In English
We must know why these names have been given to the and the meaning in each case. It is called because it describes the qualities of . is an ideal woman possessing all the qualities that an Indian woman should possess, such as chastity, purity and so on. Because the describes all these qualities perfectly, it is called “The Story Of ”. is the embodiment of all the that are found in the world. She is called , daughter of the Goddess of earth and she has the qualities of her mother. The main characteristics of are chastity, patience and virtue. When necessity arises, she is also able to teach the path of . As an illustration of this, we may consider the situation when said to : “You are very delicate and cannot face the conditions in the forest. I shall return soon and I request you to stay in and take care of your mother-in-law and father-in-law.” Prior to that, went to his mother and told her that he was going into the forest for fourteen years to vindicate the promises of his father and asked her to give him her blessings. The mother then said that she could not leave him for a moment and she too would follow him into the forest. taught some principles of even to his mother saying, “Mother, father is old. Stay and serve him. I am going into the forest for his sake and will be back after fourteen years. Serve my father who is like a God to us. To you, your husband is greater than everyone else and must be looked after. While I am away, look after his health.” Recalling this, said, “You have taught some principles of to your mother and you have asked her to stay and look after her husband. Does not the same apply to me, your wife? Should I not follow you and serve my husband? Looking after one’s husband is as important to as it is to me. Husband is God to a wife. I consider you as God and I must follow you to the forest.” tried then to pacify her in another way. He said, “You may be able to bear all the conditions in the forest but if you come with us, you will be a great responsibility on our shoulders because the forest is full of wild animals and we will have to protect you as well as ourselves. Stay at home and do not cause us trouble.” replied, “You say that there are many cruel animals in the forest and the most cruel animal amongst them is the lion, the king of beasts. When the lion of my husband is with me, how can other animals harm me?” He said, “Even if there are no animals that may harm you, I will have to leave you at times to go and get something to eat. If at that time, some harm comes to you, it will be very difficult for me or my brother to protect you.” At once, replied, “, you are a great warrior, a great hero and a very capable person. This fact was proved when you broke the bow of God . I know your abilities fully. The words you spoke to me just now are not befitting your dignity. If is not able to protect one person, how will he protect the whole world? Even to protect you from such infamy, I should follow you into the forest.” could not say much more. He quietly said to her, “ M y mother will be stricken with grief at my going away. It would be better if you stay behind and console her.” then said, “You are and I am . You are the moon and I am the moonlight. If the moon is in the forest how can moonlight be in ? Where there is moon, moonlight will always be there.” could not reply. tried to tell her to stay in but did not listen to those words. She said pitiably, “, I am very young. You will be away for fourteen years while your brothers enjoy the company of their wives, and the maids of the palace enjoy the company of their husbands. Seeing this, I will get jealous and bad ideas will form in my mind. To rid me of such thoughts, take me with you.” There is no possibility of such bad thoughts ever entering ’s mind. said, “Your heart is pure, your character is perfect and I know that such bad ideas will never enter your heart.” She then fell at his feet and said: “You are going into the forest where there will be many thorns on the way. Because my mother is the goddess of the earth, she will be very kind to me. I can request her to let you go happily on your way. At least for this take me with you.” I have narrated this sequence of incidents leading to falling at the feet of because ’s heart melted only when she fell at his feet.