Sumitra seeing Kausalya buried in sorrow said, "Noble lady, Rama an embodiment of dharma without equal in the three worlds, has abandoned the throne of Kosala, to uphold the promises of his father. He has in Lakshmana a brother, loyal beyond compare, to follow him to the ends of the earth. His only mission in life is to guard and serve Rama whose name and image is inscribed in his heart. Sita beautiful as a goddess, though aware of the privations has bravely and faithfully followed Rama disregarding the discomforts of life in the wilderness.

What has your son, the essence of dharma, not accomplished? In which corner of the earth does his fame not pervade? Knowing Rama to be divine the Sun will caress him, winds will waft softly bringing with them the sweet scent of the woods and at night the Moon will lull him to sleep. Rama is inviolable whether in the forest or in the palace. Armed with the most formidable of weapons given by Visvamitra, how can the earth not be subjugated by him. To him, who is the splendor of the fire, the root of fame, the lord of all creatures, the light of the Sun, and the divinity of the gods, nothing is impossible. Will such a soul, the manifestation of myriad majestic qualities be bereft of any one of them regardless of where he dwells? Give up your grief Kausalya. Soon you will see the light of your eyes and the joy of your life paying you reverent homage. No harm will befall Rama for misfortunes have no power over him."