सर्गः ५७
In which Lakṣmaṇa recounts Sītā's tearful go-go order and cruel suspicion, and Rāma calls leaving her a grievous wrong
Rāma asks why Lakṣmaṇa left trusted Sītā — Lakṣmaṇa says Sītā heard false rescue cry — Lakṣmaṇa says he reassured Sītā fearlessly — Sītā accuses Lakṣmaṇa of lusting and betrayal — Sītā says Lakṣmaṇa follows at Bharata bidding — Lakṣmaṇa leaves hut red-eyed with trembling lip — Rāma says slain Mārīca mimicked his voice — Rāma condemns leaving Maithilī on angry words