-whom neither speech nor thought can comprehend, nor any argument infer; whose greatness the Vedas declare to be “Not thus”, and whom time present, past or future does not affect?

O source of every joy, you have revealed yourself to my sight; for nothing in the world is beyond the reach of him to whom God is propitious.

You have exalted me in every way and holding me to be your own servant have made me your very own. If there were ten thousand Sharadas and Sheshas, and if they were to keep up their count for a myriad aeons.

The tale of my good fortune, I tell you, and the record of your perfections could not be exhausted, O Raghunatha! I make bold to say something on the strength of my conviction that you are pleased with love, however slight.

Again and again I beseech you with folded hands that never for a moment may my soul be deluded into deserting your feet.” On hearing these noble words, fruit of devoted love, Rama, in whom all pleasure ever dwells, was pleased.

With gracious modesty he honoured his father-in-law, holding him equal to his own father, Vishvamitra or vasishtha. Janaka then bowed himself before Bharata, lovingly embraced him and gave him his blessing.

Next, the king embraced Lakshmana and Shatrughna and blessed them; overpowered by love for one another, they again and again bowed their heads.