Maruthi Consoles Sita
Then Sita having heard the Great Intteligent Hanuman’s words , spoke which were in her interest “ Paddy having half grown when it is about to give benefit gets dried without Rain and all of a sudden there is Rain due to Divine dispensation and blossoms. Similarly I have enjoyed all the Luxuries and Comforts with Rama without shortcoming and suddenly in the middle I met untold miseries and decided to give up my Life. Then Your words were like the torrent of Elixir-Nectar and brought back Life in me. I should meet again that Great Man and hug him to my heart’s content, for which you will have to show mercy. He had launched Brahma Misile in rage on the tormenting Crow , how it’s right eye was plucked, when both of us were in a Mountain, he drew a picture on my cheek which got erased, My Lord once agin drew the picture with a material called ‘Manachilai’ remember them as conifential evidences and tell him.
Rama is equal to Mahendra(Lord of Heaven) and Varuna (Lord of Water) and other Lords of Directions(Dik Phalaks), how come he is tolerant to a Rakshasaa having abducted his wife and keeping in prison? The Choodamani(Auspicious Hair Bracelet worn in the rear head as an Ornament) which you gave with affection I have kept it safe so far. Whenever I was overcome with grief I used to see it as though I am seeing you in person. Even that Life rejunevator I have sent it to you through Hanuman. So I who is Yearning to see you, I can’t hold my Life for long any more. The travails which others can’t tolerate, and the words Gory Rakshasis speak which slices my heart , I am hoping with the fond hope somehow you will protect me haven’t I been waiting patiently? Being sure you will destroy the enemies, I will keep myself alive for one more year. Even then if I do not join you, I will die. Ravana is very Cruel; I can not tolerate if I see him; if I come to know you are delaying I will not be alive even for a minute ’ please this you convey to Rama.
Seeing Sita Lamenting like this with Tears pouring “ Devi (Goddess)! After separating from you, not knowing your whereabouts grief stricken right efforts were not taken to retrieve you,. After Rama come to know of your location, will he keep quite even a for a few seconds? This I am vowing on Sathyam(Truth). When Rama who is so dearer to him, when he is in anguish, will Lakshmana be thinking of something else? Let it remain. Didn’t I search and find you out after so much efforts? Still do you have to grief? This moment those are over. Rama Lakshmana are enthusiastic in meeting you will shower Lanka with Missiles and turn it into ashes and cruel Ravana with his entire clan will be destroyed in the Battle and they will take you to Ayodhya. He prayed tell me one more eveidence which Rama knows and can recollect easily and will enthuse his affinity . Sita replied” So far I have told You important evidences / Events only, The moment he sees this Choodamani(Auspicious Hair Bracelet worn in the rear head as an Ornament)Rama will believe you utterly.” Said Sita. Hanuman took the Choodamani bowed to Sita and having achieved the purpose for which he came with Goddess of Victory shining, he readied to Leave.
He grew his size and combined it with speed and while was ready to start that Anjhaneya was addressed by Sita “ I was having the Choodamani which was akin to Rama and if I allow this Hanuman also to go how will I survive? When will he see my Lord? When will Rama come here? When will I have Rama’s august presence? When will I grief be over? “ thus her face became pale, physically tired; tears pouring; in a trembling voice “ Anjhaneya ! Rama Lakshmana who are Valorous like Lions , Sugreeva , his Minsters and other Vanaras please convey my enquiries to them about their welfare.It is your duty to see to it that Rama retrieves me from this sea of sorrow. Go near Rama and explain in detail this anguish and the Rakshasis scaring and scolding me please tell clearly. May all the Blessings be showered on you , on your return path” said Sita. Thus Anjhaneya heard Sita’s communication and specifics which were to be conveyed to Rama and having completed the task he set aim for, with immese Happiness decided to return at that time he felt there was some work left to be done , to think about that he went Northern direction. (Slokas 25)
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