In the heavens, Shiva and Parvati rejoice over Rama and Sita's meeting. Parvati recalls that in her past life, Sita was Vedavati, who spent her life in prayer of Vishnu. The demon Ravana hears her chants and came to harass her. When he touches her, she curses him that in her next life, Vishnu will be her husband and he will destroy Ravana. Back in the garden, Sita runs to the temple and prays to Parvati that Rama wins the swayamvara so she can marry him. From the heavens, Parvati grants her this wish. The next day is the swayamvara, Vishvamitra reminds Rama that the suitor who is able to lift Shiva's divine bow will emerge as winner. Princes and disguised demons from many lands arrive in Mithila in an effort to wed Sita, but her mind is fixated on Rama. The ceremony begins, and Janaka reminds everyone that when Sita was a young girl, she was able to lift this divine bow, and thus, the only suitable match for her must be able to lift it, as well. Many arrogant suitors try in vain, but