Passage 27

In English

had to send to forest for fourteen years as a consequence of his promise to . Though unused to any form of hardship, had to endure the difficulties of forest life. But had no obligation to go through such an ordeal. Because of his intense devotion to , he also followed Him like a shadow. He brought fruits, flowers, and tubers from the forest to serve and , and himself fasted. Every moment of his life, he spent in the service of . He put both his body and mind in the service and worship of as a .