Rama prepares for exile, speaking with Kausalya and Sita. You may also enjoy ⁠⁠The Journey of Rama⁠⁠, a modern written retelling of the Ramayana, at ⁠⁠https://journeyoframa.substack.com.⁠

As Ayodhya prepares for Rama's coronation, Queen Kaikeyi makes a startling demand. You may also enjoy ⁠⁠The Journey of Rama⁠⁠, a modern written retelling of the Ramayana, at ⁠⁠https://journeyoframa.substack.com.⁠

The beginning of the Ayodhya Kand. Dasharatha decides to make Rama his regent. Preparations begin. Kaikeyi's maidservant hatches her plot