Uttara Kanda, Sarga 104

Meaning

Hearing this account of Bharata, Śrī Rāma, together with his brothers, was pleased and said to Lakṣmaṇa these words of wonderful content: (1)

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‘O son of Sumitrā, Lakṣmaṇa, your these two sons are knower of Dharma (Law and righteousness)—named Aṅgada and Candraketu, possessed of firm fortitude, for the protection of their kingdoms. (2)

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‘I shall consecrate these two, find out a suitable region, that is enjoyable and where the two archers may remain happily without being obstructed. (3)

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‘O gracious one, find out that place, where the kings are not tormented and the hermitages are well-protected and we may not be at fault later on.’ (4)

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On Śrī Rāma saying thus, Bharata replied: ‘This region known as Kārupatha is indeed beautiful and free from all ills. Establish there the city under the noble Aṅgada and also a region known as Candrakānta free from sorrow, for Candraketu, the noble one.’ (5-6)

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This statement of Bharata was accepted by Śrī Rāma, descendant of Raghu and having brought that territory Kārupatha under him, he established the city there for Aṅgada. (7)

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The city that was bestowed by Śrī Rāma on Aṅgada was beautiful indeed and well-protected on all sides. (8)

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For the wrestler Candraketu, the city well-known as Candrakāntā in Malla country was established as the divine city in heaven. (9)

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Then Śrī Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa and Bharata, all difficult to conquer in war, were highly pleased and performed the coronation of Aṅgada and Candraketu. (10)

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Having consecrated and sent Aṅgada to the western region and Candraketu northwards, both firm in mind, they were well pleased. (11)

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Lakṣmaṇa, the son of Sumitrā, too, followed Aṅgada and Bharata on his part followed Candraketu as the rear guard. (12)

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Having stayed for one full year in the city of Aṅgada, when his son, difficult to conquer was well-established, Lakṣmaṇa came back again to Ayodhyā. (13)

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Bharata too, having spent a year and more, in the same manner returned to Ayodhyā and worshipped the feet of Śrī Rāma. (14)

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Both—the son of Sumitrā (Lakṣmaṇa) and Bharata, the most noble ones, ardently attached to the feet of Śrī Rāma, were oblivious of the lapse of time due to the deep affection of Śrī Rāma. (15)

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Thus, ten thousand years passed with Śrī Rāma, Bharata and Lakṣmaṇa striving always to perform tasks for the citizens and always ready to follow Dharma. (16)

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With desires all fulfilled, established in the city of virtue, full of prosperity, the three brothers radiated effulgence like the three great sacrificial fires, inflamed by oblations well poured. (17)