Dasharatha accidentally kills Shravan Kumar during a hunting expedition and gets cursed by his parents. Meanwhile, Ravan prays to Lord Brahma and asks to grant him immortality so that he can defeat Kuber and take over Lanka.

King Dasharatha performs a Yagya in the hope of being blessed with a son. Meanwhile, Ravan challenges Lord Shiva and is punished for his arrogance.

Shri Ram is born and brings joy to Ayodhya. Lord Vishnu reveals details to Kausalya about her past life. King Janak finds Mata Sita while ploughing the fields in Mithila. Later, Dasharatha agrees to send his sons to the Gurukul.

Shri Ram and his brothers gain valuable knowledge and experience at the Gurukul. Mata Sita engages in an intellectual debate with Devi Gargi. Meanwhile, Ravan and Kumbhkarna disrupt Yagyas across the land.

Ayodhya's princes grow up in the Gurukul and return home after gaining knowledge. The kingdom erupts in joy at their arrival. Meanwhile, Mata Sita talks to Devi Gargi about her marriage.

Kaikeyi advises Dasharath to send Bharat away for royal tutelage. Bharat is disappointed, but Shri Ram explains the importance of the decision. Later, Maharishi Vishwamitra comes to Ayodhya and makes a troubling request.

Shri Ram and Lakshman join Maharishi Vishwamitra on a journey through the forest. Maharishi Vishwamitra teaches them valuable lessons. Meanwhile, Ravan marries Mandodari and subdues all the planetary deities with his might.

Shri Ram and Lakshman are confronted by the demoness Tataka. Maharishi Vishwamitra tells Shri Ram about Tataka's past. Shri Ram finally ends Tataka and grants her Moksha.

Shri Ram and Lakshman protect Maharishi Vishwamitra's Yagya from Subahu and Maricha. Shri Ram receives powerful Divya Astras from Maharishi Vishwamitra. Later, news of Shri Ram's heroic deeds reaches Mata Sita and the people of Mithila.