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1. Ekasaptatimaṃ parva
Seeing the mountain-like Pushpaka vimana (aerial vehicle) approaching, the Vidyadharis (celestial beings) spoke: "Behold, behold, O auspicious Sita! The great splendor of Ravana." (26)
The illustrious and mighty one, descending from the Pushpaka, with limbs adorned with various minerals, is approaching like a mountain emerging from a cave. (27)
Like an intoxicated elephant scorched by the sun, with his limbs enveloped by the fire of Cupid, and with a face resembling the full moon, (28)
He enters the pleasure garden, covered in floral beauty and accompanied by the humming of bees. Let your gaze be fixed upon him. (29)
In this lord of Trikuta (the three-peaked mountain), the form is unparalleled. May your eyes be fulfilled, for this form of his is indeed supreme. (30)
Then, with her pure vision, she contemplated both his external and internal strength, which was like a bow shrouded in darkness. (31)
"This immense power, beyond comprehension, is so mighty. Even Rama, the bearer of Lakshmi, or Lakshmana may face difficulty in conquering him in battle." (32)
"Alas, what if I hear the news of the death of the noble Rama or the handsome Lakshmana in the war? Or, what if I hear of the death of my wicked brother-in-law?" (33)
Thus, engulfed in deep contemplation and trembling with fear, Sita was approached by Ravana. (34)
Ravana said, "O Devi! I have abducted you by deceit. What is this behavior befitting the descendants of noble lineages?" (35)
"Surely, this is the result of some inevitable karma, or the power of supreme affection, or the strength of delusion." (36)
"Earlier, in the presence of the venerable ones, I had taken a vow at the feet of the all-powerful Lord Anantaveerya that I would not enjoy any woman who does not desire me, be it Urvashi, Rambha, or any other enchantress." (37-38)
"O most beautiful one in the world! I have not forcibly enjoyed you, as I have been awaiting your grace." (39)
"Now, with the arrows sent by my devotees, the support (Rama) has been severed. O Vaidehi! Mounted on the Pushpaka, roam the world as you wish." (40)