सर्गः ४३
In which Sītā hearing a Rāma-voiced cry sends Lakṣmaṇa to rescue Rāma, accuses his refusal as hidden lust and treachery, and drives him weeping toward Rāma
Sītā hears Rāma-voiced cry and urges Lakṣmaṇa onward — Lakṣmaṇa declares Rāma invincible without rival — Lakṣmaṇa cites entrusted guard and rākṣasa māyā cries — Sītā accuses Lakṣmaṇa of craving her and serving Bharata — Sītā threatens to enter Gōdāvarī fire or poison — Lakṣmaṇa invokes forest witnesses against harsh speech — Lakṣmaṇa entrusts Sītā to deities and leaves for Rāma