Janaka accords Reception
Preface
Rama can cleanse the entire Universe with his mere presence is what Ahalya’s episode explains to us. Rama is Sriyapathi(Lord of the Universe Maha Vishnu) is made amply clear with Marriage with Sita.
Thereafter Sage Vishwamithra along with Rama Lakshmana and other saints went northeasterly direction towards Janaka’s Yaga Sala, the Rama asked “ Hey Great Sage! The arrangements made by Janaka are commendable, the Ablest amongst Brahmins who had studied Vedas thoroughly had come from far and wide in thousands. The Prayer huts of Great Saints are surrounded by many vehicles. There should be a place for our stay”.Sage Vishwamithra stayed in not so crowded place. Having come to know of Sage Kaushika’s arrival Janaka came with his Priest Sage Sadanand and received him warmly. His Priests welcomed as per treiditon preleavnt then and felicitated Sage Vishwamithra alias Kadhi Puthra. Sage Kaushik accepted same and enquired about the Yaga and other Great Sages who had come for the Yaga and spent some time with them.
Then Janaka prostrated and with folded hands solicited “ Sage you should accept this Sofas and be seated.” After every one was made comfortable Janaka Spoke thus “ Hey Great Sage ! as you all have come and blessed us with your august presence Devathas (Dieties) have have shown mercy on me and have helped me complete the Yaga. Leave that, even your presence itself is the greatest benefit of my having done this yaga. Iam blessed. I got your Ashirwadams ie Blessings. You and your priests came to this Yagasala. For this yaga to complete they say it will take another 12 days.Then you can see the Devathais (Dieties ) will come to take their share of offerings, you can witness the same. May I request you to stay till then and bless us to comple the yaga.”Prayed King Janaka to Sage Vishwamithra.
After that Janaka saw Rama Lakshmana and again bowed to Sage Kaushika“ Hey god May all the well being happen to you. Who are these Children? They seem to be like Devathas(Celestials) having Vaour. They are having the walking gait of an Elephant, and the douses the Enemies with Haughty Lion’s Pride and the Tiger’s which makes the Enemy’s tremble with it’s walk and also The Ox’s Majestic walk . They are having enchanting broad Eyes like the Lotus petal. They are wearing the Bow & Arrow with ease like Great Warriors at this young age. In beauty and Handsomeness; even Ashwini Devas can they equal them? The boyishness is being taken over by Adult hood. They Look like the Celestials have come in the interest of the Earthlings. Who are the Great Souls who have been blessed with such Children? It is very difficult to differentiate the following features between the two in Walk, Dress,Seeing posture,Speech and Actions. Please tell me in details the reasons for these 2 Princes who are armed well and coming in an uninhabited place. I infer that they are people who will alleviate the sufferings and pains of those who come to them. Still I would like to know more about them” said the King Janaka. Then Sage Kaushik explained that Rama Lakshmana have just recently killed Subhau, Thataka and won battle over Mareecha and thus helped in performing the Yaga in Sidhashrama.We came to Vishala and went to Sage Gautama’s Hermittage and Ahalya has been released of the Curse, met Sage Gautama and for having come to Mythila to test the essence of the Great Siva Dhanush(Bow)” said Sage Vishwanithra to King Janaka.. (Slokas 28)
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