सर्गः ५४
In which Rāma questions sages about Lavaṇa, promises death, grants eager Śatrughna the task, and orders him consecrated for Madhu kingdom
Rāma asks Lavaṇa food conduct dwelling — Sages describe Lavaṇa eating beings especially ascetics at Madhuvana — Rāma vows to kill rākṣasa and end fear — Rāma asks Bharata or Śatrughna to take Lavaṇa task — Bharata volunteers to kill Lavaṇa — Śatrughna rises pleading Bharata already suffered at Nandigrāma — Rāma assigns Śatrughna to kill Lavaṇa and rule Madhu city — Rāma orders Śatrughna accept Vasiṣṭha consecration without reply