Everyone knows the essence of Ramayana, but there are many such stories in Ramayana, about which few people know. One such story is related to getting a boon to Kaikeyi, wife of King Dasharatha. Due to this boon Kaikeyi was able to send Shriram 14 years of exile. Come, know how Kaikeyi got this curse-
How Queen Kaikeyi got a boon
Kaikeyi served Maharishi Durvasa before marriage. Pleased with Kaikeyi's service, Maharishi Durvasa made Kaikeyi's hand in a barge and blessed that in future God will play in your lap. The wheel of time kept moving and Kaikeyi was married to King Dasaratha. Once the Devasur war in heaven started. Devraj Indra called King Dasaratha for help. Rani Kaikeyi also reached the Devasur Sangram as a charioteer to protect Maharaj. During the battle, the nail escaped from the wheel of Dashrathji's chariot and the chariot began to falter. In such a situation Kaikeyi put his finger in place of the nail, which saved the life of King Dasharatha.
This is how the king fulfilled his wishes
King Dasharatha was greatly impressed by Kaikeyi's bravery and courage. He gave Kaikeyi the boon to fulfill his wish, but Kaikeyi lovingly deferred the king by asking him to ask for his wish when the time came. When the time came, Kaikeyi reminded him of this promise and demanded a 14-year exile for Shri Ram and a throne for his son Bharata. Thus Kaikeyi's boon caused 14 years of exile for Shriram.
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How Queen Kaikeyi got a boon
Kaikeyi served Maharishi Durvasa before marriage. Pleased with Kaikeyi's service, Maharishi Durvasa made Kaikeyi's hand in a barge and blessed that in future God will play in your lap. The wheel of time kept moving and Kaikeyi was married to King Dasaratha. Once the Devasur war in heaven started. Devraj Indra called King Dasaratha for help. Rani Kaikeyi also reached the Devasur Sangram as a charioteer to protect Maharaj. During the battle, the nail escaped from the wheel of Dashrathji's chariot and the chariot began to falter. In such a situation Kaikeyi put his finger in place of the nail, which saved the life of King Dasharatha.
This is how the king fulfilled his wishes
King Dasharatha was greatly impressed by Kaikeyi's bravery and courage. He gave Kaikeyi the boon to fulfill his wish, but Kaikeyi lovingly deferred the king by asking him to ask for his wish when the time came. When the time came, Kaikeyi reminded him of this promise and demanded a 14-year exile for Shri Ram and a throne for his son Bharata. Thus Kaikeyi's boon caused 14 years of exile for Shriram.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Durvasa+Kaikeyi
