Baal Kaanda
54 - Janaka's despatching of messengers to Ayodhya and departure of the marriage procession from there
Chaupais
Description
No enquiry is needed in respect of your sons, who are lions among men and the light of the universe, and before whose renown and glory the moon looks dim and the sun appears cool. About them, my lord, you ask how they came to be recognized ! Does one take a lamp in one's hand to see the sun ? On the occasion of Sita's self-election of her husband had assembled numerous princes, each one of whom was a greater champion than the rest; but not one of them could stir Sambhu's bow and all the mighty heroes failed. The might of all those who were proud of their valour in the three worlds was crushed by it. Even the demon Bana, who could lift Mount Meru, lost heart and retired after pacing round the bow; and even he (Ravana) who had lifted up Mount Kailasa (the abode of Siva) in mere sport was worsted in that assembly."