Originally posted by: smallwonder
But why leave her... There were Shrutkirti and Mandavi to take care of them... 😕
Shrutkirti n Mandavi were not there when they were leaving for exile. Laxman might have thought that Mandavi will not serve Dasrath, Kausalya n Sumitra after becoming queen. He might have thought that Shrutkirti the youngest in the family will be overburdened n there must be at least two daughter in laws to take care of Sumitra, Kausalya n Dasrath