Ram informs Rishi Vashisth that they will not be performing the coronation and apologises to the councillors. He announces to everyone that Bharath will be coronated King and that he will go on exile! Kaushalya, Sumitra and everyone present are shocked at the turn of events. Shurpanakha is dejected on seeing Vidyutjivah's dead body. Dasharath severs his relationship with Kaikeyi.
