सर्गः २८
In which Lakṣmaṇa vows to guard Rāma and Sītā in the forest, and Rāma sends him to fetch Varuṇa's divine bows and summon Suyajña for gifts
Rāma addresses waiting Lakṣmaṇa with folded hands — Rāma asks who will support Kausalyā and Sumitrā if both follow — Rāma warns love-bound king cannot guard and Kaikēyī will neglect co-wives — Lakṣmaṇa answers Bharata will honor both mothers by Rāma glory — Lakṣmaṇa notes Kausalyā feeds a thousand through thousand villages — Lakṣmaṇa vows to lead with spade basket bow showing the path — Lakṣmaṇa vows to fetch roots fruits guard sleeping Rāma with Sītā — Rāma bids take leave of kin, fetch Varuṇa bows armor quivers swords — Lakṣmaṇa greets preceptor and displays garlanded divine arms — Rāma bids distribute wealth with him and fetch noble Suyajña