He replied, "Dasaratha, you will have sons. The priest knew all too well that his king needed to have a son. I long for a son, a son who will take my place on the throne." One day the king called upon his priest Vasistha. Although he was very old, he had no son to inherit his throne. The farmers and merchants fed and clothed the citizens. The rulers and warriors governed and protected the city. The brahmins devoted their lives to studying the sacred texts. Each person knew his or her role in society. Everyone had faith in God and read the scriptures daily. The people of Ayodhya were peace-loving and happy. For protection, the city was surrounded by a great moat. Spires of great temples rose above the city as if to touch the sky. In the city there were magnificent palaces decorated with precious stones. On the banks of the Sarayu River stood the beautiful city of Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala.
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