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Origins and family
He found infant Sita in a furrow while performing a sacred ploughing rite.
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Ramayana · Philosopher-king of Mithila
Janaka
Sita's father, remembered as a wise ruler detached from possession and devoted to truth.
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Biography
The story of Janaka
Janaka is sita's father, remembered as a wise ruler detached from possession and devoted to truth. King of Mithila; father of Sita and Urmila.
He found infant Sita in a furrow while performing a sacred ploughing rite.
Known for philosophical insight, he ruled while cultivating inward detachment.
He set the lifting of Shiva's bow as the condition for Sita's marriage, and welcomed Rama after the bow broke.
He gave counsel on family, duty and spiritual freedom during the royal marriages.
Life journey
Four defining chapters
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Rise and relationships
Known for philosophical insight, he ruled while cultivating inward detachment.
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Defining crisis
He set the lifting of Shiva's bow as the condition for Sita's marriage, and welcomed Rama after the bow broke.
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Final phase and legacy
He gave counsel on family, duty and spiritual freedom during the royal marriages.
Kingship can be practiced with responsibility while the mind remains unattached.
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