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## The Thirty-Eighth Chapter
115. I, who had subdued the enraged, maddened elephants in the fierce battle, am now subdued by you.
116. I, who had rendered powerless the great wild elephants, with their brilliance like that of the Gandha mountain, am now like a different being, subdued by you.
117. Oh, what strength! Oh, what beauty! Your virtues are truly worthy of you. Your humility is truly extraordinary.
118. As the king was praising Lakshmana's virtues in the assembly, Lakshmana, overwhelmed with modesty, seemed to disappear for a moment.
119. Then, by the king's command, the conch shells were blown, their sound like the roar of thunderclouds, and the elephants trumpeted, their sound shaking the earth.
120. As the desired wealth was distributed, a great joy, capable of shaking the entire city, arose.
121. Then, Lakshmana said to the king, "O, best of men, I wish to see the hand-holding ceremony of your daughter."
122. The king replied, "My elder brother resides in a nearby region of this city. Ask him, he knows what is appropriate."
123. Then, the king, with Jitapada and Lakshmana, along with his wives and brothers, proceeded towards Rama with great respect.
124. Hearing the thunderous sound, like the roar of the agitated ocean, and seeing the vast cloud of dust rising, Sita, placing her hands on her knees, rose with difficulty. With trembling voice, she said to Rama, "O, Raghava, it seems Lakshmana has done something rash. This situation appears very alarming. Be cautious and do what needs to be done."
125-126. Embracing Sita, Rama said, "O, Devi, do not be afraid." He then rose quickly, fixing his gaze on his bow.
127. At that moment, he saw a group of women singing auspicious songs in a loud voice in front of the large crowd of men.
128. As the group of women approached, their graceful movements, born from their beautiful bodies, were visible.
129. Seeing them dance, their anklets jingling, Padma, reassured by Sita, entered the palace again.
130.