Sri Rama urges his servants to fetch the bark of trees for being used as his wearing apparel. At this Kaikeyi herself brings them the desired desss, which both Sri Rama and Lakshmana cover themselves with, taking off their princely robes. Sita, however finds it difficult to wear the bark supplied to her and ultimately puts it over her own dress with the help of Sri Rama despite the remonstrances of Vasishta, who severely castigates Kaikeyi for her cruelty in exiling them.
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Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 38 "Ramena Dasharatha Prathana" (Book 2 Canto 38)

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