Passage 19

In English

The wedding took place. It was now time for the garlanding ceremony. The brides waited with garlands in their hands, as did the grooms. The three brothers would begin their tasks only after started it first. The parents waited behind the children. They went up to and bade him place the garland around the 's neck so that other remaining brothers could also do the same. did so, and all the brothers followed suit. It was now the turn of the brides. waited with the garland in her hands. Moments passed, but would not bend his head! His was a valour and dignity that raised, strung, and broke the mighty bow of Lord . Therefore, he refused to bend his head in order to protect His own honour. He kept standing.