Janak asks Sudhanva to return to Sankashya. Kaushalya tells Dasharath about Shanta. She apologises to Dasharath for being irresponsible. A washerman, Bhadra is overjoyed when Ram assures of helping him. Shathanand shares his woes with Sita. Sumitra tells Kaikeyi that Kaushalya is with Dasharath.