The Brahmins of Mithila oppose King Janak's accepting the earth's child but he convinces them and names the child 'Sita'. Manthara attempts to kill young Ram but fails. Ravan summons all the captive gods and goddesses to his palace and orders Kaal to be tied to his bed. King Dashrath sends his sons Ram, Laxman Bharat and Shatrughana to the Ashram of Sage Vashista.
