When Rama refuses to return from his exile to assume the throne, Bharata obtains Rama's sandals, and places them on the throne as a gesture that Rama is the true king.
Ko izve, da je njegova mati Kaikeyi prisilila Rama v izgnanstvo in povzročila smrt Dasharatha s strtim srcem, odvihra iz palače in odide iskat Rama v gozd.