Urged by the Emperor to solemnize the installation of Śrī Rāma as Prince Regent, Vasistha enjoins in his turn Daśaratha’s ministers, Sumantra and others, to get ready all requisites for the ceremony. Sent by Sumantra, Śrī Rāma in the meantime calls on his father, who announces his decision to install him as Prince Regent and also tenders some opportune advice to him. Śrī Rāma’s chums break the news to Śrī Rāma’s mother, Kausalyā; treasuring in his mind the exhortation of his father and bowing low to him, Śrī Rāma returns to his own apartments.