सर्गः ५
In which gathered ascetics show Rama slaughtered bodies, plead that a sixth-share king must guard them, and Rama vows slaughter before seeking Sutikshna.
Muni hosts gather around Rama at Sharabhanga — Ascetics praise Rama as Ikshvaku lord like Indra — Ascetics cite sixth-share king must protect subjects — Ascetics show bodies of rakshasa-slain sages — Ascetics report slaughter near Pampa Mandakini Chitrakuta — Ascetics beg refuge and protection from night-roamers — Rama vows forest stay will slay ascetics foes — Rama pledges boon and marches to Sutikshna