Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

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Janaka
did they develop acquaintance with you near here and come with
you” Janaka was pouring out one query after another, as if he
was talking to himself, forgetful where he was or what he really
wanted to know.
Viswamitra saw his plight and could not restrain his smile. He
said, “These are the sons of Emperor Dasaratha of Ayodhya.
Their names are Rama and Lakshmana. The valour and skill of
these boys are amazing and miraculous. “The sage desired to say
much more, but he thought it better to tell him all about them,
after reaching the place where they were to stay. So, they walked
on towards the quarters set apart for Viswamitra and his
entourage. (RKRV Part I p.157-158)
Emperor Janaka oversees the arrangements for their Stay in
Mithila:
It was a pretty little new temple-like structure situated in the
centre of a lovely garden. It was tastefully decorated with greens
and festoons. The place was heavy with silence. It was as if
peace fell in heavy showers there from the wings of Grace from
heaven itself. It was quite adjacent to the Royal Palace.
Therefore, after showing them in, Janaka fell at the feet of the
sage again, saying: “Your arrival has added unto me
immeasurable strength and joy. I am sure this fortune came to me
as a result of the merit earned in many lives. I shall now take
leave. For the Yajna to begin there is an interval of twelve days,
according to the Rithwiks. Please therefore stay on in this
Mithila city itself and bless me.” Viswamitra assured him that he
had no objection to his proposal, and removed all apprehensions
on that score from the mind of Janaka. Rama and Lakshmana