Understanding the loving and beneficial command of his elder brother Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa quickly made his way to the residence of Suyajña. There, finding the Brāhmaṇa engaged in his sacred fire rituals, Lakṣmaṇa offered his respects and invited him warmly: “Friend, come with me and witness the household of one who undertakes the most difficult deeds.” Having completed his twilight worship, Suyajña joined Saumitri and together they entered the splendid and prosperous home of Rāma. Within, Rāma, descendant of Kakutstha, honored Suyajña with gifts: exquisite golden armlets, beautiful earrings, necklaces threaded with gold, sparkling gems, bracelets, bangles, and many other precious ornaments. At Sītā’s gentle urging, Rāma spoke to Suyajña: “Noble one, please accept a necklace and a golden chain for your wife. My beloved Sītā also wishes to present her with a lovely girdle. For your wife, who will be accompanying you into the forest, Sītā offers splendid anklets and beautiful armlets as well. And Vaidehī asks that you arrange for a couch, well-spread and adorned with many jewels.” Rāma then added, “This elephant, Śatruṃjaya, given to me by my maternal uncle, I now gift to you, best of Brāhmaṇas, along with a thousand gold coins.” Receiving these generous gifts, Suyajña blessed Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sītā with auspicious words. Rāma then turned kindly to his dear brother Saumitri, addressing him with the warmth and gravity of Brahmā himself: “Saumitri, honor Agastya and Kauśika, those foremost of Brāhmaṇas, inviting them with gifts of jewels, as the fields are nourished by water. Satisfy them with a thousand cows, with gold and silver, with gems and great wealth. And do not forget the teacher of the Taittirīyas, devoted and learned, who blesses Kausalyā—give him a fine vehicle, attendants, and silk garments, as much as he desires.” He continued, “Also, the charioteer Citraratha, our honored counselor who has served faithfully—see that he too is satisfied with costly jewels, garments, and wealth. For all the herds, a thousand cows, and the many Kaṭhaka reciters and staff-bearing youths devoted to their daily recitations—though they are fond of comfort and are not active in other things, they are respected by the great—provide for them as well. Give them eighty vehicles filled with jewels, two hundred fine oxen, and a thousand measures of rice. For their ongoing support, grant a thousand cows. And for the great assembly of girdled women who have come to Kausalyā, give each a thousand coins.” Rāma concluded, “Let all these offerings be made so that my mother Kausalyā may rejoice in her gifts, and honor all these twice-born ones completely, Lakṣmaṇa.” Lakṣmaṇa, the best among men, carried out Rāma’s instructions faithfully, distributing wealth to the foremost Brāhmaṇas with the generosity of the god of wealth himself. Afterward, he addressed all the dependents, his voice choked with emotion, ensuring each was provided with their livelihood: “Let neither my house nor Lakṣmaṇa’s be empty for any of you until my return.” To the treasurer he said, “Bring my wealth,” and soon a great heap of riches was brought forth, an impressive sight for all. Together, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa distributed this wealth to Brāhmaṇas, to the young and old, and to all the needy. Among those who came was a tawny-haired Brāhmaṇa of the Garga lineage named Trijaṭa, who lived by tilling the forest with plough and spade. His young wife, gathering their children, urged her husband, “Set aside your plough and spade, do as I say—go to the righteous Rāma. Perhaps you will receive something.” Radiant as Bhrigu and Angiras, Trijaṭa made his way unhindered through the five enclosures of the assembly and approached Rāma. “Prince, mighty one, I am poor and have many children,” he said. “I always live by tilling the forest; please consider my plight.” Rāma responded with a gentle smile, “Not even a single one of a thousand cows has been given by me yet. As much as you encircle with your staff, that much you shall receive.” Eagerly, Trijaṭa wrapped his cloth around his waist, seized his staff, and hurled it with all his strength. The staff flew across the Sarayu river and landed amidst a great herd of cows, near the oxen. Embracing Trijaṭa on the riverbank, Rāma led the cows toward the hermitage of the Brāhmaṇa. Rāma then spoke gently to the descendant of Garga, “Do not be upset; this was only a playful jest of mine. Truly, your power is remarkable and insurmountable. I wished to see it for myself, and that is why I urged you. Now, choose any other boon you desire. I promise, you will not be restrained by me. Whatever wealth of mine you wish, let it be given to you as you desire, so that I may gain both merit and fame.