Being sunk in grief on Sītā's account he became worn out like to an elephant fallen in mud.' Thereat for his well being, Laksmana spoke to him.
अनासादयमानं तं सीतां शोकपरायणम्॥ पङ्कमासाद्य विपुलं सीदन्तमिव कुञ्जरम्। लक्ष्मणो राममत्यर्थमुवाच हितकाम्यया॥