Princes Return to Their Father with Their BridesDoha 327Doha 327, movement 3 of 3Sacred Tableau
  701. 701Janaka Washes the Feet of the Four Brothers before the FeastChaupai 325Doha 328, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  702. 702Courteous Cooks Serve Fragrant Rice and GheeDoha 328Doha 328, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  703. 703Wedding Songs Tease the Kings during the FeastChaupai 326Doha 329, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  704. 704Janaka Honours the Guests with Betel before They DepartDoha 329Doha 329, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  705. 705Dasharatha Gives Four Hundred Thousand CowsChaupai 327Doha 330, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  706. 706Sages Gather at Dasharatha's CallDoha 330Doha 330, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  707. 707The Wedding Blessing Flows into Cows, Gold, and ChariotsChaupai 328Doha 331, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  708. 708Dasharatha Credits Everything to Vishwamitra's GlanceDoha 331Doha 331, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  709. 709Love Binds the Wedding Party in MithilaChaupai 329Doha 332, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  710. 710The News of Departure Enters the Inner PalaceDoha 332Doha 332, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  711. 711Mithila Prepares an Immeasurable Farewell RetinueChaupai 330Doha 333, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  712. 712Indra Finds the Three Worlds Poor beside Janaka's GiftDoha 333Doha 333, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  713. 713The Mothers Hold Sita Again and AgainChaupai 331Doha 334, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  714. 714Ram and His Brothers Come to Take LeaveDoha 334Doha 334, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  715. 715Janakpur Fills Its Eyes with the Four BrothersChaupai 332Doha 335, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  716. 716The Royal Household Rises with AratiDoha 335Doha 335, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  717. 717Ram Asks His Mothers in Law for LeaveChaupai 333Doha 336, movement 1 of 3Leela Scene
  718. 718Sunayana Entrusts Sita to Ram's CompassionChhand 38Doha 336, movement 2 of 3Leela Scene
  719. 719Ram Cherishes Virtue and Destroys FaultDoha 336Doha 336, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  720. 720The Mothers Return for One More EmbraceChaupai 334Doha 337, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  721. 721Compassion and Separation Take Residence in MithilaDoha 337Doha 337, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  722. 722Janaka's Detachment Dissolves before SitaChaupai 335Doha 338, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  723. 723Janaka Seats the Princesses in Their PalanquinsDoha 338Doha 338, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  724. 724Sita's Palanquin Moves beneath a Sky of OmensChaupai 336Doha 339, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  725. 725Flowers Fall as the Procession Turns toward AyodhyaDoha 339Doha 339, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  726. 726Janaka Cannot Turn Back from the RoadChaupai 337Doha 340, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  727. 727Two Kings Honour a Bond Too Deep for Their HeartsDoha 340Doha 340, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  728. 728Janaka Praises the Formless Brahman before His EyesChaupai 338Doha 341, movement 1 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  729. 729The Root of All Happiness Becomes VisibleDoha 341Doha 341, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  730. 730Janaka Asks That His Mind Never Leave Ram's FeetChaupai 339Doha 342, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  731. 731Brothers Bow to One Another at the FarewellDoha 342Doha 342, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  732. 732Janaka Places Vishwamitra's Foot Dust upon His EyesChaupai 340Doha 343, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  733. 733The Wedding Procession Reaches the Edge of AyodhyaDoha 343Doha 343, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  734. 734Ayodhya Dresses Every Road for Ram's ReturnChaupai 341Doha 344, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  735. 735The Gods Gaze in Wonder upon Ram's CityDoha 344Doha 344, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  736. 736Every Joy Takes Form within Dasharatha's PalaceChaupai 342Doha 345, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  737. 737The Destitute Receive the Four Treasures of LifeDoha 345Doha 345, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  738. 738The Mothers Prepare the Golden Arati TraysChaupai 343Doha 346, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  739. 739The Mothers Go Forth with Golden PlatesDoha 346Doha 346, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  740. 740Ram Enters Ayodhya beneath a Monsoon of CelebrationChaupai 344Doha 347, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  741. 741Celestial Maidens Dance above Ram's HomecomingDoha 347Doha 347, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  742. 742Ayodhya Beholds the Four Princes and Their BridesChaupai 345Doha 348, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  743. 743The Mothers Welcome the Couples at the Palace GateDoha 348Doha 348, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  744. 744Saraswati Finds No Comparison for the Four CouplesChaupai 346Doha 349, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  745. 745The Mothers Wash the Feet of Their Sons and DaughtersDoha 349Doha 349, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  746. 746Four Couples Sit upon Four Jeweled ThronesChaupai 347Sortha 350, movement 1 of 2Sacred Tableau
  747. 747Ram Smiles Quietly within His HeartSortha 350Sortha 350, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  748. 748The Mothers Gather Invisible Blessings in Their VeilsChaupai 348Doha 351, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  749. 749Praise Follows Dasharatha Back to the PalaceDoha 351Doha 351, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  750. 750Dasharatha Places Vishwamitra's Foot Dust upon His HeadChaupai 349Doha 352, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  751. 751The Entire Royal Family Bows at the Guru's FeetDoha 352Doha 352, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  752. 752Vasishtha Departs Holding Ram and Sita in His HeartChaupai 350Doha 353, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  753. 753The Gods Return Home Speaking Only of RamDoha 353Doha 353, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  754. 754Dasharatha Tells the Queens the Story of the WeddingChaupai 351Doha 354, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  755. 755Five Watches Pass during the Wedding FeastDoha 354Doha 354, movement 2 of 2Leela Scene
  756. 756Dasharatha Entrusts the Young Brides to the QueensChaupai 352Doha 355, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  757. 757The Weary Couples Are Sent to RestDoha 355Doha 355, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  758. 758The Mothers Ask Ram about the Frightening ForestChaupai 353Doha 356, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  759. 759The Mothers Wonder How Ram Defeated the DemonsDoha 356Doha 356, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  760. 760The Mothers Count Only the Days They Saw RamChaupai 354Doha 357, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  761. 761Ram Closes His Eyes in Sacred RemembranceDoha 357Doha 357, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  762. 762Ram Sleeps Like a Golden Lotus at EveningChaupai 355Doha 358, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  763. 763The Four Brothers Return from the Sacred RiverDoha 358Doha 358, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  764. 764The Court Hears the Wondrous Deeds of VishwamitraChaupai 356Doha 359, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  765. 765Joy Continues to Rise through AyodhyaDoha 359Doha 359, movement 2 of 2Contemplative Interlude
  766. 766Vishwamitra Takes Leave of Ram and DasharathaChaupai 357Doha 360, movement 1 of 2Leela Scene
  767. 767Vishwamitra Departs Praising Ram within His HeartDoha 360Doha 360, movement 2 of 2Sacred Tableau
  768. 768Tulsi Offers a Fragment of the Boundless Wedding GloryChaupai 358Doha 361, movement 1 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  769. 769The Story of Ram's Wedding Purifies the VoiceChhand 39Doha 361, movement 2 of 3Contemplative Interlude
  770. 770For Those Who Sing the Wedding, Celebration Never EndsDoha 361Doha 361, movement 3 of 3Contemplative Interlude