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of receiving the princes into Ayodhya Shri Ram never remembered Sita. He did not even care to know about Sita's welfare. He did not care to make even a single enquiry about her welfare. So, it was evident that Shri Ram would not agree to the proposal of bringing Sita back to Ayodhya. So, all felt that Bhamandal was right in entertaining those doubts.
"Dear uncle ! If our father is not willing to bring our mother back to Ayodhya, why should we worry about it? If that is so, we two shall return to Pundarikpur.' Kush said in a calm voice.
“Well! We shall meet Shri Ram tomorrow," said Lakshman looking towards Sugriv.
“But Lakshman, you will have to take up the matter with him."
"No, we shall all make an appeal to him but we need not go with you." said Lav and Kush,
“All right. Even if you do not join us, we can meet Shri Ram ourselves.
After this discussion, all returned to their places of residence.
Lav and Kush returned to their palaces but their minds were deeply agitated. They had been agitated by the discussion that had taken place in Lakshman's house. They were unable to think of anything. Of course, the two princes had been greatly impressed with the love and reverence that Lakshman and all the others in Ayodhya had for Sita. They had been deeply moved by Sugriv's words, which were profoundly significant. They were worried by the doubt whether Shri Ram would consent to the proposal or not.
"If our father does not agree to this proposal, what shall we do ?" Kush wanted to know Lav's final decision.
"I am unable to understand why this doubt arises in your mind. I am sure that our father will give his consent to it,” Lav said with a feeling of absolute certainty.
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