E1.
Ayodhya Celebrates Ram's BirthdayRam worships Lord Vishnu on his birthday and seeks blessings from his elders. Guru Vashisht blesses him to guide mankind. Kaikeyi and Ram strengthen their bond. Ram wants to mingle with the people of Ayodhya. Mareech and Subahu torture and imprison rishis on their way to sage Vishwamitra's ashram.
E2.
Ram-Lakshman Fight Mareech-SubahuAyodhya celebrates Ram's birthday. Ram spends his day among the commoners of Ayodhya and accepts kheer from a destitute woman. Ram learns about the cruelty of Mareech and Subahu. Along with Lakshman, he proceeds to rescue the captives. Mareech-Subahu wage a battle against Ram-Lakshman.
E3.
Ashwamedh Yagna in AyodhyaMareech and Subahu are defeated by Ram and Lakshman. Ram spares their lives and lets them go. Kaikeyi tells Manthara that her animosity is with Dashrath and not with Ram. Dashrath announces an Ashwamedh Yagna. Ram is upset as the horse used for the ritual is sacrificed.
E4.
Kaushalya's Advice To RamRam releases a horse in order to complete the Ashwamedh Yagna. Kaushalya asks Ram to build a golden horse and sacrifice it. Shatananda tells Janaka that the horse used for Ashwamedh Yagna is about to enter Mithila. Janaka wants to find out if Ram will be an able king. Sita stops the horse!
E5.
Ram Builds a Gold HorseSita stops the Ashwamedh horse and welcomes Dashrath's army to Mithila. She notices a wound on the horse and nurses it. Ram uses gold to build the statue of a horse. The Ashwamedh horse returns to Ayodhya. Ram's suggestion about sacrificing the statue is met with opposition.