Rama follows his dharma, or duty, when he obeys his father's wishes to have Bharata, the son of his father's second wife, become king of Aydohya. As the eldest son, it is really Rama who should become ruler. However, his father, Dasa-ratha, has promised his second wife the fulfillment of two wishes, and the second wife wishes to have Bharata become king. When his father forces him into exile for 14 years, Rama follows his father's orders without question, showing that he follows his dharma, or his responsibility to obey his father. In addition, Rama shows devotion to his wife, Sita, another form of dharma. When Ravana, an evil demon king, abducts Sita, Rama and the army of monkeys build a causeway to Lanka to rescue her. To save his wife, Rama must kill Ravana, who is a formidable and lustful enemy with ten heads. Rama does so, showing that he is faithful and willing to carry out his responsibility.
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