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Add 15296 (1) f.108r, Bharadvaja, seated outside his hut with other ascetics and deer, enquires...
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Add 15296 (1) f.108r, Bharadvaja, seated outside his hut with other ascetics and deer, enquires of the princes whether they have enjoyed his hospitality. He tells them and their companions that Rama is living in Citrakuta. At his request, the princes introduce the three queens, but Bharata is still bitter about his mother. Bharadvaja tells Bharata that Kaikeyi's action will ultimately bring good to the world. The army, with its horses, elephants and chariots, and the queens' litters, wait on the right.
Ramayana
Udaipur, c.1653
Language: Sanskrit
Source/Shelfmark: Add. 15296(1), f.108
The two princes and their army followers have reached the hermitage of Bharadvaja, who, having ascertained their peaceful intentionSitawards Rama, has, through his magic powers, hospitably entertained them all. In the morning, the princes prepare to take their departure with their army, but first come to ask Bharadvaja the way to Citrakuta where Rama iSita be found. At his request, the princes introduce the three queens one by one. Bharadvaja tells Bharata that Kaikeyi's action will ultimately bring good to the world. Image taken from Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda.
Originally published/produced in Udaipur, 1650.
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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images