Lakshmana helplessly looked at his brother who had a serious look on his serene face. Vishwamitra looked at everyone and he knew what his work was. Smiling at the thought of it he stood up.

"Rama, go lift the devine Pinaka and give them all an answer by winning the hand of Janaki" ordered Vishwamitra.

The sisters and Lakshmana's eyes twinkled in delight! Sita smiled wide praying to Goddess Gauri. Rama took the blessings of sage Vishwamitra and then looking at the eldest Maithili, he moved towards the box where the Pinaka was kept.

Taking 3 rounds around it as a mark of respect, Ajanabahu bowed down before the holy bow. Closing his eyes and praying Mahadev, he used his right hand and picked the bow as if it was some candy!

The kings and princes present there gasped seeing the scene. Rama then took the string of the bow to tie it but twack! The bow which became a reason for seeing women as mere objects, who didn't have any feelings, broke into 2 pieces! A huge vibration was created in the court. He won her! Dasharath Nandan won Janak Nandini!

Everyone's tension was automatically vanished seeing the sight before them! Janaka was more than happy to see that his daughter will be wedded to a pious dynasty like Suryavansha! Sunaina cried in joy seeing her daughter's bright future!

Sita thanked the goddess with happy tears in her eyes! Mandavi almost danced in happiness!

Urmila clutched her sister happily! Her sister was being married to the one whom Siya loved, the one who will love Siya equally! Lakshmana was equally happy for his brother! He got his sister-in-law! He got his mother! He got his sister!

The kings and princes mouth hung open, eyes widened at the sight while Urmila smirked in her victory! Janaka asked Siya for the consent of this marriage through his eyes. Janaki nodded in a yes and blushed. Sunaina instructed her to take the flower garland and garland her to-be-husband.

Siya took baby steps towards Rama. The redness in her cheeks just got increased realising the gaze of Rama on her. Their eyes locked when Sita reached Rama. Their eye lock was broken by Urmila and Lakshmana nudging their siblings thereby bringing them out from their trance. The eldest Janaki garlanded the love of her life while the people cheered for their princess!

But, life is not so easy. After Ravana, Siya and Rama had to meet another hurdle. Lord Parashurama.

The ever angry avatar of Vishnu made his presence to the Mithila court furiously. Shouting, "Who had the audacity to break the Pinaka into pieces? Come before me! Janaka! I had trusted you and had given the divine Pinaka to you. But, what's this?" he said fire raging in his eyes.

Lakshmana was already angry. Before he could say something Janaka addressed Parashuram saying, "Pranam Lord Parashuram. We are all blessed to have you at my eldest daughter's Sita's swayamvar. The Pinaka was broken acciden.."

Janaka was interrupted by Parashuram who again shouted, "Bring the one who had the audacity to break the bow infront of me right now. I will burn him to ashes!"

This time Lakshmana was no one to tolerate. The angry prince of Ayodhya came face to face with the angry lord. "It was my elder brother, Dasharath Nandan Sri Rama who did this honour! But, before that you will have to face me if you want to kill my brother."

Parashurama's anger was increasing. He shouted again at Lakshmana, "Hey foolish kid! Do you know whom you are challenging? Which weapon would you choose?"

Before Lakshmana could answer, Rama came in between them folding his hands. Addressing Parashuram he said, "Pranipat Lord. I apologize behalf of my younger brother's behaviour. It was me who broke the divine Pinaka. I know it's importance. But, today it had become a reason for men to think about women as toys. It was degrading the prominence that women had. Therefore, I broke the bow which was a reason to this unrighteousness. If you find any mistakes then you can do what you wish to." Rama said politely.

Urmila came to Parashurama and said, "Pranipat lord. Please don't kill anyone. Sister Sita is getting married to the eldest Dasharath Nandan, Prince Rama had a reason to break the divine bow. Please calm down and bless my sister and her would be husband. If you still are angry, then curse me or kill me. But don't do anything to prince Rama and Lakshmana. " she requested with tears in her eyes.

Parashurama, who knew that no common man can lift the Dhanush used his divine powers to know who actually prince Rama was. He got to know, he got to know that Kaushalya Nandan Ram was none other than the saviour Lord Sri Vishnu!

Parashurama realised the reality. He was about to make a blunder of killing the avatar of Maha Vishnu who has taken birth to establish rightousness in the world. He retreated. He blessed Sita and Rama to have a blessed life.

He also blessed and praised Urmila for her lovely nature and for her respondence. He told that she will overcome any obstacle of her life with that nature of her's independently.

After blessing everyone, Parashurama left the sabha. Siya and Ram took the blessings of all the elders present there.

Janaka told, "Kushadhwaja, send a letter to the ruler of Ayodhya King Dasharatha saying that his eldest son Kaushalya Nandan Rama has won our princess Bhumija Sita in her swayamvar. Ask his consent for this marriage."

"Sure bhaiyya. I will send it right now."said Kushadhwaja smiling.

"Shruthakirti, make the arrangements for both the Ayodhya Kumar's and sage Viswamitra to stay in the palace." ordered Janaka but was interrupted by Viswamitra who declined the proposal saying that he would like to live in the hermitage. Rama also said that he would like to stay with Viswamitra.

Sighing softly, Janaka requested them to come for lunch in the palace itself to which the trio agreed. Everyone took the blessings of Viswamitra.
Urmila went to Rama and excitedly said, "I would love to call you brother-in-law from now on!! Pranipat Brother-in-law!"

Ram smiled at his sister's childish nature. He replied, "But before everything, I am and always will be your brother. Okay?" She nodded in a yes immediately eternally smiling.

She then went towards Lakshmana with a mixture of mischievousness and gratefulness glint in her eyes. "Thank you so much for speaking justice in the court. You proved me that you at least have 1% of intelligence in you. And, it doesn't mean that you have mouth and you can speak anything. Think properly and speak prince frog Lakshmana!"

Lakshmana was in disbelief. Can someone express their gratitude in this way was the question running in his mind. But, he couldn't stand quietly hearing her taunts. "The one who changes her behaviour every second and minute is called as lizard, princess lizard Urmila!" he retorted.

Mandavi who observed their little arguement, called Urmila for helping her in some works. Urmila sighed and walked away in a royal attitude not before glancing at Ramaanuj and smirked.

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