The anointment ceremony takes place tomorrow. Perform today whatever auspicious rituals are appropriate (to the occasion) for me and Vaidehi (Sita). [2-4-37]
वत्स राम चिरं जीव हतास्ते परिपन्थिनः | ज्ञातीन्मे त्वं श्रियायुक्तः सुमित्रायाश्च नन्दय || २-४-३९
- 'Oh ! my dear child, O Rama, may you live long Let your enemies be destroyed. Endowed with prosperity, bring delight to my relatives and those of Sumitra. [2-4-39]
Oh ! my little son! You were born to me on a day of an auspicious star. That is why, your father king Dasaratha was propitiated by your virtues. [2-4-40]