Sri Rama Charita Manasa - Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA

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At the very touch of His holy feet, which drive away sorrow, emerged Ahalyå, a
true embodiment of austerity. Beholding the Lord of Raghus, the delight of His servants,
she stood before Him with joined palms. Her heart being overwhelmed with love, the hair
on her body stood on their end and she was unable to utter a word. The most blessed
Ahalyå cleaved to His feet and tears streamed from both her eyes. Recovering herself
she recognized the Lord and by the grace of ›r∂ Råma attained devotion to His feet. In
a guileless speech she began to praise the Lord, ìGlory to the Lord of Raghus, who is
accessible through spiritual knowledge. I am an impure woman, while the Lord is able to
sanctify the whole world and is the delight of His servants. O lotus-eyed enemy of
Råvaƒa, You rid Your devotees of the fear of rebirth; therefore, I have taken refuge in
You. Pray save me, save me. My consort (Gautama) did well in pronouncing a curse on
me, and I have deemed it the greatest favour. I have feasted my eyes on ›r∂ Hari
(Yourself), who liberated from the bondage of worldly existence. Lord ›a∆kara deems
Your sight as the only blessing worth the name. Lord, I am very innocent of heart; I have
only one request to make. I seek no other boon from You, my Master; I only crave that
my mind may ever continue to enjoy the love of Your feet-dust even as a bee sucks the
honey from a lotus. The merciful Lord ›r∂ Hari placed on my head the same lotus feet
from which issued the most holy Ga∆gå (the heavenly river)ówhich is borne by ›iva on
His headóand which are adored by Brahmå (the Creator).î Having thus praised ›r∂ Hari
and falling again and again at His feet Gautamaís consort (Ahalyå) took leave of the Lord;
and securing a boon, which she held most dear to her heart, she went to her husbandís
abode full of joy. (1ó4)
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Do.: asa prabhu d∂naba≈dhu hari kårana rahita dayåla,
tulasidåsa sa¢ha tehi bhaju chåRi kapa¢a ja≈jåla.211.
The Lord ›r∂ Hari is such a great friend of the humble and compassionate
beyond oneís deserts. Adore Him, O foolish Tulas∂dåsa, giving up all deceit and
wily wrangling. (211)
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gådhisµunu saba kathå sunå∂, jehi prakåra surasari mahi å∂.1.