Lk33. Rama And Sita In Asoka-Grove Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA)

Having performed religious duties
Rama enjoyed the beauties
Of the Asoka-grove garden
Along with Sita that afternoon.

The Mango, Eaglewood, Sandal,
Coconut, Deodar, Red-sandal,
All these trees stood tall
Welcoming their arrival.

It was graced by Campaka
Asoka, Punnagas, Madhuka,
Jack, Asana and Parijata trees
Giving them good breeze.

It was abounded in Arjuna
Nipa, Naga, Lodhra, Saptaparna,
Atimuktaka,and Plantain trees,
Besides bushes and creepers.

It was having Kadamba, Priyangu,
Bakula, Pomegranate, Jambu,
Kovidra and many other trees
Laden with fruits and flowers.

Thronged by intoxicated bees
The tender leaves and flowers
Gave juice and fragrance
With all added brilliance.

The multi-coloured birds,
Like Bhrngarajas, Kokilas,
Served as beautiful ornaments
To the Asoka and Mango trees.

There were several ponds
Full of lotuses and lilies,
Floating on the water,
That was crystal clear.

There were beautiful huts
Provided with good seats
And in a couch they sat
Just for their day's rest.

It rendered a pleasant
And beautiful sight
In that chill atmosphere
For them to enjoy there.