Episode 83 – “Seethaa Kalyaana Vaibohame” – Rama marries Sita!!

In the previous episode we entered into the marriage ceremony that was taking place at Mithilapuri wherein, the preliminary events of the marriage had already commenced! The entire city and the palace of Janakpuri were on celebration mode! People were running here and there with all smiles and happiness! It was at this time, theContinue reading “Episode 83 – “Seethaa Kalyaana Vaibohame” – Rama marries Sita!!”

Episode 82 – The Auspicious Sita-Rama wedding – Reading of the “Pathrika”

In the previous episode we witnessed that King Janaka and King Dasharata formally meet each other and discuss the various aspects of the marriage ceremony. In due course, King Dasharata formally requests King Janaka to give his daughter Sita in marriage to his son Rama. In turn, King Janaka was overwhelmed and proposes the marriageContinue reading “Episode 82 – The Auspicious Sita-Rama wedding – Reading of the “Pathrika””

Episode 81 – The auspicious Sita-Rama wedding ceremony begins at Mithilapuri!

In the previous episode we had witnessed that King Dasharata and co. started from Ayodhya after Sage Vasishtaachaarya approved Rama’s marriage proposal with Sita. The entire group of people reached Mithilapuri for the auspicious event and subsequently was welcomed warmly by King Janaka and his people. Subsequently the great rishis got their acts together andContinue reading “Episode 81 – The auspicious Sita-Rama wedding ceremony begins at Mithilapuri!”

Episode 80 – Ayodhya goes into a festive mood – For the second time!

In the previous episode we witnessed that Sita was about to garland Rama after he broke the “Shiva Dhanush” as part of the Syamvara. Upon seeing Sita approaching him with the garland in her hands, Rama immediately stops her, turns towards King Janaka and says that all these marriage related matters should only be discussedContinue reading “Episode 80 – Ayodhya goes into a festive mood – For the second time!”

Episode 79 – Rama refuses to be garlanded by Sita!!

In the previous episode we witnessed one of the major divine acts of Lord Rama, wherein he stunned the world not only by lifting the great ‘Shiva Dhanush’ in his hands, but also by breaking it to everybody’s amazement! Upon seeing this, King Janaka was happy beyond words and so was Sita! Sita was stunnedContinue reading “Episode 79 – Rama refuses to be garlanded by Sita!!”

Episode 78 – Rama lifts and breaks the “Shiva Dhanush” to everybody’s amazement!

In the previous episode we were witnessing that the Syamvara had begun and different kings from different kingdoms were trying their hands on the “Shiva Dhanush” and none of them were successful in lifting it off the ground! It is at this time. Sage Vishwaamithra asks the child Rama to go and “have a look”Continue reading “Episode 78 – Rama lifts and breaks the “Shiva Dhanush” to everybody’s amazement!”

Episode 77 – The Syamvara begins – Rama “has a look” at the Shiva Dhanush!

In the previous episode we witnessed the emotional scene of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita Devi looking at each other for the first time, as Rama enters the palace of King Janaka! We also experienced the beauty of the Kamba Ramayana in this regard. We are currently at a stage wherein all the kings fromContinue reading “Episode 77 – The Syamvara begins – Rama “has a look” at the Shiva Dhanush!”

Episode 76 – Rama at Mithilapuri – Sita and Rama look at each other for the first time!!!

In the previous episode we witnessed the interesting historical significance of the “Shiva Dhanush” and how did it transcend through the six generations of king Janaka. In due course, we also witnessed that King Janaka had taken a wow that he would give his daughter Sita in marriage to that person who is able toContinue reading “Episode 76 – Rama at Mithilapuri – Sita and Rama look at each other for the first time!!!”

Episode 75 – Rama at Mithilapuri – An interesting history of the “Shiva-Dhanush”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed that Sage Vishwaamithra along with the two children Rama and Lakshmana enter into the city of Mithilapuri, and reach the palace of King Janaka. Upon seeing the three of them, King Janaka was overwhelmed and welcomed all of them. Subsequently in this context, Valmiki Maharishi has given usContinue reading “Episode 75 – Rama at Mithilapuri – An interesting history of the “Shiva-Dhanush””

Episode 74 – Lord Rama enters Mithilapuri – History of King Janaka!

In the previous episode we witnessed that Sage Vishwaamithra took Rama and Lakshmana along northwards via Vishaala city and are about to enter into Mithilapuri. On the way, they pass through Sage Gautama’s ashram wherein his wife Ahalyaa Devi was lying as a stone. Lord Rama granted her relief from the curse and she retookContinue reading “Episode 74 – Lord Rama enters Mithilapuri – History of King Janaka!”