Having narrated the story of Rama, Narada left for Deva Loka

Sage Valmiki went to offer midday oblations in the Tamasa River. A pair of Krauncha birds attracted his attention in the cool surroundings. At a time when the pair was mating, a hunter aimed his arrow at them and dispatched it. It pierced the heart of the male bird. The female bird began crying for her dying mate. This moved the kind heart of Valmiki to recite The first poem of the world "Manishada.....