Ramayan - Ramcharitramanas - Purushotam Charitramanas

Overview 7. Uttar Kand

After Lanka, Sri Ram returns to Ayodhya

in Pushpak Viman triumphantly,

He escorted by Sita, Laxman, Sugriva,

Hanuman and scores of his monkeys,

People of Ayodhya awaited for the arrival

of their future King breathlessly,

Hanuman his messenger, pass the news

that Sri Ram approaches finally.

People of Ayodhya lined on both sides

to see their beloved Sri Ram lovingly,

Kul-Guru Vashishta, Bharat, Shatrughna,

3 mothers greeted them happily,

Grand function marked return

of Ram, Sita, Laxman with soldiers monkey,

So started festival of lights – Diwali

just honouring this great event solely.

Vashishta performed ceremonial rituals,

crowning Ram, Ayodhya King finally,

Six months passed joyfully

and all the monkeys forgot their worldly duties.

Ram reminded them and with heavy heart

all departed from Ayodhya glumly,

'Ram Rajya’ engulfed Ayodhya

with justice, morality and her people happy.

In due course of time Sita gave birth

to two sons named Lava and Kush,

This chapter of Ramcharitmanas is

called Uttar Kand which means actually,

It not part of Ramayan be the story,

or about life and works of Lord Sri Ram –

It of Lord Shiva and Parvati's life,

Kagbhsundi's life and previous births mostly.

Ramayan depicts an idol for human beings

Ram of truth and justice be,

Sita symbolizes compassion and patience,

Laxman sacrifice and service truly,

And the Monkey-God Hanuman symbolizes

devotion, wisdom and energy,

Each character herein unique,

inspires morals and values to be followed daily.

That's why this epic has does not

diminished but increases in popularity,

With the passage of time its respect

on the contrary increases with certainity,

Ramayan is not confined only

as the Hindu epic but effects many countries,

Thus Ramayan’s message –

truth prevails and righteousness wins ultimately.