Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Yevam
Bruvanam Janaka: Prathyuvacha Kruthanjali: |
Shrothum
Arhasi Badhram They Kulam Na:
Parikeerthitham ||
Pradhane
Hi Muni Shreshta Kulam Niravashoshatha: |
Vakthavyam
Kulam Jathena Thana Nibodha Mahamune ||
Raja
Abhootha Thrishu Lokeshu Vishrutha: Svena Karmana |
Nimi:
Parama Dharmathma Sarva Saththvavatham Vara: ||
Thasya
Puthro Mithi: Nama Janako Mithi Puthraka: |
Prathamo
Janako Nama Janakath Api Udhavasu: ||
Once
Sage Vashishta was concluded describing the lineage of Ikshvaku dynasty in
detail, King Janaka with palm folded replied reverentially “ Oh! Brahman, I
earnestly pray all of you to listen to the distinguished lineage of mine. Oh! Mahamune, it is the responsibility of a
person who born in the glorious lineage to describe the history of his clan
before he offers a bride, therefore let me describe about my lineage. There was an Emperor Nimi who is prominent
among the Emperors, well known in the three worlds for his righteousness. Mithi was the son of Emperor Nimi and Mithi
had a son Janaka. Udhdhavasu was the son
of King Janaka and Nandivardhana was the son of Uddhavasu. Nadivardhana had a son Sukethu. Rajarishi Devaratha who was powerful as well
as righteous was the son of Sukethu and he had a son Bruhadhratha. Mahavira was
the brave son of Bruhadhratha and Sudhrithi was a virtuous son of
Mahavira. The Kingly Sage Dhrushtakethu
was the son of Sudhruthi, Dhrushtakethu had a well known son Haryashva. Maru was the son of Haryashva and Prathindhraka
was the son of Maru. Prathindhraka had a
noble son Keerthiratha. Devamida was the
son of Keerthiratha and Devamida had a son Vibhudha and Vibhudha had a son
Mahindhraka. The mighty King
Keerthiratha was the son of Mahindhraka and the Kingly Sage Maharoma was the son of Keerthiratha. The Kingly sage Swarnaroma was the son of
Sage Mahorama and Hrsvaroma was the son of Sage Swarnaroma, two sons were born
to the virtuous King Hrsvaroma, and I am the elder one and my brother is the
mighty King Kushadhvaja. My father the
illustrious King Hrsvaroma entrusted the Kingdom of Mithila to me and my
brother Kushadhvaja and proceeded to woods.
After the departure of my father to the heavenly abode, I am taking good
care of my brother Kushadhvaja and the burden of Kingdom of Mithila. Later, the valorous King Sudhanva of Sankasha
entered in a battle with Mithila, in the meantime I have received the glorious
bow of Lord Shiva and lotus eyed Sita.
Oh! Brahmarishey, I have confronted King Sudhanva in the battle with the
good fortune brought by the divine bow or bride. Later, Kushadhvaja was crowned as the King of
City of Sankasha. Oh! Munipungava, with
all my hearts I offer my daughter Sita and Urmila to Rama and Lakshmana, I am extremely happily to offer my daughters
in marriage. Sita is the bounty of
bravery. Oh! King Dhasharatha, let the
proceedings of the ritual begins with the Go Dhanam, homage to Pithrus and the
remaining rituals of marriage. Oh!
Mahabhaho King Dhasharatha, the ruling star of the day is Magha, on the third
day of Uthara Phalguni the wedding ceremonies will take place and the generous
charity of Arthadhanam/wealth to the deserving people will be performed for the
welfare of Rama and Lakshmana.”
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
