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Sita is left at the Ganga

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Sita is banished because of rumour, not accusation.

Lakshmana takes Sita across the Ganga and tells her Rama has decided to abandon her because of public gossip, assuring her of Valmiki's protection. She faints and grieves. Lakshmana leaves; Valmiki, guided by muni boys, finds her and brings her to his ashram.

Who: Sita, Lakshmana, Valmiki, Rama

Bound to

Birth of Lava-Kusha and the reunion causes

Places: Ganga bank near Valmiki ashram

Where this comes from

• commentary · Essence of Valmiki Uttara Ramayana (kamakoti.org PDF) - summary of Valmiki's Uttara Kanda Sargas 46-49 as numbered in that summary

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