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ततः प्रभाते विमले कृतकर्मा नराधिपः । विश्वामित्रं महात्मानमाजुहाव सराघवम् ॥ १-६६-१

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]

english translation

तमर्चयित्वा धर्मात्मा शास्त्रदृष्टेन कर्मणा । राघवौ च महात्मानौ तदा वाक्यमुवाच ह ॥ १-६६-२

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]

english translation

भगवन् स्वागतं तेऽस्तु किं करोमि तवानघ । भवानाज्ञापयतु मामाज्ञाप्यो भवताह्यहम् ॥ १-६६-३

- 'Welcome, Oh ! Venerable one Oh ! Irreproachable one what can I do for you? Worthy of being commanded, I seek your orders.' [1-66-3]

english translation

एवमुक्तः स धर्मात्मा जनकेन महात्मना । प्रत्युवाच मुनिर्वीरं वाक्यं वाक्यविशारदः ॥ १-६६-४

At the words of the magnanimous Janaka, the great virtuous sage wellversed in speech replied to the king [1-66-4]

english translation

पुत्रौ दशरथस्येमौ क्षत्रियौ लोकविश्रुतौ । द्रष्टुकामौ धनुः श्रेष्ठं यदेतत्त्वयि तिष्ठति ॥ १-६६-५

'Dasaratha's sons, (Rama and Lakshmana), kshatriyas renowned in the world are eager to see that great bow in your possession. - [1-66-5]

english translation