Bharatha returned home to find the King dead and his brother exiled. He questioned his mother about why Rama was exiled. His mother explained what she did and he was angry with her. Bharatha went into the forest to try to convince Rama to come back and be king. Rama refused and said that his father wanted him to be in exile for 14 years. Rama learned of his father's death, but still refused. It was decided that Bharatha would rule for 14 years and then Rama would return and be king.
Chapter 4: Encounters in Exile
Rama meets a beautiful woman in the forest. He finds out that she is the sister of Ravana, but she says she is not a demon like her family. She tries to get rid of Sita because she is in love with Rama, but fails. Lakshmana stops her and tortures her by cutting off some of her body parts (ears, nose, breasts).
Chapter 5: The Grand Tormentor
Ravana is angry when he finds out that his sister is mutilated. Ravana falls madly in love with Sita from Soorpanaka's description of her. Soorpanaka hoped that Ravana would get Sita, so she could have Rama to herself. She figured Rama would have to fall in love with her without Sita around. Ravana comes up with a plan to get Sita. Ravana makes his uncle Maricha help him. Maricha comes to Sita disguised as a golden deer and Sita wants Rama to capture it. Rama chases the deer and when he finally shoots it, Maricha speaks in Rama's voice calling for help. Sita hears it and makes Lakshmana go find Rama which leaves her alone. Ravana goes to her as soon as Lakshmana leaves and he takes her away.
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