He ( King Dasaratha ) who is true to his vows, heroic and knows the ways of righteousness is granting me boons with a wellcomposed mind. Let all the gods stand witness to this (declared Kaikeyi). [2-11-16]
Oh ! king, recall the event that happened long ago in the war between gods and asuras where the enemy destroyed almost every thing except your life. [2-11-18]