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## The Most Glorious City
A city adorned with a wealth of gold and jewels, its radiance illuminating the sky, a city whose splendor surpasses even the imagination. Such was Ayodhya, a city unmatched in the three worlds. (30)
This auspicious city, filled with virtuous souls, seems to have been transformed by Ramadeva himself, surpassing all others in beauty. (31)
They say there is a beautiful place called heaven, and it seems as if Rama and Lakshmana have brought that heaven with them. (32)
Or perhaps this is the same ancient city of Uttar Kosala, now inaccessible to those devoid of virtue. (33)
It seems that Ramachandra has brought this city, along with its inhabitants, their wives, animals, and wealth, to a state of splendor akin to heaven. (34)
There is one major flaw in this city, a source of great shame and disgrace, something that virtuous men would find unbearable to endure. (35)
The flaw lies in the fact that Ravana, the king of the Vidyadharas, abducted Sita and surely enjoyed her. Now that Sita has been brought back, is it right for Rama to accept her? (36)
People, behold! When this is the act of a Kshatriya, a noble, a wise and honorable man, what can be said of others? (37)
Thus, the slander against Sita, fueled by the actions of petty minds, has spread far and wide, rooted in her past karma. (38)
Meanwhile, Bharata, residing in this city that shames heaven, finds no joy even in the pleasures fit for Indra. (39)
Though he is the lord of a hundred and fifty wives, he constantly harbors resentment towards the lofty glory of his kingdom. (40)
This city is adorned with magnificent palaces, their roofs, towers, and doorways radiating a captivating brilliance, arranged in orderly rows. (41)
The floors are crafted from a mosaic of colorful gems, the courtyards are beautiful, the city is adorned with garlands of pearls and gold, and the trees are laden with blossoms. (42)
This city is filled with wonders, captivating the senses, a place of music and dance, teeming with beautiful women, and a haven for the intoxicated. (43)