Rama, eldest son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, belongs to the royal solar dynasty of Ikshvaku. He descends in mortal guise as an incarnation of the god Vishnu, destined to defeat the demon king Ravana, whose boon shields him from gods and demons. Rama bears princely adornments, dark blue or green skin reflecting his divine essence as Vishnu, and long black hair. Raised a prince, Rama wields peerless martial skill from youth, mastering archery and combat. His immense strength manifests when he alone strings Shiva's colossal bow, winning Princess Sita's hand. Bound by a strict moral code, he prioritizes duty, obedience to elders, and social order. When stepmother Kaikeyi invokes a boon to demand his fourteen-year exile, Rama yields his birthright without protest, honoring his father's promise. Accompanied by Sita and devoted brother Lakshmana, he retreats to Panchavati forest, embracing ascetic life. Exiled, Rama battles demonic hordes terrorizing sages and forest dwellers. Conflict erupts when Lakshmana mutilates the demoness Shurpanakha after she propositions Rama, driving Ravana's wrath. Ravana's subsequent abduction of Sita by deception propels Rama on a rescue quest. Though grief-stricken, he maintains strategic resolve, forging vital alliances with vanara tribes. Key allies include Sugriva, king of Kishkindha, and the devoted Hanuman, whose supernatural powers prove indispensable. Hanuman locates Sita in Lanka and aids Rama mustering an army to assault Ravana's stronghold. Rama commands the ensuing war against Ravana's legions with tactical brilliance, deploying celestial weapons and orchestrating vast operations like raising a bridge to Lanka. Their final duel sees Rama employ the "Gnana" weapon, embodying wisdom, to strike Ravana's vulnerable heart. Victorious, Rama confronts Sita with doubts about her fidelity during captivity. Her trial by fire proves her purity, yet Rama's unyielding, conflicted commitment to perceived royal duty overshadows personal feeling. Reunited with Sita, Rama returns to Ayodhya for his coronation. His reign, "Ram Rajya," ushers in prosperity, justice, and harmony, fulfilling his destiny as the ideal ruler. Though heaven-sent, the narrative underscores his earthly anguish—battlefield doubts and turmoil over Sita's suffering. His actions consistently embody righteousness, sacrifice, and good's triumph over evil, cementing his archetypal status as both spiritual exemplar and moral hero.