
Ayodhya Kand
The exile of Rama — Kaikeyi's two boons send Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana to the forest for 14 years.
Key Events
- Kaikeyi demands two boons
- Rama, Sita & Lakshmana depart for vanvas
- Bharata Milap at Chitrakoot
- Rama's padukas placed on Ayodhya throne
What to Do Next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ayodhya Kand of the Ramcharitmanas cover?
The Ayodhya Kand (अयोध्याकाण्ड) of Goswami Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas covers Rama's exile to the forest — Kaikeyi's boons, King Dasharatha's grief and death, Rama's departure with Sita and Lakshmana, and Bharata's selfless devotion. On VedKosh you can read its complete dohas, chaupais and sorthas in Devanagari with Hindi meaning (bhavarth).
Is the Ayodhya Kand text on VedKosh authentic?
Yes — VedKosh presents the authentic Goswami Tulsidas Ramcharitmanas Ayodhya Kand in the original Avadhi (Devanagari), with a faithful Hindi meaning for each verse and a deep-link page for every doha/chaupai.
How should the Ayodhya Kand be recited?
The Ayodhya Kand is recited with devotion, ideally after a bath in a clean, quiet place, beginning with a prayer to Ganesha and one's guru. Many devotees read a fixed number of dohas daily; reciting an entire kand in one sitting is also a common practice (a "paath").
Updated for 2026