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## The Fifty-Sixth Chapter
409. A wealthy man, comparing himself to the king, said to his wife, "My dear, wake up! Why are you sleeping? This is not proper."
14. A light, never seen before, is visible in the royal palace. Charioteers are ready, and these intoxicated elephants are gathered.
15. Wise men, always alert, should be cautious. Arise, arise, and protect your wealth with diligence.
16. Place these golden and silver pots, and chests of jewels and gems, inside the underground chamber.
17. Quickly close these inner chambers filled with silk garments and other things. Arrange the scattered goods properly.
18. Shatrughna, his eyes red with sleep, was alarmed. He quickly mounted the elephant, whose bells were ringing, and reached Bharata's palace. Shatrughna, accompanied by the best ministers, with weapons in their hands, was leaving behind the fragrance of Bakula flowers, his clothes fluttering. Other kings, also armed, clad in armor, and eager to serve the king, reached Bharata's palace.
19-21. The lord of Ayodhya, Bharata, giving orders to the kings, himself prepared for battle. Then, bowing to the sun and other celestial bodies, he said:
22. "O Lord, Lanka is far away. You are not capable of going there. The terrible ocean, with its roaring waves and conch shells, lies in between."
23. "What should I do?" The king asked. Then, all of them narrated the captivating story of Vishalya.
24. "O Lord, the bathwater of Drona-Megha's daughter destroys sin, is pure, and protects life. Quickly bring it."
25. "Grant us your grace. We will leave before the sun rises. Lakshmana, the slayer of enemies, is wounded by an arrow and is in pain."
26. Then Bharata said, "Why take the water? Drona-Megha's beautiful daughter will go there herself. Take her."
27. The sage has said that she will be his beloved. Indeed, she is the best jewel among women. Who else is worthy of her?"
28. The battle is raging.
1. Paathivam Prathamam M. 2. -Mudaharan M. 3. Sapanditah J.1 4. Sagaro-uttare M.
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