सर्गः ३८
In which Sita seals trust with crow and tilaka signs, allows one month of life, and sends Hanuman north to fetch Rama
Sita rejoices like rain-fed earth and begs touch of Rama — Sita adds crow reed and cheek tilaka as tokens — Sita shows guarded crest jewel and vows one month life — Sita warns dread Ravana gaze and threatens instant death on ill news — Hanuman swears Rama grief-bound and promises Lanka ash — Hanuman takes jewel bows and grows eager to go — Sita bids welfare to brothers Sugriva and ministers and safe journey