Bharat Refuses the Crown Kaushalya consoles Bharath and tells him not to feel guilty about the past events. Bharath refuses to become the king of Ayodhya. He performs Dasharath's last rites. Kaikeyi tries to stop Shatrughan from harming Manthara. Ram, Lakshman and Sita leave Bharadwaj's ashram. Shatrughan punishes Manthara.

Kaikeyi Repents Her Mistakes Lakshman sets up a shelter and a kitchen for Ram and Sita. Kaikeyi regrets her wrongdoings. Guru Vashisht stops Kaikeyi from committing suicide. He demands her to compensate for her mistakes. Ram helps Sita in making a few earthen pots. Janak offers to join Bharat in bringing Ram back to Ayodhya.