I have placed my two sons on the throne of my kingdom. I have now resolved upon following you, O King. O hero, do not command me otherwise. I pray only that I may not neglect your command. There upon understanding the firm resolution of Satrughna, the descendant of Raghu agreed.
कृत्वाविषेकं सुतयोर्द्वयो राघवनन्दन। तवानुगमने राजन्विद्धिमां कृतनिश्चयम्॥ न चान्यदद्य वक्तव्यमतो वीर न शासनम्। विहन्यमानमिच्छामि मद्विधेन विशेषतः॥ तस्य तां बुद्धिमक्लीबां विज्ञाय रघुनन्दनः। बाढमित्येव शत्रुघ्नं रामो वाक्यमुवाच ह॥