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The Reunion with Sita
"Dear brother! May you live long! May you be always felicitious. My heartiest blessings are always with you." Sita placed her hand over Lakshman's head affectionately. Bhamandal went forward and saluted Sita. She blessed Bhamandal with overflowing affection.
Then Sugriv saluted her and said in a humble manner. "Revered mother! Sugriv bows to you with veneration."
"I am Vibhishan, the younger brother of Ravan. Dear mother! I bow to you," said Vibhishan.
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After that, Hanuman, Angadh, Prasannakirthi, Nal, Neel and others and all the heroes and warriors approached Sita and saluted her feet. Sita blessed everyone of them heartily and made polite enquiries about their welfare.
Sita's face bloomed into bliss like a night-lotus which blooms gleefully at the sight of the full moon.
Vibhishan saluted Shri Ram and said "O you greatest of men! Be so gracious as to hallow the palace of Lanka taking Sita with you."
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Shri Ram and Sita sat on the Bhuvanalankar. The Vidyadhars issued cries of victory. The cries of jubilation reverberated throughout Lanka. Vibhishan driving in his chariot led the procession towards the palace. The procession proceeded towards the palace. Sugriv and the other Vanara heroes followed Shri Ram.
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