But in his heart of hearts there was a fear that some mishap might come between
him and his one wish.
The city was in a joyous commotion of
expectancy. In every house, in every street, men, women and children looked on the
coronation as a great and auspicious occasion in their own lives and awaited it with
enthusiasm.
Raama and Seeta in their dwelling meditated
long on Naaraayana, fed with ghee the sacrificial fire, and reverently sipped what
remained of the ghee, and slept on grass spread on the floor. Early the following morning,
they were roused from slumber by music and held themselves in readiness to proceed to the
palace and in expectation of the auspicious call. |