As they travel with the rishis, they also hear many fascinating tales about the people and places they see. Under the tutelage of the great rishi, Rama and Lakshmana learn the duties of a Kshatriya, and the secret mantras of all kinds of weapons. Accompanied by Lakshmana, the young prince goes to the forest to fight the evil rakshasas. His thrilling adventures begin when Rishi Vishwamitra comes to Ayodhya to seek his help against the rakshasas who are harassing the rishis in the forest. But the gods have destined Rama to be a hero. Devoted to each other, the four princes grow up happily in the palace. In time, four glorious sons are born to them – Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
In this book, we meet King Dasharatha of Ayodhya and his queens, Kausalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi. It begins by relating how Valmiki composed and launched his great poem. It will be followed by Ayodhya Kand IIīala Kand, the first book of the Ramayana, is about Rama’s boyhood.
Ayodhya Kand I continues Valmiki’s story from the first book in the series, Bala Kand, which tells us of Rama’s childhood. We trace the beginning of their journey from Ayodhya, even as the people of the city sink into despair. He is joined by Sita and Lakshmana, who decide to follow him during his exile. Determined to protect his father's honour, Rama accepts the harsh decision and prepares to leave. Even though the people condemn her for her cruelty and the broken-hearted king tries to appeal to her better sense, Kaikeyi is unmoved. In the first part of this book, Ayodhya Kand I, we find out how and why King Dasharatha is forced by Queen Kaikeyi to banish his son Rama.
It tells the story of Lord Rama's exile from Ayodhya and the grief that grips, not just his family, but the entire city. Ayodhya Kand is the second book in Valmiki's Ramayana.
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