EPILOGUE

Phala-Shruti—List of Benefits

Those who hear or listen to this epic will be saved from all misfortune. It grants longevity, victory, and power. Those without children will get children, and those who want fame will get fame. Those who read it with faith will get dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. The blessings of Lord Vishnu will always be upon them for Rama is that Narayana, the All-pervading Being, without beginning and without end, who resides in the milky ocean—the ancient divinity. Sita is his eternal consort, Mahalakshmi, mother of the universe, granter of all auspiciousness and prosperity.

May all those who recite this epic with faith and love be blessed with health, wealth, and wisdom.

To thee, O Vanamali! I offer this garland of unfading flowers called the Ramayana.

Sarvesham swasthir bhavatu,
Sarvesham shantir bhavatu.
Sarvesham poornam bhavatu
Sarveasham mangalam bhavatu.
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve Santu niramaya
Sarve bhadrani pashyantu.
Ma kashchid dukhabhav bhaveth.

May all be healthy,
May all be at peace with each other.
May all be fulfilled,
May all be auspicious.
Let all be happy,
Let all be free from pain.
Let all see reality everywhere,
Let none have sorrow.

Thus ends the complete Ramayana of the sage Valmiki.

Aum Shantil Shantil Shantil