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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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Having honored Shatananda, Rama sits near his guru and hears that Janaka has sent for him.

AI-created devotional illustration · Doha 239

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Gita Press code81 undated · PDF pages 236 · printed pages 234. Reader passage: bala-kanda-doha-240. Printed numbering may differ.

Source facts

  • Full sourceDoha239 RAMA/PRABHU BOWS SHATANANDA FEET then GOES SITS NEAR GURU.
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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.