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When it was known that the four princes and the three queens were re-united and
could be seen together in one place, a chorus of joy went up in the army and retinue and
they came surging forward to witness that happy spectacle. They were sure now that Raama
would return to Ayodhya and the people embraced one another for the very joy.
The sage Vasishtha conducted the three
queens to the hut. On the way, they saw the river Mandaakini. When he showed them the spot
where the princes daily took water for their use, Kausalya and Sumitra broke down and
sobbed. Said Kausalya:
"From this pool in the river, Sumitra,
your son takes water to the aashrama every day. Lakshmana is prepared to do the commonest
task cheerfully for his brother. He does not mind the weight of the water pot on his
princely shoulder."
Author:C.Raja Gopalachari
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