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The forty-first chapter: Being free from carelessness, be eager in the pursuit of the Self. Do what is right, be devoted to the virtuous. ||145||
Thus spoken to, the bird, with folded hands, bowed its head repeatedly, making a sweet sound, and received the Muni's instruction. ||146||
"This devotee, with a humble soul, has been born to bring us joy," said Sita, smiling, and touched him with her hands. ||147||
"It is now proper for you to protect what has been spoken by the virtuous. This ascetic, with a peaceful mind, where will this bird-bearer go?" ||148||
"In this dense forest, frequented by cruel beings, you must always protect this bird of right vision." ||149||
Then, receiving the Guru's words, Sita, filled with great affection, took upon herself the care of his protection. ||150||
With hands as soft as leaves, she touched him. Sita shone like Vinata, touching Garuda. ||151||
The two Nirgrantha masters, praised and saluted, went to their own place, their journey being a source of great benefit to many. ||152||
As they flew up, the two great Munis shone like two great waves of the ocean of charity and righteousness. ||153||
Meanwhile, Lakshmana, having subdued a maddened elephant and mounted it, came rushing, hearing the sound. ||154||
Seeing a great heap of jewels and gold, like a mountain, with a rainbow emanating from it, and its many-colored rays, Lakshmana, with his lotus-like eyes wide open, and filled with great curiosity, was informed of all the events by Rama, who was delighted. ||155-156||
The bird, who had received the three jewels, and who diligently followed all the Muni's words, did not go anywhere without Rama and Sita. ||157||
Remembering the Muni's instructions, and being constantly reminded by Sita in the Anuvrata Ashrama, the bird roamed the earth, delighting in the path of Rama and Lakshmana. ||158||