सर्गः १
In which Yudhājit takes Bharata and Śatrughna to Kēkaya while Rāma delights Ayōdhyā, moving old Daśaratha to crown him.
Yudhājit fetches Bharata and Śatrughna — Brothers take leave and depart for Kēkaya — Brothers enjoy honor and miss Daśaratha — Daśaratha cherishes four sons, misses absent two — Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa serve father, mothers, gurus, city — Realm praises gentle, learned, invincible Rāma — Earth desires Rāma as lord — Daśaratha resolves with ministers to consecrate Rāma — Daśaratha summons kings and countrymen