When Sri Ram reached the bow in a calm and composed manner, king Videh (Janak), along with his family members (such as his queen and mother of Sita), became very thoughtful and worried. (The king was naturally worried about the outcome as the future of his daughter hinged on it. He very much wanted Lord Ram to break the bow, but was in doubt because of the Lord’s tender age and delicate frame as compared to the robust and muscular bodies of all the other kings and princes. But sage Vishwamitra had already assured him not to worry.)