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36
Padma Purana
You are making a vain noise by saying "Padma is excellent, Lakshmana is excellent." If you have any doubt in my words, then be certain of this. ||168||
O King! Listen to my words. This is the bow called Vajravartta, and this is the bow called Sagaraavartta. These two bows are protected by the gods. ||169||
If Rama and Lakshmana are able to string these bows, then we will know their strength. What is the use of saying more? ||170||
Rama can string the Vajravartta bow and take the girl. If they are unable to string the said bow, then you will see that we will forcibly bring her here. ||171||
After saying "Alright", Janaka accepted the challenge of the Vidyadharas, but seeing those difficult bows, he felt some anxiety in his mind. ||172||
Then, after offering worship and praise to the Jinaendras with devotion, the two bows were also worshipped with gada, hala, and other weapons. ||173||
Those valiant Vidyadharas, along with those bows and King Janaka, set out towards Mithila, and Chandragati Vidyadhara also set out towards Rathnapur. ||174||
Then, King Janaka entered his palace, which was beautifully decorated and filled with people celebrating auspicious occasions. The citizens had a good view of Janaka as he entered. ||175||
The Vidyadharas, who were filled with immense pride, stayed outside the city, having built an armory and surrounded it. ||176||
Janaka, whose body was filled with sorrow and grief, ate a little food and then lay down on his bed, overwhelmed with worry. He had no enthusiasm. ||177||
Although he was being fanned by excellent women, who were full of humility and grace, with chamaras like the rays of the moon, he was letting out very uneven, hot, and long breaths. Seeing his condition, Queen Videha, who was filled with various emotions, said, ||178-179||
"O beloved! Where did you go, and did you see a woman there, whose separation has brought you to this state?" ||180||
1. Opposition. 2. Anxiety in the mind. 3. This is the name of Janaka's wife. 4. Who was seen by him.