Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
you of this.” The priests and ministers stood with folded hands,
reverentially awaiting the reply from Dasaratha. (RKRV Part I
p.171-172)
Dasaratha seeks the consent of the Ministers, Sages and
Brahmins of the court:
But Dasaratha rolled it over in his mind with earnest care and
sent for the sages Vashishta, Vamadeva and others, for
consultations, before speaking a word in reply. He also invited
the foremost among the Brahmins of the court. When they all
arrived, he asked the party from Mithila to repeat the message
they had brought. When they had listened to the news, he wanted
their comments. But first, Dasaratha fell prostrate before sage
Vashishta and prayed that he should give his approval.
Vashishta, Vamadeva and others responded with joyous
acclamations, “Most auspicious!” “Most auspicious!” They
asked, “Why spend further thought on this Make preparations
for the journey to Mithila!”
The ministers jumped in joy. News of the wedding of Rama
spread in a trice all over the City and into the inner apartments of
the Palace, where the Queens were. The citizens raised
exclamations of “Jai! Jai!” in their exultation. Attendants and
servants quickly made preparations for the journey. Jewels, silk
brocades and other gifts were packed in large quantities and
varieties; countless chariots were loaded with them. (RKRV Part
I p.172-173)
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