One day when Bharatha is at his grandfather's Dashratha decides that it is time for his successor to takeover, in this case Rama. He starts by setting up the crowning ceremony and telling everyone. When Kaikeyi hears this, she is really happy, but then gets convinced that this is the worst decision for her by Manthara. She reminds Kaikeyi about the two pending gifts that Dashratha owes her. She tells her that Kaikeyi should ask Dashratha to crown Bharatha as king and ask Rama to go on an exile for 14 years.
Rama, without questioning his father, started to get ready to leave for the forest. Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita set off to leave for the forest without their possessions, but had to stop because the elders of the village had caused the river to rise up and block their roads. The next day as they set out for the forest, they were greeted by Gahu, who tells them his story.
Gahu had been upset with Lord Shiva and got angry with his priest as well. He got up everyday and kicked Shiva's statue in anger. When he died, Shiva himself came to get him before Yama got to him. Shiva said that Gahu had been his biggest devotee, getting up everyday and remembering Shiva. Once they hear Gahu's stories, they end up heading south and send Sumantra back to Ayodhya. As he gets beck to Ayodhya, he reports to King Dashratha in his death bed. At this time, King Dashratha remembers the time about the Kid he killed and his blind parents and understands the true meaning behind this incident. The next day the people of Ayodhya wake up to see that their king had passed away.
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