'Let it be so, Be blessed, Let these two daughters of Kushadhvajaa ( Shrutakiirti and Maandavi ) be the wives of Shatrughna and Bharata respectively and devout themselves. [1-72-11]
Oh ! Brahman, the savants think the marriage is favourable when Prajaapatih bhagah ( devataa ) is the presiding deity for progeny on the succeeding day of the ascent of the two stars (that is, when poorva is followed by uttara phalguni). [1-72-13]
King Janaka, having spoken these pleasing words, stood up and with folded hands addressing both the great ascetics ( Vishvamitra and Vashishtha ): - [1-72-14]