“Full of all good qualities and equal in all respects in the relationship were the two fathers. When they met they felt tremendous happiness. Looking at them, the demigods, men and sages kept saying, ‘All glories!’ and ‘Wonderful!’” (Janaki Mangala,… Read More ›
“They remembered the guru as they went. The demigods rained down flowers and carpets were rolled out. Every kind of welcome was offered by Janaka to Dasharatha, as love overwhelmed his heart.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 16.1) cale sumiri gura sura… Read More ›
“The muni said, ‘Go and bring the King of Ayodhya here.’ The king then started, remembering the guru, Parvati, Shiva and Ganesha.” (Janaki Mangala, 128) jāi kaheu pagu dhāria muni avadhesahi | cale sumiri gurū gauri girīsa ganesahi || Download… Read More ›
“Both family priests did the rituals according to the family traditions and the Vedas. Calling for the barata party, Janaka’s heart is full of joy.” (Janaki Mangala, 127) beda bihita kularīti kīnhi duhum̐ kulagura | paṭhaī boli barāta janaka pramudita… Read More ›
“Janaka sent so many gifts of all different kinds. Seeing this, the demigods became envious over the bliss of the baratis.” (Janaki Mangala, 126) paṭhaī bhenṭa bideha bahuta bahu bhām̐tinha | dekhata deva sihāhiṃ ananda basarātinha || Download this episode… Read More ›
“The barata procession in the middle of the road looked very appropriate, like Kamadeva taking rest underneath a desire tree in a garden.” (Janaki Mangala, 125) madhya barāta birājata ati anukūleu | manahum̐ kāma ārāma kalapatarū phūleu || Download this… Read More ›
“He put the wedding ornaments on Rama, who is the ornament of ornaments. The lotus that was the eyes of the world bloomed at the sight of Him, who is the sun.” (Janaki Mangala, 124) byāha bibhūṣana bhūṣita bhūṣana bhūṣana… Read More ›
“King Dasharatha worshiped Vishvamitra and gave charity to the brahmanas. For the sake of Rama’s great auspiciousness, he performed all the auspicious rites.” (Janaki Mangala, 123) rāyam̐ kausikahi pūji dāna bipranha die | rāma sumangala hetu sakala mangala kie ||… Read More ›
“Taking them in his lap, the king was very happy in the heart. His incomparable bliss cannot be explained even by Ananta Shesha Naga.” (Janaki Mangala, 122) hṛdayam̐ lāi lie goda moda ati bhūpahi | kahi na sakahiṃ sata seṣa… Read More ›
“Then Vishvamitra went to the guest area, taking Rama and Lakshmana. The barat party became extremely joyful looking at them, with love filling their hearts.” (Janaki Mangala, 121) ge janavāsahiṃ kausika rāma lakhana lie | haraṣe nirakhi barāta prema premudita… Read More ›