Lk31. Rama Distributes Presents

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) Rama gave gifts to princes Who, in turn, gave him gifts Before leaving his palace For their respective places. Whatever given by others, He gave those presents To his friends, monkeys, And other close relatives While leaving the place, Every one shed tears, For the love and affection, Rama had always shown. Their gratitude, they expressed For the kind treatment, they had In his company, all these years, During those bygone days. "Oh King, " said Hanuman, "I pray, May my devotion To your lotus feet be constant. This's my humble request." Rama hugged Hanuman, With his love and affection, And told him, "So shall it be, Part of my story, ever you'll be." "Your fame, have no doubt, Will remain forever current. I'm indebted to you always For all your selfless services." So saying, from his neck String of pearls he took And in the neck of Hanuman He fastened it with affection. With their heads bent, Bowing down at his feet, All the army of monkeys Marched and left the place. They had left, with their eyes Full of tears, to their abodes, Having served their Lord And his blessings, they earned.