Have you ever wondered what life must have been like for Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita when they lived in the forest for 14 years? No palace, no soft beds, no fancy food—just the big beautiful jungle around them. Let’s imagine it together like a story!


What did they eat in the forest?
When they left Ayodhya, they didn’t take cooks or kitchen helpers—so they ate simple and natural forest foods.

• Fruits – like mangoes, berries, bananas, jamun
• Nuts and seeds – crunchy and full of energy to walk long distances
• Wild vegetables and leafy greens – gathered from the forest
• Roots and tubers – like sweet potatoes
• Fresh river water – cool and clean, straight from streams and rivers

Sometimes, sages and forest dwellers also shared food with them. Nature provided everything they needed—no fast food, but super healthy food!



Where did they sleep?
Without beds or rooms, they slept close to nature.

Under the open sky
They slept under the sparkling stars, like a massive night-sky blanket.

Small huts made of leaves and wood
Lakshmana built small huts called ‘parnasalas’ using branches, leaves, and twigs. They lived in many forest places like Chitrakoot and Panchavati.

Soft beds of grass and leaves
They made mats from dried grass and leaves—it wasn’t luxurious, but it was cozy and warm.

Forest friends watched over them
Good animals like deer, birds, monkeys, and squirrels stayed around them like protectors. Imagine sleeping while listening to crickets sing and rivers flow—like nature’s lullaby!

Even though they had less comfort, they were happy together. They helped each other, trusted nature, and stayed courageous. Their time in the forest taught them patience, bravery, and kindness.

What we learn from this
You don’t need expensive things to feel rich—family, courage, friendship, and nature are the biggest treasures.