Janaka
mythological figure · 1 work · 22 mentions · 37 anchored passages
lord of Mithilā · King Janaka · king of Videha · Vaideha · father of Sītā · king of Mithilā · King Janaka of Videha · father-in-law · lord of the earth
in the texts
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa
King of Mithilā, singled out by name among the kings invited to Daśaratha's sacrifice.
Bring that greatly fortunate one, yourself, with due honour;
Bring the valiant lord of Mithilā, Janaka, true in his valour —'
"O foremost of men, Janaka of Mithilā will perform a sacrifice most righteous;