Chapter 6: Reunion of Rama and Sita after slaying of Ravana

Synopsis in prose form :

This chapter takes us back to the Rama-Ravana conflict and describes, in Sita’s words, very delicately, the reunion of Rama and Sita after the slaying of Ravana. Rama in this chapter spells out the subtle aspects of human duty.

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Sita was engrossed in her past memories

When her Sakhis asked her question

We have a doubt in our mind

Why did Lord kill Ravana?

Sita decided firmly

To clear the doubt of her Sakhis

Kidnapping had given birth to “Adharma” (non-righteous duties)

But victory of Rama over Ravana

Lead to re-establishment of “Dharma” (righteous duties)

Song 1: Sita Ram Reunion

Brave Hanuman brought the message

Lord Rama has become victorious

Wicked Ravana has been slain

Dharma is once again glorious ||1||

My heart is yearning to meet the Lord

I departed hurriedly to meet him

Eyes were full of joyous tears

With joy did my heart blossom ||2||

Brave Hanuman, the son of Anjani

And the countless army complete

Were standing with folded hands

When Lord stepped forth from his seat ||3||

With tearfull eyes I touched his feet

The soil with copious tears got wet

My Lord too was so happy

His throat was choked and eyes moist ||4||

Rama stood still and speechless

But His love touched my heart in abundance

“My dear Sita now there is no fear at all

At last the true 'Dharma' is victorious!” ||5||

At this sacred reunion of husband and wife

Lord seeing the ‘Vanars’ got embarrassed

To hide his embarrassment he asked

“Hanuman are you very much injured?” ||6||

No Lord! I remained safe with Your name

I bore every attack in calm

Seeing the loving mother Sita

The wounds now feel like a healing balm ||7||

Victorious Hanuman knew not how to react

So full of joy was he,

Started removing sepals of “Puja” flowers

And sucking from them honey ||8||

He asked the well being of braves all

Lord Rama loved them truly

Victory of “Dharma” gave peace to all

Everyone repeated humbly ||9||

Lord helped me up with his hands

Made me sit next to him

I wiped tears with edge of my garment

My cup of joy was filled to brim ||10||

When they saw Sita-Ram seated

The "Vanars" yelled joyously

Started showering winsome flowers

Rain-laden clouds sprayed blissfully||11||

With a raised palm He bid them silent be

And calmed the voices gently

The "Vanars" they stood with folded hands

To hear Lord Rama affectionately||12||

Rama:

Hark Ye’ Oh! Army of ‘Vanars’ (Ape-Men)

You have, indeed, performed a blessed deed,

Take ye’ this gift of progress,

Man shall worship you as the Monkey-God *indeed.||13||

Let not evil grow any more,

The wife of others, treat her like your mother,

Let Dharma (righteous duty) alone prosper,

May people through DUTY flower.||14||

Let all beings find sanctuary,

May spiritual knowledge lead to right conscience.

Little children, may they always find affection,

Treat elders with reverence.||15||

Be Ye’ humble to your teachers,

Drink the nectar of wisdom,

Adopt good conduct forever,

Uphold family values as solemn.||16||

Husband and wife are like two wheels of the same chariot,

Keep each other’s company as you progress spiritually,

Be ready to help the downtrodden,

Sow the seeds of good deeds perpetually. ||17||

Nature is mine and I am for nature,

Let this be in your heart and mind,

The shackles of time shall then fall asunder,

You shall meet and converse with souls sublime.||18||

Always perform ‘Sat-Karma’ (good-deeds),

People's welfare may it strike your heart's chord,

Give your life for divine plans,

Be Ye’ unified with the good Lord. ||19||

Let the above tenets for all living beings,

The basis of Dharma (Duty) form.

To spread this enlightenment,

Know Oh! Man, on earth you are born. ||20||

Sita :

Hearing the powerful, authoritative voice

The braves stood in awe silent

All of them felt blessed at heart

Their souls with Lord united ||21||

I lifted gaze to see my Lord

Saw his astral glow a flushed

In his deep ocean-like eyes

I immersed myself and blushed||22||

* Monkey-God Hanuman, one of the forest dweller - called Vanars (ape-men) - who devoutly helped Rama win over Ravana, is worshipped in India as a God. He bears the appearance of a monkey and signifies ‘Strength.’

Song 2: Moment of joy

Sita :

Hear Oh Sakhi! Hear Oh Sakhi!

My song indeed of happiness

That I got saved from Lanka

Is the love of my Lord glorious ||1||

Now I wish but for one thing

My mind be at the Lord's feet only

This joyous moment I wish

Should continue infinitely ||2||

End of Chapter 6

Om Shanti! Om Shanti! Om Shanti!