Sumantra does not succeed in soothing the agony of Kausalya, who tossed about on the floor due to excess of grief over her separation from Sri Rama, even though he consoles her by telling her that Sri Rama, being resolute and high-minded, was living in the forest free from agony.
Recitation: 
Translation: 

Ayodhya Kanda Sarga 61 "Kausalya Krutha Dasharatha Ninda" (Book 2 Canto 61)

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