Not knowing that Śrī Rāmacandra’s coronation had been cancelled, Sītā-devī had worshipped various deities and waited for His return. Rāma entered His home in a mood of embarrassment. Noticing His discolored face, she asked Him in distress why He did not appear happy. Rāma explained the reason and instructed her to serve Daśaratha and other elders and be obedient to the commands of Bharata as long as He is exiled to the forest.