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Chapter 3 - Chapter Three: Rama's Exile

Rama, always obedient to his father's wishes, accepts his fate without complaint. He prepares to leave for the forest with his devoted wife, Sita, and his loyal brother, Lakshmana.

Rama: "My dear Sita and Lakshmana, we must leave for the forest at once. We shall spend the next fourteen years in exile, as my father has commanded."

Sita: "My dear Rama, wherever you go, I shall follow. I will be your companion and support you through this difficult time."

Lakshmana: "My dear brother, I will not leave your side. I shall accompany you into the forest and protect you from any dangers we may encounter."

The trio sets off for the forest, leaving behind their beloved city of Ayodhya. As they journey through the forest, they encounter many hardships, but they face them with courage and determination.

One day, they come across the hermitage of the sage Bharadwaja. The sage welcomes them and offers them shelter and hospitality.

Bharadwaja: "Welcome, O noble prince. You and your companions are most welcome in my humble hermitage. Please rest and refresh yourselves here."

Rama: "Thank you, sage. We are grateful for your kindness and hospitality."

As they rest in the hermitage, they meet many other sages who offer them their blessings and advice. One of them, the sage Vishwamitra, asks Rama for his help in fighting off demons who have been terrorizing his hermitage.

Vishwamitra: "O noble prince, I have heard of your valor and strength. I ask for your help in fighting off the demons who have been terrorizing my hermitage."

Rama: "I am honored to assist you, sage. I shall do everything in my power to defeat these demons and restore peace to your hermitage."

Rama and Lakshmana join Vishwamitra in battle and successfully defeat the demons. The sage is pleased with Rama's bravery and offers him a reward.

Vishwamitra: "O noble prince, you have shown great courage and skill in battle. As a reward, I shall teach you the divine weapons that can help you in your future battles."

Rama is grateful for Vishwamitra's teaching and vows to use his new knowledge only for the protection of the righteous.

As Rama and his companions continue their journey, they come across a beautiful golden deer that Sita is enchanted by. Rama, knowing that it is a trick of the demon king Ravana, warns Sita not to go after it but to no avail. Ravana, disguised as a sage, tricks Rama and Lakshmana into leaving Sita alone, and he kidnaps her and takes her to his kingdom of Lanka.

When Rama and Lakshmana return and find Sita missing, they are distraught and search frantically for her. They come across the vulture Jatayu, who tells them of Sita's abduction and points them in the direction of Lanka.

Rama and Lakshmana vow to rescue Sita from Ravana's clutches and seek the help of Hanuman, the monkey king, and his army of monkeys. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to Lanka to confront Ravana and rescue Sita.

Their journey is long and difficult, but they persevere and finally arrive in Lanka. They engage in a fierce battle with Ravana and his army, and with the help of Hanuman and his monkey army, they emerge victorious. Rama confronts Ravana and defeats him in a final epic battle, freeing Sita and returning to Ayodhya to