The streets of Ayodhya thronged with happy people charmed by their prince. They beheld Rama whose dazzling effulgence illumined the highways of Ayodhya as he passed through them. He arrived at the magnificent abode of Sita who waited to greet a king to be, with garlands and sandal paste. She was unaware of the tremendous changes that had taken place and of the upheaval caused. It was then thatRama's turmoil that he had hitherto concealed so carefully surfaced, clouding his face. His tormented soul vented its suffering, which manifested on his divine countenance as an expression of great desolation. Witnessing these alien signs on a face ever serene and radiant, Sita became alarmed. With great concern she asked Rama, "At this moment, ordained by the brahmins as auspicious for your coronation, what ails you my Lord? Where is the royal canopy, the chariot, the horses and the elephants? Where is the royal retinue and the Brahmins who are to perform the rituals. At this moment of sublime glory why this unhappiness?" and Rama said, "Born of a great race famed for its righteousness, you will understand my words. Listen to what has transpired. My father, the very embodiment of truth, had in the past, given two boons to mother Kaikeyi and the queen has decided that now is the time to redeem them. The king bound by honor has consented to do so.The boons worded very simply, say that I am to be exiled for fourteen years, while Bharata crowned king will rule Ayodhya, for that period of time. My dear, I have come to bid you farewell.

"May your love for me be eternal and may you with patience forgive my absence. I leave my parents to your care; give them the strength to bear the pain of my separation. To Kausalya my banishment will be unbearable and to my father the swift turn of events may be disastrous.He lived to witness my coronation, a coronation that destiny has opposed and which will drown the monarch in an endless sea of sorrow. Do serve my noble parents worn out by grief, with great reverence. Serve all my mothers with the same devotion that I have for them. Bharata and Satrughna are dearer to me than my life; treat them with nothing but affection.Never displease Bharata, who will be the ruler and lawmaker, by your actions. Tread the path of dharma. Spend your time in worship and prayer.I am going to the forest and you, my beloved, shall stay here".