Prakarana 33
सोपान-प्रवेश: ‘भक्ति का जन्म’ से ‘भक्ति का समाज’ तक। बालकाण्ड में राम-नाम और राम-रूप का प्रथम स्थापन होता है; यहाँ विवाह-लीला ‘सगुण’ की साकार मधुरता के द्वारा जीव को ‘निरगुण’ सत्य की ओर उन्मुख करती है—लोक-रीति (वैदिक/लौकिक) के अनुशासन में प्रेम का शुद्धीकरण। यह चरण साधक को बताता है कि मुक्ति का द्वार ‘मंगल-आचार’ और ‘समधी-भाव’ (समता, आदर, विनय) से खुलता है।
This episode transforms the wedding pavilion’s “sweet delight of love” into Maṅgala-dharma. The rasa is chiefly Madhura and Adbhuta, resting upon a foundation of Śānta: the equal-hearted bond of Janaka and Daśaratha as in-laws, showers of divine flowers, and the blessings of sages turn a worldly festivity into a festival of dharma. Here Tulasī converts descriptions of beauty (form, attire, ornaments, delicacies, gifts) into a manual of sādhana: washing of the feet, madhuparka, homa, pāṇigrahaṇa, the circling of the fire—each becomes a rung of the staircase, purifying sense-pleasure, humbling ego, and divinizing relationships (Janaka worshipping Rāma as “equal to Īśa”). In this way, the rasa of the Saguṇa līlā ultimately points toward the Nirguṇa truth: the very Feet that conquer Kāma (the foe of the mind) are also the destroyers of Kali’s stain.
Verses
Chaupai 320.1-4
मिले जनकु दसरथु अति प्रीतीं।करि बैदिक लौकिक सब रीतीं।।
मिलत महा दोउ राज बिराजे।उपमा खोजि खोजि कबि लाजे।।
लही न कतहुँ हारि हियँ मानी।इन्ह सम एइ उपमा उर आनी।।
सामध देखि देव अनुरागे।सुमन बरषि जसु गावन लागे।।
जगु बिरंचि उपजावा जब तें।देखे सुने ब्याह बहु तब तें।।
सकल भाँति सम साजु समाजू।सम समधी देखे हम आजू।।
देव गिरा सुनि सुंदर साँची।प्रीति अलौकिक दुहु दिसि माची।।
देत पाँवड़े अरघु सुहाए।सादर जनकु मंडपहिं ल्याए।।
mile janaku dasarathu ati prītīṁ |kari baidika laukika saba rītīṁ ||
milata mahā dou rāja birāje |upamā khoji khoji kabi lāje ||
lahī na katahũ hāri hiyã mānī |inha sama ei upamā ura ānī ||
sāmadha dekhi deva anurāge |sumana baraṣi jasu gāvana lāge ||
jagu biraṁci upajāvā jaba teṁ |dekhe sune byāha bahu taba teṁ ||
sakala bhā̃ti sama sāju samājū |sama samadhī dekhe hama ājū ||
deva girā suni suṁdara sā̃cī |prīti alaukika duhu disi mācī ||
deta pā̃vaṛe araghu suhāe |sādara janaku maṁḍapahiṁ lyāe ||
Janaka and Dasharatha met with great affection, performing all the rites, both Vedic and customary. As the two great kings embraced, they shone in splendor; the poets searched and searched for a comparison, and were put to shame. Finding none anywhere, they admitted defeat in their hearts, and concluded that these two were comparable only to each other. Seeing the two fathers of the bride and groom united, the gods were filled with love; they rained down flowers and began to sing their praise. "Since Brahma created the world, we have seen and heard of many weddings." "But today we have seen a match equal in every way, in its splendor and its company, and fathers-in-law who are equals." Hearing the gods' words, so sweet and true, an unearthly love arose on both sides. Spreading beautiful cloths beneath his feet and offering the water of welcome, Janaka respectfully led Dasharatha to the pavilion.
Chhand 320
मंडपु बिलोकि बिचीत्र रचनाँ रुचिरताँ मुनि मन हरे।निज पानि जनक सुजान सब कहुँ आनि सिंघासन धरे।।
कुल इष्ट सरिस बसिष्ट पूजे बिनय करि आसिष लही।कौसिकहि पूजत परम प्रीति कि रीति तौ न परै कही।।
maṁḍapu biloki bicītra racanā̃ ruciratā̃ muni mana hare |nija pāni janaka sujāna saba kahũ āni siṁghāsana dhare ||
kula iṣṭa sarisa basiṣṭa pūje binaya kari āsiṣa lahī |kausikahi pūjata parama prīti ki rīti tau na parai kahī ||
Seeing the pavilion, with its wondrous decoration and beauty, even the sages' minds were captivated. The wise Janaka with his own hands brought them all and set them upon thrones. He worshipped Vasishtha as he would the deity of his family, and with humble reverence received his blessing. The supreme love with which he honored Kaushika (Vishvamitra) cannot be told.
Doha 320
बामदेव आदिक रिषय पूजे मुदित महीस।दिए दिब्य आसन सबहि सब सन लही असीस।।320।।
bāmadeva ādika riṣaya pūje mudita mahīsa |die dibya āsana sabahi saba sana lahī asīsa ||320||
The king, full of joy, honored Vamadeva and the other sages, gave them all splendid seats, and received a blessing from every one of them.
Chaupai 321.1-4
बहुरि कीन्ह कोसलपति पूजा।जानि ईस सम भाउ न दूजा।।
कीन्ह जोरि कर बिनय बड़ाई।कहि निज भाग्य बिभव बहुताई।।
पूजे भूपति सकल बराती।समधि सम सादर सब भाँती।।
आसन उचित दिए सब काहू।कहौं काह मूख एक उछाहू।।
सकल बरात जनक सनमानी।दान मान बिनती बर बानी।।
बिधि हरि हरु दिसिपति दिनराऊ।जे जानहिं रघुबीर प्रभाऊ।।
कपट बिप्र बर बेष बनाएँ।कौतुक देखहिं अति सचु पाएँ।।
पूजे जनक देव सम जानें।दिए सुआसन बिनु पहिचानें।।
bahuri kīnha kosalapati pūjā |jāni īsa sama bhāu na dūjā ||
kīnha jori kara binaya baṛāī |kahi nija bhāgya bibhava bahutāī ||
pūje bhūpati sakala barātī |samadhi sama sādara saba bhā̃tī ||
āsana ucita die saba kāhū |kahauṁ kāha mūkha eka uchāhū ||
sakala barāta janaka sanamānī |dāna māna binatī bara bānī ||
bidhi hari haru disipati dinarāū |je jānahiṁ raghubīra prabhāū ||
kapaṭa bipra bara beṣa banāẽ |kautuka dekhahiṁ ati sacu pāẽ ||
pūje janaka deva sama jāneṁ |die suāsana binu pahicāneṁ ||
Then Janaka worshipped the Lord of Kosala, regarding him as equal to Shiva, and as none other. With folded hands he made humble entreaty and praise, speaking of his own good fortune and the abundance of his splendor. The king honored all the wedding guests, treating them with respect in every way as he would the father of the bridegroom. He gave fitting seats to everyone. How can I describe it all, with only one mouth, in all that rejoicing? Janaka honored the whole wedding party with gifts, with marks of respect, with humble entreaties and gracious words. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the guardians of the quarters and the sun, who knew the glory of Rama, took on the guise of excellent Brahmans and watched the festivities, finding the greatest joy. Janaka worshipped them as he would gods, and gave them fine seats, though he did not recognize them.
Chhand 321
पहिचान को केहि जान सबहिं अपान सुधि भोरी भई।आनंद कंदु बिलोकि दूलहु उभय दिसि आनँद मई।।
सुर लखे राम सुजान पूजे मानसिक आसन दए।अवलोकि सीलु सुभाउ प्रभु को बिबुध मन प्रमुदित भए।।
pahicāna ko kehi jāna sabahiṁ apāna sudhi bhorī bhaī |ānaṁda kaṁdu biloki dūlahu ubhaya disi ānãda maī ||
sura lakhe rāma sujāna pūje mānasika āsana dae |avaloki sīlu subhāu prabhu ko bibudha mana pramudita bhae ||
Who could recognize whom, or who knew whom? All had lost the memory of themselves in bewilderment. Beholding the bridegroom, the very fount of bliss, both sides were filled with joy. The all-knowing Rama recognized the gods, honored them in his mind, and gave them seats in thought. Seeing the gracious nature and disposition of the Lord, the gods were glad at heart.
Doha 321
रामचंद्र मुख चंद्र छबि लोचन चारु चकोर।करत पान सादर सकल प्रेमु प्रमोदु न थोर।।321।।
rāmacaṁdra mukha caṁdra chabi locana cāru cakora |karata pāna sādara sakala premu pramodu na thora ||321||
The beauty of Ramachandra's moon-like face was drunk in reverently by all, their beautiful eyes like chakora birds; and their love and rapture were not small.
Chaupai 322.1-4
समउ बिलोकि बसिष्ठ बोलाए।सादर सतानंदु सुनि आए।।
बेगि कुअँरि अब आनहु जाई।चले मुदित मुनि आयसु पाई।।
रानी सुनि उपरोहित बानी।प्रमुदित सखिन्ह समेत सयानी।।
बिप्र बधू कुलबृद्ध बोलाईं।करि कुल रीति सुमंगल गाईं।।
नारि बेष जे सुर बर बामा।सकल सुभायँ सुंदरी स्यामा।।
तिन्हहि देखि सुखु पावहिं नारीं।बिनु पहिचानि प्रानहु ते प्यारीं।।
बार बार सनमानहिं रानी।उमा रमा सारद सम जानी।।
सीय सँवारि समाजु बनाई।मुदित मंडपहिं चलीं लवाई।।
samau biloki basiṣṭha bolāe |sādara satānaṁdu suni āe ||
begi kuãri aba ānahu jāī |cale mudita muni āyasu pāī ||
rānī suni uparohita bānī |pramudita sakhinha sameta sayānī ||
bipra badhū kulabṛddha bolāīṁ |kari kula rīti sumaṁgala gāīṁ ||
nāri beṣa je sura bara bāmā |sakala subhāyã suṁdarī syāmā ||
tinhahi dekhi sukhu pāvahiṁ nārīṁ |binu pahicāni prānahu te pyārīṁ ||
bāra bāra sanamānahiṁ rānī |umā ramā sārada sama jānī ||
sīya sãvāri samāju banāī |mudita maṁḍapahiṁ calīṁ lavāī ||
Seeing that the moment had come, Vasishtha called for Shatananda, who heard and came with respect. "Go now and bring the princess quickly." Receiving the command, the sage went away glad. The wise queen, hearing the words of the family priest, was filled with joy, together with her companions. She called the wives of the Brahmans and the elders of the family, and having performed the family rites, they sang auspicious songs. The excellent goddesses who had taken the form of women were all beautiful by nature, in the bloom of youth. The women were delighted to see them, and without knowing who they were, held them dearer than their own lives. Again and again the queens honored them, regarding them as the equals of Uma, Rama's consort Lakshmi, and Sarada. Having adorned Sita and arranged the procession, they joyfully led her to the pavilion.
Chhand 322
चलि ल्याइ सीतहि सखीं सादर सजि सुमंगल भामिनीं।नवसप्त साजें सुंदरी सब मत्त कुंजर गामिनीं।।
कल गान सुनि मुनि ध्यान त्यागहिं काम कोकिल लाजहीं।मंजीर नूपुर कलित कंकन ताल गती बर बाजहीं।।
cali lyāi sītahi sakhīṁ sādara saji sumaṁgala bhāminīṁ |navasapta sājeṁ suṁdarī saba matta kuṁjara gāminīṁ ||
kala gāna suni muni dhyāna tyāgahiṁ kāma kokila lājahīṁ |maṁjīra nūpura kalita kaṁkana tāla gatī bara bājahīṁ ||
The companions set out and reverently brought Sita, having made all the auspicious arrangements. All the lovely women were dressed in the sixteen adornments, and every one of them walked with the gait of an elephant in rut. Hearing their sweet singing, sages abandon their meditation, and the god of love and the cuckoos are put to shame. Anklets, tinkling ornaments and bracelets sound together in fine harmony with the beat of the rhythm.
Doha 322
सोहति बनिता बृंद महुँ सहज सुहावनि सीय।छबि ललना गन मध्य जनु सुषमा तिय कमनीय।।322।।
sohati banitā bṛṁda mahũ sahaja suhāvani sīya |chabi lalanā gana madhya janu suṣamā tiya kamanīya ||322||
Sita, naturally lovely, shone in the midst of the company of women, like the charming goddess of beauty herself standing among a throng of graceful maidens.
Chaupai 323.1-4
सिय सुंदरता बरनि न जाई।लघु मति बहुत मनोहरताई।।
आवत दीखि बरातिन्ह सीता।रूप रासि सब भाँति पुनीता।।
सबहि मनहिं मन किए प्रनामा।देखि राम भए पूरनकामा।।
हरषे दसरथ सुतन्ह समेता।कहि न जाइ उर आनँदु जेता।।
सुर प्रनामु करि बरसहिं फूला।मुनि असीस धुनि मंगल मूला।।
गान निसान कोलाहलु भारी।प्रेम प्रमोद मगन नर नारी।।
एहि बिधि सीय मंडपहिं आई।प्रमुदित सांति पढ़हिं मुनिराई।।
तेहि अवसर कर बिधि ब्यवहारू।दुहुँ कुलगुर सब कीन्ह अचारू।।
siya suṁdaratā barani na jāī |laghu mati bahuta manoharatāī ||
āvata dīkhi barātinha sītā |rūpa rāsi saba bhā̃ti punītā ||
sabahi manahiṁ mana kie pranāmā |dekhi rāma bhae pūranakāmā ||
haraṣe dasaratha sutanha sametā |kahi na jāi ura ānãdu jetā ||
sura pranāmu kari barasahiṁ phūlā |muni asīsa dhuni maṁgala mūlā ||
gāna nisāna kolāhalu bhārī |prema pramoda magana nara nārī ||
ehi bidhi sīya maṁḍapahiṁ āī |pramudita sāṁti paṛhahiṁ munirāī ||
tehi avasara kara bidhi byavahārū |duhũ kulagura saba kīnha acārū ||
Sita's beauty cannot be described; my wit is small, and her loveliness is very great. The wedding guests saw Sita approaching, a treasure of beauty, in every way pure and holy. Everyone bowed to her in his own heart; and at the sight of her Rama was fulfilled in every desire. Dasharatha rejoiced together with his sons; the joy in his heart was beyond all telling. The gods bowed and rained down flowers, and the sages' blessings sounded forth, the root of all good fortune. There was singing and the beating of drums, a great uproar; and the men and women were immersed in love and delight. In this way Sita came to the pavilion, and the great sages, full of joy, recited the verses for peace. At that time the two family preceptors performed all the customary rites and observances according to the prescribed rule.
Chhand 323.1-2
आचारु करि गुर गौरि गनपति मुदित बिप्र पुजावहीं।सुर प्रगटि पूजा लेहिं देहिं असीस अति सुखु पावहीं।।
मधुपर्क मंगल द्रब्य जो जेहि समय मुनि मन महुँ चहैं।भरे कनक कोपर कलस सो सब लिएहिं परिचारक रहैं।।1।।
कुल रीति प्रीति समेत रबि कहि देत सबु सादर कियो।एहि भाँति देव पुजाइ सीतहि सुभग सिंघासनु दियो।।
सिय राम अवलोकनि परसपर प्रेम काहु न लखि परै।मन बुद्धि बर बानी अगोचर प्रगट कबि कैसें करै।।2।।
ācāru kari gura gauri ganapati mudita bipra pujāvahīṁ |sura pragaṭi pūjā lehiṁ dehiṁ asīsa ati sukhu pāvahīṁ ||
madhuparka maṁgala drabya jo jehi samaya muni mana mahũ cahaiṁ |bhare kanaka kopara kalasa so saba liehiṁ paricāraka rahaiṁ ||1||
kula rīti prīti sameta rabi kahi deta sabu sādara kiyo |ehi bhā̃ti deva pujāi sītahi subhaga siṁghāsanu diyo ||
siya rāma avalokani parasapara prema kāhu na lakhi parai |mana buddhi bara bānī agocara pragaṭa kabi kaiseṁ karai ||2||
Having performed the customary rites, the gurus joyfully have the Brahmans worship Gauri, Ganesha and the guru (the family gurus). The gods appear in visible form, accept the worship, and give their blessings, and the worshippers are filled with great joy. Whatever auspicious articles, such as the honey-mixture, the sages wished for in their minds at any moment, the attendants stood ready with all of it, in golden trays and pots filled with them. Following the family custom, the Sun-god lovingly told them everything, and they did it all with reverence. In this way, after having the gods worshipped, they seated Sita on a beautiful throne. The love that passed between Sita and Rama as they looked at each other could be perceived by no one. It lies beyond the reach of mind, intellect and noble speech; how then can the poet describe it?
Doha 323
होम समय तनु धरि अनलु अति सुख आहुति लेहिं।बिप्र बेष धरि बेद सब कहि बिबाह बिधि देहिं।।323।।
homa samaya tanu dhari analu ati sukha āhuti lehiṁ |bipra beṣa dhari beda saba kahi bibāha bidhi dehiṁ ||323||
At the time of the fire offering, Agni took bodily form and received the oblations with great delight; and all the Vedas, assuming the guise of Brahmans, recited the rites of the marriage and gave the directions for them.
Chaupai 324.1-4
जनक पाटमहिषी जग जानी।सीय मातु किमि जाइ बखानी।।
सुजसु सुकृत सुख सुदंरताई।सब समेटि बिधि रची बनाई।।
समउ जानि मुनिबरन्ह बोलाई।सुनत सुआसिनि सादर ल्याई।।
जनक बाम दिसि सोह सुनयना।हिमगिरि संग बनि जनु मयना।।
कनक कलस मनि कोपर रूरे।सुचि सुंगध मंगल जल पूरे।।
निज कर मुदित रायँ अरु रानी।धरे राम के आगें आनी।।
पढ़हिं बेद मुनि मंगल बानी।गगन सुमन झरि अवसरु जानी।।
बरु बिलोकि दंपति अनुरागे।पाय पुनीत पखारन लागे।।
janaka pāṭamahiṣī jaga jānī |sīya mātu kimi jāi bakhānī ||
sujasu sukṛta sukha sudaṁratāī |saba sameṭi bidhi racī banāī ||
samau jāni munibaranha bolāī |sunata suāsini sādara lyāī ||
janaka bāma disi soha sunayanā |himagiri saṁga bani janu mayanā ||
kanaka kalasa mani kopara rūre |suci suṁgadha maṁgala jala pūre ||
nija kara mudita rāyã aru rānī |dhare rāma ke āgeṁ ānī ||
paṛhahiṁ beda muni maṁgala bānī |gagana sumana jhari avasaru jānī ||
baru biloki daṁpati anurāge |pāya punīta pakhārana lāge ||
She was known throughout the world as Janaka's chief queen; how can Sita's mother be described? Brahma had gathered together good renown, virtue, happiness and beauty, and had fashioned her out of them all. Knowing that the time had come, the great sages called her, and on hearing it she came respectfully, bringing the married women with her. Sunayana shone at Janaka's left side, as if Maina had taken her place beside Himalaya, the mountain of snow. There were golden vessels and splendid jeweled trays, filled with pure, fragrant and auspicious water. The king and queen, glad at heart, took them in their own hands and brought and set them before Rama. The sages recited the Vedas and auspicious words, and the sky rained down flowers, knowing that the right moment had come. Seeing the bridegroom, the royal couple were filled with love, and they began to wash his holy feet.
Chhand 324.1-4
लागे पखारन पाय पंकज प्रेम तन पुलकावली।नभ नगर गान निसान जय धुनि उमगि जनु चहुँ दिसि चली।।
जे पद सरोज मनोज अरि उर सर सदैव बिराजहीं।जे सकृत सुमिरत बिमलता मन सकल कलि मल भाजहीं।।1।।
जे परसि मुनिबनिता लही गति रही जो पातकमई।मकरंदु जिन्ह को संभु सिर सुचिता अवधि सुर बरनई।।
करि मधुप मन मुनि जोगिजन जे सेइ अभिमत गति लहैं।ते पद पखारत भाग्यभाजनु जनकु जय जय सब कहै।।2।।
बर कुअँरि करतल जोरि साखोचारु दोउ कुलगुर करैं।भयो पानिगहनु बिलोकि बिधि सुर मनुज मुनि आँनद भरैं।।
सुखमूल दूलहु देखि दंपति पुलक तन हुलस्यो हियो।करि लोक बेद बिधानु कन्यादानु नृपभूषन कियो।।3।।
हिमवंत जिमि गिरिजा महेसहि हरिहि श्री सागर दई।तिमि जनक रामहि सिय समरपी बिस्व कल कीरति नई।।
क्यों करै बिनय बिदेहु कियो बिदेहु मूरति सावँरी।करि होम बिधिवत गाँठि जोरी होन लागी भावँरी।।4।।
lāge pakhārana pāya paṁkaja prema tana pulakāvalī |nabha nagara gāna nisāna jaya dhuni umagi janu cahũ disi calī ||
je pada saroja manoja ari ura sara sadaiva birājahīṁ |je sakṛta sumirata bimalatā mana sakala kali mala bhājahīṁ ||1||
je parasi munibanitā lahī gati rahī jo pātakamaī |makaraṁdu jinha ko saṁbhu sira sucitā avadhi sura baranaī ||
kari madhupa mana muni jogijana je sei abhimata gati lahaiṁ |te pada pakhārata bhāgyabhājanu janaku jaya jaya saba kahai ||2||
bara kuãri karatala jori sākhocāru dou kulagura karaiṁ |bhayo pānigahanu biloki bidhi sura manuja muni ā̃nada bharaiṁ ||
sukhamūla dūlahu dekhi daṁpati pulaka tana hulasyo hiyo |kari loka beda bidhānu kanyādānu nṛpabhūṣana kiyo ||3||
himavaṁta jimi girijā mahesahi harihi śrī sāgara daī |timi janaka rāmahi siya samarapī bisva kala kīrati naī ||
kyoṁ karai binaya bidehu kiyo bidehu mūrati sāvãrī |kari homa bidhivata gā̃ṭhi jorī hona lāgī bhāvãrī ||4||
They began to wash the lotus feet, the hair of their bodies standing on end with love. In the sky and in the city, song, music and shouts of victory seemed to surge up and spread in every direction. Those lotus feet ever dwell in the lake of the heart of Shiva, the foe of Kama; and the mere remembrance of them once brings purity to the mind, and all the sins of the Kali age flee away. By touching them the wife of the sage, who had been sunk in sin, attained the highest state; the gods describe the nectar of those feet, which Shambhu bears on his head, as the very limit of purity. Sages and yogis, making their minds like bees, serve those feet and attain the goal they desire. Janaka, blessed vessel of fortune, now washed those very feet, and all cried, "Victory, victory!" The two family preceptors joined the palms of the bridegroom and the maiden and recited the lineage. The clasping of hands was accomplished, and Brahma, the gods, men and sages, seeing it, were filled with joy. Seeing the bridegroom, the very root of joy, the royal couple trembled with thrill in their bodies, and their hearts leapt with delight. Following the custom of the world and the Vedas, the ornament of kings gave away his daughter in marriage. As Himavan gave Girija to Mahesha, and the Ocean gave Shri to Hari, so Janaka bestowed Sita on Rama, and a new and beautiful fame spread through the world. How could he make entreaty? The dark-hued form before him made Videha truly bodiless. Then, after the fire-offering was made according to rule, the knot was tied, and the circumambulations began.
Doha 324
जय धुनि बंदी बेद धुनि मंगल गान निसान।सुनि हरषहिं बरषहिं बिबुध सुरतरु सुमन सुजान।।324।।
jaya dhuni baṁdī beda dhuni maṁgala gāna nisāna |suni haraṣahiṁ baraṣahiṁ bibudha surataru sumana sujāna ||324||
At the cries of victory, the voices of the bards, the chanting of the Vedas, the songs of blessing and the beating of drums, the wise gods rejoiced, and rained down flowers from the trees of paradise.
Chaupai 325.1-5
कुअँरु कुअँरि कल भावँरि देहीं।नयन लाभु सब सादर लेहीं।।
जाइ न बरनि मनोहर जोरी।जो उपमा कछु कहौं सो थोरी।।
राम सीय सुंदर प्रतिछाहीं।जगमगात मनि खंभन माहीं।।
मनहुँ मदन रति धरि बहु रूपा।देखत राम बिआहु अनूपा।।
दरस लालसा सकुच न थोरी।प्रगटत दुरत बहोरि बहोरी।।
भए मगन सब देखनिहारे।जनक समान अपान बिसारे।।
प्रमुदित मुनिन्ह भावँरी फेरी।नेगसहित सब रीति निबेरीं।।
राम सीय सिर सेंदुर देहीं।सोभा कहि न जाति बिधि केहीं।।
अरुन पराग जलजु भरि नीकें।ससिहि भूष अहि लोभ अमी कें।।
बहुरि बसिष्ठ दीन्ह अनुसासन।बरु दुलहिनि बैठे एक आसन।।
kuãru kuãri kala bhāvãri dehīṁ |nayana lābhu saba sādara lehīṁ ||
jāi na barani manohara jorī |jo upamā kachu kahauṁ so thorī ||
rāma sīya suṁdara pratichāhīṁ |jagamagāta mani khaṁbhana māhīṁ ||
manahũ madana rati dhari bahu rūpā |dekhata rāma biāhu anūpā ||
darasa lālasā sakuca na thorī |pragaṭata durata bahori bahorī ||
bhae magana saba dekhanihāre |janaka samāna apāna bisāre ||
pramudita muninha bhāvãrī pherī |negasahita saba rīti niberīṁ ||
rāma sīya sira seṁdura dehīṁ |sobhā kahi na jāti bidhi kehīṁ ||
aruna parāga jalaju bhari nīkeṁ |sasihi bhūṣa ahi lobha amī keṁ ||
bahuri basiṣṭha dīnha anusāsana |baru dulahini baiṭhe eka āsana ||
The princes and the princesses walk their graceful circuits, and all the onlookers reverently take in the sight with their eyes. That enchanting pair cannot be described; whatever comparison I might offer would fall short. The beautiful reflections of Rama and Sita shone and sparkled in the jewelled pillars. It seemed as though Kama and Rati had taken many forms to behold Rama's matchless wedding. Their longing to see was great, and their bashfulness was not small, so Kama and Rati kept appearing and hiding again and again. All the beholders were absorbed in delight, and like Janaka they forgot themselves. The sages, full of joy, had the couples make their circuits, and they completed every rite together with the customary gifts. Rama put vermilion on Sita's parting, and the beauty of it cannot be told by anyone, not even by Brahma. His lotus hand was well filled with the red powder, and it was as if a serpent, greedy for nectar, were adorning the moon. Then Vasishtha gave his command, and the bridegroom and the bride sat together on one seat.
Chhand 325.1-4
बैठे बरासन रामु जानकि मुदित मन दसरथु भए।तनु पुलक पुनि पुनि देखि अपनें सुकृत सुरतरु फल नए।।
भरि भुवन रहा उछाहु राम बिबाहु भा सबहीं कहा।केहि भाँति बरनि सिरात रसना एक यहु मंगलु महा।।1।।
तब जनक पाइ बसिष्ठ आयसु ब्याह साज सँवारि कै।माँडवी श्रुतिकीरति उरमिला कुअँरि लईं हँकारि के।।
कुसकेतु कन्या प्रथम जो गुन सील सुख सोभामई।सब रीति प्रीति समेत करि सो ब्याहि नृप भरतहि दई।।2।।
जानकी लघु भगिनी सकल सुंदरि सिरोमनि जानि कै।सो तनय दीन्ही ब्याहि लखनहि सकल बिधि सनमानि कै।।
जेहि नामु श्रुतकीरति सुलोचनि सुमुखि सब गुन आगरी।सो दई रिपुसूदनहि भूपति रूप सील उजागरी।।3।।
अनुरुप बर दुलहिनि परस्पर लखि सकुच हियँ हरषहीं।सब मुदित सुंदरता सराहहिं सुमन सुर गन बरषहीं।।
सुंदरी सुंदर बरन्ह सह सब एक मंडप राजहीं।जनु जीव उर चारिउ अवस्था बिमुन सहित बिराजहीं।।4।।
baiṭhe barāsana rāmu jānaki mudita mana dasarathu bhae |tanu pulaka puni puni dekhi apaneṁ sukṛta surataru phala nae ||
bhari bhuvana rahā uchāhu rāma bibāhu bhā sabahīṁ kahā |kehi bhā̃ti barani sirāta rasanā eka yahu maṁgalu mahā ||1||
taba janaka pāi basiṣṭha āyasu byāha sāja sãvāri kai |mā̃ḍavī śrutikīrati uramilā kuãri laīṁ hãkāri ke ||
kusaketu kanyā prathama jo guna sīla sukha sobhāmaī |saba rīti prīti sameta kari so byāhi nṛpa bharatahi daī ||2||
jānakī laghu bhaginī sakala suṁdari siromani jāni kai |so tanaya dīnhī byāhi lakhanahi sakala bidhi sanamāni kai ||
jehi nāmu śrutakīrati sulocani sumukhi saba guna āgarī |so daī ripusūdanahi bhūpati rūpa sīla ujāgarī ||3||
anurupa bara dulahini paraspara lakhi sakuca hiyã haraṣahīṁ |saba mudita suṁdaratā sarāhahiṁ sumana sura gana baraṣahīṁ ||
suṁdarī suṁdara baranha saha saba eka maṁḍapa rājahīṁ |janu jīva ura cāriu avasthā bimuna sahita birājahīṁ ||4||
Rama and Janaki sat upon the noble seat, and Dasharatha was glad at heart. His body thrilled again and again as he saw the fresh fruits of his own good deeds, like new fruit on the tree of paradise. Joy filled the whole world; all said, "Rama's wedding has been performed." How can I describe it? I have only a single tongue, and this great festival of joy has no end. Then Janaka, having received Vasishtha's command, arranged and set in order all that was needed for the weddings, and summoned the princesses Mandavi, Shrutakirti and Urmila. The daughter of Kushaketu, who was first among them and full of virtue, good conduct, happiness and beauty, the king married to Bharata, performing every rite with love. Knowing Janaki's younger sister to be the crown jewel of all beautiful women, he gave her in marriage to Lakshmana, honouring him in every way. The one named Shrutakirti, fair of eye and fair of face, a treasure of every virtue, resplendent in beauty and good character, the king gave to Shatrughna. Seeing one another, the bridegrooms and brides, each suited to the other, rejoiced in their hearts with modest shyness. All were glad and praised their loveliness, and the company of gods rained down flowers. The lovely brides with their handsome bridegrooms all shone together in the one pavilion, as if the four states of the soul had come to dwell in the heart together with their Lord.
Doha 325
मुदित अवधपति सकल सुत बधुन्ह समेत निहारि।जनु पार महिपाल मनि क्रियन्ह सहित फल चारि।।325।।
mudita avadhapati sakala suta badhunha sameta nihāri |janu pāra mahipāla mani kriyanha sahita phala cāri ||325||
The lord of Avadh was filled with joy as he beheld all his sons together with their brides. It was as if that jewel among kings had obtained the four fruits of life, together with the rites that bring them.
Chaupai 326.1-4
जसि रघुबीर ब्याह बिधि बरनी।सकल कुअँर ब्याहे तेहिं करनी।।
कहि न जाइ कछु दाइज भूरी।रहा कनक मनि मंडपु पूरी।।
कंबल बसन बिचित्र पटोरे।भाँति भाँति बहु मोल न थोरे।।
गज रथ तुरग दास अरु दासी।धेनु अलंकृत कामदुहा सी।।
बस्तु अनेक करिअ किमि लेखा।कहि न जाइ जानहिं जिन्ह देखा।।
लोकपाल अवलोकि सिहाने।लीन्ह अवधपति सबु सुखु माने।।
दीन्ह जाचकन्हि जो जेहि भावा।उबरा सो जनवासेहिं आवा।।
तब कर जोरि जनकु मृदु बानी।बोले सब बरात सनमानी।।
jasi raghubīra byāha bidhi baranī |sakala kuãra byāhe tehiṁ karanī ||
kahi na jāi kachu dāija bhūrī |rahā kanaka mani maṁḍapu pūrī ||
kaṁbala basana bicitra paṭore |bhā̃ti bhā̃ti bahu mola na thore ||
gaja ratha turaga dāsa aru dāsī |dhenu alaṁkṛta kāmaduhā sī ||
bastu aneka karia kimi lekhā |kahi na jāi jānahiṁ jinha dekhā ||
lokapāla avaloki sihāne |līnha avadhapati sabu sukhu māne ||
dīnha jācakanhi jo jehi bhāvā |ubarā so janavāsehiṁ āvā ||
taba kara jori janaku mṛdu bānī |bole saba barāta sanamānī ||
In the manner in which the marriage rite of Rama was described, in that same manner all the princes were wed. The abundant dowry cannot be described; the pavilion was filled with gold and jewels. There were blankets, garments, and wonderful silks of every kind, of great value, not of small worth. There were elephants, chariots, horses, menservants and maidservants, and cows adorned with ornaments, like the wish-granting cow. How can an account be made of the many other goods? Only those who saw them can know, for they cannot be told. The guardians of the world looked on it and were filled with longing. The Lord of Avadh accepted it all and was glad. He gave to the beggars whatever each of them desired, and what remained over was brought to the guests' quarters. Then Janaka, with folded hands and in a gentle voice, spoke, having honored the whole wedding party.
Chhand 326.1-4
सनमानि सकल बरात आदर दान बिनय बड़ाइ कै।प्रमुदित महा मुनि बृंद बंदे पूजि प्रेम लड़ाइ कै।।
सिरु नाइ देव मनाइ सब सन कहत कर संपुट किएँ।सुर साधु चाहत भाउ सिंधु कि तोष जल अंजलि दिएँ।।1।।
कर जोरि जनकु बहोरि बंधु समेत कोसलराय सों।बोले मनोहर बयन सानि सनेह सील सुभाय सों।।
संबंध राजन रावरें हम बड़े अब सब बिधि भए।एहि राज साज समेत सेवक जानिबे बिनु गथ लए।।2।।
ए दारिका परिचारिका करि पालिबीं करुना नई।अपराधु छमिबो बोलि पठए बहुत हौं ढीट्यो कई।।
पुनि भानुकुलभूषन सकल सनमान निधि समधी किए।कहि जाति नहिं बिनती परस्पर प्रेम परिपूरन हिए।।3।।
बृंदारका गन सुमन बरिसहिं राउ जनवासेहि चले।दुंदुभी जय धुनि बेद धुनि नभ नगर कौतूहल भले।।
तब सखीं मंगल गान करत मुनीस आयसु पाइ कै।दूलह दुलहिनिन्ह सहित सुंदरि चलीं कोहबर ल्याइ कै।।4।।
sanamāni sakala barāta ādara dāna binaya baṛāi kai |pramudita mahā muni bṛṁda baṁde pūji prema laṛāi kai ||
siru nāi deva manāi saba sana kahata kara saṁpuṭa kiẽ |sura sādhu cāhata bhāu siṁdhu ki toṣa jala aṁjali diẽ ||1||
kara jori janaku bahori baṁdhu sameta kosalarāya soṁ |bole manohara bayana sāni saneha sīla subhāya soṁ ||
saṁbaṁdha rājana rāvareṁ hama baṛe aba saba bidhi bhae |ehi rāja sāja sameta sevaka jānibe binu gatha lae ||2||
e dārikā paricārikā kari pālibīṁ karunā naī |aparādhu chamibo boli paṭhae bahuta hauṁ ḍhīṭyo kaī ||
puni bhānukulabhūṣana sakala sanamāna nidhi samadhī kie |kahi jāti nahiṁ binatī paraspara prema paripūrana hie ||3||
bṛṁdārakā gana sumana barisahiṁ rāu janavāsehi cale |duṁdubhī jaya dhuni beda dhuni nabha nagara kautūhala bhale ||
taba sakhīṁ maṁgala gāna karata munīsa āyasu pāi kai |dūlaha dulahininha sahita suṁdari calīṁ kohabara lyāi kai ||4||
Having honored the whole wedding party with respect, gifts, humble courtesy and praise, Janaka, greatly delighted, worshipped and saluted the company of great sages, drawing them to him with love. Bowing his head and propitiating the gods, he spoke to all of them with his hands joined in supplication: gods and saints desire only devotion; can the ocean be satisfied by a handful of water offered in the palms? Then Janaka, with his brother, folded his hands and spoke to the king of Kosala in charming words, steeped in the natural affection and gentleness of his character. "O king, through this alliance with you we have now become great in every way. Know us, together with this kingdom and all its wealth, to be your servants, to be had without any price paid." "Keep these girls as your handmaids and protect them with fresh kindness. Forgive my offence in summoning you here; I have been very bold." Then the ornament of the solar race, in turn, honored his new kinsman, the father of his son's bride, in every way, as one who is a treasure of honor. Their courtesies to one another cannot be told, for their hearts were filled to the brim with love. The hosts of gods rained flowers, and King Dasharatha went to the lodging of the wedding party. There were the sounds of kettledrums, shouts of victory and the chanting of the Vedas, and in the sky and in the city alike a joyous stir of festivity. Then the women companions, singing auspicious songs and having received the permission of the lord of sages, led the bridegrooms together with the brides to the kohabara, the bridal chamber, and the fair women went along.
Doha 326
पुनि पुनि रामहि चितव सिय सकुचति मनु सकुचै न।हरत मनोहर मीन छबि प्रेम पिआसे नैन।।326।।
puni puni rāmahi citava siya sakucati manu sakucai na |harata manohara mīna chabi prema piāse naina ||326||
Again and again Sita gazed at Rama; she was shy, yet her heart felt no shyness. Her eyes, thirsting with love, were so lovely that they outshone the charm of fish.
Chaupai 327.1-5
स्याम सरीरु सुभायँ सुहावन।सोभा कोटि मनोज लजावन।।
जावक जुत पद कमल सुहाए।मुनि मन मधुप रहत जिन्ह छाए।।
पीत पुनीत मनोहर धोती।हरति बाल रबि दामिनि जोती।।
कल किंकिनि कटि सूत्र मनोहर।बाहु बिसाल बिभूषन सुंदर।।
पीत जनेउ महाछबि देई।कर मुद्रिका चोरि चितु लेई।।
सोहत ब्याह साज सब साजे।उर आयत उरभूषन राजे।।
पिअर उपरना काखासोती।दुहुँ आँचरन्हि लगे मनि मोती।।
नयन कमल कल कुंडल काना।बदनु सकल सौंदर्ज निधाना।।
सुंदर भृकुटि मनोहर नासा।भाल तिलकु रुचिरता निवासा।।
सोहत मौरु मनोहर माथे।मंगलमय मुकुता मनि गाथे।।
syāma sarīru subhāyã suhāvana |sobhā koṭi manoja lajāvana ||
jāvaka juta pada kamala suhāe |muni mana madhupa rahata jinha chāe ||
pīta punīta manohara dhotī |harati bāla rabi dāmini jotī ||
kala kiṁkini kaṭi sūtra manohara |bāhu bisāla bibhūṣana suṁdara ||
pīta janeu mahāchabi deī |kara mudrikā cori citu leī ||
sohata byāha sāja saba sāje |ura āyata urabhūṣana rāje ||
piara uparanā kākhāsotī |duhũ ā̃caranhi lage mani motī ||
nayana kamala kala kuṁḍala kānā |badanu sakala sauṁdarja nidhānā ||
suṁdara bhṛkuṭi manohara nāsā |bhāla tilaku ruciratā nivāsā ||
sohata mauru manohara māthe |maṁgalamaya mukutā mani gāthe ||
His dark body was naturally lovely, putting millions of Loves to shame with its beauty. His lotus feet, tinted with lac, were beautiful, and the bee-like minds of sages ever dwell hovering over them. His yellow dhoti, pure and charming, outshone the light of the young sun and of lightning. A sweet-sounding girdle of little bells encircled his waist, enchanting; his arms were long, and beautiful with ornaments. The yellow sacred thread added great splendor, and the ring on his hand stole the heart away. He shone, adorned with all the wedding finery, and broad ornaments gleamed upon his wide chest. A yellow scarf hung across his shoulder from under the arm, and jewels and pearls were fastened to both of its ends. His eyes were like lotuses, lovely earrings hung at his ears, and his face was the treasure-house of all beauty. His brows were beautiful and his nose charming, and the mark on his forehead was the very dwelling of loveliness. A charming wedding crown shone on his head, auspicious, with pearls and jewels strung into it.
Chhand 327.1-4
गाथे महामनि मौर मंजुल अंग सब चित चोरहीं।पुर नारि सुर सुंदरीं बरहि बिलोकि सब तिन तोरहीं।।
मनि बसन भूषन वारि आरति करहिं मंगल गावहिं।सुर सुमन बरिसहिं सूत मागध बंदि सुजसु सुनावहीं।।1।।
कोहबरहिं आने कुँअर कुँअरि सुआसिनिन्ह सुख पाइ कै।अति प्रीति लौकिक रीति लागीं करन मंगल गाइ कै।।
लहकौरि गौरि सिखाव रामहि सीय सन सारद कहैं।रनिवासु हास बिलास रस बस जन्म को फलु सब लहैं।।2।।
निज पानि मनि महुँ देखिअति मूरति सुरूपनिधान की।चालति न भुजबल्ली बिलोकनि बिरह भय बस जानकी।।
कौतुक बिनोद प्रमोदु प्रेमु न जाइ कहि जानहिं अलीं।बर कुअँरि सुंदर सकल सखीं लवाइ जनवासेहि चलीं।।3।।
तेहि समय सुनिअ असीस जहँ तहँ नगर नभ आनँदु महा।चिरु जिअहुँ जोरीं चारु चारयो मुदित मन सबहीं कहा।।
जोगीन्द्र सिद्ध मुनीस देव बिलोकि प्रभु दुंदुभि हनी।चले हरषि बरषि प्रसून निज निज लोक जय जय जय भनी।।4।।
gāthe mahāmani maura maṁjula aṁga saba cita corahīṁ |pura nāri sura suṁdarīṁ barahi biloki saba tina torahīṁ ||
mani basana bhūṣana vāri ārati karahiṁ maṁgala gāvahiṁ |sura sumana barisahiṁ sūta māgadha baṁdi sujasu sunāvahīṁ ||1||
kohabarahiṁ āne kũara kũari suāsininha sukha pāi kai |ati prīti laukika rīti lāgīṁ karana maṁgala gāi kai ||
lahakauri gauri sikhāva rāmahi sīya sana sārada kahaiṁ |ranivāsu hāsa bilāsa rasa basa janma ko phalu saba lahaiṁ ||2||
nija pāni mani mahũ dekhiati mūrati surūpanidhāna kī |cālati na bhujaballī bilokani biraha bhaya basa jānakī ||
kautuka binoda pramodu premu na jāi kahi jānahiṁ alīṁ |bara kuãri suṁdara sakala sakhīṁ lavāi janavāsehi calīṁ ||3||
tehi samaya sunia asīsa jahã tahã nagara nabha ānãdu mahā |ciru jiahũ jorīṁ cāru cārayo mudita mana sabahīṁ kahā ||
jogīndra siddha munīsa deva biloki prabhu duṁdubhi hanī |cale haraṣi baraṣi prasūna nija nija loka jaya jaya jaya bhanī ||4||
The crown strung with great jewels, and every graceful limb of his, stole all hearts. The women of the city and the celestial beauties, gazing at the bridegroom, all broke blades of grass to ward off the evil eye. Waving jewels, garments and ornaments round him as an offering, they performed the lamp-waving rite and sang auspicious songs. The gods rained down flowers, and bards, minstrels and panegyrists proclaimed his glorious fame. The princes and princesses were brought to the bridal chamber, to the delight of the married women, who with great love began to perform the customary rites of the world, singing auspicious songs. Gauri instructed Rama in the rite of the morsel-feeding, and Sarada instructed Sita. The women's apartments, given over to the delight of laughter and play, all gained the fruit of their lives. In the jewel on her own hand Janaki saw the image of the Lord, the treasure of beauty. In her fear of losing the sight, she did not move her vine-like arm, nor turn her gaze. The sport, the merriment, the joy and the love could not be told; only her women friends understood them. Then all the lovely companions led the bridegrooms and brides to the guest quarters. At that time blessings were heard everywhere, and there was great rejoicing in the city and in the sky. All with glad hearts said: "May the four beautiful couples live long!" The chief of yogis, the siddhas, the lords of sages and the gods, having beheld the Lord, beat their kettledrums. Rejoicing and raining down flowers, they departed to their own realms, crying, "Victory, victory, victory!"
Doha 327
सहित बधूटिन्ह कुअँर सब तब आए पितु पास।सोभा मंगल मोद भरि उमगेउ जनु जनवास।।327।।
sahita badhūṭinha kuãra saba taba āe pitu pāsa |sobhā maṁgala moda bhari umageu janu janavāsa ||327||
Then all the princes came with their brides to their father's side, and the guest-house seemed to overflow, filled with splendor, auspiciousness and joy.
Chaupai 328.1-4
पुनि जेवनार भई बहु भाँती।पठए जनक बोलाइ बराती।।
परत पाँवड़े बसन अनूपा।सुतन्ह समेत गवन कियो भूपा।।
सादर सबके पाय पखारे।जथाजोगु पीढ़न्ह बैठारे।।
धोए जनक अवधपति चरना।सीलु सनेहु जाइ नहिं बरना।।
बहुरि राम पद पंकज धोए।जे हर हृदय कमल महुँ गोए।।
तीनिउ भाई राम सम जानी।धोए चरन जनक निज पानी।।
आसन उचित सबहि नृप दीन्हे।बोलि सूपकारी सब लीन्हे।।
सादर लगे परन पनवारे।कनक कील मनि पान सँवारे।।
puni jevanāra bhaī bahu bhā̃tī |paṭhae janaka bolāi barātī ||
parata pā̃vaṛe basana anūpā |sutanha sameta gavana kiyo bhūpā ||
sādara sabake pāya pakhāre |jathājogu pīṛhanha baiṭhāre ||
dhoe janaka avadhapati caranā |sīlu sanehu jāi nahiṁ baranā ||
bahuri rāma pada paṁkaja dhoe |je hara hṛdaya kamala mahũ goe ||
tīniu bhāī rāma sama jānī |dhoe carana janaka nija pānī ||
āsana ucita sabahi nṛpa dīnhe |boli sūpakārī saba līnhe ||
sādara lage parana panavāre |kanaka kīla mani pāna sãvāre ||
Then a great feast was prepared in many kinds of dishes, and Janaka sent and called the wedding guests. Incomparable cloths were spread along the path as welcoming carpets, and the king went forth together with his sons. With respect he washed the feet of all, and seated them on low stools according to their rank. Janaka washed the feet of the lord of Ayodhya; his gentleness and affection cannot be described. Then he washed the lotus feet of Rama, which Shiva keeps hidden in the lotus of his heart. Regarding the three other brothers as equal to Rama, Janaka washed their feet with his own hands. The king gave all of them fitting seats, and then called the cooks and took them all into his charge. With care the leaf-plates began to be laid out, fashioned of jewels as though leaves, and stitched together with golden pins.
Doha 328
सूपोदन सुरभी सरपि सुंदर स्वादु पुनीत।छन महुँ सब कें परुसि गे चतुर सुआर बिनीत।।328।।
sūpodana surabhī sarapi suṁdara svādu punīta |chana mahũ saba keṁ parusi ge catura suāra binīta ||328||
Lentil soup and rice, with fragrant ghee, beautiful, delicious and pure: in a moment the skilled and courteous cooks had served these to everyone.
Chaupai 329.1-4
पंच कवल करि जेवन लअगे।गारि गान सुनि अति अनुरागे।।
भाँति अनेक परे पकवाने।सुधा सरिस नहिं जाहिं बखाने।।
परुसन लगे सुआर सुजाना।बिंजन बिबिध नाम को जाना।।
चारि भाँति भोजन बिधि गाई।एक एक बिधि बरनि न जाई।।
छरस रुचिर बिंजन बहु जाती।एक एक रस अगनित भाँती।।
जेवँत देहिं मधुर धुनि गारी।लै लै नाम पुरुष अरु नारी।।
समय सुहावनि गारि बिराजा।हँसत राउ सुनि सहित समाजा।।
एहि बिधि सबहीं भौजनु कीन्हा।आदर सहित आचमनु दीन्हा।।
paṁca kavala kari jevana laage |gāri gāna suni ati anurāge ||
bhā̃ti aneka pare pakavāne |sudhā sarisa nahiṁ jāhiṁ bakhāne ||
parusana lage suāra sujānā |biṁjana bibidha nāma ko jānā ||
cāri bhā̃ti bhojana bidhi gāī |eka eka bidhi barani na jāī ||
charasa rucira biṁjana bahu jātī |eka eka rasa aganita bhā̃tī ||
jevãta dehiṁ madhura dhuni gārī |lai lai nāma puruṣa aru nārī ||
samaya suhāvani gāri birājā |hãsata rāu suni sahita samājā ||
ehi bidhi sabahīṁ bhaujanu kīnhā |ādara sahita ācamanu dīnhā ||
Having taken the five ritual mouthfuls, they began to eat, and listening to the songs of playful abuse, they were filled with delight. Dishes of many kinds were set out, equal to nectar, more than can be described. The skilful servers began to serve; of the many kinds of savoury dishes, who could know all their names? Food is said to be of four kinds according to the rules, and each single kind cannot be fully described. There were delicious dishes of many sorts, with the six flavours, and each single flavour came in countless varieties. While they ate, they sang sweet-voiced abuse songs, taking the names of men and women again and again. The abusive songs suited the occasion and shone with charm; hearing them, the king laughed together with the whole company. In this way all of them finished their meal, and water was given them with respect for rinsing the mouth.
Doha 329
देइ पान पूजे जनक दसरथु सहित समाज।जनवासेहि गवने मुदित सकल भूप सिरताज।।329।।
dei pāna pūje janaka dasarathu sahita samāja |janavāsehi gavane mudita sakala bhūpa siratāja ||329||
Janaka gave betel leaf and honored Dasharatha together with his whole company; then the crown jewel of all kings, delighted, went to the lodging prepared for the wedding guests.
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