सर्गः ६
In which awaiting Sutikshna embraces Rama, offers his heaven-won worlds for Rama's household stay, and Rama refuses long lodging to spare the trusting deer.
Rama travels with Sita and brahmanas to Sutikshna — Rama finds secluded bark-garlanded forest ashram — Mud-matted Sutikshna embraces and welcomes Rama — Sage tells awaiting Rama delayed heaven-going — Sage offers tapas-won worlds for household dwelling — Rama vows winning worlds himself seeks forest lodging — Sage invites stay among fearless roaming deer — Rama fears bow would harm deer declines long stay — Sutikshna serves ascetic feast after evening rites