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The fifty-third chapter, the meal was enjoyed by the son of the wind, it was delightful. Thus, three Muhurtas passed in the performance of duty. ||531|| Then in the fourth Muhurta, Ira brought the meal fit for Sita. ||132|| The ground was smeared with sandalwood etc., and was as clean as a mirror, it was adorned with flowers, and was as beautiful as a lotus leaf. ||133|| Fragrant, abundant, pure, and wholesome, drinks etc., were brought in large vessels made of gold etc. ||134|| Some vessels were filled with ghee soup etc., some were adorned with rice like the white of the Kund flower. ||135|| Some were filled with six-flavored dishes, some were attractive, some were liquid, and some were suitable for making balls. ||136|| Some were made with milk, some were very delicious, some were for eating after the meal. ||137|| Thus, Ira, accompanied by her attendants, brought the excellent meal. Sita, with great devotion, bowed to the Jina, and, with her brotherly affection for Hanuman, completed the vow she had taken, "I will not eat until I hear news of my husband." She considered the arrival of the guests, purified her body by bathing etc., and, with her heart filled with the charming Rama, the virtuous lady, praised by the virtuous, ate the meal at the auspicious time. It is good because it is illuminated by the rays of the sun, extremely pure, delightful, increases merit, is healthy, and is eaten during the day. ||138-141|| After the meal, when Sita had rested a little, Hanuman again requested her, "O Devi! O Pure One! O Adorned with Virtues! Get on my shoulder, I will carry you across the ocean in a moment." ||142-143|| See Rama, adorned with splendor, devoted to you, and let the beloved people experience the joy of your union. ||144||