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## Chapter 48
**Verse 1:**
The valiant, humble, best of the two-legged, contemplating thus, was filled with utmost wonder as he beheld the lotus-like chakra in the hands of the elephant.
**Verse 2:**
With a little strength, Rama and Lakshmana, filled with some doubt, slowly approached and seized the elephant, who was beloved for his sweet speech.
**Verse 3:**
Having received the command of Narayana, and with great joy, the others adorned the elephant with all ornaments and offered him great respect.
**Verse 4:**
With the great elephant calmed, the city, freed from its anxiety, shone like the autumn season, devoid of the dark clouds.
**Verse 5:**
His extremely fierce speed could not be stopped even by the kings of the Vidyadharas or the most powerful gods.
**Verse 6:**
How was this former vehicle of Ravana, who could shake Kailasa, stopped by Rama and Lakshmana?
**Verse 7:**
Having attained such a state of tranquility after experiencing such a transformation, it should be understood that this is due to the merit of his past life, which brings long life.
**Verse 8:**
Thus, in the entire city, people were filled with utmost wonder, and there was a lot of talk, with people shaking their heads and hands.
**Verse 9:**
Then, along with Sita and Vishalya, Bharat, the bearer of great fortune, mounted the elephant and set out for home.
**Verse 10:**
The remaining women, adorned with the finest ornaments and riding various vehicles, surrounded Bharat.
**Verse 11:**
Shatrughna, riding a chariot drawn by horses, filled with supreme glory, was in front of Bharat.
**Verse 12:**
The sound of the great instruments like Kamla, Amla, and drums, mixed with the sound of conch shells, created a loud commotion.
**Verse 13:**
Just as the gods leave the Nandana forest and reach their beautiful heaven, so too did they leave the Kusumamoda garden, filled with the fragrance of flowers, and reach their beautiful home.
**Verse 14:**
Then, the king Bharat, with pure intellect, dismounted the elephant, entered the dining hall, and respectfully served the sages.