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Daśaratha, his desire fulfilled, dwelt happily in Ayodhya awaiting the birth of his sons. The Brahmins and kings who had …

Though Rāma was the Lord of creation, Kaushalya saw Him simply as her own dear child. She held Him tight …

Next, a son named Bharat was born from Kaikeyi; and from Sumitra, who had received two portions of ambrosia, were …

In the heavens Gandharvas, heavenly musicians, began to sing melodiously while bevies of Apsarās danced. Kettledrums resounded in the sky …

King Daśaratha, overwhelmed with happiness, gave a large heap of shining jewels to the Brahmins and arranged for a feast …

Of all the brothers Rāma was especially glorious. His attractive body had the hue of a celestial emerald. Dressed in …

Lakṣman was deeply attached to His elder brother Rāma from His infancy. He was like a second self to Rāma, …

Shatrughna was just as dear to Bharata, and These two brothers were also inseparable.

Daśaratha felt as pleased with his four sons as Brahmā feels with the four gods presiding over the four quarters …

As the princes’ studies neared completion the king began to think about Their marriages. One day, while lost in such …

Upon seeing the lustrous ṛṣi, the gatekeepers were struck with awe. They ran to Daśaratha’s quarters to inform him.

Daśaratha quickly went with his ministers to greet the sage, even as Indra might greet Brahmā. As soon as he …

Daśaratha was aware of Viśvāmitra’s glory. The sage was famous all over the world for his performance of difficult austerities …

“You are worthy of my service in every way and it is by great good fortune that you have called …

Addressed in such a delightful way Viśvāmitra felt joy as he replied to Daśaratha. “Your speech has pleased me in …

Viśvāmitra had walked for three days without eating or sleeping, his mind fixed on his purpose. His body was lean …

“I stand here this very day consecrated for a sacrifice. However, two powerful Rākṣasa demons named Maricha and Subahu constantly …

Daśaratha listened intently as the sage spoke. He knew that Viśvāmitra would not have come to him, the emperor of …

“Although capable of destroying those Rākṣasas with a curse, O king, I will not do so, as a condition of …