Refer also to Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, from Chaupai line no. 5 that precedes
Doha no. 312—to Chaupai line no. 7 that precedes Doha no. 313 with respect to the invitation
that was sent by king Janak, the father of Sita, to king Dasrath, the father of Lord Ram, to
come and participate in the marriage rituals when the right time arrived.
In the case of Lord Ram’s marriage with Sita, it was Narad who had brought the time-
table outlining the auspicious moments as determined by Brahma, the creator, and gave it to
Sita’s father Janak (refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Chaupai line nos. 5-7 that precede
Doha no. 312). In Shiva’s case, the auspicious moment was determined by savants whom
Himwaan consulted, and this time-table was then taken by the Sapta-rishis and handed over to
Brahma (refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Chaupai line nos. 4-7 that precede Doha no.
91).]
øı0. ’ÙÁ‹ ‚∑§‹ ‚È⁄U ‚ÊŒ⁄U ‹Ëã„U – ‚’Á„U ¡ÕÙÁøà •Ê‚Ÿ ŒËã„UH 1H
caupā’ī.
bōli sakala sura sādara līnhē. sabahi jathōcita āsana dīnhē. 1.
He (Himwaan) respectfully invited all the gods to the venue of the marriage rituals,
and escorted each of them to their respective seats. (1)
[Note—King Janak had also done the same thing during the marriage of his daughter
Sita with Lord Ram—refer: Ram Charit Manas, Baal Kand, Chaupai line nos. 4-5 that
precede Doha no. 321.
Refer also to “Parvati Mangal”, Chanda no. 14.]
’ŒË ’Œ Á’œÊŸ ‚°flÊ⁄UË – ‚È÷ª ‚È◊¢ª‹ ªÊfl®„U ŸÊ⁄UËH 2H
bēdī bēda bidhāna sam̐vārī. subhaga sumaṅgala gāvahiṁ nārī. 2.
A beautiful altar (where the religious rituals related to marriage, such as worship of
gods etc., were to be conducted) was consecrated in accordance with the directions
given in the Vedas (the ancient scriptures) by the ladies even as they sang with a
melodious voice auspicious songs befitting the occasion. (2)
®‚ÉÊÊ‚ŸÈ •ÁÃ ÁŒCÿ ‚È„UÊflÊ – ¡Êß Ÿ ’⁄UÁŸ Á’⁄¢UÁø ’ŸÊflÊH 3H
’ÒΔU Á‚fl Á’¬ ̋ã„U Á‚L§ ŸÊß ̧ – NUŒÿ° ‚ÈÁ◊Á⁄U ÁŸ¡ ¬ ̋÷È ⁄UÉÊÈ⁄UÊß ̧H 4H
siṅghāsanu ati dibya suhāvā. jā'i na barani biran̄ci banāvā. 3.
baiṭhē siva bipranha siru nā'ī. hṛdayam̐ sumiri nija prabhu raghurā'ī. 4.
There was a magnificent and divinely beautiful throne which was so fabulous and
wonderful to look at that it is not possible to describe its majestic sight, its glamour
and its charm. It appeared to have been made by ‘Biranchi’ (the creator Brahma)
himself (especially for this occasion).[That is, the throne on which the groom was to
be seated was exceptionally fabulous and grand so much so that it appeared that the
creator had designed and moulded it himself with his expert hands and employing his
skills as an expert craftsman.] (3)
On this remarkable throne sat Lord Shiva after he had customarily bowed his
head before the Brahmins and other elders of the society (“Vipra”)^1 , and had
remembered (his dear and revered) Lord Ram in his heart^2. (4)