“With the great auspiciousness and the good aura, the demigods rained down flowers. The city was filled with sounds of rejoicing, and the men and women were very happy.” (Janaki Mangala, 181) hohiṃ sumangala saguna sumana sura baraṣahiṃ | nagara… Read More ›
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A Good Father
“In this way all four sons were married, and their fame spread throughout the world. Giving happiness to the people along the way, the lord of Ayodhya came home.” (Janaki Mangala, 180) ehi bidhi byāhi sakala suta jaga jasu chāāyau… Read More ›
Defusing A Tense Situation
“Seeing the strength of Rama’s arms, the barata party became so excited. The king was so happy that the Lord allowed this to occur in his presence.” (Janaki Mangala, 179) raghubara bhuja bala dekhi uchāha barātinha | mudita rāu lakhi… Read More ›
Dazzling Everyone
“Rama pacified the anger of the sage and took his wrath away. Giving away the Sharanga bow, He left, providing the best fruit for the eyes.” (Janaki Mangala, 178) rāma kīnha paritoṣa roṣa risa parihari | cale saunpa sāranga suphala… Read More ›
Different Versions
“On the way they met Parashurama. Holding a weapon in his hand, he yelled at them and showed his angry eyes.” (Janaki Mangala, 177) pantha mile bhṛgunātha hātha pharasā liye | ḍāṭahiṃ ānkhi dekhāi kopa dārūna kie || Download this… Read More ›
Challenge Accepted
“On the way they met Parashurama. Holding a weapon in his hand, he yelled at them and showed his angry eyes.” (Janaki Mangala, 177) pantha mile bhṛgunātha hātha pharasā liye | ḍāṭahiṃ ānkhi dekhāi kopa dārūna kie || Download this… Read More ›
The Show Must Go On
“Words cannot describe that environment. All the people were full of sadness. Then to the very jubilant sound of drums, Dasharatha, the ruler of Koshala, proceeded home.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 22.2) so samau kahata na banata kachu saba bhuvana bhari… Read More ›
Giving Him A Problem
“Hearing the request of ‘don’t give up your love’, Rama made many entreaties in return. After embracing each other with love, with a controlled mind Janaka returned.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 22.1) jani choha chāḍaba binaya suni raghubīra bahu binatī karī… Read More ›
Keeping The Heart Calm
“Then to Rama and His brothers Janaka requested many times. With tears in his eyes and a throat choked up, he tried to keep his heart calm.” (Janaki Mangala, 175) bhāinha sahita bahori binaya raghubīrahi | gadagada kanṭha nayana jala… Read More ›
Rama Navami 2014
“O ocean of mercy, O ocean of happiness, O crest-jewel of great souls, from time to time please remember us, dear son, and don’t let go of your love.” (Janaki Mangala, 176) kṛpā sindhu sukha sindhu sujāna siromani | tāta… Read More ›