Baal Kaanda
52 - Sita places the wreath of victory round Rama's neck
Chaupais
Description
Beholding the frightful figure of Parasurama the kings all rose in consternation; and mentioning his own as well as his father's name, each fell prostrate on the ground before him. Even he on whom Parasurama cast a friendly look in a natural way thought the sands of his life had run out. Then came Janaka and bowed his head; and sending for Sita he made Her pay homage to the sage. Her companions rejoiced when he bestowed his blessing on Her, and cleverly took Her where the other ladies were. Next came Visvamitra, who met him and placed the two brothers at his lotus feet, saying that they were King Dasaratha's sons, Rama and Laksmana by name; seeing the well-matched pair, he blessed them. His eyes were rivetted on Sri Rama's incomparable beauty, which would humble the pride of Cupid himself.