Ram's Return and Coronation: The Triumph of Purity and Righteousness

The Fire god bowed to Seeta and handed her to Ram, thus proving her purity.

"This beautiful woman had stayed in Ravan's Lanka for some time," Ram told the gods. "If I hadn't made her undergo this fire test, the world would have thought that my love for Seeta had blinded me. Now, her purity has been established; she is unblemished. She is not distinct from me, just as the sun's rays are not distinct from the sun."

Then, Emperor Dasharath's soul descended from Svarg and said to Seeta, "Dearest daughter, please forgive my son, Ram. Making you undergo this fire test was inappropriate on his part."

Ram requested that his father's soul forgive Queen Kaikeyi. Indra, the king of the gods, was delighted that Ram had finally ended the demons' menace and asked him to make a wish. Ram wished all the monkeys who had perished in the war be brought back to life. Indra granted this boon, causing all the dead monkeys to regain consciousness.

Ram's period of exile was drawing to a close. He recalled that Bharat had threatened to kill himself if Ram, Lakshman, and Seeta did not return to Ayodhya on time. So, Vibheeshan lent Ram his Pushpak Viman, which traveled at mind-boggling speed. Ram, Lakshman, Seeta, Sugreev, Hanuman, Nal, and Neel boarded the aircraft. As the Pushpak Viman sped toward Ayodhya, Ram showed Seeta various sights along the way. He first showed her the bridge constructed by the monkeys. Seeta also saw the place in Kishkindha where Ram and Sugreev had sealed their friendship. The aircraft flew over forests, trees, and mountains. Ram told Seeta and Lakshman that he was more fond of his mother and motherland than Svarg.

Upon reaching Ayodhya, Ram, Seeta, and Lakshman saw that Vamdev, Vashishth, brothers Bharat and Shatrughna, mothers, and the other residents of Ayodhya were eagerly awaiting their arrival. Ram bowed to his gurus and mothers and then inquired about the well-being of Ayodhya's citizens. Bharat and Shatrughna touched Ram's and Seeta's feet. Everyone in Ayodhya lit oil lamps to celebrate the occasion.

Bharat surrendered the throne, and Ram was crowned the king of Ayodhya. The gods showered flowers on Ram. The gandharvas sang while the apsaras danced. The earth became fertile again, trees became laden with fruits, and greenery was everywhere. Ram donated numerous cows, horses, clothes, and ornaments to the Brahmins. Ayodhya's throne had been awaiting Ram for a long time. As Ram was crowned king, righteousness (Dharma) was established, and sinfulness ended. Ayodhya once again became peaceful and prosperous under Ram's reign.