Though consoled by Sri Rama in many ways, Sita did not change her mind and seeing her insistent on accompanying him, Sri Rama agrees to take her to the forest and asks her to prepare for the journey and to give away all her personal belongings in charity.
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Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 31 "Lakshmana Anugamana Pradhana" (Book 2 Canto 31)

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