- Oh ! Lakshmana, delight of the Raghu dynasty. Whatever duty we have to perform depends on her protection. I will either kill the deer or catch it,..... - [3-43-46]
प्रदक्षिणेनातिबलेन पक्षिणा जटायुषा बुद्धिमता च लक्ष्मण | भवाप्रमत्तः परिगृह्य मैथिलीं प्रतिक्षणं सर्वत एव शङ्कितः || ३-४३-५०
Oh ! Lakshmana, be vigilant in guarding Sita, suspecting danger every moment from all directions. Take the help of Jatayu, the mighty and wise bird who will be on his rounds.' [3-43-50]