Sumantra

In the Ramayana, the earlier of the two
great Indian epics, Sumantra is one of
the ministers of King Dasharatha, the
father of Rama. As Rama, his wife Sita,
and his brother Lakshmana are going
into exile, Sumantra accompanies
them to the River Ganges to make sure
that the trio will comply with their
orders. When the three board the boat
on which the boatman Guha will take
them over the river, Sumantra bids
Rama a tearful farewell.