King Dashrath is hurt to discover Sita and Laxman are also going to the forest with Shri Ram. He tries to dissuade them but they convince him they are duty bound. Queen Kekayie tells them it is a wise decision as this will not leave any chance of a revolt against Bharat. Sri Ram assures Keykayie that any revolt against Bharat would have to reckon with him first. Dashrat is heart broken and promises never to see Kekayie’s face again.