Ayodhya Kand · Episode 4

The King Who Died of His Word

Unable to bear the loss of Rama, Dasharatha dies calling his son's name — undone by a curse he earned in his youth.

Characters and themes in this episode

Questions to explore

  • What was the curse of Shravan Kumar that foretold Dasharatha's death?
  • Did Dasharatha die of grief, or of his own past?

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