Curiosity Corner: Why did Lord Rama have to go to the forest? Couldn’t he just say no and stay home?

Lord Rama was ready to become king, and the whole kingdom was filled with joy. But Queen Kaikeyi reminded King Dasharatha of an old promise: her son Bharata should be king, and Rama must go to the forest for 14 years. Even though he could have refused, Rama chose to keep his father’s word, valuing truth and love over comfort.

Curiosity Corner: Why did Lord Rama have to go to the forest? Couldn’t he just say no and stay home?
Lord Rama was ready to become king, and the whole kingdom was filled with joy. But Queen Kaikeyi reminded King Dasharatha of an old promise: her son Bharata should be king, and Rama must go to the forest for 14 years. Even though he could have refused, Rama chose to keep his father’s word, valuing truth and love over comfort.