सर्गः ३
In which Daśaratha orders Vasiṣṭha and Vāmadēva toward Caitra Puṣya crowning, embraces Rāma before kings, counsels restraint, and Kausalyā and citizens rejoice.
Daśaratha orders Vasiṣṭha and Vāmadēva to prepare crowning — Sumantra fetches Rāma by chariot — Kings gather and honor Daśaratha — Rāma bows at father's feet — Daśaratha embraces Rāma and seats him — Daśaratha names Rāma heir for Puṣya conjunction — Daśaratha counsels restraint and pleasing subjects — Kausalyā rewards joyful messengers — Rāma returns home as citizens worship gods