The following verses describes the birth of Shri Rama and how all the celestial bodies were at the most auspicious astrological positions. The miraculous birth of Rama and his three brothers Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughana, their early life ,their life in gurukul is described in this book. This book describes how Valmiki wrote the Ramayana and how it was taught to Lava and Kusha.It describes how Maharaja Dashrath who could not concieve a son got four sons with the advise of Rishi Rishyasringa. It begins with sage Valmiki questioning sage Narada if there is any man who is truly righteous in deeds and virtuous in character.Narada tells Valmiki about Rama and describe his physical characterstics and the quality he posseses.
