Noble lady Kausalya procured clarified butter, garlands of white flowers, sacred fuel, and grains of white mustard seed (for oblations to the gods). [2-25-28]
The officiating priest performed the ritual of sacrificial offerings strictly in accordance with rules for peace and happiness of Rama. With the remainder of the offerings, he performed whatever ceremonies were to be done externally. [2-25-29]
Thereafter she made the brahmins pronounce benedictory prayers, offering honey, curd, rice and clarified butter. Then she got mantras (expiatory rites) recited for averting evil to Rama while in the forest. [2-25-30]