Janak said—‘Oh sage! Even the mountains and the earth can move by your words, but still, it is wise to act with prudence as the ‘Panchas’ (literally, the five noble and elderly persons of the society) praise such action. (In other words, though it is true that nothing is impossible if you want, but still elderly people say that one must consider the pros and cons of all decisions and never act in haste. I say this because I have a great hesitation in my mind in allowing Ram to approach the bow and face humiliation by not being able to lift it. I am justified for harbouring this doubt, because—) As the situation stands at present, even formidable warriors have quietly and stealthily escaped from the venue after it became clear to them that they wouldn’t be able to move the bow. Take for example Vanasur, the famed demon known for his strength, valour and power, who ran away hurriedly from here like an arrow shot from a bow. Then there is another mighty warrior known as Ravana (the invincible demon king of Lanka who had so much strength that he had once lifted Mt. Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva, on his shoulders) who too escaped stealthily and quietly went home in order to avoid public ridicule and humiliation by first going to attempt to lift the old and rusty bow and then returning empty-handed without even being able to move it an inch.