“That Lord Rama is doing a very difficult thing in maintaining His body and not falling down from grief from being deprived of her company.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.27) duṣkaram kurute rāmo hīno yad anayā prabhuḥ | dhārayati… Read More ›
“Indeed, for a woman, the supreme ornament, above all others, is the husband. Therefore, this lady, though worthy of decoration, does not look beautiful, as she is bereft of her husband.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.26) bhartā nāma param… Read More ›
“Indeed, for a woman, the supreme ornament, above all others, is the husband. Therefore, this lady, though worthy of decoration, does not look beautiful, as she is bereft of her husband.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.26) bhartā nāma param… Read More ›
“She sees neither the female Rakshasas nor these trees with flowers and fruits. With her heart fixed on one thing, she undoubtedly only sees Rama.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.25) na eṣā paśyati rākṣasyo na imān puṣpa phala drumān… Read More ›
“Giving up all desires and enjoyment, devoid of the company of relatives, she maintains her body through her hope of meeting Him again.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.24) kāma bhogaiḥ parityaktā hīnā bandhu janena ca | dhārayati ātmano deham… Read More ›
“Indeed, gaining her back, joy will return to Rama, like a king who regains the land of his kingdom after having lost it.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.23) asyā nūnam punar lābhād rāghavaḥ prītim eṣyati | rājā rājya paribhraṣṭaḥ… Read More ›
“Like a thirsty man desiring to find a well, Rama desires to see her, who is endowed with character and has been harassed by Ravana.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.22) imām tu śīla sampannām draṣṭum iccati rāghavaḥ | rāvaṇena… Read More ›
“Her body is of a golden color, and she always speaks with a smile. That lady who never deserved misfortune is now tolerating all kinds of suffering.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.21) sā iyam kanaka varṇa angī nityam susmita… Read More ›
“Satisfied with fruits and roots, faithfully serving her husband, she feels the same supreme happiness in the forest as in a palace.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.20) samtuṣṭā phala mūlena bhartṛ śuśrūṣaṇā parā | yā parām bhajate prītim vane… Read More ›
“Satisfied with fruits and roots, faithfully serving her husband, she feels the same supreme happiness in the forest as in a palace.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.20) samtuṣṭā phala mūlena bhartṛ śuśrūṣaṇā parā | yā parām bhajate prītim vane… Read More ›