Janaka's Invitation Reaches the Sage
Bala Kanda, Doha 239
Doha 239 · Movement 2 of 2
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Ram first bows at Shatananda's feet, honouring Janaka's priest before returning to sit beside his own guru. The morning of the great assembly begins in reverence rather than royal excitement.
Vishwamitra calls him near with the affection of one who knows the purpose toward which the day is moving. The brothers wait beside him until Mithila's formal message arrives.
Janaka invites the sage and his company to the bow sacrifice. Palace, pavilion, kings, citizens, and Sita's hidden prayer are ready. One courteous summons now sets the whole gathered destiny in motion.
The invitation enters Vishwamitra's hands, and the path to Shiva's bow opens.
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सतानंदपद बंदि प्रभु बैठे गुर पहिं जाइ। चलहु तात मुनि कहेउ तब पठवा जनक बोलाइ।।239।।
The Lord bowed at Satananda's feet and then went and sat beside his Guru. 'Come, dear child,' said the sage. Then Janaka sent word, inviting them.