RAAMA WINS SEETA'S HAND

Viswaamitra told Janaka that they were the sons of King Dasaratha. He narrated how they had protected his own yaaga

and destroyed the Raakshasas. "They have come here," the sage went on, "to see, if they may, the great bow of Rudra in your palace." Janaka understood the meaning of Viswaamitra's words and rejoiced.

The King said: "The Prince is welcome to see the bow. If he can string it, he will win the hand of my daughter. Many were the princes who saw this bow and went back, unable even to move it. I shall indeed be happy if this prince succeeds where so many have failed and I am thereby enabled to give Seeta to him."

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