सर्गः ५५
In which Śatrughna bows to Rāma command, gains consecration and primordial arrow, and learns to challenge Lavaṇa before he grasps Śiva spear
Śatrughna humbly accepts unavoidable royal order — Rāma orders consecration materials and ministers assembled — Śatrughna receives royal consecration amid delight — Rāma seats Śatrughna on lap and gives divine arrow — Rāma recounts arrow forged to kill Madhu and Kaiṭabha — Rāma warns spear burns challenger unless left in house — Rāma instructs challenge Lavaṇa weaponless outside city gate — Rāma declares Lavaṇa slayable only by that method