Gauri's Garland Falls into Sita's Hands
Bala Kanda, Chaupai 233
Doha 236 · Movement 1 of 3
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Sita praises Gauri as giver of boons whose service makes the four human aims easily attainable. Gods, humans, and sages become blessed at her lotus feet, and the Mother already knows the desire hidden within Sita's heart.
Sita clasps the goddess's feet. Moved by humility and love, Bhavani smiles, and the garland slips from her image. Sita receives the blessed flowers and places them reverently upon her head.
Gauri speaks with joy. The blessing is true, and Sita's desire will be fulfilled. Narada's words are pure and unfailing. She will obtain the very husband upon whom her heart has settled.
The garland falls from Gauri's smile and rests upon Sita's bowed head.
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सेवत तोहि सुलभ फल चारी। बरदायनी पुरारि पिआरी।। देबि पूजि पद कमल तुम्हारे। सुर नर मुनि सब होहिं सुखारे।। मोर मनोरथु जानहु नीकें। बसहु सदा उर पुर सबही कें।। कीन्हेउँ प्रगट न कारन तेहीं। अस कहि चरन गहे बैदेहीं।। बिनय प्रेम बस भई भवानी। खसी माल मूरति मुसुकानी।। सादर सियँ प्रसादु सिर धरेऊ। बोली गौरि हरषु हियँ भरेऊ।। सुनु सिय सत्य असीस हमारी। पूजिहि मन कामना तुम्हारी।। नारद बचन सदा सुचि साचा। सो बरु मिलिहि जाहिं मनु राचा।।
By serving You the four fruits of life come easily, O Beloved of Purari, O Giver of boons. Worshipping Your lotus feet, O Devi, gods, humans, and sages all find happiness.