Synopsis in prose form :
Sita's aim of life was now to develop Lav and Kush to such a level
of excellence that anytime in future , if they came in front of their
father Rama, He will realise that the children are really an asset to
their Royal family.
The Sakhis (lady friends) also acknowledge the experience and superior knowledge of Sita and often consult her on various issues in life. On one such occasion, the Sakhis ask Sita:
‘ How should one give a good upbringing to children?’
Link 1:
Children grow up learning thingsWith mother as they danced and playedLav Kush learn from their Guru tooWhile motherly "Sanskar" Sita conveyed ||1||The aim of Sita’s life was thisTo develop Lav-Kush to such levelWhen they come in front of father RamaHe'll see them as assets Royal ||2||Knowing that Sita is knowledgeableSakhi’s ask questions that they feelOh! Sita tell us todayThe way to bring up children well ||3||You are the queen of Royal 'Raghu' FamilySaid a Sakhi in affectionPlease give us your knowledgeAnd show all of us new direction ||4||
Song 1 : Love of Child
Sita:
Guru is venerable in the worldFor married woman, so is her husbandParents give love unboundedAll are by it beholden.But even more valuable than thisIs the love for one's child in this worldWhen one loves the childIt is as if they are one's heart and soul .
Song 2: Upbringing
Sita:
Knowledge, devotion and truth,Be these tonics for your infant.Love, strength, industriousness,Feed this recipe to it.At every step good valuesGive to your darling child.Oh! Mothers, but do rememberThe good Lord in your mind.May they grow from strength to strength,Your loving daughter or son,This upbringing will make her or him,A deserving world citizen.
Song 3 : Mother's Milk
Sita :
It is as pure as 'Ganga' watersWhite untainted as Himalaya that towersOcean-like courage is in mother's milkAmbrosial honey is in it of flowers.
Song 4: Qualities in Mother’s Milk
Sita:
Give the child mother's milk, mother's milk.It has pure qualities of honey,of honeyIt has energy in it of the sun, of the sunIt has peace in it of the stars , of the starsIt has purity in it of God, of God.
Link 2:
Sakhi’s discussed about upbringing of childrenPraised little Lav-Kush profuselyMy children have good 'Sanskar'Mother Sita said proudly
Song 5 : Well-behaved twins
Sita:
Lav kush have become four years oldThey are well-behaved twinsThey have wisdom like eldersWith Veda mantras their day begins||1||Some times they laugh , some times they cry,They are my children brightIf ever I feel anxiousThey're a source of my delight ||2||Rishi Valmiki gives them knowledgeThey learn each and every thingThey have glowing personaeUnknown gems of Rama the king ||3||
Song 6 : Message to mother’s of different species
Sita:
Like Sakhi’s of hermitage meet meTo share anxieties of their babiesSo also mother's of different speciesCame to tell me of their worries ||1||They used to come to me with hopeTold me mutely of their painI would diagnose and supportWith love caress again and again||2||The mother of newly born pupsSaid her dog brothers come to preyThey come threatening my pupsAnd trouble me everyday ||3||I made her sit next to meWith love touched her snoutI will become your scolding barkThey'll run for life when you shout||4||Swan mother on a flight afarAlighted as if something was amissMy children should never lose their pathPlease mother bless them for this ||5||My heart filled with affectionI held the fledglings with delightPrayed to the Sun and MoonTo guide them in their flight ||6||The tigress came from forest deepWith her little cubs cuteHow can they live independently ?Oh! Mother tell me this minute ||7||I touched her udder with my handsGave a message of empowermentIf you are brave in thoughtsYour milk has same content ||8||The mother cow came ringing bellsAnd stood next to meHow should I serve the world ?Oh mother Sita ,please tell me ||9||I happily hugged her in affectionAnd said in testimonyWhosoever's house you live in,They'll have peace and harmony ||10||I should symbolise sacrifice I prayIn the beautiful garden of creationEnergize every species' motherAnd be their spirit of salvation ||11||Ensconced in your inner soulThrough strength and devotionIs 'AAdi Mata' the timeless divine motherWho pervades you in salvation ||12||
Song 7: Seeing the Lord perpetually
Sita:
Should you lose your sonWho loved you and smiledYou see him everywhere ,don't youIn every other child.When the relation with GodIs one of love and piningYou'll see him everywhereIn every living thing
Song 8 : OH Merciful God !
Sita and Sakhis:
You're Ocean of knowledgeOh ! Merciful God ,Take me at your feet pleaseOh! My Lord ||Refrain ||In the sweet songs of birdsOh ! Merciful God ,I hear your mystical voiceOh! My Lord ||1||In forests ,trees and blossomsOh ! Merciful God ,Let me see youOh! My Lord ||2||There is only one 'Truth'Oh ! Merciful God ,Your name has infinite powerOh! My Lord ||3||
End of Chapter 11
Om Shanti ! Om Shanti ! Om Shanti !