Ramayana 2.275

Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

Then Rama, lord of glory high, Thus to King Guha made reply: "Thanks for thy gracious care, my lord: Now let the gear be placed on board." Each bow-armed chief, in mail encased, Bound sword and quiver to his waist, And then with Sita near them hied Down the broad river's shelving side. Then with raised palms the charioteer, In lowly reverence drawing near, Cried thus to Rama good and true: "Now what remains for me to do?" With his right hand, while answering The hero touched his friend: "Go back," he said, "and on the king With watchful care attend. Thus far, Sumantra, thou wast guide; Now to Ayodhya turn," he cried: "Hence seek we leaving steeds and car, On foot the wood that stretches far."

Ramayana 2.275 · Ramayana · 2

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