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The One-and-Eighty-Fourth Chapter
**15.** Behold, Lakshmana, adorned with the discus in his hand, who vanquished Ravana, the Asura king, in the forefront of the battlefield.
**16.** His dark complexion, tinged with the brilliance of Rama's white radiance, and resembling the shade of ground-up collyrium, possesses a splendor that rivals the vast beauty of Prayaga.
**17.** This is the son of Chandra, the king Viradha, who, through the power of righteous conduct, has attained immense wealth.
**18.** This is Sugriva, the king of Kishkindha, a man of noble character, upon whom Rama has bestowed his supreme love.
**19.** This is Bharata, the brother of Janaki, adorned with a halo of light, who was brought to this position by the celestial being, Chandra.
**20.** Behold, this is Angada, the valiant son, a formidable warrior, who was ready to thwart the Asura king.
**21.** Look, my friend, at this magnificent chariot, so beautiful, with elephants yoked to it, their trumpeting echoing like thunder in the wind.
**22.** This is Maruti, the son of Pavan, whose banner, marked with the symbol of a monkey, instilled fear in the hearts of his enemies on the battlefield.
**23.** Thus, praised with diverse words, and possessing immense strength, Rama and his companions, led by Padma, entered the royal road with ease.
**24.** Then, Rama, his heart overflowing with love, addressed the woman standing near him, holding a fly whisk, with utmost respect.
**25.** "Tell me, where in this land does Bharata's sister reside, she who has endured unbearable sorrow in my absence?"
**26.** The woman, her arms adorned with the brilliance of jeweled bangles, and eager to please her master, extended her finger and said,
**27.** "My lord, look at that mountain, which stands before you, its laughter echoing through the waterfalls, and its slopes covered with flowers. It is called Pushpa-Preekarna.
**28.** In its garden, resembling the Nandana forest, resides your beloved, Janaki, surrounded by her family, renowned for their virtue and fame."
**29.** Then, a close friend of Sita, a woman who always brought joy, adorned with a ring on her finger, spoke.