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133. Agonized by the mention in this wise of Rāma's love for her, an unbearable crash of thunder, she wept aloud in a different manner, remembering the past, even though she was intent on death,
134. She was not consoled even by Trijatā's words until she heard the yelling of the apes and the auspicious beat of Rāma's drum at morn, deep as it heralded the preparation for the battle.
135. Thereupon, with a heaving bosom, she breathed freely, without any sorrow, with the hope of life brought back by the manifold consolations (of Trijatā).
136. The pangs of separation then reentered her heart, consoled and relieved, and doubly reassured, with the fear of widowhood gone. . 137. When the delusion created by magic vanished, and the
sound of the apes preparing for the battle was heard, Sītā realised the meaning of Trijatā's words, prompted by affection and loyalty to her.
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