Manthara says that Rama will advance the interests of his own mother, Kausalya, and may even kill Kaikeyi and her son Bharata. However, her old maid Manthara hates Rama, and decides to convince Kaikeyi that horrible things will happen if Rama is crowned. The youngest wife of King Dasaratha, she loves Rama just as everyone else in the kingdom does. Rama and Sita begin the ritual purifications, fasting and cleansing themselves.īut at the same time as this joyous occasion is being planned, Queen Kaikeyi's mind is poisoned. All the ministers and citizens unanimously cheer this decision, and the king begins the preparations for the ceremony. Dasaratha is growing older, and he wants the joy of seeing his beloved son ascend the throne. Their joy is increased when King Dasaratha decides to name Rama as his heir apparent. Rama's relationship with Sita is one of devotion and tenderness. He is the master of his anger, and only remembers the good that others do for him. Rama increases in his virtue and wisdom he has a deep understanding of every person he meets, and moves among his people as an equal. Over the next twelve years, Rama and Sita live happily in Ayodhya.
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