त्रिसप्ततितमः सर्गः (Sarga 73): Mithilā Vivāha
Kanyādāna and the Fourfold Marriage Rites
अथोपकार्यां जग्मुस्ते सभार्या रघुनन्दना:।राजाऽप्यनुययौ पश्यंत्सर्षिसंघ स्सबान्धव:।।।।
athopakāryāṃ jagmus te sabhāryā raghunandanāḥ | rājā 'py anuyayau paśyan sarṣisaṅghaḥ sabāndhavaḥ ||
Rồi các con của Raghu, cùng với hiền thê, đi về nơi cư trú đã được sắp đặt; đức vua cũng theo sau, chăm chú dõi nhìn—cùng hội chúng các bậc hiền triết và với thân quyến của mình.
Thereafter the descendants of Raghu along with their wives departed for their tents. The king (Dasaratha) also accompanied them with hosts of rishis and relatives.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē bālakāṇḍē trisaptatitamassarga:৷৷Thus ends the seventythird sarga of Balakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.
It underscores dharmic social harmony: elders, seers, and family collectively witness and support the transition into household life, making the rite accountable and communal.
After the wedding rites conclude, the newly married princes retire to their quarters; Daśaratha accompanies them along with ṛṣis and relatives.
Parental responsibility and affectionate guardianship: the king’s presence reflects care, oversight, and respect for ritual completion.