We are introduced to (King Janak). Unlike the warrior king Dasharatha, Janak is a philosopher-king—a Rajarshi . The episode depicts him deeply engrossed in meditation and his duty towards his people. We see his connection with the earth; he is often shown in the fields, symbolizing that a King’s duty is to nurture his land just as a farmer nurtures his crops.

Here is the story of of Siya Ke Ram , a retelling of the Ramayana from Sita’s (Siya’s) perspective.

The episode opens not in Ayodhya, but in the lush, serene kingdom of (Mithila). The air is thick with the scent of jasmine and sandalwood. A young Princess Sita (Siya) sits by the banks of the river Gandaki, not as a royal, but as a devotee. Her eyes are closed, her hands folded in prayer. She is not praying for a husband or for wealth. She is praying for dharma to be restored on Earth.

Vishwamitra, the great sage, arrives in Ayodhya. He is rugged, powerful, and short-tempered. He demands that Dasharatha send Ram with him to the forest to protect his yagna from demons. Dasharatha refuses, saying Ram is just a boy. Vishwamitra grows angry, revealing a hidden fury. He reminds Dasharatha of a broken promise.

This is the climax of the first episode. The music swells to a crescendo as King Janak lifts the baby girl. He names her (meaning "furrow" in Sanskrit).