Early the next morning, Rāmacandra departed with Sītā-devī and Lakṣmaṇa. On the way, He pointed out that the forest was pleasant in its features. After reaching Citrakūṭa, they went to the āśrama of Vālmīki. With the permission of Vālmīki, Rāma had Lakṣmaṇa construct a leaf cottage. After worshipping the presiding deity of the cottage, He entered the cottage with Sītā-devī and Lakṣmaṇa at an auspicious time.