 ततो दशरथस्त्रीणां प्रासादेभ्य स्तत स्ततः। रामशोकाभितप्तानां मन्दं शुश्राव जल्पितम्।। 
 From different spots in the palace, Sumantra heard the sobs and whispers of Dasarathas wives who were tormented with the sorrow of Ramas exile.  