At the end of the narration, Sita found herself in Anasuya's warm embrace, who kissed her tenderly and said "Sita ,your story narrated so gracefully and sweetly gladdens my heart. The mantle of darkness has descended upon the earth, birds have reached their nests andsages, their clothes dripping wet with their evening ablutions, return home. The marauders of the night prowl anddeer sleep. Go to Rama, adorn yourself with the silks and jewels, so that I can feast my eyes on you". Sita, robed in all finery and bejeweled, looked like a goddess.

Happy at all the attention and affection showered on Sita, Rama spent that night in the sacred hermitage of sage Atri. On the morrow, their ritual worship done, they bade farewell to the holy men , who warned them of Rakshasas that infested the forests."Beware of man eating demons and blood drinking beasts who, with their hideous forms, terrorize all and any that cross their path. Travel the way frequented by the Rishis". Blessed and honored by the Rishis, Rama entered the Dandakaranya.