Urged by Sumantra, Emperor Daśaratha calls on his friend, King Romapāda, and brings with the latter’s permission Śāntā and Rsyaśrnga to his own palace.

How the sage Rsyaśrnga was lured away to the capital of Romapāda and married to his adopted daughter, Śāntā. 

A dialogue between Emperor Daśaratha and Sumantra.

The King's proposal to perform a horse-sacrifice for being blessed with a son and the acclamation of the counsellors and other Brāhmanas.

The virtue and upright conduct of the eight ministers of Emperor Daśaratha.

A description of the city of Ayodhyāand the prosperity of its inhabitants during the reign of King Daśaratha.

A description of the city of Ayodhyā.

After his ascension to the throne of Ayodhyā, Śrī Rāma listens to his own story as sung by his sons (Kuśa and Lava).

A brief outline of the Rāmāyana as given by the poet himself.

Brahmā's visit.