page_title: Araṇya-Kāṇḍa
section_title: Journey To Pampa River
hierarchical_section_title: Araṇya-Kāṇḍa / Journey To Pampa River
caption_attribution_description: English: Skylark (Alauda arvensis) with a caterpillar in its beak. Français&#160;: Une Alouette des champs (Alauda arvensis) avec une chenille dans son bec.
context_page_description: Araṇya-Kāṇḍa or The forest episode is the third chapter of the epic poem Rāmcaritmānas written by Tulsidas.
context_section_description: Leaving even that forest, proceeded Rama. Incomparable in strength, both are lions in human form. Like a lover parted from his love, Rama regret, relating tales and many anecdotes. O Laxmana! Behold the beauty of forest. After seeing whose mind will not be charmed? With their females are all birds and animals. As if to taunt me. Seeing us all male deers fly. Female deers say you have nothing to fear. Being common you be glad. In search of golden deers they have come. Male elephants bring females closer to them. As if to advice. Scripture, though well-studied, should be reviewed again and again. King, though well-served, should not be considered under control. You may have woman in your heart. But young lady, scripture and king are under no control. See brother, the charming spring season. Without beloved it breeds fear in me. Knowing me in love agony, powerless, and all alone, as if, the Cupid attacked with forest, honey bees and birds. When his agent saw that I am with my brother, he then camped with his army.
  Tall trees are tangled with creepers. Like various types of tents are tied. Banana and palm trees are like beautiful flags and banners. The sight doesn't enchant only a calm mind. In various ways are trees in blossom. Like archers are dressed in various uniforms. A lot of beautiful trees are spread. Like soldiers are spread apart. Calling cuckoos are like crying elephants. Herons and rooks are camels and mules. Peacocks, Chakoras and parrots are fine horses. Pigeons and swans are all Arabian horses. Partridges and quails are infantry. Beyond words is Cupid’s army. Hills are chariots. Chariots are hills and drums are falls. Skylarks are various bands singing praises. Hum of honey bees is trumpet and shehnai. Cool, faint and fragrant breeze is agent. Leading his mighty army the Cupid wanders challenging all. Laxmana seeing this Cupid's army who remain calm them the world honours. He has one greatest force – woman. Who recovers from that that warrior is greatest.
  O Brother! Three are the most powerful devils – lust, anger and greed. They instantly delude the minds of even sages who are the seats of wisdom. Greed has the weapon of desire and arrogance. Lust has only woman. Anger has the weapon of harsh statements. Such is the opinion of great sages. Beyond nature, the lord of all, Rama, O Uma, is omniscient. To the lustful he showed humiliation. To the minds of the calm he made firm
caption: Skylarks are various bands singing praises.
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