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Rāma made clear His firm intention to go to the deep forest and remain there for the full duration. He …

Sītā was overjoyed to hear Her husband’s agreement. Her face bloomed like a full-blown lotus. Excitedly She began following Rāma’s …

In the meantime Lakṣman, who had been waiting patiently outside Sītā’s apartments, saw Rāma coming out. He bowed down before …

Lakṣman hoped Rāma would approve, but Rāma tried to dissuade Him. “My dearest Lakṣman, You are dearer to Me than …

Rāma suggested that Kaikeyi would not be kind to her co-wives once her son obtained the kingdom. Bharata would be …

Lakṣman was not inclined to accept Rāma’s advice. How could He live without Rāma? In soft but firm words He …

Lakṣman had already anticipated Rāma’s objections and had carefully considered them. There was no doubt in His mind that He …

Rāma was pleased and comforted to hear Lakṣman speak. Lakṣman was as dear to Him as life itself and Rāma …

Rāma asked Lakṣman to go to Vasiṣṭha’s hermitage, where He had left some divine weapons. There were two celestial bows …

Lakṣman joyfully went and fetched the weapons. Then He and Rāma together began to distribute Their wealth to the Brahmins. …

Rāma moved along the royal highway towards Sītā’s quarters, praised by the many Brahmins who lined the road. Sītā still …

Sītā was astonished to see Him in that state, His face pale and bathed in perspiration. Apprehensively She inquired, “What …

Sītā asked Rāma why He was not accompanied by the royal servants carrying the white umbrella. Why was He not …

Rāma steadied His mind and looked upon Sītā’s face. “My worshipable father has ordered Me to enter the forest for …

Sītā shook like a tree caught in a gale. How could this be true? She listened with astonishment as Rāma …

Sītā was dumbfounded. She turned pale and Her eyes opened wide. She knew without doubt that Rāma meant what He …

After hearing Rāma speak, the noble Sītā became indignant out of Her love for Her husband. Her cheeks flushed red …

Considering Rāma as Her only refuge, Sītā spoke strongly. She described how the father, mother, brother, or any other relation …

Sītā assured Rāma that He could take Her anywhere with confidence. She would live happily under His protection and would …

Sītā felt pained that Rāma had not considered taking Her with Him. Raised in a line of warrior kings, the …