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self a proof of this truth. How could Bharath become the king of Ayodhya ? You forced him to accept the kingship of Ayodhya. Even Vibhishan desired that you should become the emperor of Lanka but you did not accept the kingship of Lanka and crowned Vibhishan, king of Lanka.”
"Whatever has been done is right. Do you mean that I was not right in acting thus in those situations? Don't you like the way I conducted myself in those situations ?"
"As my lord likes. What I like or dislike is not important. I desire only your love and compassion. Your love and compassion can give me heavenly felicity. Yet, I cannot help wondering at your unexampled spirit of detachment."
"Dear Sita! Is there any great benefit in becoming a king? Vibhishan and Bharath may be kings but they will carry out my commands always. Their administration of their kingdoms will be directly controlled by my commands. They will do nothing without my approval and consent. One should become a king only to secure welfare and prosperity to people. Is that not so ? An excellent administration is possible even if I am not the king. Narad said, "Ayodhya is prosperous under the rule of Bharath. He is always engaged in rendering service to the people and the people of Ayodhya are happy under his rule. He is the very embodiment of the spirit of detachment. When such a king is ruling over the country, where is the need for my becoming the king of the country ?"
Sita was speechless. She heard all this with stupefaction. Her worst fears came true. She fully realised that even after returning to Ayodhya her lord would not accept the kingship of Ayodhya.
But Sita was the very embodiment of lofty virtues. She was the very image of excellence. She did not really desire the status of a queen. She was greatly overwhelmed by the splendour of Shri Ram's ideals, his abounding humanity, his sublime thoughts and his elevated personality.
“My Lord! I bow in veneration to your sublime ideals but will Bharath remain the king of Ayodhya even after our going
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