When Rāma departed from Kaikeyī’s residence, the ladies of the inner quarters described Rāma’s auspicious qualities and piteously lamented. When Rāma bowed down to Kausalyā’s feet, she embraced Him and affectionately blessed Him. Rāma then informed her that He was departing to the forest. Upon hearing that, Kausalyā became so distressed that she fell to the floor. Then she expressed her sorrow in many ways to Rāma and lamented piteously for a long time.