सर्गः ७०
In which Rāma asks why Śvēta's wood lacked beasts and men, and Agastya tells Manu counseling Ikṣvāku and banishing dull Daṇḍa southward.
Rāma marvels and asks lifeless forest cause — Agastya begins tale in Kr̥ta age — Manu bids Ikṣvāku found lines and punish justly — Manu departs joyful to Brahmalōka — Ikṣvāku begets hundred godlike sons — Youngest Daṇḍa proves dull and disobedient — Father grants Daṇḍa realm between Vindhya and Śaivala — Daṇḍa founds Madhumanta with Uśanas priest