सर्गः ३०
In which sages invite Rāma to Janaka sacrifice to see the god-given bow none can string and journey to the Śōṇā where Rāma asks about the land
Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa spend night content in Siddhāśrama — Brothers greet Viśvāmitra at dawn and offer service — Sages invite princes to Janaka Mithilā sacrifice — Sages describe unstringable divine bow sought by failed kings — Host leaves Siddhāśrama with carts, beasts and birds following — Party camps on Śōṇā bank and worships evening fire — Rāma asks about rich forest land, Viśvāmitra begins tale