सर्गः २६
In which Sītā turns Rāma's forest terrors into virtues, cites foretold exile, and vows death by poison, fire, or water if left behind
Sītā weeping answers grieving Rāma — Sītā counts Rāma-named forest faults as virtues through love — Sītā must follow by elders' command and would die by separation — Sītā claims even Indra cannot assail her beside Rāma — Sītā cites brāhmaṇas and beggar woman foretelling her forest dwelling — Sītā claims the appointed hour makes the brāhmaṇa true — Sītā deems forest conduct delightful and herself sinless through love — Sītā claims husband as god and union beyond death — Sītā vows poison fire or water if refused — Rāma still refuses to lead her to the lonely forest