Seeing Sītā overwhelmed with grief, a Rākşasi, named Saramā, who was the beloved companion (of Sītā), drew near to his dear (friend), Vaidehi.
सीतां तु मोहितां दृष्ट्वा सरमा नाम राक्षसी। आससादाथ वैदेहीं प्रियां प्रणयिनी सखी॥