Ikshwaku Dynasty
Next day King Janaka after completing the Yagakriyas came to the Hall and spoke to Saint Sadhananda who was seated amongst other saints “Hye Master! I have a Very Sweet Brother Kushadwajan who is great King with an Aura ,Fame and is ruling in Saangaschya which is surrounded by Ikshumathi river and the Land feeds the requirements of all the People. All of you are aware he is feeding all the resources are required for conducting of this Yaga. He should also celebrate the marriage of my daughter so please go and fetch him.” Immediately Sadhananada sent emissaries on fast running horses. They went and conveyed it to Kushadwaja ,Janaka’s desire. He also started immediately and reached Mythilla and bowed his respects to saint Sadhanandha and went and sat on a throne.
Then the borthers called Minister Sudhama“ Please go and invite Emperor Dasaratha , his sons, ministers and Maha Rishis with proper protocol. Sudhama went to where Dasaratha was seated an said “ Hey King of Ayodhya! Greatest amongst Valourous! King Janaka is desirous of meeting Yourself along with your MahaRishis,Purohits, Minsters, families, friends. Accordingly Dasaratha came with his entourages to the hall and were extended courtsies. Then Dasaratha who is adept in speaking as per situation spoke to King Janaka“ SageVasishtaa is Guru for Ikshwaku Dynasty, he leads the whole situation, is well known to all of you. It is mandatory that for 10 previous generations there should be purity on the Bride Groom’s side hence with the permission of Sage Vishwamithra, our Guru Sage Vasishtaa will give you more details of our Dynasty in chronological manner.
Then Vasishtaa , addressing King Janaka, Sadhanandha and others present in the Hall “ Maha Vishnu whose form can neither be described nor imagined by our imagination from him came God Brahma. Since he is created in every Kalpa he is eternal. His Life is quite Long. From God Brahma following persons were created/Born Marichi, Kashyapa,Surya ie Sun, Vaiwasvatha Manu, the 1st amongst Kings of Ayodhya is Ikshwaku, , Kushi, Vikushi,Bhaana(Bold & Courageous),Anaranya, Piruthu,Thirshangu, Yuvanaachva(Dhundhumara), Maandhatha, Susandhi, Dhruvasandhi,Prasaynajith brothers, bharatah son of Thruvasandhi, Asidha were born in that order.In his days Hay haayas, Thaalajhangaas, Saisbhindu Kings won over him in battle and drove him away from his Kingdom, He along with his 2 wifes, Ministers and as a small Army to Himalayas and stayed where a MahaRishi did penance. One of his wife thought to spoil the Pregnancey of another wife and gave her poisonous food, Unknowingly Kalindhi partook the same. She was serving Shyavana Maha Rishi with a view to beget a Noble son.
That Shayvana Rishi was happy at her serivce and “ No harm will be done to the Child despite you unknowingly having taken poisonous Food He will make your Lineage grow with unmatchable valour.do not worry” After some time that Sidha died.When Kalindhi was heart broken She gave birth to a Famous Son.Hence he got a Name Sagar as the food had poison . After him Asamanjhan, Amsumaan, Dilipa, Bhageerath, Kakuthsa, Raghu, Piracrutha, who cursed another person to become a cannibal. At that time his wife stopped him from spirinkling the water. So when he put the water on his foot they became Balck. Hence he became Kalmaashapadha,T hen after him came Sanganam, Sudharashana, Ambareesha,Nakul,Yayathi,Nabhaka, Aja,. Kings ruled. Aja’s son is Dasaratha. His sons are Rama & Lakshmana,
Right from the beginning Ikshwaku Dyansty has had Kings who have been Valorous,Emodiment of Tuth,Pure,Most Charitable, we seek the hands of your daughters for these Rama Lakshamana who are from this Dyanasty. They are worthy and we would like you to a give your consent for the same. (Slokas 42)
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