सर्गः ४५
In which Sītā tells the seeming brāhmaṇa her Janaka birth and forest exile, learns he is Rāvaṇa seeking her as queen, and scorns him as jackal craving a lioness
Rāvaṇa in disguise questions fearless Sītā — Sītā names herself Janaka daughter and Rāma wife — Sītā recounts Kaikēyī boon and forest exile — Sītā invites guest to await Rāma with forest fare — Rāvaṇa declares himself world-terrifying lord — Rāvaṇa bids Sītā become chief queen in Laṅkā — Sītā vows devotion to lion-like Rāma — Sītā warns touching her is seizing fangs fire and poison