Ramayana Episode 13: Dasarath grants Ram his permission to go into exile
The Stories of the RamayanaShow Notes
In this episode, Lakshman convinces Ram to take him along to the forest. Ram donates all his belongings and then visits Dasarath to seek his permission to depart for the forest. Kaikeyi hands them the clothes of a forest dweller.
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