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Queen Tara
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"Victory to prince Chandrarashmi !" The court reverberated with this cry.
“My anguish knew no bounds. I invited Shri Hanuman from Hanupuranagar but what could he do? The situation was confounding. He could not extend his support to anyone without knowing who the real Sugriv was. He went back to Hanupur. I was in great despair. Just then I remembered the noble heroes Shri Ram and Lakshman, the sons of Dasarath. The benefaction that they had bestowed upon Viradh was still fresh in my mind. I sought their refuge and help. They granted my wish and came here. Shri Ram by his unexampled heroism saved me from a terrible disaster. He killed Sahasagati and liberated Kishkindha from fear and anxiety for ever. How can I repay his extraordinary benefaction ? But one idea has arisen in my mind.” He looked at Shri Ram and then continued.
“My wish is that Shri Ram should marry our thirteen princesses. This is my heartfelt wish."
"Victory to Shri Ramachandra !” The citizens issued this cry endorsing Sugriva's proposal but Shri Ram sat silent and serene.
Pausing for a while Sugriv bowed to Shri Ram and said : "Oh you noblest of men ! My entreaty is....”
"Oh you king of Vanaras! My desire is that we should search for Sita. I do not want anything else. I am in anguish. I am unable to bear with this separation from Sita."
“Oh you superhuman hero! You give up all your worry and stay in our palace. It is my duty to search for Sita. At any rate. I will search for her and bring her to you.”
"No king! Until we get news about Sita, we will stay in the outer garden."
"Oh you compassionate hero! You may stay where you like in our Kingdom. You are the lord of the entire Vanaradweep."
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