In the hermitage, Rama and Laksmana destroyed the demons and proceeded to the Mithila country where a "swayambara" was being held. The visitor of the "swayambara" was to be given the king's daughter, Sinta, in marriage. The participants were told to draw the bow that had accompanied Sinta in her birth. Not a single one was successful except for Rama, then they got married and returned to Ayodya. In Ayodya, Rama was prepared to become the king, because he was the eldest son.