Taking leave of Dasaratha, the righteous descendant of the Raghus (Rama) along with Sita paid obeisance to his mother Kausalya who was afflicted with deep grief. [2-40-2]
सृष्टस्त्वं वनवासाय स्वनुरक्तस्सुहृज्जने | रामे प्रमादं मा कार्षीः पुत्र भ्रातरि गच्छति || २-४०-५
- 'Although deeply attached to your beloved ones, Oh ! Son, you are born to dwell in the forest. Never be inattentive towards your brother Rama who is on his way (to the forest). [2-40-5]