Bharatha Shathrugna Marriage Finalised
Then Vishwamithra and Vasishta consulted each other and told King Janaka“ Hey The Greatest King ! the fame of the Ikshwaku and Nimi Dynasties fame cannot be merely described. It is not measurable, matchless, further the Marriage of Rama & Sita as well as Lakshmana & Urmila is a crowning glory for both Dynasties. In Roopam (Beauty/Handsomeness) and Aiyshwaryam (wealth/Character) the couples match each other. But I would like to say one thing on this matter .Understand King Khusha dwajha has 2 Daughters.Those 2 daughters who are matchless in Beauty, we would like you to consider Dasaratha’s other sons Bharatha & Shathrugna marrying these 2,we would like seek your acceptance for the same. Dasaratha’s 4 sons are like Indra, Yama, Varuna,& Khubera are like Lords of the Worlds.There are equal to Devas in Valour, with Handsome features and youthfulness they enchant and endear themselves to one and all. Both these Dynasties have no Sins. So King Khushadwajha should offer his Daughters in marriage to Bharatha & Sahtrugna and approve the same.” Said both Sages Vishwamithra & Vasishtaa. Janaka with folded hands “ Hey Greatest of Saints! You have said our Kulam(Lineage) is wrothy of making an alliance with Ikshwaku Kulam (Lineage) hence we are Honoured.We are ready to go by your advice . We are very happy to have Khushadwajha’s Daughters married to Bharatha & Sahtrugna and I deem it a privilege. May all the 4 Prince marry the 4 Princess on same day. In the Position of Prajothpathi on same day the Main Diety Bhavanis also the Diety for UthraPhalghuni star as well. Hence conducting marriage on that day is more Auspicious and apt.say the Scholars of Astrology” thus Janaka conveyed the most pleasant news.
Then Janaka got up and with folded hands said “Hye Great Saints! You have helped me derive the Greatest Dharma.Myself, Kushadwajha and Dasratha we are all your Disciples. All our 3 Thrones belongs to you. As much as Dasaratha has (Swadeenam) equal Liberty over Mythila as his own; so has Janaka liberty and access on Ayhodhya. Hence you are the Lords of this Place. So please do accept these Thrones and please order us what further is to be done”SpakeJanaka. In other words Janaka was delegating the responsibility with humility to the Saints to conduct the onward proceedings ;as they know what is Good for the Future. King Dasaratha spoke “ You and Your brother Khushadwaja are of umatched Nobility. Youhave worshipped many a Saint and friendly with Kings; may SakalaMangalam (May all Blessings and Auspicious happenings be showerd on you.). I will proceed to Palalce and do the preliminary action prior to Marriage called Naandi sraardham.And went ahead of the 2 Great Saints Vishwamithra and Vasishtaa to oversee arrangements .
There Dasaratha did Naandhi Srardha(Rememeberances to Fore Fathers) as per procedure and next day morning he made his sons to completion of the Brahmacharya Vrat (Cessation of Celibacy Discipline and ushering in Marraied Life) by doing Samavarthanm. He gave in charity thousands of Cow which give Milk in abundance with their Horns plated with Gold, with their Calfs,. Dasaratha also gave Brass vessels to Milk the Cows and lots of Gems to the Brahmins.{Those Days Brahmins never went for Job except conduct Prayers, Puja and Homas etc even though they were adept in all Science and Arts and they Lived on alms of what was given to them by Society} .This thinking the well being of his Sons King Dasaratha did all the Spiritual, Social obligations unfailingly without shortcomings and was Happy .he looked like God Brahma surrounded by Lokapalas(Lords of the World) closeted by his Sons all around. (Slokas 25)
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