Canto 66 - Tears in Torrents
Moved by Seetha’s plight he heard
Wept Ram holding her diadem.
Welling his eyes to then brim
Brought it memories in torrents.
Told he then the import of
Diadem that to Lord Sugreev.
It was gift of her father
At the time of our wedding.
Given it was by nonetheless
Than Lord Indra to her dad.
As I see this diadem now
Recall I well our wedding
Graced by parents of us both.
Ever I recall that aura
Gives this diadem to Seetha.
For the solace of my soul
Make it encore O Hanuman
How my Seetha misses me.
My dear sibling O Lakshman
How this diadem in my hands
Wrenches my heart to the core.
Though gave Seetha thirty days
Outer limit for me to act
How can ever I wait that long.
To my Seetha whom I love
Take me forthwith O Hanuman.
Delicate being her nature
What an ordeal it could be
To be confined thus for long?
Won’t her moon like face look like
Full moon shrouded by thick clouds?
Tell me what all Seetha said
Want I hear to her last word.
Keen am I to get picture
Of the pining of my spouse.