Rama shows Sita Places on the way
The Aircraft upon being commanded by Rama, like the clouds which has been pushed by gutsy winds went very fast. Then Rama surveying all the 4 sides was showing to Sita seated on his Lap the places and specific Locales. Janaki (Sita) having got back her Life force of an Husband was really happy, with a Face blossoming like a Full moon, seeing them was in awe and was happy. “Look at the Lanka which is situated atop the Thrikoot Mountain range like the Kailash Mountain. This was created by Divine Architect Vishwakarma. Look here. This is where we and Rakshasaas fought the battle; it is filled with blood and flesh. In this place countless Vanaras and Rakshasaas died. See their Ravana’s ashes after he was cremated. He had obtained rare Boons; he ws the scourge of the world; Lord of Rakshasaas. For your sake I killed him. Here Kumbhkaran died. Here Neel killed Prahastha. Here Hanuman decimated Dhomrakshasaa. Here Sushenana slained Vidhyunmaali. Here Lakshmana did a gory battle with Indrajith and killed him. There Angadha erased Vikata. Here the Vanara Leaders killed Rakshasaa Leaders like Virupaksh, Mahodhara, Mhaaparshva, Akampana. Here Ravana’s Wife Mandhodhari with many thousands of Rakshasaa Ladies wailed with tears rolling down cried loudly and Lamented. Here after crossing the Sea that night we slept there. Here, look at the Bridge which I got constructed. This was constructed by Nala. For your sake only we underwent so much of troubles. Isn’t the beauty of Your eyes the reason for it? Can others do like this?
Look at the residence of Varuna Sea. There are no islands to stay in between. Always the waves are growling, this is the place which has abundant Conch, Pearls, Gems; none can stir this sea. Look here the Mynaka Mountain it is with golden colour creepers and Peaks. Here while Hanuman was crossing relaxed a bit. Look at the place on top of the sea above the bridge where we put up tents to stay for the Night while the Bridge was under construction. Here see the Northern end of the Bridge. This place is very Holy. It is worshipped by all 3 worlds in habitants; it is very pure; it removes all Great Sins. Here the Samudra raja (King of Ocean) blessed me . North of this place Vibheeshana came and joined me. Look here! Kishkinda which is surrounded by Vanaras is seen This is Sugreeva’s capital. Here only Vali was hit and died” said Rama.
Sita on seeing Kishkinda was happy, due to the affinity for Rama in her angst expressed “Lord! Sugreeva’s wife Ruma, Tara and other Vanara Leaders wives can also join us to Ayodhya.” thus prayed. Rama said ‘May it be so’. Aircraft was stopped in front of Kishkinda. Called Sugreeva “Sita desires You and Your senior Vanaras should come with their wives, hence quickly go and fetch them”. Immediately Sugreeva along with senior Vanaras went to Kishkinda, then on to Queens chambers called Tara and said “Janaki (Sita) desires You and other Wives of Vanaras should join us to go to Ayodhya. So go and fetch them. Rama also has ordered accordingly. Let us all go there and see the Novel things there and also see Dasaratha’s wives. Don’t delay”. Tara adorned herself with exquisite Garments and Jewellery called all the Ladies “King has ordered that we all should go to Ayodhya. So at my behest you have to do this. We all will see the importance of Ayodhya city, seeing Rama entering the City, His Coronation ceremony, meet Dasaratha’s wives. Start quickly” All Vanara ladies adorning themselves in Auspicious manner boarded the Pushpaka Vimana after doing Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction) to Sita and did Namaskarams.
Then Pushpaka Vimana started from there, while it was going by the Sky Lane near the Rishya Mukha Mountain Rama said “Sithay! Look there! Like the Cloud with Lightning streak that Mountain which is twinkling with metals I met Sugreeva. Here I pledged that I will kill Valli. Look There! Pampa River is surrounded by Novel Forests. After I lost you I lamented in this place for a very long time. In its bank I met a Thapasvini Lady Sabhari Saintly Mendicant and was felicitated by her very graciously with affection. Look here, Kabhandha who has 300 metres Long hand was killed by me here. This Banyan tree was where Great Soul Jhatayu Lived. There to release you from the clutches of Ravana, My Father’s friend did a gory Battle with Ravana and was killed cruelly. Look There! We can see the hermitage where we stayed in Pancahvati. There Kara, Dhooshana, Thrichiras Rakshasaa Warriors with their entourages were killed. Look There! Our Parnashala (Hut hoofed with Leaves) can be seen. How beautiful isn’t it? Lord of Rakshasaa assaulted you and forcibly took you away from here. There Godhavari looks like a crystal clear Holy water. There we can see Saint Agasthya’s Ashrama. There you can see Great Soul Sudheeshana’s ashrama dazzling. Did you notice the Holy ashrama of Sarbhangha Sage. When Indra came to see the Sage weren’t we there? Look at the place where mountain like bodied Viradha was killed. There you can see thapasvis (Saintly mendicants) Ashrama can be seen. Look we can see God Athri who dazzles like the Sun and Aura like Agni (Fire) Ashram. This is the place where Pathivratha Devi took the human form and Anusooya blessed you. There You can see Chithrakoot. There Kaikeyi’s son Bharatha prayed that I should return to Ayodhya. There Yamuna River with its beautiful surrounding Forests and in it’scentre is Bharadwajha Saint’s Ashrama emitting illuminence is there. There in the midst of unque forest Ganga river is purifying all the waters and flowing. Birds of different colours can you see them play in that water? There in the Sringhiberipura Guha took care of us specially. Look there Sarayu Holy River can be seen. Ikshwaku Dynasty kings have done countless Yaaga (Offerings to Celestials in the Sacrifical Fire Pits reciting Vedas and the Verses invoking the respective Deities) were performed. After perorming their Yagas had planted pillars to establish their Fames and you can see those Pillars standing there. The river on both its banks Forest having trees with different colours of Flowers densly populated and is in a vast area for a long distance.There You can see the Sun dynasty Kings Capital Ayodhya. We have safely returned. Please do Namakskaram to that Holy City.
Hearing that all the Vanaras & Rashasaas with Vibheeshna saw the Holy place where Rama took the incarnation climbed up in the Air and did Namaskarams. The palaces which were looking like the white clouds, Broad Mutistoreyed Buildings, with pure breed Elephants, Horses it looked akin to Indra’s capital Amaravathi was seen by Vanaras and were thrilled. (Slokas 59)
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