Ramayana, Epic of Rama, Prince of India

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I. The Bridal of Sita - 16 ‘Known on earth my plighted promise, spoke by heralds near and far, – He shall win my peerless Sita who shall bend my bow of war, – Monarchs came and princely suitors, chiefs and warriors known to fame, Baffled in their fruitless effort left Mithila in their shame, Rama came with gallant Lakshman by their proud preceptor led, Bent and broke the mighty weapon, he the beauteous bride shall wed! Rama strained the weapon stoutly till it snapped and broke in twain, In the concourse of the monarchs, in the throng of arméd men, Rama wins the peerless princess by the righteous will of Heaven, I redeem my plighted promise – be thy kind permission given! [8] Monarch of Kosala’s country! with each lord and peer and priest, Welcome to Mithila’s city, welcome to Videha’s feast, Joy thee in thy Rama’s triumph, joy thee with a father’s pride, Let each prince of proud Kosala win a fair Videha-bride!’ These by Viswa-mitra’s bidding are the words our monarch said, This by Sata-nanda’s counsel is the quest that he hath made,” Joyful was Kosala’s monarch, spake to chieftains in the hall, Vama-deva and Vasishtha and to priests and Brahmans all: “Priests and peers! in far Mithila, so these friendly envoys tell, Righteous Rama, gallant Lakshman, in the royal palace dwell, And our brother of Videha prizes Rama’s warlike pride, To each prince of proud Kosala yields a fair Videha-bride, If it please ye, priests and chieftains, speed we to Mithila fair, World-renowned is Janak’s virtue, Heaven-inspired his learning rare!” Spake each peer and holy Brahman: “Dasa-ratha’s will be done! Spake the king unto the envoys: “Part we with the rising sun!” Honoured with a regal honour, welcomed to a rich repast, Gifted envoys from Mithila day and night in gladness passed!
I. The Bridal of Sita - 17 IV. Meeting of Janak and Dasa-ratha On Ayodhya’s tower and turret now the golden morning woke, Dasa-ratha girt by courtiers thus to wise Sumantra spoke: “Bid the keepers of my treasure with their waggons lead the way, Ride in front with royal riches, gold and gems in bright array, [9] Bid my warriors skilled in duty lead the four-fold ranks of war, Elephants and noble chargers, serried foot and battle-car, Bid my faithful chariot-driver harness quick each car of state, With the fleetest of my coursers, and upon my orders wait. Vama-deva and Vasishtha versed in Veda’s ancient lore, Kasyapa and good Jabali sprung from holy saints of yore, Markandeya in his glory, Katyayana in his pride, Let each priest and proud preceptor with Kosala’s monarch ride, Harness to my royal chariot strong and stately steeds of war, For the envoys speed my journey and the way is long and far.” With each priest and proud retainer Dasa-ratha led the way, Glittering ranks of forces followed in their four-fold dread array, Four days on the way they journeyed till they reached Videha’s land, Janak with a courteous welcome came to greet the royal band. Joyously Videha’s monarch greeted every priest and peer, Greeted ancient Dasa-ratha in his accents soft and clear: “Hast thou come, my royal brother, on my house to yield thy grace, Hast thou made a peaceful journey, pride of Raghu’s royal race? Welcome! for Mithila’s people seek my royal guest to greet, Welcome! for thy sons of valour long their loving sire to meet, Welcome too the priest Vasishtha versed in Veda’s ancient lore, Welcome every righteous rishi sprung from holy saints of yore! And my evil fates are vanquished and my race is sanctified, With the warlike race of Raghu thus in loving bonds allied,
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