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With that final cry the Rākṣasa died, his gigantic form covered in blood lying prostrate on the ground. Rāma stood …

At the hermitage Lakṣman and Sītā had heard the Rākṣasa’s cry. Sītā was struck with anxiety. Turning to Lakṣman, who …

Lakṣman did not move. He remembered Rāma’s instruction to guard Sītā. He did not at all fear for Rāma and …

Sītā shook with fear and sobbed loudly. Lakṣman felt pained by Her words and He tried to reassure Her. “Your …

Lakṣman was certain that Rāma was not in any danger. He could guess that the demon had been killed by …

“O ignoble and merciless Lakṣman! It is obvious that You care nothing for Your brother. Indeed You are happy to …

Lakṣman was deeply hurt. Sītā was as worshipable to Him as Rāma. He could not even imagine what She was …

Sītā continued to cry out, saying to Lakṣman, “I shall never remain with another man in Rāma’s absence! I would …

Lakṣman was enraged by Sītā’s insinuations. He tried consoling Her, but She would not say anything. He prayed to the …

As soon as Lakṣman had gone Rāvaṇa came out of hiding. In a human form he approached Sītā, who was …

“O most beautiful lady, You possess the splendor of gold and silver adorned with celestial gems.” Rāvaṇa spoke poetically, his …

Rāvaṇa thought that by praising Sītā he would attract Her to him. His mind was full of lust. With wide …

Sītā looked up and saw Rāvaṇa dressed as an ascetic. She had encountered numerous Brahmins during Her stay in the …

Rāvaṇa watched Her closely. He was stunned by Her grace and elegance. He made up his mind to carry Her …

With a guileless mind Sītā told him how She and Rāma came to be living in the forest. She explained …

Rāvaṇa decided to reveal his true identity. He stood up and replied proudly to Sītā, “I am Rāvaṇa, the celebrated …

Sītā was shocked. She became enraged and said to the Rākṣasa, “I have taken a vow to follow Rāma, who …

Sītā looked disdainfully at Rāvaṇa, who stared at Her lustfully. She felt sickened. What a disgusting creature! How could he …

Sītā reproached Rāvaṇa again and again. She scorned and derided him with sharp words, warning him against his evil intentions. …

Sītā shook like a sapling caught in a storm. She turned away from Rāvaṇa and prayed for Rāma to return …