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The Abduction Of Janak
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“But my dear lord, when our sinful karmas are in the ascendant, calamities do occur. In case Shri Ram fails to lift those bows and fix arrows to them what are we to do? This is but a magical trap of the Vidyadhar king. In that case what will happen to my dear Sita ?” and Queen Videha began to weep aloud like a child.
“Videha! you may not have confidence in Shri Ram's abilities but I have confidence in them. You are worrying yourself unnecessarily. All will be well by the grace of Bhagwan Rishabhdev.” King Janak thus tried to console Videha and to inspire courage in her.
After having thus consoled and comforted the Queen Videha, King Janak went towards his chamber to make arrangements for Sita's Swayamvar. Before making the arrangements for the Swayamvar, he wanted to discuss this situation with Shri Ram. He sent a guard, to bring Shri Ram and Lakshman to his chamber and sat waiting for them.
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