Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s16.54
Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s16.54
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v1.c3.s16.54
The identification¹⁵ of Janaka of Videha and the father of Sītā is less open to objection, but it cannot be proved, and is somewhat doubtful. In the Sūtras Janaka appears as an ancient king who knew of a time when wifely honour was less respected than later.¹⁶