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This maiden was also well aware of this. ||82|| Thus, adorned with beautiful character and the excellent ornament of humility, she possessed all the arts that captivated the minds of people. ||83|| Her fame, born of the qualities of art, shone uniquely in the three worlds, attracting the minds of all. ||84|| King, what more need be said? Briefly, hear this: even in a hundred years, it would be impossible to describe her form. ||85|| Her father thought, "Who could be a suitable groom for her? It would be good if she chooses her own husband." ||86|| With this decision, he gathered all the kings of the earth, including Harivahana, for her swayamvara. These kings were adorned with various kinds of gestures and expressions even before the swayamvara. ||87|| King Dasharatha, accompanied by King Janaka, arrived there. Although King Dasharatha was in simple attire, he overshadowed all the other kings present with his brilliance. ||88|| The usher was introducing the generous kings seated on well-decorated platforms, and the virtuous maiden, skilled in reading human character, was going around, observing each king. Finally, she placed her garland of blue lotuses, symbolizing her gaze, around Dasharatha's neck. ||89-90|| Just as a swan is approached by a goose amidst a flock of geese, so this maiden, with her graceful movements, approached King Dasharatha amidst the assembly of kings. ||91|| She had already accepted Dasharatha with the garland of emotions, and the garland of wealth she placed on him was a repetition, as per social custom. ||92|| In that pavilion, many kings, with happy hearts, exclaimed, "Oh! This excellent maiden has chosen a worthy and unparalleled husband." ||93|| And some kings, out of extreme arrogance, became enraged and created a great commotion. ||94|| They said, "Leaving us, who are born in renowned lineages and possess great wealth, this wicked maiden has chosen one whose lineage and character are unknown. ||95||