And entertained by his own relatives with all objects of enjoyment, the monarch rejoiced exceedingly. And Kausalya and Sumitră and the slender waisted Kaikeyi, together with other wives of the king, were busy, receiving the brides, with the necessary ceremonies.
ननन्द स्वजनै राजा गृहे रामैः सुपूजितः। कौसल्या च सुमित्रा च कैकेयी च सुमध्यमा॥ वधूप्रतिग्रहे युक्ता याश्चान्या राजयोषितः।