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In the glorious Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa, in the Araṇya Kāṇḍa, this is the tenth canto. Having heard this statement spoken by Vaidehī with devotion to her husband, Rāma, steadfast in dharma, then replied to Jānakī: “…”
You have spoken beneficial words, O goddess—words befitting one who is affectionate—and you have referred to your lineage, O knower of dharma, daughter of Janaka.
“What indeed shall I say, O goddess? This statement has been spoken by you yourself: ‘A bow is borne by kṣatriyas, so that there may be no cry of distress.’” ॥3॥
Dwelling in the forest at the proper times and living on roots and fruits, they do not find happiness, O timid one, because of the cruel-doing Rākṣasas.
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