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Seeing Lakshmana, who was adorned with a beautiful form, with her slow eyes, the girl, filled with shyness, became overwhelmed with wonder. 45
The newly-wed, trembling slightly, thought to herself, 46
"Is this happiness bestowed upon me by the forest goddesses, or is it the great compassion of the one who has come with a message?" 47
"This lord, who has saved my life, has arrived here by divine destiny. 48
Thinking thus, and slightly perspiring, Vanamala, embracing Lakshmana, became radiant with joy. 49
Then, on a bed of soft, fragrant flowers, Rama awoke and looked for Lakshmana. Not seeing him, he got up and asked Sita, "Devi, where is Lakshmana?" 50-51
"He was sleeping near us, on a bed of flowers and leaves, at dusk, but now he is not to be seen." 52
Sita replied, "O Lord, call out to him." Then, in a loud voice, Rama said, "O Lakshmana, where have you gone? Come, come, O son, O brother, where are you? Speak quickly!" 53-54
Hearing Rama's voice, Lakshmana, in a flustered tone, replied, "Dev, I am coming." Saying this, he came to his elder brother, accompanied by Vanamala. 55
At that time, it was the middle of the night, the moon had risen, and a fragrant, cool breeze was blowing from the heart of the kumuda flowers. 56
Then, Vanamala, with her lotus-like hands folded in salutation, her whole body covered in clothes, her face blushing with shyness, knowing all her duties, and filled with utmost humility, bowed down to the feet of Rama and Sita. 57-58
Seeing Lakshmana with his wife, Sita said, "O Kumar, you have made friends with the moon!" 59
Rama asked Sita, "Devi, how do you know?" Sita replied, "Dev, I know by his actions. Listen, his behavior is similar to..." 60
"Just as the foam disappears from the lotus, in the same way, he has snatched away the garland from his hand." 44