सर्गः ९
In which Mantharā recalls Daśaratha's two war boons and sends jewel-stripped Kaikēyī to the anger chamber to demand Bharata crowned and Rāma exiled.
Kaikēyī vows Rāma exile and Bharata crowning — Kaikēyī seeks means to crown Bharata alone — Mantharā recalls war rescue and two boons — Mantharā bids lie dirty-clad silent in anger chamber — Mantharā bids demand Bharata crowning and fourteen-year Rāma exile — Mantharā urges refuse gifts and bind Daśaratha by oath — Mantharā notes Bharata will take root during exile — Kaikēyī praises Mantharā and promises gold and garlands — Mantharā warns against delay and leads to anger chamber — Kaikēyī strips jewels and lies wroth threatening death