- arrival was announced to the king of Ikshvaku-s, Mahaaraaja Dasharatha. On hearing that message from doorkeepers, Dasharatha was highly pleased and with royal priests.....- [1-18-42]
- went towards Vishvamitra in a self-possessed manner, as Indra would ceremoniously go towards Brahma. Then on seeing the resplendent sage Vishvamitra, whose radiance was by his own ascesis and who had severe self-discipline,.....- [1-18-43]
प्रहृष्टवदनो राजा ततोऽर्घ्यमुपहारयत् | स राज्ञः प्रतिगृह्यार्घ्यं शास्त्रदृष्टेन कर्मणा || १-१८-४४
the king offered water with a gladsome aspect, as first customary hospitality in receiving unexpected guest. On receiving water from the king scripturally and customarily Vishvamitra,.....- [1-18-44]
- enquired after the well-being and welfare of king Dasharatha. About the treasury welfare of his subjects living in cities and villages, and the well being of his friends and relatives.....- [1-18-45]