When Rama heard the vulture tell The tale that proved his love so well, His bow upon the ground he placed, And tenderly the bird embraced: Then to the earth he fell o'erpowered, And burning tears both brothers showered, For double pain and anguish pressed Upon the patient hero's breast. The solitary bird he eyed Who in the lone wood gasped and sighed, And as again his anguish woke Thus Rama to his brother spoke:Ramayana 3.381 · Ramayana · 3
Ramayana 3.381
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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SufferingFamilyLonelinessLoveNaturePatience
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