सर्गः ४८
In which Vālmīki hastens to wailing Sītā on the Gaṅgā bank and settles her among his sheltering ascetic women.
Hermit boys report wailing goddess-like woman — Vālmīki hastens with arghya to Gaṅgā bank — Vālmīki welcomes chaste Sītā as daughter-in-law — Vālmīki attests her sinlessness by penance sight — Vālmīki promises ascetic women will nurse her — Sītā bows and follows sage behind — Women welcome pair and offer service — Vālmīki entrusts Sītā and returns to ashram