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After taking leave, Rāma, Lakṣman and Sītā began the twenty-mile walk to Panchavati, making Their way

The Rākṣasa king sought to seduce Her, as a fool would walk heedlessly toward a steep precipice.

“Walk ahead of us, scattering the ground with jewels of every description.

With His mind set on virtue and His heart wracked with grief, He watched Sītā walk into the fire.

“I shall walk ahead of You holding My bow and guarding against all dangers.

If You leave today for the forest, I shall walk before You, clearing away the sharp grasses and thorns

The two princes continued to walk south, discussing what to do.