“Then the king offered prayers to Vashishtha and the other munis. Approaching Vishvamitra’s lotus feet, he offered many prayers.” (Janaki Mangala, 174) puni basiṣṭha ādika muni bandi mahīpati | gahi kausika ke pāi kīnha binatī ati || Download this episode… Read More ›
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Calling Each Other Prabhu
“Please do not take it ill of me that I sent for you. I know that I received all happiness by the glory of your grace, O lord.” (Janaki Mangala, 173) bilaga na mānaba mora jo boli paṭhāyaun | prabhu… Read More ›
A Great Maintainer
“With folded hands Janaka said, ‘Please take me as your own. You are the tilaka of the Raghu family, and you always take care of the destitute.’” (Janaki Mangala, 172) kaheu janaka kara jori kīnha mohi āpana | raghukula tilaka… Read More ›
It’s a Tie
“With love and excitement, Janaka said to Dasharatha, ‘Please come back now.’ The kings then exchanged requests, with their words full of goodness.” (Janaki Mangala, 171) prema pulaki kahi rāya phiriya aba rājana | karata paraspara binaya sakala guna bhājana… Read More ›
Bhakta-Vatsala
“Janaka embraced Janaki and instructed her on everything that needed to be instructed. Going to his ministers, guru, and relatives, he brought them to the farewell procession.” (Janaki Mangala, 170) janaka jānakihi bheṭi sikhāi sikhāvana | sahita saciva gura bandhu… Read More ›
Calming Worries
“To the beating of drums, it was announced that the king was returning to Ayodhya. The many demigods rained down flowers, the aura was good, and everything looked beautiful.” (Janaki Mangala, 169) pare nisānahiṃ ghāu rāu avadhahiṃ cale | sura… Read More ›
Dear To Everyone
“As Sita was leaving, the people of the town, the women, the horses, the cows, the birds and the deer became restless. Having heard the request of the mother-in-law, the jewel of the Raghu dynasty kindly solaced them and then… Read More ›
Judging Offerings
“’O you who know the people, please keep love for them who are offered to you’, were the loving words sounded by the downtrodden mother. Again and again the queen brought the children to her heart and hugged them.” (Janaki… Read More ›
Dependent On The Son
“O son, don’t forget our love for You; keep us always in Your heart. Know that the king, his relatives, and this entire city are Your servants.” (Janaki Mangala, 168) tāta tajiya jani choha mayā rākhabi mana | anucara jānaba… Read More ›
From Taking To Giving
“Entrusting Sita and all daughters to Him, again and again looking at Rama, with folded hands she requested:” (Janaki Mangala, 167) sīya sahita saba sutā saunpi kara jorahin | bāra bāra raghunāthahi nirakhi nihorahin || Download this episode (right click… Read More ›