The Stories of the Ramayana Ramayana Episode 9: The Wedding of Ram and Sita
Oct 16, 2025
A dramatic trip to King Janak's palace to behold Shiva's legendary bow. A test of strength shatters the mighty weapon and leads to royal marriage arrangements. A joyous multi-bride wedding celebration is followed by a tense encounter with the fierce sage Parashuram. Triumph and return to Ayodhya complete the tale.
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Ram Shatters Shiva's Bow
- Sudipta Bhawmik recounts how Ram effortlessly lifted and tried to string Shiva's mighty bow, which then shattered with a thunderous sound.
- The shock knocked people unconscious and proved Ram's unrivaled strength, prompting King Janak to offer Sita in marriage.
Accept Auspicious Proposals Promptly
- King Dasarath and his ministers immediately prepare and travel to Mithila to accept Janak's marriage proposal for Ram.
- Vashisht and the council advise swift action and wholehearted acceptance of the alliance between the kingdoms.
Marriage As Political Alliance
- The weddings unite two royal lineages and extend political alliances through multiple marriages at once.
- Janak and Dasarath strategically strengthen bonds by matching all four princes with daughters from the Videha and Sakansha families.