The Royal Household Rises with Arati
Bala Kanda, Doha 335
Doha 335 · Movement 2 of 2
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Ram enters with all his brothers, an ocean of beauty moving through the palace threshold. At once the entire royal household rises, delight sweeping through the gathered family before sorrow can speak.
Their mother in law comes forward with offerings for arati. Flame circles before the four radiant faces, gold glimmers upon the plate, and every gesture receives them once more as cherished sons.
The rite stands at the edge of separation, yet it is performed in joy. Before leave is requested and tears begin, love honours the princes through light. The palace gathers around that circling flame, beholding them together as though it could impress the image upon every heart for the journey ahead.
Arati flame circles the four brothers, holding one last brightness before the words of departure.
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रूप सिंधु सब बंधु लखि हरषि उठा रनिवासु। करहि निछावरि आरती महा मुदित मन सासु।।335।।
Seeing the ocean of beauty with all His brothers, the royal household arose in joy. The mother-in-law performed arati with offerings, her heart filled with great delight.