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## Forty-fourth Chapter
Having contemplated and understood the means of abduction through the knowledge of Avalokini, he knew the names, lineage, etc. of those involved. ||72|| This is the well-known Lakshmana, surrounded by many. This is Rama, and this is Sita, renowned for her virtues. ||73|| After creating a calamity for this bowman, he, like Garuda seizing the flesh of a vulture, took Sita. ||74|| Inflamed with anger towards his wife, this invincible Khara-Dushana will kill these two brothers in an instant with his weapons. ||75|| Who does not know the power of a great river with a strong current to sweep away both its banks? ||76|| Thinking thus, the lust-stricken Ravana, with a mind like a child, decided to abduct Sita, just as one decides to drink poison to die. ||77|| When a great battle ensued, filled with the darkness of weapons, he roared like a lion, repeatedly calling out "Rama! Rama!" ||78|| Hearing that lion's roar, Rama understood it was Lakshmana, and he was filled with joy and excitement. ||79|| Then, he covered Sita completely with many garlands and said, "My dear, stay here for a moment, do not be afraid." ||80|| Then, he said to Jatayu, "O noble one, if you remember the favor I have done you, protect my friend's wife with all your might." ||81|| Saying this, even though he was stopped by the crying birds, he left Sita in the forest and swiftly entered the battle. ||82|| Meanwhile, the learned Ravana, the embodiment of knowledge, approached Sita, lifted her with his arms like an elephant lifting a lotus, and attempted to place her in the celestial Pushpaka chariot. ||83|| His mind consumed by the fire of lust, forgetting all Dharma, he began to place her in the Pushpaka chariot, which was in the sky. ||84||
It is good that he strives alone in this way, for the world is the supreme teacher, meaning that the beings of the world are very clever. ||71||