chapter 3

When Rama lifted the bow, it seemed as if the branch of flowers was eager to kiss his hand, the bow sluggishly touched the lotus feet of Rama, which only Rama could perceive. When Rama pulled the life string of the bow, it seemed as if the bow had given up its life as the line climbed. With a loud sound the bow broke. His loud voice resonated in all directions. Frightened and full of joy, all the gods came running there, when Bholenath saw his bow broken, he smiled softly and started showering flowers. Seeing him, all the gods, kings and townspeople started showering flowers.

King Janak and Vishwamitra ji allowed Sita to garland him. Then suddenly a ruckus was heard in the midst of cheers.

"Ayodhya King Dasharatha is coming."

It was as if King Janak's feet were filled with emotion for the hospitality of his family. The other three princesses had also lost the power to think where they should go, what to do, whom to say? Sita ji was being blown away seeing his state of mind. The news of the arrival of King Dasharatha was filling everyone with joy.

Sita ji calmly told King Janak about the mind of the three princesses. King Janak spoke about the marriage of all the three princesses to Bhai Kushadhwaj. Kushadhwaj as if got the wish of the mind. He immediately agreed.

King Dasharatha had reached the Gorve (border) of Janakpuri. To welcome all the people of Ayodhya, Mithilavas started for their hospitality with their beloved king while showering flowers while playing drums and drums. The four princes and princesses were also happy to see the arrival of King Dasharatha. When the princesses saw his gentle, gracious and splendid personality, the four princes and princesses were stunned to bow down to King Dasharatha and other family members.

The drums began to play, the sound of melodious shehnais(clarinet) began to rejoice. The cuckoo started singing in a sweet voice, the birds started chirping, the men and women of Janakpuri started singing Mangal songs. King Dasharatha bowed to Vishwamitra and touched his feet. Asked about the initiation of the education of his sons, asked for their well being. Everyone hailed King Dasharatha in one voice, and also greeted the four princes with jubilation.

With the chanting of Pandit ji, the four princes and princesses put garlands around each other's neck and the four princes were duly married.

Sumantra ji told King Dasharatha that

"We should leave for Ayodhya at the earliest."