Despite Rahwana’s relentless advances, Sita, with unwavering resolve, harshly rebuked him, demanding he leave her in peace.

In the garden of Argasoka, where Sita awaited rescue, she wept over her situation, still hoping Rama would come to save her. Hanuman approached her, revealed his mission, and then caused further havoc in the garden to test the kingdom’s strength. However, he was captured by Rahwana’s son, Indrajit, and sentenced to be burned alive. Instead, Hanuman escaped by setting Alengka on fire.

Upon Hanuman’s return, he reported to Rama, who decided to launch an attack on Alengka with Sugriwa’s monkey army. Since Alengka was located on an island, it was challenging to devise a strategy. Ultimately, they decided to build a bridge from the mainland to the island. Despite numerous disturbances during its construction, the bridge was completed, allowing the army to march on Alengka.

Rahwana did not remain idle; he ordered Indrajit and Kumbhakarna to prepare for battle. His brother, Wibhishana, advised him to return Sita and avoid war, but Rahwana, consumed by rage, rebuked him. As a result, Wibhishana joined Rama’s side.

War became inevitable, and, as expected, Rahwana was ultimately defeated. His entire army and generals, including Indrajit and Kumbhakarna, perished in battle, and King Rahwana fell to the hands of Sri Rama.

Proven to be a true devotee, Rama healed Hanuman and blessed him with immortality. However, Hanuman refused this gift and asked only for a place at Rama’s feet to worship him. Touched by his devotion, Rama granted him immortality nonetheless, ensuring Hanuman would live on even after the end of the universe.

With Alengka’s defeat, Rama entered the palace to find Sita. However, Rama initially rejected her, suspecting she had been tainted during her time in Alengka. To prove her purity, Sita underwent a trial by fire and emerged unscathed with the help of Lord Agni, the Fire God, affirming her innocence.

Afterward, Rama, Sita, and Laksamana returned to Ayodhya, accompanied by Sugriwa and Hanuman. They were welcomed by King Barata, who handed over the kingdom to Rama. Sri Rama then ruled Ayodhyapura wisely.

In the Uttara Kanda, a later addition to the Kakawin Ramayana, it is recounted that doubts about Sita’s purity persisted. To avoid public scorn, Rama reluctantly exiled Sita to the forest.

In the forest, Sita met Sage Valmiki and gave birth to twin sons, Lava and Kusha. Sage Valmiki taught them the art of archery and the verses of the Kakawin so they could recount the story of their mother.

When Rama held a great ceremony called Ashwamedha, Sage Valmiki, along with Lava and Kusha, attended. The twins were instructed to sing the Ramayana, composed by Sage Valmiki. Realizing these were his sons, Rama summoned Sage Valmiki to bring Sita back to the palace.

Upon her return, Sita swore that if she were not pure, the earth would not accept her. Suddenly, the ground split open, and Goddess Parwati emerged, vouching for Sita’s purity. Filled with regret, Rama handed over his kingdom to Lava and Kusha and devoted the rest of his life to asceticism.

Lava and Kusha went on to rule their respective cities, Lavapuri and Kasur, as their father, Rama, had established them as rulers of Shravasti and Kushavati.