Ramayana
An ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.
Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) The epic begins with the story of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, who performs a fire sacrifice to have children. He is blessed with four sons: Rama, Bharata, and the twins Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The book details their childhood, education, and Rama's marriage to Sita, the princess of Mithila, after he heroically lifts and strings the celestial bow of Shiva.
Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) King Dasharatha decides to crown Rama as his heir. However, his youngest queen, Kaikeyi, influenced by her malicious maid Manthara, demands two boons the king had once promised her. She asks for her son Bharata to be crowned instead, and for Rama to be exiled to the forest for fourteen years. A heartbroken Dasharatha is forced to agree. Rama, ever obedient, accepts his fate. Sita and his loyal brother Lakshmana insist on accompanying him into exile.
... (This would continue through all the books of the Ramayana) ...