Like rajarshi Yayati of yore who lost heaven and rejained it, I shall return from the forest to the city (of Ayodhya) after the vow is fulfilled. [2-21-46]
शोकस्सन्धार्यतां मात र्हृदये साधु मा शुचः | वनवासादिहैष्यामि पुनः कृत्वा पितुर्वचः || २-२१-४७
Do not grieve, Oh ! mother Be prudent enough to subdue your sorrow in your heart. Having fulfilled father's words, I shall come back from my sojourn in the forest. [2-21-47]
Oh ! mother, in withdrawing the articles (for consecration) and also in subduing the sorrow in your heart approve my plan to dwell in the forest.' [2-21-49]
एतद्वचस्तस्य निशम्य माता सुधर्म्यमव्यग्रमविक्लबं च | मृतेव संज्ञां प्रतिलभ्य देवी समीक्ष्य रामं पुनरित्युवाच || २-२१-५०
Having heard these words so unruffled and tranquil which conformed to righteousness, mother (Kausalya), like a dead person regaining consciousness spoke to Rama again : - [2-21-50]