Then there was a banquet with a rich variety of dishes, to which Janaka invited all the members of the bridegroom’s party. Carpets of incomparable beauty were spread on the way as King DaÜaratha sallied forth with his sons. The feet of all were reverently washed and then they were seated on wooden seats according to their rank. Janaka laved the feet of DaÜaratha, King of AyodhyŒ; his courtesy and affection were past telling. He then bathed Ýr¶ RŒma’s lotus-feet, that are enshrined in the lotus-like heart of Ýiva. Similarly he washed with his own hands the feet of the other three brothers also, treating them on a par with Ýr¶ RŒma. King Janaka assigned an appropriarte seat to each guest and sent for all the cooks (for service). Leaves joined together so as to serve for plates were set before the guests with due reverence—leaves which were made of precious stones and had been joined with gold pins. (1—4)