King Dasharatha- King Dasharatha has everything he could ever want except a son. He is unhappy because this is the one thing that matters most to him.
Dasharatha's Sons- The chief queen Kaushalya slays the horse so that king Dasharatha may have sons.
Rama: Avatar of Vishnu- Vishnu says to Indra and others who honor him, “Be not afraid, for I shall deliver you all. Ravana entreated Brahma for protection against all beings save the apes and men. Go therefore towards the earth, ye gods, and assume the guise of apes, and lo! I will divide myself into four parts and be born as the four sons of Maharajah Dasharatha. When I shall battle against Ravana, you will hasten to mine aid.”
Vishvamitra- Rama goes with Vishvamitra away to begin his manhood even though king Dasharatha is skeptical.
Thataka- The spirits of the celestial weapons tell prince Rama, “We are thy servants, O nobly generous one. Good betide thee! Whatever thou dost desire, lo, we shall accomplish for thee!”. The prince uses them shortly after to cast one of Thataka's acquaintances into the sea and to burn another.
Rama Wins Sita – The bow is brought out and Rama asks to be permitted to lift and bend the bow. He snaps it in half and wins sita.
(illustration by Evelyn Paul)
Rama and Sita’s Wedding – Rama and Sita get married along with three other couples.
Rama Goes Into Exile – Neither Sita nor Lakshmana can be persuaded to remain in the city while Rama is forced into the woods.
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