Hanuman told Svayamprabha the reason for their presence in the golden grove, "Rama, lord of the earth and son of Dasaratha, has come to live in Dandaka with his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana. Ravana the king of Lanka has abducted Sita. Commanded by our king Sugriva ruler of the Vanaras and friend of Rama, we are here in search of Sita. No cave, crevice, forest or river is yet to reveal any sign of her. Having gone for days without water or food, we came looking for them". Grateful for her hospitality, Hanuman told her that if it were not for her kindness they would have all perished. When he humbly asked, how they could repay her, the gracious lady turned down his offer saying that she had no need for anything in the world and being hospitable to them was her pleasure.