Banana-tree pillars, golden leaves, paired pots at the doorway; a canopy like the churning of the seven seas, adorned in rainbow colors. Across the broad brow of the splendid mansion, crimson festoons appear as beautiful as sandal paste.
Against cloth dark as clouded sky, strands of stars become necklaces of diamonds. Nets of pearls and rows of coral garlands fill the playroom with delight. Innumerable divine lamps blaze and glitter; an ivory bed is spread with flowers, a curtain hanging above it.
Tender Sita enters and lies there beside Kausalya’s son. The women of Mithila sing with feeling and wander in loving delight. Ranjan says: singing of the wedding of Rama and Siya, they obtain all four auspicious fruits.
Kohbar — Pada 112
“Whose kohbar is red with crimson powder, and whose kohbar is roofed with betel leaves?” “Ayodhya’s kohbar is red with crimson powder, while Mithila’s kohbar is roofed with betel leaves.”
The bridegroom Sri Rama entered the kohbar; Janak’s daughter came with him. “You are the son of a noble father; cover your face with your veil against the sun’s fierce heat.” When Sri Rama heard these words,