Valmiki decided to make the Ramayana and meditated until he saw the entire story. Then he made the story and had Rama's sons spread it. Dasharatha did not have a son so he had a horse sacrifice. Ravana was oppressing the gods so Vishnu was born to kill Ravana. Vishvamitra was the reason for Rama's and Lakshman's love for strife. Rama breaks the bow and wins Sita. Rama was the favorite son. Manthara convinces Kaikeyl to use one of her boons to get Rama sent into exile. Sita and Lakshman follow Rama into exile. In exile they built a house to live in.
Dasharatha died grieving for Rama as was foretold since he killed someone's son in a hunting accident. Rama's brother tried to give back the kingdom, but Rama would not accept. The three spent 10 years in the forest doing various adventures. Rama killed Ravana's brother and 14 thousand rakshasas. Ravana stole Sita by using a golden deer to lure Rama away. Then Lakshman also left Sita when he heard Rama crying out for help. Jatayu the vulture died trying to stop Ravana from taking Sita.
Rama and Sugriva the monkey make an alliance. Rama decided to help Sugriva win his kingdom back from his brother Vali. After winning the kingdom back, Sugriva helped Rama find where Ravana lived. They found out Ravana and Sita were in Lanka. Hanuman crossed into Lanka and caused trouble.
Bibliography: "Myths of Hindus and Buddhists: Ramayana" by Sister Nivedita
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