Rama becomes Dasharatha's successor (next in line for king). Kaikeyi demands that her son Bharata become king and that Rama be exiled. Dasharatha must comply.
Kaikeyi is being profoundly selfish in this part, she is forcing her belief that her son should be king and it ends up affecting everyone greatly.
I am surprised by Rama's reaction at this part. He didn't argue or protest, he just obeyed.
The people of the city do not want Rama to leave. Sita and Lakshmana agree to go with Rama. Rama tries to convince others not to be upset over the situation.
Once it is too late, Dasharatha realizes he did not have to do what Kaikeyi asked.
They first run into Guha who tells them a story about how Shiva rescued him when he was dying.
The story depicts the animals talking in the forest about Rama and Dasharatha's situation.
They place focus on Kaikeyi's persuasiveness using past examples.
Bharadwaja is one of the greatest Hindu sages.
He convinces Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to stop and stay in Chitrakuta and they agree.
When Dasharatha learns about Rama's departure, he is so grief stricken about the loss of his son that he dies.
This is an unfortunate part of the story because none of this had to happen if Dasharatha hadn't listened to Kaikeyi.
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