Janaka sends invitation to Dasharatha, who arrives at Videha City, for
the marriage of Sri Rama with Seetha Devi. Please read, comment and share. SDN)
Brahma, Rudra, Indra and other gods, who saw Seetha Devi and Sri Rama
exchanging garlands as a token of betrothal, were delighted because it was the
happy occasion marked the union of their charming mother Seetha Devi with Sri
Rama. They poured a rain of flowers, while Gandharvas sang in praise of Lord
Rama and Goddess Seetha. Apsaras danced to the tunes of Gandharvas and the
other deities played divine instruments of music. Watching all the deities
rejoice, Sri Rama and Janaki became ecstatic.
The words JAnakeem upayan naha praseedEt means AyODhyAyAha swapitrAdeen
AhUya vivAhamakarOt, ityAdikaThA sUchitA. This means that Sri Raghavendra Swamy
has offered prayers to Sri Rama after indicating the rest of the story that Sri
Rama sent words to his father Dasharatha and other relatives to arrive at
Mithila and married Sri Seetha Devi and the remaining part of the story.
Explanation:
Vishwamitra directed King Janaka to send invitation to King Dasharatha
and arrange for their arrival at Mithila for the marriage of Sri Rama with
Seetha Devi. Accordingly, King Janaka sent his messengers to Ayodhya, who
reached the destination after travelling continuously for three days and three
nights. They arrived at the royal court of Dasharatha on the fourth morning,
saluted the king, when he was in the midst of his minsters. With folded hands,
they started conveying the message of King Janaka: “Your Majesty, most powerful and strong kings from across the
universe came to pick up the Bow of Lord Shiva but none was able to do so. They
returned to their kingdoms in shame. Adorned with lotus-like eyes, Sri Rama
picked up that bow effortlessly and broke it. By doing so, he expressed himself
as the bravest person on earth. He also fulfilled my vow to marry off my daughter
to a person who can lift the divine bow. He has amply proved himself to be the
only suitable groom to marry Seetha Devi. My daughter Seetha too is consciously
desirous of marrying your son. Please think over this matter and decide on the
next course of action. We are fully prepared to do everything as per your
wishes. Vishwamitra, who has been behind you for all the progress and
prosperity, is waiting along with us to extend a warm welcome to you all.
Please come over, along with all your relatives and friends for the marriage of
your son with my daughter.”
King Dasharatha could not spell a word after hearing the message. He
was ecstatic. He discussed about the future plans with his ministers. Next
morning, he sent all the material required for the marriage ceremony with some
of his messengers, in advance. Later, he too started off to Mithila, along with
royal preceptor Vasishtha, his wives, ministers and the entire army. King
Janaka was waiting at the entrance of Videha City, along with his preceptor Sri
Shatananda and his entire cavalcade to welcome Dasharatha. He extended a warm
welcome to all the guests in accordance with their rank and file and took them
into his capital city and then into the royal court.
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