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From his vantage point Hanumān surveyed the lovely grove, which was lit by the moon. A sweet fragrance reached his …

Hanumān moved impetuously, anxious to find Sītā. He saw ponds of different shapes full of lotuses and sleeping swans. There …

Hanumān spotted a woman lying near the temple. She was surrounded by Rākṣasīs and tossing about on the ground. Hanumān …

This was surely Sītā. Hanumān felt his heart leap with joy, but it was agony to see Her in such …

Hanumān gazed upon Her. He recognized the celestial yellow garment he had seen waving in the breeze when Rāvaṇa had …

Hanumān thought of Rāma. How could he now best fulfill his Lord’s purpose? Sītā was difficult to approach because She …

The sight of the Rākṣasīs made one’s hair stand on end. They clutched various types of weapons and stood or …

Just at that time Rāvaṇa was being awakened. Musical instruments were played and poets sang his glories. The demon rose …

Although he possessed great power, the evil-minded Rāvaṇa was a slave to his lusty desires. With his mind fixed upon …

Hanumān, concealed in his tree, heard the tinkling of ankle bells approaching. He looked around and saw Rāvaṇa making his …

Hanumān remained completely still as Rāvaṇa passed by the tree where he was hidden. Once the group of women had …

Rāvaṇa, who appeared youthful and majestic, and who shone with a brilliant aura, stood before the princess. She looked miserable …

The Rākṣasa king sought to seduce Her, as a fool would walk heedlessly toward a steep precipice. He gazed down …

Rāvaṇa said, “O most splendid jewel among women, do not be afraid of me. I am here only to render …

Sītā turned Her face away in contempt, Her body wracked by sobs. Rāvaṇa had tried to win Her over each …

Sītā’s resistance only made Rāvaṇa’s desire for Her the more insistent. He stared at Her incomparably beautiful form. Even though …

The demon folded his hands in supplication. “What will you gain by lying here grieving? Your youth is passing swiftly …

Rāvaṇa offered Her the position of his principal queen. He would subjugate the entire world and offer it to her …

The demon went on, his voice rising and falling melodiously as he implored Sītā. “Become my wife, O most beloved …

Sītā shuddered at Rāvaṇa’s sinful suggestion. Without looking at him, and placing a symbolic blade of grass between Herself and …