Rishyashringa, son of Vibhandaka sage was brought up in the wilderness and knew no human beings except his father. Sage Vasishtha advised the childless king Dasharatha to invite Rishyashringa, known for his spiritual powers to the city of Ayodhya, to perform a special sacrifice for obtaining sons under his supervision. Accordingly, teams of dancing girls were sent to the hermitage who tactfully brought the innocent youth to Ayodhya. He helped the king to conduct the much-needed sacrifice.