The day dawned bright and clear when the king (Janaka) performed his daily routine rites and welcomed the great Vishvamitra with the two Raghavas (Rama and Lakshmana). [1-66-1]
On reverencing Vishvamitra and the noble souled Raghava-s according to the formalities envisaged by scriptures, then the virtue souled Janaka spoke these words, indeed. - [1-66-2]