||Sri Ram Jayram Jaya Jaya Ram||

Chapter -84 – Dhoha

Rama's visit to the arena of Dhanuryajja

One of the women gathered in the house spoke to her companions “Oh! Ladies, he is the most suitable groom for Devi Janaki, Oh! Sakhi, If King Janaka has met this handsome youth, he would forget all the promises and agrees to the marriage of Devi Janaki with this groom.” Another woman speaks “Oh! Sakhi, King Janaka has already come to know about the details of these handsome youths, King invited the twice-born, Sages and Rishis, and these youths to his palace, but he did not leave his promise to the world, it is the fate that he is firm in his decision.” Another woman speaks “If fate is promising to an individual it would bring all the auspiciousness, therefore Devi Janaki would definitely achieve this handsome youth who has the complexion of dark clouds, as her wedded husband. If it is worked with the grace of the Lord, everyone would be happy. Oh! Sakhi, if we are fortunate and have achieved piousness in our previous births, the wedding with this handsome youth to Devi Janaki would bring him again and again in the city of Mithila.”

Another woman speaks “Oh! Sakhi, you are right, this union of Devi Janaki with this handsome youth would be highly promising to all.” Another woman speaks “It is difficult to tie the bow of Shivadhanuss, this handsome youth with rain cloud complexion is delicate, not feeling right.” Another woman speaks softly “ Oh! Sakhi, I have heard of these youth from several people, even though he is too young, his prowess is endless. The dust from his lotus feet removed the curse of Devi Ahalya, therefore there is no doubt that he would tie that powerful Shivadhanuss, so do not leave your hopes. Lord Bhrama who created the most stunning Devi Janaki has already created this attractive youth with the rain cloud complexion as her groom.” All the women assembled were cheered ‘Let it be!’ These beautiful women with attractive features showered flowers upon these two youths who were walking on the pathways. The places they have visited filled with happiness and joy. Finally, they have reached the place where the preparations of the Dhanuryajja were completed, on the south side of the grand palace. It was beautifully decorated; a grand hall with huge space, in the center of this grand hall there was a huge Yagashala that was arranged. There was a stunningly decorated throne on the four sides of the Yagashala, which was kept ready for the princes to be seated. There were raised seats well decorated that were kept ready was extremely attractive, which was kept for the people of the Mithila. There were seats kept separately for the women, respecting their privacy to watch the Yaga comfortably, thus the children of the city narrated all those arrangements to Rama and Lakshman. These children were waiting to get a touch of the marvelous body of these youths; their hearts were filled in extreme bliss. Rama realized that these children are very kind and affectionate; Rama willingly listened to all their explanations with great interest. These children took the handsome brothers to all their favorite places, and these two brothers followed them sincerely to enhance their happiness. Rama explained all those grand arrangements were made for the Dhanuryajja to his brother, the supreme Lord who is the creator of Universe and its living beings with his Maya, the compassionate Lord watched the brilliance of the arrangements of the Yajjashala in awe, and eventually, they return to their fortress to meet the preceptor.

These two brothers had little anxiousness about their late return to the fortress, the supreme Lord who is formidable to drive away from the fear, reveals the power of the devotion to his preceptor. They bade farewell to those lovely children of Mithila and returned to their place of stay. They two went to meet the preceptor, prostrated before him with extreme reverence, humility, and devotion, they were little embarrassed for being late to return, took a seat with the permission of his preceptor. They went to perform the worship of Surya at the command of the preceptor. Sage Vishwamithra narrated various legends from scriptures and Ithihasa, thus they have spent two Yama of the nights. Eventually, the preceptor retired to sleep; these two handsome youth gave massage of feet to Guru.  The Supreme Lord whose feet is sought after by Vairagins, and performs various Yoga, Yaga, and Japa, these two brothers were massaged the feet of their preceptor with intense devotion and faith. Sage Vishwamithra repeatedly advised them to return to their chambers, finally, Raghuvara withdrew to sleep. Lakshmana sat at the leg side of Prabhu and given a massage with great affection and devotion, and took great pleasure in it. Prabhu repeatedly advised Lakshmana to get sleep, later he contemplated upon that lotus feet and returned to his chamber.