Why did Sita go to the forest?

After killing Ravana, Rama returned to Ayodhya with Sita and Lakshmana. His coronation took place in Ayodhya. Sita became his queen. They were happy for sometime, ruling over the kingdom. But their happiness was short-lived. Sita had after a long time become pregnant. read more

Sita smilingly replied,"At that time I was also the wife of a forest dweller and was empty-handed. Now I am a queen and can afford to give them generous gifts." Rama agreed saying,"Very good. read more

The 57th chapter in the 5th canto reveals the secret of why Rama exiled Sita to the forest but before getting to that chapter let me first succinctly describe what happened in the previous two chapters so that you understand the context. read more

Now know the reason why Rama has to go to forest or why Ramayana happens at first place, there are emotional bhaktas who say that Devas prayed Vishnu to get rid of Raavan so he took avtar though it happened but know the real reason, Rama is Avatar of Vishnu and it was Karma of Vishnu that he Ramayana or Raavan happened at first place. read more