सर्गः ४२
In which Rāma demands the talk of city and country and learns men mock him for keeping Sītā after her captivity.
Rāma sits ringed by jesting counselors — Rāma asks Bhadra talk of city provinces and household — Bhadra reports praise of bridge and Rāvaṇa killing — Rāma demands whole truth fearlessly — Bhadra tells citizens mock keeping Rāvaṇa-held Sītā — Subjects vow copying king with wives — Rāma confirms report with friends and dismisses them