Distressed at Sita's anguish Hanuman tried to console her saying "I am the messenger, of Rama, here at his command. Rama wishes to know of your welfare and wants me to tell you that he is well. Lakshmana who has followed Rama, pays you homage in his sorrow and so does Sugriva". Emerging out of what had seemed like an eternity of misery, into a bliss where Rama's and not Ravana's name was heard, Sita found Hanuman almost at her feet. He had come close to prostate to her. Alarmed, she shrank away as a flash of fear raced through her and she said, "Is this the magic of Ravana? Are you Ravana come back to torment me? Or am I mistaken, for your presence only makes me happy! If your being Rama's messenger is true may you he blessed. Even if this is only a dream, it is a happy dream for I see you the emissary of Rama, sent by him." Spent and exhausted at her endless sorrows and fears, Sita fell silent. To cheer her up and sensing her eagerness to hear more of Rama, Hanuman began with the countless virtues of Rama, "Brilliant as the Sun and soothing as the moon wealthy as Kubera and mighty as Mahavisnu, the stunningly handsome Rama, is the asylum of every creature. Renowned for his truthfulness, he is the best among men, protected by him the world prospers and life in it rejoices. Not a day passes without Rama and Lakshmana sorrowing for you. Led by them the vanara legions will soon pour into Lanka to fight for you and your freedom. "Trust me Devi, I am the minister of Sugriva and Hanuman is my name. Crossing the sea I have entered Lanka, placing my foot as it were on Ravana's head! And, I am not an impostor!"