Details of Sita
Afterwards Vanaras came to Prasravana Mountain led by Angadha, Bowed to Rama Lakshmana and Sugreeva. Started narrating about Sita. Janaki is imprisoned in Ravana’s Queens Chambers, being threatened by Rakshasis, She has unflinching Loyalty unto Rama,and that Ravana had given time deadline, this was conveyed by the Vanras to Rama. When Rama heard ‘Sita’ is safe He asked in turn “Vanaras ! Where is Sita? What opinion has she of me? Please detail this and tell me” and querried. Then all the Vanarass requested Anjaneya who had personally seen Sita to narrate the details to Rama. Then on their request Hanuman looked in the direction of Sita with devotion Bowed to Her, started talking about in a very sagacious manner.
“I started from here and crosses the 100 Yojanas (30 km or 22 miles) wide Sea, went in search of Sita, While going with a firm conviction that I will somehow find her, I entered the wicked Rakshasaa King Ravana’s Capital Lanka on the other Shore and searched everywhere leaving no spot untouched. Finally I found Sita in captivity of his Queen’s Chambers. There in Ashoka Garden she was surrounded by Rakshasis, she was bearing their insults and cruel Harsh words, I saw her having unstinted Devotion unto your goodeslves. Your wife who is Pathrivratha and not worthy of agony, with single column of Hair braided was in deep sorrow of sea, unable to find its shore, was lying on the barren floor. She was looking like the Lotus stream withered during Winter with her Complexion having changed, despite however much Ravana pleaded to Sita, She is steadfast in Her Mind ever focused on you thinking about You, and while she had decided that she will not Live any more, I saw her then. Hearing my narration of Ikshwaku Dynasty Mahimai (Greatness, Glory, Honour, Achievements, Prowess) slowly she developed the confidence on me. Then I conversed with her and and informed her of the developments here. She was very happy to hear of Friendship between You and King. Her devotion to you is Limitless. She is Immense Prabhavam(Greatness , Aura, Blessings, Grace), has the noblest Penance, How can I describe of Sita’s Devotion unto your self !
Hey Mahanubhaava(Great Who has matchless Intellect) ! When you were living in Chitrakkota She asked me to tell you of an incident owing to a Crow.” Hey Vayu Son ! please tell all the happenings you have witnessed as it is in detail. ‘ Rama, when we living in Dahndakaaranya , when my Thilakam ( Dot in the Forehead between Eyebrows with Kumkum conveying Her husband is alive,Also protects one from Bad times due to earleir Sins to overcome same with Patience and Goddess Blessings)got smeared,did you not put another Thilaka with Manachila in my Forehead? This matter you should remind yourself.The Choodamani (Auspicious Hair Bracelet worn in the rear head as an Ornament)Iam sending you now has been kept safe by me so far. Whenever I was in anguish I used to see it as though you were Physically present in front of me and get consoled.Now that I have sent that also , I will not be alive for more than 1 Month, while Sugreeva is hearing these words give this Choodamani(Auspicious Hair Bracelet worn in the rear head as an Ornament)to Rama.” Thus ordained Mother.**(Sagacity of Hanuman in establishing relations hip for Vanaara race)
She is under custody caught amongst Rakshasis , like the Deer caught in the Tiger herd in Forest is frightened with fear , had become Lean due to the agony of separation form you. In spite of all these hardships she is observing Pathivratha( pure pristine and Noblest, Chaste, Loving, Humble dotting Wife not falling prey to Fame, Money or Power)Dharma completely without least bit deviation,this is the message your Wife has asked me to convey to you.I have told everthing as it happened. Whatever be the situation, we have to cross the Sea and reach Lanka and make efforts right now.” Thus Hanuman narrated from start to finish conveyed all Incidents in a Clever manner in an emotional narration, Seeing Rama Laskhmana have been able to cast aside their anguish and got consoled, gave the Choodamani to Rama which Sita gave as an evidence,Hanuman submitted with Humility. (Slokas 26)
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