Thus faithful Lakshmaṇ strove to cheer The prince with counsel wise and clear. Who, prompt to seize the pith of all, Let not that wisdom idly fall. With vigorous effort he restrained The passion in his breast that reigned, And leaning on his bow for rest His brother Lakshmaṇ thus addressed: “How shall we labour now, reflect; Whither again our search direct? Brother, what plan canst thou devise To bring her to these longing eyes?”

In plain words: After Sita is taken, Lakshmana comforts Rama with wise advice. Rama listens, controls his strong grief and anger, and, leaning on his bow, asks Lakshmana where they should search next and how to find her.