The Gods Behold Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Whole Again
Lanka Kanda, Doha 112
Doha 112 · Movement 2 of 2
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Rama stands with Janaki and Lakshmana, all three safe after the long separation and war. The family form that forest exile divided and Lanka wounded is gathered again before heaven.
The gods behold their splendor and joy rises through their minds. They have praised the warrior, Brahman, protector, and giver of liberation. Now they contemplate the simple completeness of the Lord beside wife and brother.
Praise begins again from happiness rather than fear. The cosmic victory is held within a domestic image: Sita recovered, Lakshmana living, Rama between them as king of Kosala. The gods see universal sovereignty shining through earthly relationship, and the beauty of the three becomes its own revelation. What has been restored is not only order among worlds, but love among those whose fidelity gave the war its sacred center.
Heaven rejoices because the Lord of all worlds stands once more within the intimate wholeness of Sita and Lakshmana.
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अनुज जानकी सहित प्रभु कुसल कोसलाधीस। सोभा देखि हरषि मन अस्तुति कर सुर ईस।।112।।
The Lord with His brother and Janaki, all well, O King of Kosala! Seeing this splendor, the gods rejoiced and offered praise with gladdened hearts.