Kaikayi counsels Dasharath about sending his sons abroad for better learning prospects about the administration and role of a King, to his utter disappointment. Bharat and Shatrughna leave for Kaikeya. Sage Vishwamitra arrives at Ayodhya and asks for some aid leaving Dasharath anxious. In Mithila, King Janak announces Sita's Husband-Choosing Ceremony. Lord Ram prepares to leave Ayodhya.
