अग्निं संशमयत्वार्य स्सीता च भजतां गुहाम् | सज्यं कुरुष्व चापं च शरांश्च कवचं तथा || २-९६-१४
- 'Oh ! noble one, put out the sacred fire (Agnihotra) and let Sita take refuge in the cave. String your bow and keep the arrows ready. Put on your armour.' [2-96-14]