Why did Dasaratha Force exile his son Rama for 14 years in the forest?

The eldest and favourite son of Dasaratha, King of Ayodhya, he is a virtuous prince and is much loved by the people. He is exiled from Ayodhya due to the plotting of his stepmother, Kaikeyi.

Why did Kaikeyi exile Rama?

We all know Kaikeyi, who loved Lord Rama more than her own son Bharata, asked for Rama to be sent to forest after listening to Manthara’s poisonous advice. This episode extended Ramayana further but fulfilled the purpose of Ram avatar, that is — to kill Ravana.

When Ram was in exile for 14 years who ruled in his place?

Lakshman
Lakshman conquered his sleep during Ram’s exile, and stayed awake throughout those 14 years to ensure the safety of Ram and Sita.

How long did Kaikeyi want Rama to be exiled from the kingdom?

Kaikeyi demanded that Bharata be crowned king and Ram be sent to the forest for fourteen years.

What is the significance of 14 years in Ramayana?

That is in Tretayuga, if king leave the kingdom for 14 years, he is not supposed to rule his kingdom anymore. He losess the power. Thus, Kaikeyi demanded 14 years of Vanvaas to Ram so that Bharata would have enough time to grow close to the people.

Why did vishwamitra ask for Rama to Dasaratha?

Sage Vishwamitra came to Dasharatha’s court and told how the demons were causing havoc during his yagna. He asked Rama and Lakshmana to protect their ashram from their slaughter and invasion.

Why did Kaikeyi ask for 14 years?

The reason for which Kaikeyi asked for 14 years was that Ram may never come back again and people of Ayodhya may also forget him. This number was a conventional number used in that era for defining that if a person stays away from his place for 14 years, people at his native place will forget him.

How did Kaikeyi save Dasharatha?

(ii) Where did Kaikeyi save Dasharatha? Ans: Kaikeyi saved Dashratha in a battle where Dashratha was going to be killed.

Where did Bharat stay for 14 years?

Ayodhya
In those 14 years, Bharat followed a penance inside a small cave. He also governed the kingdom of Ayodhya from here. In this way, Nandigram served as the capital of Avadhpuri for 14 years”.

Who went to exile for fourteen years?

When we think of Lord Rama, we remember that he was sent for exile, but we never asked the question of why Lord Rama was given only 14 years of exile. Why not 15 or 20 years, we all know why Kaikai sent Lord Rama to exile.

What did Kaikeyi demand from Dasharatha?

Kaikeyi demanded that Bharata be crowned king and Rama be sent to the forest for fourteen years. Hearing this, Dasharatha fell into a swoon and passed the night in a pitiable condition in Kaikeyi’s palace. Kaikeyi said that according to the two boons granted by Dasharatha, Rama should go to the forest for 14 years and Bharata must become the king.

How did Kaikeyi win the battle with Dasaratha?

In the battle Dasaratha’s chariot wheel got loose and Kaikeyi put her little finger in the spoke. Soon she took the chariot to a safe place, changed the wheel, nursed the wounded king and again went in the battlefield and they won. Dasaratha promised her two boons which she laughed away.

How did Dasharatha choose Rama to be king?

Later, Dasharatha, with the approval of the royal assembly, selected Rama to be crowned King. Kaikeyi was delighted and as happy as she would have been had it been her own son, Bharata’s, coronation.

What is Manthara’s relationship with Kaikeyi?

Manthara was anxious that Kaikeyi would lose her status as Chief Queen at Court if Ram ascended the throne (making Kausalya the Queen Mother) decided to instigate problems. She fueled her dormant jealousy and reminded her that her son’s coronation would allow Kausalya her former status as the most important of Dasharath’s Queens.