||Sri Ram Jayram Jaya Jaya Ram||

Chapter -82 – Dhoha

The arrival of Rama and Lakshmana to the city of Vidheha

King Dhasharatha prostrated before Maharishi Vishwamithra and spoke “Oh! Sage, Is these two handsome youths are the jewel of the clan of Sage? or Protectors of the royal clan? Or that supreme Bramham which is beyond comparison eulogizes by the Veda ‘Nethi Nethi’ took birth on Earth? Oh! Sage, my mind and intellect always take interest in abandonment has become joyful like the Chakora bird that takes pleasure in the presence of the full moon, I am completely thrilled to witness these charming youths. Oh! Sage, why did my mind and intellect stop taking pleasure in Bhramanandham after witnessing these two youths? Kindly explain to me.” Maharishi Vishwamithra smiled at him and speaks “Oh! Rajan, you are right, your words will not become untrue, and the whole Universe and its living beings love these two youths. These two handsome youths are the son of King Dhasharatha, these are the jewels of the Raghu clan, and the King has sent these youths with me for the welfare of the whole world.” Rama smiled at himself listening to their conversations.

Maharishi Vishwamithra speaks “ Oh! Rajan, These two brothers Rama and Lakshman are the storehouse of virtues, symbolize beauty and simplicity, and prowess. The whole world knows the fact that these two fought against the demons and protected my fire sacrifices. King speaks “Oh! Sage, I am fortunate to meet you and these two handsome youth, one is in dark cloud complexion and another one is fair, these two are extremely pleasing to eyes, the true affection they share with each other is beyond description, it extremely pleasing to heart as well. These two are sharing the love of Paramathma and Jeevathma.” King Janaka repeatedly looked at these handsome youths, his heart filled with devotion and bliss. He appreciated the Sage and repeatedly prostrated before his feet, and took them to his palace and provided them a beautiful fortress with all the amenities.  The King received Maharishi Vishwamithra, Rama, Lakshmana, and all the sages and ascetics with great honor, and served them and returned to his chamber.

Rama and Lakshmana took a meal with the Sages and ascetics and went to relax for a while. It was almost a quarter of the daylight left; Rama took a seat near Lakshmana who revealed his desire to take a look around the palace of King Janaka. He was not expressed to anyone, waiting for the permission from his elder brother, Rama understood the desire of his brother, he affectionately looked at his brother, went to get permission from the preceptor. “Oh! Muni, Lakshmana wanted to have a look around the palace of the King, he did not express to you due to fear and embarrassment, if you permit I can take him out to see around and bring him back.”  Maharishi Vishwamithra replied with a smile “Oh! Rama, you are a compassionate one, there is no doubt in it, Oh! Vathsa, you are righteous and impartial, as well as the source of happiness to others. Oh! Compassionate brothers, go and watch the beauty of the Kingdom of Vidheha, and come back. People would make their lives fruitful watching your charming faces.” They prostrated before Maharishi Vishwamithra and came out of the fortress.