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Resting one end of it against his toe, he bent and strung it and drew the string back
with such irresistible force that the mighty bow snapped with a crash like a clap of
thunder. And there fell from heaven, a shower of flowers.
King Janaka was thrilled that Janaka’s messengers reached
such an able and worthy noble Ayodhya in three days. They met
prince had lifted the bow. King Dasaratha and said to him:
My beloved
daughter shall be
wedded to this
prince!
Sage
Viswamitra and
King Janaka have sent
you happy news. King Janaka
eagerly awaits your gracious
consent for the marriage,
and your presence and
blessings.
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