Sita would remember the day in Ayodhya when she first realised that she was pregnant. She would remember how she was full of anxiety. She kept the good news a secret from everyone till she could tell it to her own husband, Lord Rama.

Alas! She got banished to the forest soon after that,

for no fault of hers.

On an auspicious day, in the hermitage of Rishi Valmiki, Sita gives birth to lovely twin boys. Rishi Valmiki names them as Lav and Kush. The Sakhis celebrate this occasion.

Fatherly love of Rishi Valmiki

Love and affection from all Sakhis

Talking to the unborn infants

Sita got courage from these ||1||

When the unborn in the womb moved

Memories arose in her heart

Sita remembered the day in Ayodhya

When she realized she was pregnant ||2||

The first sign of my pregnancy

I recognized in my mind

For some inexplicable reason

I resolved to steal a tamarind ||1||

Palace was grand, the gardens beautiful

People happy and joyful everywhere

But my heart yearned for solitude

My mind could not rest anywhere ||2||

My heart was feeling cloistered

I had not disclosed the secret

Whom to approach how to tell

How shall I resolve my predicament ||3||

I thought of telling this little bird

And making it my confidante

The innocent bird will tell all

I waited for my husband ||4||

At auspicious moment timely

Sita bore twins princely

Happily Valmiki beamed

Lav-Kush names lovely seemed ||1||

All hermitage congratulated her

The forest as if danced joyfully

All Sakhis were very happy

They sang and danced excitedly ||2||

Sita has become a mother of new born infants,

She yearns all day for Rama beloved

Lav - Kush bathe in her affection all the time

She remains love lorn for Lord unmoved.

Sita and Rama’s twin children have arrived!!!

The brothers at birth copiously cried,

Do you know why? Because they are sorrowful

“Why have we been separated

From the supreme consciousness

And born on earth as mortals?”

Is their hurt pride.

But when Mother Sita breast-fed them milk,

‘She too is a manifestation of the supreme ‘,

They realised and felt pacified.

The children are lotus-eyed,

And they see the forest beauty amazed,

The peacock dances in joy,

As Sita and Rama’s twin children have arrived.

Their complexion is radiant,

They were born in yogic composure,

Even birds are chirping in happiness,

For the children are the protectors of

Dharma (Duty) and nature

Hands are given to you, Oh! children

For performing of deeds

Do good deeds ||1||

Feet are given to you

To enable you to walk

Walk on righteous path ||2||

Eyes are given to you

So that you see the world

Use them for inner sight ||3||

Ears are given to you

With intention that you hear

Hear the word of God ||4||

Tongue is given to you

For you to speak

Always speak the truth ||5||

Mind is given to you

So that you remain happy

Immerse yourself in Lord’s contemplation ||6||

Sita sought the children smart

Pain welled up in her eyes

Rama's memory filled her heart

Sakhis heard silent cries ||1||

When Lav and Kush were born

Sita's heart hoped that day

Hearing this news of fatherhood

Lord will come straight away ||2||

I am pinning for my Lord Rama

The night has passed away ||Refrain||

Hearing the news of birth of his twins

Lord must have in his chariot hurried

Oh! Sakhi please look outside

He may have by dawn arrived ||1||

My Lord must be fatigued

Do not tarry even a minute

Bring the rose water immediately

To wash his tired feet ||2||

For his dear Lav and Kush

Must have brought clothes abundant

For beautifying the twins

Jewellery and ornament ||3||

My eyes are very weary

Pining for Lord Rama

That He's come is illusory

I've no peace unless I meet Him ||4||

Mother of Lav - Kush is exhausted

Pining for her Lord

How will He come I say

He resides in Sita's heart