When RŒma was installed on the seat reserved for Him, lights were waved round Him and everyone rejoiced to behold the bridegroom, scattering about Him gems and raiments and ornaments in profusion; while women sang festal songs. BrahmŒ and the other great gods witnessed the spectacle disguised as BrŒhma˜as; and as they gazed on the beauty of Ýr¶ RŒma, who delighted Raghu’s race even as the sun brings joy to the lotuses, they regarded this privilege as the fulfilment of their life.