The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 2 - 86

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86Canto LXXXVI. Guha's Speech.Guha the king, acquainted well With all that in the wood befell, To Bharat the unequalled told The tale of Lakshmaṇ mighty-souled: “With many an earnest word I spake To Lakshmaṇ as he stayed awake, And with his bow and shaft in hand To guard his brother kept his stand: “Now sleep a little, Lakshmaṇ, see This pleasant bed is strewn for thee: Hereon thy weary body lay, And strengthen thee with rest, I pray, Inured to toil are men like these, But thou hast aye been nursed in ease. Rest, duteous-minded! I will keep My watch while