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In the tree Hanumān considered what to do next. He wanted to comfort Sītā and give Her Rāma’s ring, but …

Hanumān thought carefully. He decided to remain in the tree and sing praises of Rāma so that Sītā could hear. …

Hanumān related in brief Rāma’s history up until the time of Sītā’s abduction. He described what had happened to Rāma …

Sītā was struck with wonder to hear the voice from the tree. She looked up and all around Her, feeling …

Hanumān slipped down from the tree and bowed low before Sītā with his joined palms raised above his head. “I …

Sītā felt overjoyed to hear of Rāma, but She was still suspicious. What if this was Rāvaṇa? Nevertheless, upon seeing …

Hanumān reassured Her. He described the features of both Rāma and Lakṣman in great detail, telling Her everything he knew …

Hanumān showed Her the ring Rāma had given him. He handed it to Sītā and She immediately recognized it. She …

Sītā wondered why Rāma Himself had not come there. Why had He not smashed the city of Lanka and taken …

Hanumān assured Sītā that Rāma was always thinking of Her. Indeed, His mind was distracted by grief due to Her …

Sītā felt simultaneous joy and grief as She heard of Her husband and His own grief for Her. She sat …

Sītā told Hanumān that She had heard how Rāvaṇa’s brother and minister, Vibhishana, had repeatedly exhorted the demon king to …

When he heard that Sītā’s life was threatened, Hanumān became alarmed. He spoke urgently. “Let me take You from this …

Sītā looked at Hanumān, who still appeared as a normal monkey less than half her size. She spoke in surprise. …

Hanumān was piqued. This was the first time his strength and power had been questioned. Obviously Sītā was not aware …

Sītā gazed up in amazement at Hanumān, who stood before Her like a tawny mountain. She was reassured of his …

Sītā also feared that Hanumān would not be able to leave Lanka with Her. The Rākṣasas would spot them and …

Sītā explained that there were still other reasons why She could not take up Hanumān’s offer. “I have vowed never …

Hanumān nodded in assent to Sītā’s words. She was right. It would not be possible for Her to cling to …

Sītā replied to him in a voice choked with tears. “You may give Him this token in the form of …