You have been directed by Kaikeyi to live in the forest for fourteen years. Accordingly you must now commence counting those years as directed.' [2-40-12]
वनवासं हि संख्याय वासांस्याभरणानि च | भर्तारमनुगच्छन्त्यै सीतायै श्वशुरो ददौ || २-४०-१५
For Sita who was accompanying with her husband, Father-in-law ( Dasaratha ) gave away garments and jewellery, taking into consideration the period for which she had to stay in the forest. [2-40-15]