सर्गः १२
In which Agastya consoles the weary trio, praises steadfast Sītā, and sends Rāma to dwell at Pañcavaṭī by the Gōdāvarī
Agastya welcomes weary Rāma party — Agastya praises faithful Sītā above fickle women — Rāma asks for watered forested dwelling site — Agastya directs Rāma to Pañcavaṭī two yōjanas away — Agastya describes route and Gōdāvarī delights — Agastya says Rāma will protect ascetics there — Rāma takes leave and leaves for Pañcavaṭī