Dasaratha, who had sent Rama with Viswaamitra with a heart not altogether free
from anxiety even after the sage's assurance, was thrilled with joy on hearing this good
news. He told his ministers to prepare for the journey and left the very next day
for Janaka's capital.
Dasaratha and his following reached Mithila
and were received with enthusiastic welcome. Exchange of courtesies over, Janaka said to
Dasaratha: "My yaaga will soon be over. I think it best to have the marriage
as soon as the yaaga is over," and sought his approval. Dasaratha replied: "You
are the bride's father and it is for you to order things as you wish." |
