I swear in the name of the scion of the Raghu dynasty, the invincible, high souled Rama, the best among men worthy of long life. Tell me what you have in mind. [2-11-6]
Oh ! Kaikeyi I wish the best among men Rama well. Even at the expense of my life or the lives of the rest of my sons I swear in his ( Rama ) name I shall fulfil your wish. [2-11-8]
Oh ! gentle lady my heart is sinking. Touch my heart and deliver me from distress. Oh ! Kaikeyi considering all this, tell me what you think is good. [2-11-9]
बलमात्मनि जानन्ती न मां शङ्कितुमर्हसि | करिष्यामि तव प्रीतिं सुकृतेनापि ते शपे || २-११-१०
You know fully the authority you wield over me. Therefore, it does not behove you to doubt me. I swear on my acquired merits that I shall do whatever pleases you.' [2-11-10]