Dasaratha Comes to know
(Rama’s exploits and marriage to Sita)
The Ministers sent by King Janaka after travelling 3 days and Nights continuously reached Ayodhya on 4thDay , With Horses tired. They told the Guard in front of the Palace “We are Emmisaries sent by King Janaka and would like to meet you” please convey this to your King. Accordingly they informed and were taken inside. They saw King Dasratha who was rich in experience seated Like Indra on the throne,controlling their senses, with care spoke to King Dasaratha in sweet words “ Hey King! Our King and our Master Janaka conveys his Greetings and affectionate enquiries of You, Saints who perform Agnihothram, Ministers and their well being. Then King Janaka took permission of Sage Vishwamithra and conveys following to you. “As you are aware that I had taken a Vow I will give my daughter in marriage to a valorous person who can lift the Siva’s Bow and string it up. Accompanied by Sage Vishwamithra came your 2 Sons Rama and Lakshmana to witness the Yaga. Rama lifted, bent it and strung the bow and broke it.In Dhakshayaga when Lord Siva took the Bow and strung it then all the Devas and Asuras were scared and ran away;same Bow witnessed by countless no of people ,Rama playfully bent it and broke it.As per my Vow I should get my daughter married to him.Hence I am seeking your permission for the same.Please come to Mythila along with Upadhyayas(Learned Vedics), Pundits, Priests, Ministers, Govt officials immediately , and meet the matchless Rama and Lakshmana to share your joy of their achievements. That will give me endless Happiness.You should come and perform the Marriage Function of Rama Lakshmana’s Marriage and enjoy the bliss. Both Viswamithra & Sadhananda Maha Rishi gave permission to convey this message.Due to magnanimity, respect, affection,the Emissaries could convey the message boldly, coherently informed the King.Seeing his greatness they contained their message thus far.
Hearing the words of Emissaries Dasratha was extremely happy. He informed Sages Vasishtaa and Vamdeva that Kaushalya’s Eye’s Jewel Sri Rama along with Lakshmana have been under the protective care of Sage Vishwamithra and are in Mythila.Janaka having tested Rama’s valour and come to recognize it wants to give his daughter in marriage to him.If it is acceptable to you, we should forthwith start and proceed to Mythilla. Ministers and Maha Rishis said “ Good Good “ and celebrated the same.Then King Dasratha addressed Janaka’s Ministerial Emissaries “We will start tomorrow”. They were treated right Royally and spent the night in Ayodhya. (Slokas 19) .
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