Seeking the presence of Sri Rama, Sumantra communicates to him the Emperor's command asking Sumantra to bring Rama with him, and departs. Mounting his gold chariot and accompanied by Lakshmana, who holds an umbrella over the former's head and waves a pair of chowries in order to fan him, and followed by a number of elephants and horses, Sri Rama drives in state to see Dasaratha, listening en route to his own glory sung by jubilant men and women.
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Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 17 "Rama Gamanam" (Book 2 Canto 17)

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