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JAIN RAMAYAN
Shri Ram fell down unconscious overcome with sorrow, joy and a sense of shame. A tremendous commotion arose among Ram's armies. Lakshman, Viradh, Kritantavadan and others ran upto Shri Ram. They sprinkled coal and scented water on his face. Shri Ram regained his consciousness. Then he looked towards Lav and Kush, who were standing in their chariots at a great distance. His eyes welled up with tears. Lakshman's eyes also welled up with tears.
They cast away their arms and went hurriedly towards Lav and Kush. Just at this point, Shatrughna also came into the battle-field.
"Kush! Now you should not delay. Our honoured father and uncle are coming to greet us. We too should go forth and receive them.” At once the two brothers jumped off the chariots and ran towards Shri Ram and Lakshman.
Lav and Kush fell at the feet of Shri Ram. Shri Ram sat down on the ground unable to contain his joy. Greatly overcome with affection, he took Lav and Kush into his lap. He again and again passed his hand over their heads and embraced them. Shri Ram's heart was torn with the conflicting emotions of joy and grief.
Within a few moments, the battle-field changed into a joyous place reverberating with jubilations. The kings, princes and the warriors sat down to witness the great event of the union between Shri Ram and his sons. King Vajrajang and King Prithu sat quietly near them. All shed tears of joy.
Lakshman embraced the two princes and kissed their foreheads. His adamantine heart grew soft and tender. He could not check his tears. Lav and Kush also shed tears of joy.
Shatrughna came forward and embraced the two princes with great affection. The battle-field changed into a happy gathering
The news of the meeting of Shri Ram and his sons reached the ears of Sita. Her joy knew no bounds.
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