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A month had passed since the coronation. Gradually the celebrations ended and life in Ayodhya returned to normal. Knowing that …

Tears filled Janaka’s eyes as he witnessed Rāma’s humility. He looked over at the great pile of riches Rāma was …

Janaka rose to leave and tightly embraced Rāma. He then went out of the chamber followed by his ministers and …

One by one, Rāma said fond farewells to all the other kings who had come for the coronation, offering each …

When all the kings had gone, Rāma spoke with the monkey chiefs. He thanked them again for all their service …

Hanumān knelt before Rāma and folded his palms. “O Rāma, I do not know how I can leave You. I …

Rāma smiled. “It shall be so, O prince of monkeys. Your life and indeed your fame will endure for as …

The monkeys, who felt as if the past month in Rāma’s company had been only a day, reluctantly departed from …

Rāma then said his farewell to Vibhishana, asking him to rule Lanka with righteousness. He also instructed the Pushpaka chariot …

After Agastya had finished speaking, Rāma said, “O all-powerful sage, I am amazed at hearing your wonderful narrations. By your …

Rāma requested all the sages to attend His sacrifice and they replied, “It shall be so.” Then they rose in …

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As Rāma ruled over Ayodhya everything became auspicious. It was seen that nobody died prematurely, nor was their any fear …

Two years passed. One day Rāma was walking with Sītā in the palace gardens. Having just heard that She had …

As they strolled Sītā admired the many blossoming trees and bushes in the garden. She was reminded of Her time …

Rāma squeezed Sītā’s hand. “O princess, be it so. You will surely go tomorrow.”

The couple sat down in a shaded bower where They were entertained by Apsarās and Nāga damsels, who danced to …

The following morning after He had performed His religious rituals Rāma entered His council hall. Taking His seat on a …

With joined palms Bhadra replied, “O King, delightful are the talks I have heard from the people. Mostly they discuss …