Sri Rama Charita Manasa - Shri Sita Ram Foundation, USA

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wedding through Nårada; it was just the same that Janakaís astrologers had already
determined. When all the people heard of this, they observed, ìThe astrologers of this
place are so many creators as it were.î (1ó4)
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Do.: dhenudhµuri belå bimala sakala suma≈gala mµula,
bipranha kaheu bideha sana jåni saguna anukµula.312.
The most auspicious and sacred hour before sunset (which is the time when cows
generally return home from pasture, and is consequently marked by clouds of dust
raised by their hoofs) arrived; perceiving propitious omens, the Bråhmaƒas apprised King
Videha of its approach. (312)
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Cau.: uparohitahi kaheu naranåhå, aba bila≈ba kara kåranu kåhå.
satåna≈da taba saciva bolåe, ma≈gala sakala såji saba lyåe.1.
sa≈kha nisåna panava bahu båje, ma≈gala kalasa saguna subha såje.
subhaga suåsini gåvahiÚ g∂tå, karahiÚ beda dhuni bipra pun∂tå.2.
lena cale sådara ehi bhå°t∂, gae jahå° janavåsa baråt∂.
kosalapati kara dekhi samåjµu, ati laghu låga tinhahi suraråjµu.3.
bhayau samau aba dhåria påµu, yaha suni parå nisånahiÚ ghåµu.
gurahi pµuchi kari kula bidhi råjå, cale sa≈ga muni sådhu samåjå.4.
The king asked the family priest (›atånanda), ìWhat is the cause of delay now?î
›atånanda then summoned the ministers, who came equipped with all auspicious
articles. A number of conches, drums and tabors sounded. Festal vases and articles of
good omen (such as curds, turmeric and blades of Dµurvå grass) were displayed.
Graceful women (whose husbands were alive) sang songs, and holy Bråhmaƒas
murmured Vedic texts. In this manner they proceeded to invite the bridegroomís party
with due honour and called at the latterís lodgings. When they witnessed King Da‹arathaís
glory, Indra (the lord of celestials) looked very small to them. ìThe hour has come; be
good enough to start now,î they submitted. At this the drums gave a thundering beat.
After consulting his preceptor and going through the family rites King Da‹aratha sallied
forth with a host of sages and holy men. (1ó4)
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