Synopsis in prose form :
By now Lav and Kush are grown up. Sita decides to give themknowledge and wisdom of how to be a good ruler. She encourages them to build a beautiful Bharat (India) that shall be a dream for mankind.
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Lav – Kush had reached adoloscenceThey should achieve their goalHence Sita thought of giving themKnowledge of ruler's role.
Song 1: Mother India
Sita:
The land of my Mother is truly a shrine,I salute Her again and again in my mindShe is crowned by the HimalayasThe holy Ganges garlands her,Her feet are gently washed,By three mighty oceans forever.Civilizations flourish here,She fore-bears Love and PeaceAs She has fore-borne the VedasAnd several saints and sages.It is the great fortune of this landLord himself descends from above,For to all the living beingsShe gives Mother’s love.Incarnation she is of timeless Divinity,She is Shakti , Bhakti ,and MuktiShe is the embodiment of knowledge and duty,She is Mother India, our land of beauty.The land of my Mother is truly a shrine,I salute Her again and again in my mind.
* Shakti implies energy, Bhakti signifies devotion and Mukti means salvation or freedom
Song 2 : Truthful
Sita:
Oh Sakhis! Have you been to sacred places?If your heart is not truthfulEven if you see them in thousandsThe pilgrimages are not fruitful.
Song 3: Guidance for becoming rulers
*felicity: happinessSociety and people’s developmentOh sons! Is dependant upon youTo fulfill these correctlyKnowledge you must accrue ||1||Always think of common citizensSeek counsel of the wiseConsider their thoughtsAnd your own plans devise ||2||Work in selfless mannerBe positive on your partLet God provide resourcesLet His name be in your heart ||3||Respect nature and societyAnd your body's physical needEat food of good originPure mind will then succeed ||4||It is for a rulerTo know many a themesAlways seek knowledgeBy learning several streams||5||In journey seek good friendsArgue not with any unknown man.Pray at local shrinesTell deities your work plan ||6||Keep worthy colleaguesHappy and satisfiedFood, water, shelter, fameIs their need dignified||7||Requisites of their rolesIs your duty to provideWhen you take care of themThey serve you with pride ||8||When you call a forum,Know thought of every member,Weave it like a garlandFor the Gods remember. ||9||Let this be your felicity*People’s welfare be supremeBelieve in inner strengthFulfill your nation's dream ||10||
Song 4: People's Development
Sita:
The veins do their jobs,Carry blood for your healthIf a demon cuts the veins,You will bleed to death.The Ruler channels wealth,For the poor people’s growthIf a demon grabs the money,The nation bleeds to death.
End of Chapter 22
Om Shanti! Om Shanti! Om Shanti!