Wedding Songs part 3: Sita and her sisters come to the altar, decked out in the most beautiful bridal gear. 1st song is straight out of Ram Charit Manas. Then King Janak ferforms the foot-washing ritual; that's also directly from RCM.
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(RCM Baalkand, Chhand Before Doha 322)
Chali Lyaayi Sitahi Sakhin S'aadara Saji Sumangal Bhaamini
Sita's Friends Brought Her To The Altar With Honor, Adorned With All That Was Auspicious
Navasapta Saaje Sundari Sab Matta Kunjara Gaamini
Each Dazzled In The Sixteen Forms Of Adornment, And They Proceeded Together Like A Group Of Fair, Majestic Elephants
Kal Gaana Suni Muni Dhyaan Tyaagahi Kaama-Kokila Laajahi
Sages Put Aside Their Meditation To Hear Their Joyous Songs, Which Put Even The Ever-Enchanting Nightingales To Shame
Manjeera Noopur Kalita Kankana Taala Gat Bara Baajahi
They Were Accompanied By The Rhythm Of Their Own Anklets, Bangles, And Toerings In Singing Their Delightful Songs
(This part's a Ravindra Jain original)
Sakhiyan Mein Sita Yun Sohe ' Among Her Friends, Sita So Shines
Taaron Mein Jyun Shashi Man Mohe ' As The Moon Captivates The Heart Among Many Stars
Dulha Ram Janaki Dulhan ' With A Groom Like Ram And A Bride Like Sita
Vaari Vaari Jaaun Ri, - I Would Just Give Up My All For Them
Gaao Ri Sab Mangal Gaao Ri ' Sing Their Praises And Bestow Good Wishes, EveryoneFoot-washing by King Janak:
(RCM Baalkand, Chhand Before Doha 324)
Laage Pakhaaran, Paayen Pankaj, Prem Tan, Phulakaavali
As He Began To Wash The Lotus Feet, Love Overwhelmed His Whole Being
Nabh Nagar Gaan Nisaan Jai Dhuni Umagi Janu Chahun Dishi Chali
The Heavens Joined The City In Singing His Glories, Their Melody Spread In All Four Directions
Kari Madhupa Man Muni, Jogi-Jana Je Seyi Abhimat Gati Lahe
Those Which Are The Ultimate Goal Of Saints And Sages
Te Pada Pakhaarata Bhaagya-Bhaajanu Janak Jai Jai Sab Kahe
Those Very Feet Were Washed By The Fortunate Janak, So Everyone Everywhere Praised Him
Edited by lola610 - 15 years ago