Reaching Ayodhya, the counsellors of Janaka tell Dasharatha how Sri Rama broke the bow of Lord Shiva in Janaka's custody and won the hand of his daughter, and convey to him their master's invitation for the wedding, on which Dasharatha makes up his mind in consultation with Vasishta to depart for Mithila at an early date.
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Balakanda Sarga 69 "Janaka Dasharatha Samvaadaha" (Book 1 Canto 69)

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