Then they bathed, which caused all the fatigue of the journey to the removed, and their soul was gladdened when they drank of the holy water. To the burden of all weariness (the burden of transmigrations) is lightened, is to emphasize his voluntary assumption of a human role (that as a human being he was following the ways of the world).

The Banner of the Solar race, who is the untainted source of Being, Consciousness and Bliss, performs actions similar to those of a human being, and which constitute a bridge across the ocean of birth and death.

When Guha the Nishada heard the news, he joyfully called together his friends and kinsfolk, and taking gifts of fruit and roots filled in panniers slung across their shoulders, he went out to meet the Lord with infinite joy to his heart.

He prostrated himself and put down his offering before the Lord and gazed on him with the utmost devotion. Overcome by spontaneous affection, Raghunatha seated him by his side and inquired after his welfare

‘Lord,’ he replied, ‘the sight of your lotus feet is the root of all welfare, and I can now be numbered among the blessed. My land, my wealth, my home are yours, holy sir; my household and myself are your lowly vassals.

Do me the favour of visiting my city (Shringaverapura), and so honour your servant that I may be the envy of all.’ ‘All that you say, my wise friend’ said Rama, ‘is true, but my father has given me other commands

For fourteen years my home shall be in the forest and my mode of life, my dress and my diet shall be those of an anchorite. To stay in a village is improper for me.’ Guha was deeply distressed when he heard this.