सर्गः ६५
In which Rāma gathers eight sages, Nārada traces yuga dharma from Kr̥ta to Dvāpara, and blames a śūdra ascetic for the child's death.
Rāma summons ministers brothers and eight brāhmaṇas — Rāma recounts wailing brāhmaṇa to shining sages — Nārada promises remedy after hearing cause — Nārada recalls deathless Kr̥ta of brāhmaṇa ascetics — Nārada tells Trētā foundation of four varṇas — Nārada tells Dvāpara growth of untruth and tapas — Nārada names śūdra ascetic on realm border — Nārada bids Rāma seek wrong and save boy