Summary



Convinced that Hanuman was indeed the messenger of Rama Sita's troubled mind quietened. Into that void created by the disappearance of her fears, appeared the first rays of hope. Hanuman's presence brought her great joy, his words brought her peace and she rained him with questions! "Where did you meet Rama", She wanted to know, "How did you know Lakshmana and how did man and monkey become friends. Also tell me of Rama and Lakshmana, of their looks and of their traits, for listening to them I shall no longer be sad". Happy to sing praise of Rama, Hanuman began telling Sita of the multitude virtues and qualities of Rama. "Glorious as the Sun, patient as the earth, wise as Brihaspathi and as famed as Indra, Rama's every limb is crafted to stunning perfection. The unequalled beauty of his form is indescribable. Born compassionate his lotus like eyes attract the minds of all beings whose protector he is. Long armed and broad shouldered he clings to truth and honour and knows no other way of life. Skilled archer, warrior, charioteer and an expert in statecraft he is worshipped in all the three worlds. Master of his senses and master of the Vedas his gentle words always bring joy and never distress to his listeners. Large lotus like eyes are fathomless pools of compassion. Ever in the service of every being and of all life on earth, entrenched in truth and righteousness, he is known as the very embodiment dharma. Lakshmana is Rama's brother and matches him in form, speech and skill. It was while Rama and Lakshmana were searching the earth for you that we met them at Rishyamuka." Hanuman went on to tell Sita of Sugriva's troubles, his pact of friendship with Rama, of Vali's death, Sugriva's coronation and of how he along with countless thousands of Vanaras, had been deputed to search for her. Sita was finally convinced and Hanuman asked her to permit him to go back to Rama, with news of her discovery.