महावीरचरितम् (महाकवि भवभूति - वीररस-प्रधान रामकथा नाटक सम्पूर्ण ७ अङ्क सटीक)

59] Act III, The Shadow — Translation [—iii. 49¹ [All through] it is the one sole sentiment of Pathos that, by a diversity of causes [and attending circumstances], has become diverse and assumed distinct manifestations; just as water assumes eddies and bubbles and billows and other manifestations, whereas it is all [in reality] nothing but mere water. 48 Rāma—This way, my best of aerial cars! All rise. Tamasā and Vāsantī, to Sītā and Rāma [respectively]— May the Earth and the River of the Immortals [Ganges], together with those like us¹—may the revered Preceptor [Vālmīki] who is the Father of metrical compositions—may also sage Vasishṭha along with Arundhatī: may [all] these bestow blessings upon you, conducive to your eternal welfare! 49 Exeunt all. END OF ACT III CALLED THE SHADOW. ¹ I. e. Rivers and sylvan deities respectively. Regarding this joint speech, see Notes.