Parasuramas return to Mahendra mountains

Dasaratha was pleading with Parasurama that he no longer bred hatred towards kings. he was now afamous Brahmin.He threw away the weapons and arrows in the presence of Indra.He gave away Earth to Kashyapa and left for Mahendra Mountains.But Parasurama did not pay any heed to Dasarathas words.

Rama replied him that he had had praised Parasurama for his past deeds. Now he was belittling Rama.He would not entertain such talk.So Rama lifted the Vishnu bow and ste the arrow.THen he told Parasurama that since he was Brahmin ,he would not kill him.But as the arrow was very power ful it cant be taken back. it should be used on something.Hegave him choice as where to use it-whether on his path or on his fruits of thapa.

Then Parasurama realised his folly. he understood Ramas greatness.As he had to return to mountains. he asked Rama to strike at the worlds he created by his thapa but save his padagathi.He was not ashamed to be defeataed in Ramas hands.Sages and Devathas praisd Rama.Rama then gave that Vishnu dhanush to Varun.

THen Rama consoled Dasaratha and started for Ayodhya.Citizens were very happy.Kousalya,Sumithra and Kaikeyi welcomed his sons and theirwives.

Parasu ramudu

On their return, suddenly darkness came and everyone fainted except Dasaratha and his family and sages.Then appeared Parasurama.Vasishta and aother sages prayed him.Parasurama brought great bow along with him. I t was Vishnu Dhanush.He addressed Rama that he had heard about how Rama broke Shiva Dhanush.So now he demanded that Rama break up this Vishnu Dhanush also. Later they would fight duel.

Dasaratha was afraid that Rama might come to harm in that duel.SO he requested Viswamitra to gain control over his emotions.Parasurama was talking to Rama only. In the past there was fight between Vishnu and Shiva.Then Viswakarma made two special bows and gave them .Shivas bow stuck up and could not be used. So Shiva gave it toDevarathudu.THat bow was now broken by Rama.

Sudhanvudu

After coming to throne,Janaka was living with his younger brither in Mithila.Then king Sudhanvundu of Saankasyapuram invaded Mithila for Shuva dhanush and also for Seetha in marriage.Janaka rejected his demand.In the war,Sudhanvudu was killed. Then Kusadhwajudu was made the king of Saankasyapuram.

Janaka agreed to give Seetha to Rama ,Urmila to Lakshmana, Mandavi to Bharatha and Sruthakeerthi to Satrughna.When they were giving Godaana , bHARATHAA S MATERNAL UNCLE CAME OVER THERE.His name is Yudhajitthu.W hile giving Seetha to Rama , Janaka tells her about Pathivratha traits indirectly.Marriage occured on Uttara phalguni star. All the four marriages were conducted with utmost satisfacion, pomp and enthusiasm.Next day Viswamitra blessed the couples and left for Himalayas. H ehad done his duty of uniting Rama and Seetha

Dasaratha started for Ayodhya along with hisfamily and friends.Janaka gave them many presents and gifts..

Jankas vamsavruksha

Vasishat explains thatthese were very pure, from the beginning. THey are ferocious, straight forward,righteous and truthful.So,Jnaka can give his daughters to Rama and Lakshmana.THEN,Janaka said that hisancestry was also great.He reveals his lineage thus.

1--Nimi--Midhi(he built Mithila.he is first Janaka)--Udavasuvu--Nandi vardhanudu--Sukethudu--Devarathudu--Bruhadradhudu--Mahaveerudu--Sudhruthi--Dhrushtakethudu--Haryasvudu--Maruvu

2--Mruvu--Prithindhakudu--Keerthiradhudu--Devameedhudu--Vibudhudu--Mahidhrakudu--Maharomudu--Swarnaromudu--Hrasvaromudu--Janakudu and Kusadhwajudu

This was Janakas heritage.

Dasarathas journey to Mithila

Dasaratha went to Mithila along with his ministers, royal priests. THey took gold, diamonds and precious items along with them.Janaka welcomed them profuselyand told that he would conduct marriage according to sages directions.It was a joyous atmosphere.Everyone was happy.Yagna was completed succesfully.Janakas younger brother,Kusadhwajudu protected the yagna.He lived on teh banks of Ikshumathi, in town,Sankasya.Janaka sent his minister,Sudamanudu,to invite Dasaratha and his men.Asper Dasaraths request,Vasishta told thelineage of Ikshwaku VAmsam like this.

1--Brahma--Marichi--Kasyapudu--Suryudu--Manuvu--Ikshwaku(first king of Ayodhya)--Kukshi--Vikukshi--Banudu--Anavanyudu--Prudhuva--Trisankuvu--Dundumarudu(yuvanasvudu)--Mandhata--Susandhi--Dhruvasandhi(Prasenajithu)--Bharathud--Asithudu--Sagarudu--ASamanjudu--Amsumanthudu--Dilipudu

2--Dilipudu--Bhagirathudu--Kakuthsudu--Raghava--Pravruddhudu(Kalmasha padudu)--Sankhanudu--Sudarsanudu--Agnivarnudu--Seeghragudu--Maruvu--Prasusrukudu--Nahushudu--Yayaathi--Naabhagudu--Ajudu--Dasarathudu

Shiva dhanush

After completion of yagna, Janaka came to vISWAMITRA And told him about the great bow.Emperor Nimis sixth son was Devarathudu.Shiva kept this bow and arrows with Devarathudu.During Dakshayagna, Shiva was angry and threatened Devathas that he would destroy them with this bow.They were afraid and pleaded with Shiva. he got pacified and gave the bow to his forefather ,Deva rathudu.

Janaka wanted to give Seetha to the most eligible person.So he stated that whoever lifted the bow and used it properly , he would be given his daughter in marriage.Kings who failed in this, waged a war against Janaka. Then Janaka did a thapa and Devatha s blessed him with cavalry. infantry etc to defeat his enemies.

JaNKA DIRECTE D HIS MEN TO bring the DHANUSH.Five thousand strong men brought it on a eight wheeled platform.Shrirama asked their permission to see it and then use it. AsHE LIFTED IT and tried touse it broke into pieces with a thunderous sound.Janaka told Viswamitra that he would like to give his daughter in marriage to Rama . HE would send his men to bring Dasaratha.But Rama said that without his fathers approval he would not marry Seetha.Dasaratha was happy to know about Ramas marriage and he disclosed the information toVasishta and Vamadeva.If all assent ,they would go to Mithila the next day.

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.