The chord of love/Shri Rama's message to Sita when they were parted

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"Ever since I have been separated from you, Sita, everything to me

has become its very reverse. The fresh and tender leaves on the

trees look like tongues of fire; nights appear as dreadful as the

night of final dissolution and the moon scorches like the sun. Beds

of lotuses are like so many spears planted on the ground, while rain

clouds pour boiling oil, as it were. Those that were friendly before

have now become tormenting; the cool; soft and fragrant breezes are

now like the breath of a serpent. One's agony is assuaged to some

extent even by speaking of it; but to whom shall I speak about it?

For there is no one who will understand. The reality about the chord

of love that binds you and me, dear, is known to my soul alone; and

my soul ever abides with you. Know this to be the essence of my

love."

 

Sundarkand Tulsidas Ramayana