Ram and Lakshmana Rest in Mithila
Bala Kanda, Doha 217
Doha 217 · Movement 2 of 2
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The jewel of Raghu's house takes food with Vishwamitra and the gathered sages. The journey, Ahalya's release, the reception, and Janaka's emotion settle into evening within the residence prepared for them.
After the meal comes rest, simple and human. The Lord who is refuge of worlds accepts Mithila's hospitality, while the city beyond remains full of kings, expectation, and the waiting bow.
Then Ram sits with Lakshmana, ornament of the solar dynasty. The brothers' companionship holds the quiet space between arrival and the events ahead, while one unspoken desire grows in Lakshmana's heart.
After food and rest, the two brothers sit together while Mithila waits outside.
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रिषय संग रघुबंस मनि करि भोजनु बिश्रामु। बैठे प्रभु भ्राता सहित दिवसु रहा भरि जामु।।217।।
The jewel of the Raghu dynasty, together with the sages, took food and rest. Then the Lord sat with His brother, the ornament of the House of the Sun.