Alas, the king must be devoid of any sense as he is sending away Rama, who is dear to the world, is righteous and truthful, to dwell in the forest.' [2-41-6]
Upon hearing the dreadful wailing from the inner apartments of the palace, the king already devasted at the separation from his son, grew even more distressed. [2-41-8]
The sacred fire in agnihotra sacrifices was not invoked, householders did not cook their food, the people did not attend to their daily chores. And the Sun set. [2-41-9]