Saturday, December 8, 2007

Episode 16 - Anjaneya describes Rama's features as desired by Sita

Even as Sita spoke to Anjaneya thus, she wondered whether it was all a dream. Even a good dream would keep her alive and dream itself seemed to have turned its back on her. She continued to ponder thus: “Has my mind lost its balance? Am I sick or insane? This monkey, whom I see, is definitely Ravana in disguise.” Having decided thus, Sita kept quiet, once again.

Anjaneya realised that Sita was still suspecting his identity and attempted to please her by answering her enquiry about Rama: “O Sita! Rama is as radiant as the sun, as handsome as the moon or Manmatha, God of Love. He is the King of the entire world like the Lord of Wealth, Kubera. In valour, he is like the Supreme Lord, Vishnu. He is always truthful and pleasant in his speech like Brihaspati. Rama is the greatest warrior and charioteer under whose protection the world lives. He becomes angry at the right time and with the right people. You will see what fate will befall Ravana who has kidnapped you by misdirecting Rama away from you through another Rakshasa in the guise of a deer.”

“O Lady! Rama is suffering the pangs of separation from you. He has sent me here as a messenger. His arrows will target Ravana like fire and destroy him soon. Lakshmana bows to you and is interested in knowing your welfare and so also Sugriva, the Monkey King and friend to Rama. All of them think of you at all times. You are alive by God's grace. Crores of Vanaras will enter Lanka led by Rama and Lakshmana and Sugriva. I am Sugriva's Minister and I have come here to see you and place my foot on Ravana's head. I am not Ravana. Kindly believe me and get rid of your doubts and suspicions.”
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