King Dasaratha called for his preceptor Vasishta and told him to advice Rama and his young consort to undertake a fast in preparation for the auspicious accession to the throne. Vasishta made his way to Rama's abode where he was received reverently. Vasishta, happy with the warm welcome said "Tomorrow you will be installed regent by your sire as Yayati was by Nahusha." Rama's imposing and splendorous mansions bustled with charming people and reverberated with the happy sounds of men and women. They had abandoned themselves to great revelry, giving full vent to their joy in anticipation of Rama soon becoming their Lord.The streets of Ayodhya thronged with people pouring in from towns and villages. The entire city was immaculately spruced up was beautifully decorated and the atmosphere was charged with excitement and great expectations.