“Indeed, there is no person here who desires your welfare, no one to stop you from these reprehensible acts.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 22.13) nūnam na te janaḥ kaścidasti niḥśreyase sthitaḥ | nivārayati yo na… Read More ›
“Even if you go to the mountain abode of Kuvera or go to the assembly house of King Varuna, you will not be able to escape from Rama, as a giant tree, whose time of death has arrived, cannot escape… Read More ›
“Along with Lakshmana my husband Rama will very soon draw out your life breath with His arrows, like the sun does a puddle of water.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.33-34) kṣipraṃ tava sa nātho me… Read More ›
“The group of young girls and queens stayed there in this way, receiving every auspicious treasure looking at Sita and looking at Rama.” (Janaki Mangala, 152) jubati jūtha ranivāsa rahasa basa ehi bidhi | dekhi dekhi siya rāma sakala mangala… Read More ›
“With a happy heart Sita’s mother waved the arati lamp. Who can describe that pleasure, for even Sarasvati was overwhelmed by the moment?” (Janaki Mangala, 151) sīya mātu mana mudita utārati ārati | ko kahi sakai ananda magana bhai bhārati… Read More ›
“The wise ladies taught them how to play the wedding games. Winning and losing, they made accusations and gave a ribbing to both queens.” (Janaki Mangala, 150) juā khelāvana kautuka kīnha sayāninha | jīti hāri misa dehiṃ gāri duhu rāninha… Read More ›
“The clever ladies taught the bride and groom all the rituals. Giving curses to the other party in fun, feeding morsels of food to each one equally, they are very happy.” (Janaki Mangala, 149) catura nāri bara kunvarihi rīti sikhāvahin… Read More ›
“At that time, Sita’s brother came there from the earth. Performing the rituals and giving blessings, he made himself known.” (Janaki Mangala, 148) siya bhrātā ke samaya bhoma tahan āyau | durīdurā kari negu sunāta janāyau || Download this episode… Read More ›
“Looking at the bride and groom, they again and again gave away clothes and jewels in charity. There is no way to explain the happy feelings and jovial nature of that day.” (Janaki Mangala, 147) nirakhi nichāvara karahi basana mani… Read More ›
“With the rituals done just as the mind desired, the women became happy. Taking the bride and groom, the friends of the bride led them to the nuptial chamber.” (Janaki Mangala, 146) Download this episode (right click and save) mana… Read More ›