Aug 18, 2007

Chapter 42: Dasharath marries Kaikeyi

Ravana’s intention was to expand his region and his target was the land of Kaikeyi, which happened to be the neighbour of Dasharath land. D accepts and both he and Keikeyi maharaj fight against Ravana. Kaikeyi’s king’s daughter, also called Kaikeyi, helps D when D is about to be killed and also becomes D’s charioteer. Ravana loses the battle as all his soldiers run away. D thanks Kaikeyi for saving his life.

During the battle, Kaikeyi has fallen in love with him and so she says she wants to marry him. He doesn’t promise but grants her 2 wishes which she can ask him any time in the future.

D heads back and consults his other 2 wives. Since they have not been able to conceive, they see a likely possibility in Kaikeyi conceiving, and hence they both agree. Wedding.

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