In pedalangan (wayang performance) he is called Prabu Rama (Prabu-king) or Rama Wijaya. He was a real ksatria, hororing without reserve the principle of truth and ethics. (see Ramayana). He obeyed his father decision to leave the palace and had to live in the jungle for years. He did it without protest. He was quite aware, that his father-Dasarata had to follow the principle of Sabdo Pandito Ratu (words or promise by a priest or a king must be fullfilled). His father had promised to his second wife Kekayi to grant her whatever wish she had in mind, after she could cure him from his illness. His half-brother, Barata, Kekayi’s son who loved Rama sincerely protested the decision. He asked Rama to stay in the palace as he was the only legitimate and capable heir to the throne of Ayodya.

Rama was touched by his brother’s request but he could not do anything. He told Barata to take care of the country during his absent. Rama taught him the Hasta-Brata, the eight points to be a good leader. He gave these same principles to Gunawan Wibisana to govern Alengka, after the death of Rahwana.

In his fight to free his wife, Sinta from Alengka, Rama had helped Sugriwa in his fight for justice against Subali. Rama had accepted Wibisana to be in his side. Wibisana, although a brother of Rahwana, he was honest and a fighter of truth. The wise Rama, had helped the needy sincerely. As a result thereof, many people adored him. After his victorious return to Ayodya, Rama was confused when his people were suspicious of Sinta’s loyalty during her long years of stay in Alengka.

After all the wise Rama was only a normal human-being. He made a decision to expel Sinta, a decision which he regretted the whole life. Although he was an incarnation of Wisnu, sometimes he forgot and made mistake. It was a lesson to everybody especially the ones with responsible positions and rulers to never forget his duties, by doing only good and correct actions.