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Lakshmana had waited outside the door and was furious at Kaikeyi. Rama calmed him down. He had to uphold his father’s promise and ensure that his word was honoured. Lakshmana said he would go with him to serve him in the forest. Nothing Rama said would stop him. Rama told his mother, Kaushalya, who was
With a heavy heart, Dasharatha called Sumantra. Kaikeyi sent him to fetch Rama immediately. Sumantra gave the message to Rama, who hurried to obey. Rama entered the Anger Room, and was shocked to see his father sitting on the ground, looking shattered. “Mother,” he asked Kaikeyi. “What has happened to father?” “Rama, your father promised
Dasharatha pleaded and wept but to no avail. Perhaps this was the way the gods wanted Rama to go into the forest to destroy demons like Ravana, but Dasharatha was not to know that. He was a father grieving for his son. He begged Kaikeyi to demand anything else, the most precious jewels or kingdom,
“I am asking for those two boons, O King! Do not break your promise to me!” said Kaikeyi. Unaware of the terrible tragedy that was to come, Dasharatha promised. “I want Bharata to be named as your successor. And I wish Rama to be sent into exile in the forest for fourteen years,” demanded Kaikeyi.
The King was in a joyous mood, sharing his happiness with everyone in the palace. He came looking for Kaikeyi, thinking he would tell her the news of their beloved Rama himself. He was surprised to find her finally in the ‘Anger Room’ as it was called. Puzzled by her tears and anger, her shabby
Kaikeyi certainly loved Rama, but her love for Bharata made her blind to the evil which Manthara was pouring into her ears. “Perhaps Rama will have all his brothers, including your darling Bharata, killed later,” suggested Manthara. Kaikeyi became thoughtful, imagining the things Manthara was saying. She was beautiful and Dasharatha doted on her, but
Manthara was a companion and maid to Queen Kaikeyi. She was a woman with an evil and petty mind, jealous of the prosperity of others. When she heard that Rama was to be the Crown Prince, she went to give Kaikeyi the news. Kaikeyi was delighted to hear it and gifted Manthara a necklace. Manthara
The assembly met and in one voice the proposal of King Dasharatha was agreed to. Happy at the outcome, the King sent Sumantra to call Rama to the assembly hall. He informed him of the decision that had been taken. One of Rama’s great qualities was his absolute obedience to his father’s will. He humbly
The brides settled into their new home and the new lifestyle. For twelve years the period of quiet joy and happiness continued, as Seeta and Rama and the other couples came to know and understand one another well. One day, the prince of Kekaya, Yudhaajit, who was Kaikeyi’s brother, came to Ayodhya. He asked for
After the wedding celebrations at Mithila, Sage Vishwamitra returned to his ashrama in the Himalayas to resume his meditation. Dasharatha gifted several thousand cows and calves, as was the custom at the time. Then he led the bridal procession back to Ayodhya with his four sons and their wives. The city was decorated to receive
The assembly breathed a sigh of relief as Parashurama left. Seeta came shyly forward to offer the garland of victory to Rama. It was a joyous moment for all who were present. Messengers were sent to Ayodhya to inform Dasharatha and the queens. Dasharatha set off with the queens and his courtiers and the caparisoned
Sri Rama stepped forward and with both palms joined in reverence introduced himself as the one responsible. Parashurama looked at him in disbelief. Lakshmana intervened to ask what was so special about this bow that Parashurama should be so angry. Angrily brushing him aside, Parashurama showed Rama the bow that was on his shoulder which
Hearing his words, Lakshmana got up impulsively to seek Vishwamitra’s and Rama’s permission in order to string the bow. Rama calmed his brother down. Vishwamitra spoke, “Arise, Rama. You can end King Janaka’s anxiety by stringing the bow.” Rama arose, and bowing to Vishwamitra and Janaka, he went to the bow. He lifted it as
Having told them the story of Ganga, Vishwamitra stayed the night on the banks of the sacred river. Then, after worshipping her, they left for the onward journey to Mithila. Arriving at the palace of Janaka, Vishwamitra was received by the king with great respect and honour. He introduced the princes to Janaka. Janaka took