सर्गः २३
In which Rāma finds Sītā awaiting his crowning and tells her of Kaikēyī's boons, his fourteen-year exile, and her duties under Bharata
Rāma blessed by his mother proceeds to Sītā awaiting consecration — Rāma lights the crowded royal road delighting hearts by virtues — Sītā rises trembling seeing gloomy sweating distracted Rāma — Sītā asks why Puṣya passes without umbrella chowries bards and crowning rites — Sītā asks why no gold chariot elephant throne or cheering people — Rāma reveals Daśaratha must honor two boons granted to Kaikēyī — Rāma announces fourteen Daṇḍaka years and Bharata appointed prince — Rāma bids Sītā never praise him before prosperous Bharata — Rāma bids observe vows fasts and honor aged parents and mothers — Rāma bids honor Lakṣmaṇa Śatrughna and never offend King Bharata