Synopsis :

Lav and Kush observe Sita’s daily worship, where she sings of devotion and wisdom.Sita, as their guide, connects spiritual wisdom with practical values. She teaches that truthful labor is the essential link between thought, action, and prosperity.

She emphasizes that the Almighty blessed us with intellect, so purifying actions and performing sacred truthful work with good thoughts,righteousness , excellence and value addition  naturally leads to prosperity. 

Citing the example of Shabari's sincere offering of berries   to Lord Rama, Sita explains: "In every task, bring such sincerity and excellence that even the Lord will accept your offerings." 

Lav and Kush conclude that ‘truthful labor and honest actions transform life into a sacred journey.’

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Lav – Kush:

Mother! What is the importance of Truthful Labour?

Link:

Sita worshipped God daily

She sang hymns

Lav – Kush saw her with curiosity

They also worshipped Him ||1||

Sita told good things

When kids joined ‘Pooja’ with her

She explained to them

The importance of truthful labour ||2||

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Notes: 

* ‘Pooja’ means worship

Song 1: Truthful Labour

Sita:

Bells on toes, Bracelets in hands

Shouldn't ever be to show away.

Let good thoughts, befitting steps

True Labour in hands be, pray||1||

Morsel in mouth

Ointment in eyes

Shouldn't be of any bad deed.

But Lord’s name on lips

His image in your heart

Oh dear friends always do heed ||2||

Song 2: Prosperity

Sita:

Some offer prayers,

Some try to be wise.

One who humbles himself

The Lord will be his.

Who can give anything?

Who can receive anything?

The Almighty Lord !!

Everything is His.

He has given intellect,

Your deeds you must purify,

When you can add value

Your wealth will multiply.

Song 3: Ability of work

Sakhi:

Sita, what do 'Shabari's' offering really tell,

When Lord Rama and you in forest stayed

On the edge of beautiful ‘Pampa’ lake

Shabri, worshipped Rama and prayed.

She collected countless wild barrows

Tasted them for those were sweet

And offered only tasty fruits

At worthy Rama's feet.

Sita:

In one's communication, in production

In every work throughout the day

You should bring in such good 'Qualities'

That even Lord will faith display.

Song 4: Purification of Life

Lav-Kush:

It is not too late even now,

Oh!My devotee beloved...

To turn your steps

On the path of the Lord!!

Source of the river is pure spring

So also ,life starts as a pure being.

When water gets muddied on its journey,

With alum crystals you can render it clear

If life be sinful by indiscretion,

With good deeds ,you can make it pure.

End of Chapter 20
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