Chanda 6. He (Janak) became deeply pensive when he remembered his vows (that Sita would be married only to that person who strings Lord Shiva’s bow). Gradually he overcame is depressive thoughts and regained his composure, patiently expressing a lot of respect and giving due honour to them (Ram and Laxman as well as sage Vishwamitra). Then he took them along to show them around the arena where the challenging ceremony of the bow was to be held.