(The marriage of Sri Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna is
completed in this episode. Please read, comment and share. Sri Ramarpanamastu.
Om Sri Raghavendraya Namaha. SDN)
At that moment, sage Vishwamitra and Vasishtha averred: “Dear King
Janaka, as we know, your brother Kushadhwaja has two charming, virgin and
virtuous daughters of marriageable age. Dasharatha has two more sons named
Bharata and Shatrughna, who are handsome, brave and highly characterful. Of the
two daughters of Kushadhwaja, Malavi can be married to Bharata and Shrutakeerti
to Shatrughna. You must arrange to perform these two marriages simultaneously.”
Janaka replied: “In fact, this thought had entered our mind and we were
about to put forth the proposal. You have ordered it in advance and we have
absolutely no objection in this regard. We are indeed grateful to you.”
Both the families performed the Naandi Shraddha one day prior to the
wedding. Dasharatha summoned Brahmins and donated four thousand cows to them
with a prayer in the name of the Lord “May Lord Sri Hari be pleased” for the
welfare and happiness of his sons. The cows donated by Dasharatha were
decorated with golden clothes. In addition, he donated clothes and many other
things to make the Brahmins happy and satisfied. By this time, brother-in-law
of Bharata, Yudhajit, other close and distant relatives of Dasharatha arrived at
Mithila for the marriage. Dasharatha got his sons dressed with royal robes,
while Janaka too got the brides, including Seetha Devi, dressed. All the
pre-marriage rituals were completed in a grand manner under the able guidance
of expert priests. The marriage was performed when Uttara Star was prevailing. With
his hand that was adorned with Holy Disc (Chakra), Sri Rama held the hand of
Seetha Devi, which had the emblem of Lotus and the duo revolved around the
sacred fire. The ritual of Saptapadi and other marriage-related austerities
were performed. Lord Brahma and all other deities came to Mithila to witness
the marriage of Lord of the Universe Sri Rama with the Supreme Goddess of the
Universe Seetha Devi. The entire sky was dazzling with the gems and diamonds with which their
planes had been bedecked. Gandharvas sang melodiously, deities played percussion
instruments and showered flowers, while female Apsaras danced enchantingly.
Celestial women, who were shining with divine power, enhanced the happiness of
all the people as those divine beings mingled well with humans. It was a feast
of sorts for human beings to see gods and goddesses.
In the
same manner, Lakshmana tied the knot to Urmila, Bharata to Malavi and
Shatrughna to Shrutakeerti. In these
marriages, the priests and Brahmins were honoured with sumptuous donations and
presentations. All the participants were also given gifts to the best of their
pleasure and satisfaction. 
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