The RÁMÁYAN of VÁLMÍKI - Part 2 - 83

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83Canto LXXXIII. The Journey Begun.Then Bharat rose at early morn, And in his noble chariot borne Drove forward at a rapid pace Eager to look on Ráma's face. The priests and lords, a fair array, In sun-bright chariots led the way. Behind, a well appointed throng, Nine thousand elephants streamed along. Then sixty thousand cars, and then, With various arms, came fighting men. A hundred thousand archers showed In lengthened line the steeds they rode— A mighty host, the march to grace Of Bharat, pride of Raghu's race. Kaikeyí and Sumitrá came, And good Kauśalyá, dear to fame: By hopes of