Journey to Mithila

After leaving Gowthamas Ashram,Viswamitra took Rama and Lakshmana to a place where Janaka was doing Yagna.Janaka welcomed these along with his minister,Sathanandudu.He requested them to stay till the YAGNA WAS OVER. hE ENQUIRED ABOUT Rama and Lakshmana.Viswamitra told that they were Dasarathas sons. HE EXPLAINED him of recent happenings. He revealed their wish to see Shiva dhanush.Sathanada was the son Ahalya and Gowthama.He came to know that his parents were reunited and was happy. He praised Viswamitra and told Rama was very lucky because Viswamitra was protecting him.

Janaka was a yogi. H ewas not materialistic.Inthis context he was much above Dasaratha who was bilnd in love with Rama.Janaka was doing this Yagna for the marriage of his daughter Seetha.Seetha was found by Janaka when he was ploughing the land.He took her home and she grew up there.Seetha was ayonija.Janaka was unable to find suitable bridegroom for her.There was a great bow in his house which was given to him by Varuna.No one could lift it and use it.