Later on, when Rama and Lakshmana went to Sage Vishwamitra for further orders, he said, “Tomorrow all of us will leave for the kingdom of Mithila (videha). King Janaka has invited us at the Swayamvara of his daughter. The swayamvara will have the great bow of Lord Shiva. Whosoever will be able to string the mighty bow will get King Janaka’s daughter, the beautiful and righteous Sita as his wife. I want both of you to accompany me to mithila (videha).”
Next, morning Sage Vishwamitra along with Rama and Lakshmana set off for Mithila (videha). Sage Vishwamitra was well aware that Rama was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It was now time for Lord Vishnu to meet his soulmate, Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi who was born as Sita in Mithila (videha).
Then Rama, Lakshmana and Vishwamitra processed towards Mithila (videha). Soon, they reached Janakpur, the capital of Mithila (videha); king Janak gave them a grand and respectful welcome. He enquired Vashwamitra about the two young princes. The learned sage replied with a smile that the two princes were the valiant sons of the illustrious King Dashratha ofAyodhya.
The next day early in the morning, all the arrangements were made for princess Sita’s swayamvara. King Janaka himself led Sage Vashwamitra and the princes of Ayodhya to the royal hall where the swayamvara was to be held. There, in the center of the huge hall, was kept Lord Shiva’s massive golden bow encrusted with diamonds and gems. Nearly ten thousand princes were invited from all around the world. Each one was hoping to win the beautiful princess’s hand in matrimony.
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