Dasaratha summoned Sumantra and told him "Today let the keepers of the treasury escorted by guards go ahead of us, carrying an abundance of wealth, gems and jewelery. He also instructed that the four divisions of the army were to be readied, to depart at his command and that Vasishta, Vamadeva, Jabali, Kashyapa, Markandeya and sage Katyayana should lead the procession.Since the emissaries of Janaka were eager to hasten back.

The journey to Mithila started on the morrow .The royal entourage, was preceded by the priests and followed by the army. Four days of travel brought them all to their destination. Janaka hearing of their arrival hurried forth to welcome and honor his guests. His happiness doubled at the presence of Vasishta, and he said, "Honored is my dynasty and greater will be its glory with the alliance of the mighty house of Ikshvaku.At dawn tomorrow, after the completion of the sacrifice, the marriage, as approved by the sages will be performed", And Dasaratha said, "Acceptance is always in the hands of the giver.So we shall act as you desire".Janaka amazed and moved at these words was full of admiration for Dasaratha and for his sublime qualities of righteousness.

Thereafter the guests from Ayodhya spent an evening of joy and friendship, with their hosts at Mithila. Dasaratha, pleased with the achievements of his sons Rama and Lakshmanahonored by Janaka spent that night in supreme satisfaction and joy.