The Stories of the Ramayana Ramayana Episode 14: Ram, Sita, Lakhsman leaves Ayodhya
Feb 21, 2026
A dramatic farewell unfolds as Ram, Sita and Lakshman prepare to leave Ayodhya for exile. Tense palace confrontations and Kaikeyi's harsh decree create emotional upheaval. Vashishth condemns injustice while loved ones plead and grieve. The departure through the city is sorrowful and fraught with desperate attempts to stop it.
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Sita Forced Into Rags Before Exile
- Sudipta Bhawmik recounts Kaikeyi forcing Sita, Ram, and Lakshman to don rags as they prepare for exile.
- The maid brings tattered clothes twice and Sita accepts them with dignity, refusing to abandon Ram.
Priest's Moral Rebuke Highlights Political Illegitimacy
- The chief priest Vashishth openly condemns Kaikeyi and asserts rightful succession for Sita and Ram.
- His rebuke frames Kaikeyi's demand as beyond decency and predicts public rejection of the unfair transfer of power.
Ram's Final Blessings And Calm Departure
- Sudipta Bhawmik narrates Ram's graceful acceptance and his pleas for his mother's care before departing.
- Ram bows to Dasarath, comforts Kaushalya, and asks Sumantra to escort them beyond the city limits.