The Curse of Kaikeyi

Kaikeyi in the Indian epic Ramayana, was one of King Dasharatha's three wives and Queen of Ayodhya. In Ayodhya Kand Rama says that Kaikeyi is their younger mother. But in Aranya Kand Rana says "In any way,dear Lakshmana, you are not supposed to deplore another mother of ours, but you go on telling the topics of Bharata, the King of Ikshvakus."

As we all know that Lord Ram went to Varnas for 14 years, it is a myth that Lord Ram was cursed by Kaikeyi. This myth is based on the curse given to Lord Ram by Kaikeyi.

Kaikeyi cursed Lord Ram saying that if the kingdom was ruled by a king like him for the next 14 years, the earth will destroy.

Since Lord Ram did not want the earth to destroy, he went to Varnas for 14 years.

He left his Paduka for his kingdom, so that the people of his kingdom could take decisions by taking his blessings.

Rama is the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is the central figure of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which is the principal narration of the events connected to his incarnation on Earth, his ideals and his greatness. Along with Krishna, Rama is considered to be one of the most important avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric sects, he is considered the Supreme Being, rather than an avatar. Born as the eldest son of Kaushalya and Dasharatha, ruler of Kosala kingdom, Rama is referred to as the the Perfect Man and his wife Sita is considered to be an avatar of Lakshmi and the embodiment of a great woman. Rama's life and journey is one of adherence to Dharma despite harsh tests and obstacles and many pains of life and time.

The legend of Rama is deeply influential and popular in the societies of the Indian subcontinent. Rama is revered for his unending compassion, courage and devotion to religious values and duty. The deity Hanuman declared Rama to be a Supreme being, and said that, by chanting the name of Lord Rama, all earthly problems may be resolved. By chanting the name of Lord Rama 10 million times, Moksha can be achieved.