RAAMA WINS SEETA'S HAND

All arrangements for Janaka's yaaga had been completed and to Mithila had come many rishis and Brahman's from various kingdoms. Viswaamitra and the princes were duly welcomed. Janaka's preceptor, Sataananda, was the first to pay honour to Viswaamitra; Janaka followed him.

The King said to the sage: "I am indeed blessed that you should attend my yaaga."

Pointing to Rama and Lakshmana, Janaka asked Viswaamitra: "Who are these god-like youths who resemble each other, and carry their weapons with the proud ease of seasoned warriors? Who is the happy father of such sons?"

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