Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshmana followed by a large number of ascetics, twice-born, Sages and Rishis arrives in the Yajja arena

 

Chapter – 232– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda– Rama and Lakshmana followed by a large number of ascetics, twice-born, Sages and Rishis arrives in the Yajja arena

 

Rama and Lakshmana appeared before their preceptor Sage Vishwamithra, and met the Sage Shathanandha who represent the royal preceptor of King Janaka, the two brothers reverentially prostrated before the sage and took a seat beside their preceptor. Sage Vishwamithra spoke to Rama and Lakshman “Oh! Children, we have got an invitation from King Janaka, we have invited to attend the Dhanur Yajja, hence we shall proceed shortly.” Lakshman spoke to Rama “Prabho, let us see how Devi Sita get to choose her wedded husband, wish to witness whom the province has to prepare to honor as the future son-in-law of King Janaka. Oh! Prabho, whoever taken shelter in you would achieve all the glories.” The entire group of ascetics strongly supported the wise words of Lakshman and blessed them. Thus, Rama, Lakshman, along with Sage Vishwamithra, ascetics, Rishis, Sage, and a large group of twice-born arrived in the grand Yajja arena. Soon, the Dhanur Yajjashala was crowded with the people of Mithila, the young ones, children, women, men, and elderly rushed on their feet hearing the arrival of the two charming youths in the Yajja arena. King Janaka saw a huge crowd of the audience assembled to witness the Dhanush Yajja, instructed his attendants to receive his guests with honor, and provide respective seats allotted to them.

 

Sathanandha Padha Bandhi Prabhu Baite  Guru Pahi Jayi | Chalahu Thatha Muni Kaheau Thab Padava Janaka Bolayi ||

 

Siya Swayambaru Dhekhia Jayi | Esu  Kahi Ghau Dheyi Badayi || Lakhana Kaha Jasa  Bhajanu Soyi | Natha Kripa  Thava Japa Hoyi || Harshe Muni Sab Suni Bara Bani | Dheenhi Aseesa  Sabahi Sukhu Mani || Puni Munibrindha Sametha Kripala | Dhekhan Chale Dhanushmakha Sala || Rangabhoomi Aye Doau Bhayi | Asi Sudhi Sab Purabasinha Payi || Chale Sakala Griha Kaja Bisari | Bala Jubana Jarata Nara Nari || Dhekhi Janaka Bheera Bhai Bhari | Suchi Sevaka Sab Liye  Hakari || Thurath Sakala Loganha Pahi Jahu | Aasana Uchitha Dhehu Sab Kahu ||