After crossing a few more streams, they came to a big banyan tree which had been
described by Bharadwaaja. And under this tree Seeta again offered prayers saying:
"Grant, O holy tree, that my husband may complete his vow and that I may see again
the queens Kausalya and Sumitra."
Raama asked Lakshmana to walk in front with
Seeta behind him while he himself followed in rear. "Whatever, flower or fruit she
asks for on the way," he said, "get it for her and keep her spirits up."
As Seeta went she showed an eager
curiosity, asking about forest trees and creepers and was lost in admiration at the
manysided beauty of forest life.
They greatly enjoyed the journey and rested
for the night on the bank of a river. |
