Oh ! Rama you are affectionate towards your servants. I abide in the path followed by you, my master's son. I am your devoted servant. It does not behove you to forsake me who is faithful.' [2-52-58]
- 'Oh ! Sumantra, listen I know your deep devotion to me, (I also know) you are loyal to your master (Dasaratha). So I am sending you to the city (Ayodhya) from here. [2-52-60]