Kaikeyi thought
for a moment and said, "Do you think so?
Manthara laughed, "Of course, she will banish you from the kingdom!
Then Kaikeyi asked, "What shall I do?" Manthara
said, " Listen, long ago your husband helped the Devas in their battle against the
Asuras.
During the battle, the axle of his chariot broke. Then you put Your arm in its place, and
thus helped the king to win. The king promised you two boons. Remember? This is your
opportunity. First, ask the king to make your son Bharata Crown-Prince. Second, ask him to
banish Rama to the forest for fourteen years.
Later, when the king came to her room, Kaikeyi said to him, "Lord, you promised me
two boons."
Yes, I remember. Tell me what you Dasaratha replied want and it will be done."
Kaikeyi said, "You- will not say 'No', my Lord?" |
