Doha 24
कोटिन्ह बाजिमेध प्रभु कीन्हे। दान अनेक द्विजन्ह कहँ दीन्हे॥ श्रुति पथ पालक धर्म धुरंधर। गुनातीत अरु भोग पुरंदर॥१॥
पति अनुकूल सदा रह सीता। सोभा खानि सुसील बिनीता॥ जानति कृपासिंधु प्रभुताई। सेवति चरन कमल मन लाई॥२॥
जद्यपि गृहँ सेवक सेवकिनी। बिपुल सदा सेवा बिधि गुनी॥ निज कर गृह परिचरजा करई। रामचंद्र आयसु अनुसरई॥३॥
जेहि बिधि कृपासिंधु सुख मानइ। सोइ कर श्री सेवा बिधि जानइ॥ कौसल्यादि सासु गृह माहीं। सेवइ सबन्हि मान मद नाहीं॥४॥
उमा रमा ब्रह्मादि बंदिता। जगदंबा संततमनिंदिता॥५॥
Meaning
Lord Śrī Rāma performed myriads of horse-sacrifices and bestowed innumerable gifts on the Brāhmaṇas. The Defender of the Vedic usage and upholder of righteousness, Śrī Rāma transcended the three modes of Prakṛti (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) and was another Indra (the lord of paradise) so far as enjoyment (of pleasures) was concerned. (1) A mine of beauty, virtuous and meek, Sītā was ever devoted to Her lord. She knew the greatness of the All-merciful Lord Śrī Rāma and adored His lotus-feet with a devoted heart. (2) Although there were many male and maid-servants in the palace, all expert in the art of service, Sītā did all household work with Her own hands and carried out the behests of Śrī Rāma. (3) Sītā invariably did what would afford delight to the All-merciful Śrī Rāma, conversant as She was with the art of service. Devoid of pride and conceit, She waited upon Kausalyā and all the other mothers-in-law in the palace. (4) Umā, (continues Lord Śiva,) Sītā was no other than Goddess Ramā (Lakṣmī), the Mother of the universe, who is adored even by Brahmā and other gods; She is always perfect (सर्वगुणसम्पन्न). (5)
जासु कृपा कटाच्छु सुर चाहत चितव न सोइ। राम पदारबिंद रति करति सुभावहि खोइ॥२४॥
Meaning
The same Lakṣmī (Jānakī), whose benign look is craved by the gods but who hardly ever casts a glance at them, constantly loves Śrī Rāma’s lotus feet, oblivious of Her natural majesty. (24)
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