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## Chapter Forty-Five
Hanuman, with his banner and umbrella destroyed, reached the city of Kishkindha. He was greeted by a sea of Kishkindha citizens who had come out to see him. The brave Hanuman, with his natural grace, entered the city. The women of the city, with their faces pressed against the windows, were filled with anxiety to see the great warriors with their wounded bodies.
Upon reaching his own dwelling, Hanuman, like a father, comforted his army and settled them in their respective places. Then, after meeting with King Sugriva and informing him of the events in Lanka, he went to the feet of Rama to deliver the news.
Rama, filled with anxiety, thought to himself, "The virtuous Hanuman will come and tell me, 'O noble one, your beloved is alive!'" Rama, with his beautiful body, was becoming increasingly weak. He was consumed by the fire of separation, just as an elephant is consumed by a forest fire. He was dwelling in the abyss of great sorrow, and he felt hatred for the entire world. Hanuman, with folded hands and head bowed, approached him.
First, Hanuman, with his large eyes filled with joy, spoke of Sita's well-being. Then, with eloquent words, he revealed all the news. After relating all the details of his recognition and the events that had transpired, he presented the jewel from Sita's crown to King Ramachandra, thus fulfilling his mission.
The jewel was devoid of its luster, as if its brilliance had been extinguished by Rama's sorrow. Rama, with his weary hands, held the jewel, as if he were exhausted. The jewel, stained from being tied to Sita's hair, seemed to reflect her suffering.