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Rāma made clear His firm intention to go to the deep forest and remain there for the full duration. He …

Sītā was overjoyed to hear Her husband’s agreement. Her face bloomed like a full-blown lotus. Excitedly She began following Rāma’s …

In the meantime Lakṣman, who had been waiting patiently outside Sītā’s apartments, saw Rāma coming out. He bowed down before …

Lakṣman hoped Rāma would approve, but Rāma tried to dissuade Him. “My dearest Lakṣman, You are dearer to Me than …

Rāma suggested that Kaikeyi would not be kind to her co-wives once her son obtained the kingdom. Bharata would be …

Lakṣman was not inclined to accept Rāma’s advice. How could He live without Rāma? In soft but firm words He …

Lakṣman had already anticipated Rāma’s objections and had carefully considered them. There was no doubt in His mind that He …

Rāma was pleased and comforted to hear Lakṣman speak. Lakṣman was as dear to Him as life itself and Rāma …

Rāma asked Lakṣman to go to Vasiṣṭha’s hermitage, where He had left some divine weapons. There were two celestial bows …

Lakṣman joyfully went and fetched the weapons. Then He and Rāma together began to distribute Their wealth to the Brahmins. …

It was time for Rāma and His two companions to say Their farewells. Holding Their weapons and followed by Sītā, …

“Here passes the same Rāma who before would move regally in state, followed by a huge retinue,” said the people. …

Some citizens censured the king, whom they felt had been gripped by some evil spirit. How could he send his …

The citizens could not face the prospect of Rāma’s departure. They felt pain, just as a tree with all its …

Everyone feared the prospect of Kaikeyi becoming powerful as the mother of the king. They angrily cursed her again and …

The two brothers heard the laments of the people, but they kept Their minds under strict control. Smiling gently and …

Ordering his minister to show Rāma in, the king also asked that all his wives be present. Sumantra brought the …

Rāma and Lakṣman, both crying, lifted Their father and placed him gently on a couch. As the king returned to …

Rāma calmly awaited His father’s permission. The king spoke with difficulty. “As a result of a promise made to Kaikeyi …

Fixed in righteousness, Rāma replied, “May you rule the earth for another thousand years. I have no desire for sovereignty. …