It is as though Brahma fashioned this treasury of beauty upon the very touchstone of adornment.
The women wave garments and ornaments in offering, perform arati, and sing auspicious songs; gods shower flowers, while heralds and bards proclaim his spotless fame. ॥1॥
Having brought the princes and brides into the kohbar, all rejoice; with deepest affection they begin the customary rites, singing auspicious songs.
Gauri teaches Rama the lahkauri rite with Sita, while Saraswati assists; the women of the inner palace, overcome with laughter, consolation, and playful rasa, gain the fruit of birth. ॥2॥
In the jewel upon her own wrist, Janaki sees the most beautiful image of the Treasury of Beauty.
She cannot turn away from gazing upon it, for fear that the vision might vanish.
The merriment, delight, and loving play cannot be described; those women alone who witnessed it know it well.
Then all the beautiful sakhis escort bride and bridegroom back toward the wedding encampment. ॥3॥
At that moment blessings resound throughout the city, and supreme joy spreads everywhere: “May the four couples live forever!” everyone says with delighted hearts.
Yogic masters, perfected beings, great sages, and gods behold them and beat celestial drums; showering many-colored flowers, they return to their own realms crying, “Victory! Victory! Victory!” ॥4॥
Doha: Then all the princes came with their brides before their father; beauty, auspiciousness, and joy filled the wedding encampment like surging water.
The Family Deities — Pada 99
These are your family deities—bow your heads respectfully before them; address them humbly with joined hands, and offer yourselves again and again to their compassion—delay no longer.
Give them auspicious seats and let them sit; wash their feet and place that water upon your heads; offer them sweet fruits and delicacies.
Your mother has sent these four brothers here; they have come for your vision.
Receive them with gladness and celebrate your blessed fortune—