The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 2 - 42

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42Canto XLII. Dasaratha's Lament.While yet the dust was seen afar That marked the course of Ráma's car, The glory of Ikshváku's race Turned not away his eager face. While yet his duteous son he saw He could not once his gaze withdraw, But rooted to the spot remained With eyes that after Ráma strained. But when that dust no more he viewed, Fainting he fell by grief subdued. To his right hand Kauśalyá went, And ready aid the lady lent, While Bharat's loving mother tried To raise him on the other side. The king, within whose ordered soul Justice and virtue