How Ayodhya Entered the Eternal Abode
Bala Kanda, Doha 110
Doha 110 · Movement 2 of 2
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Parvati asks the abode of compassion for the wonders Ram performed beyond the episodes already named. Her gaze reaches to the far end of the earthly Leela.
How did the jewel of Raghu's lineage return to his own eternal dwelling, not alone but with all his people? The destiny of Ayodhya's citizens becomes part of the mystery of the avatara. Streets, homes, elders, children, and servants seem to gather within her question.
A king may depart while subjects remain. Ram's grace carries an entire community across the apparent boundary between kingdom and divine abode.
Parvati sees the gates of Saket open wide enough for all Ayodhya to enter.
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बहुरि कहहु करुनायतन कीन्ह जो अचरज राम। प्रजा सहित रघुबंसमनि किमि गवने निज धाम।।110।।
Tell me also, O abode of compassion, what wonders Ram performed. How did the jewel of the Raghu dynasty, along with all his people, return to his own divine abode?