Glorifying Sri Rama as a hero, Lakshmana comforts his brother who was wailing in many ways at the thought of Sita, his agony of separation from her having been accentuated by the sight of the autumnal full moon and the water-lilies opening their petals during the night. His heart being captured by the wealth of beauties of autumn, Sri Rama extols the autumnal season and seeing Sugriva inactive even during this season, sends Lakshmana to whip the latter into activity.Recitation: 00:00 - 15:38Translation: 15:40 - 38:22

Kishkindha Kanda Sarga 31, "Ramena Lakshmana Preshanam", Book 4 Canto 31

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